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Alan Mackey

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I have every possible flavor of the Boker SubCom and, besides the Spyderco Cricket, I have been unable to find anything along those lines. The Al Mar SLB seems too bulky, the Benchmite and Chive (which I already own) are way too small (I can't get a firm grip on them).

Any suggestions would be welcome.
 
Spyderco has had quite a few over the years...two standout models, in my opinion, are the Lava and the Poliwog (G-10 or stainless steel).

Currently there's the Spyderco Ed Schempp Balance, which I've been interested in for a while.
 
Spyderco has had quite a few over the years...two standout models, in my opinion, are the Lava and the Poliwog (G-10 or stainless steel).
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Both Lava (I love anything by CLB) and Salsa are two of my favorite discontinued Spyderco models. :thumbup:

Currently there's the Spyderco Ed Schempp Balance, which I've been interested in for a while.
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Hmmm... aside from the price, I don't see the point of the Balance. You can't thrust with it, the blade shape makes it a poor slasher, its length prevents it from being a fine slicer... It seems to me more a collector's item than a sharp tool.

I'm sure it's a remarkable blade, though.
 
You would probably like the Cold Steel Mini Tuff - about 3/8 inch longer handle than the Subcom and it's a little lighter in weight, has a choil and Tri-Ad lock - about $20. So far the reviews I've seen on them have been really positive.
 
Alan Mackey said:
Both Lava (I love anything by CLB) and Salsa are two of my favorite discontinued Spyderco models. :thumbup:



Hmmm... aside from the price, I don't see the point of the Balance. You can't thrust with it, the blade shape makes it a poor slasher, its length prevents it from being a fine slicer... It seems to me more a collector's item than a sharp tool.

I'm sure it's a remarkable blade, though.
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I'd be more interested in it as an office/EDC type knife, so those points aren't really an issue to me :)

The Cold Steel Mini Tuff does look pretty neat..
 
I really dig the Spyderco Dragonfly 2 :thumbup:

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The Boker Plus Hyper is a nice knife also... provides a very secure three-finger grip and carries very well.

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You would probably like the Cold Steel Mini Tuff - about 3/8 inch longer handle than the Subcom and it's a little lighter in weight, has a choil and Tri-Ad lock - about $20. So far the reviews I've seen on them have been really positive.
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I think I'm in love... :D
 
The Boker Plus Hyper is a nice knife also... provides a very secure three-finger grip and carries very well.
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The Boker Hyper, the Camillus EDC and the Spyderco Mini Persian are my current EDC rotation. ;)
 
Definitely seems to fit with what you want, it's like a little folding kiridashi which seem to be becoming more and more popular.
 
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Alan Mackey said:
Hmmm... aside from the price, I don't see the point of the Balance. You can't thrust with it, the blade shape makes it a poor slasher, its length prevents it from being a fine slicer... It seems to me more a collector's item than a sharp tool.

I'm sure it's a remarkable blade, though.
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That seems to be a pretty important buying point for people who don't use their knives. I seem to hear a lot of folks ask things like "Hey guys I want to buy this united cutlery gil hibben dragon knife but I don't know if the blade is better for slashing or stabbing can anyone help? :confused:"

Since most folks who actually use their knives are never going to need to slash or thrust with their tiny little pocket knife, that doesn't seem like a knife's slashing and stabbing ability would much of an issue for most people.

Just an observation.
 
That Mini Tuff looks great. My sister just gave me a Spyderco Cat this weekend, it's a great little knife too.

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Since most folks who actually use their knives are never going to need to slash or thrust with their tiny little pocket knife, that doesn't seem like a knife's slashing and stabbing ability would much of an issue for most people.
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Don't get me wrong, I'm not saying the Balance is a bad knife. But I fail to see what chores it would perform better than, for instance, a waaaaaay cheaper SubCom, the aforementioned Mini Tuff or a Spyderco Cricket. And I mean everyday mundane tasks (I'm talking about peeling an apple, slicing food, etc...), not self defense (as a filipino martial arts practicioner, a SubClaw would be a MUCH better choice).

I have handled a Lava in the past and that was another thing completely. So, yes, I guess I just can't see the point in having a Balance as a tool for whatever purpose.
 
Alan Mackey said:
Don't get me wrong, I'm not saying the Balance is a bad knife. But I fail to see what chores it would perform better than, for instance, a waaaaaay cheaper SubCom, the aforementioned Mini Tuff or a Spyderco Cricket. And I mean everyday mundane tasks (I'm talking about peeling an apple, slicing food, etc...), not self defense (as a filipino martial arts practicioner, a SubClaw would be a MUCH better choice).

I have handled a Lava in the past and that was another thing completely. So, yes, I guess I just can't see the point in having a Balance as a tool for whatever purpose.
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The main thing I'm not sure about with the Balance is that it looks a bit like you have to use the choil, and that doing so puts your finger really close to the edge...

If you have any interest in a tiny fixed blade, have you given the Boker Gnome a look?

It doesn't have really fancy steel, and looks a bit flashy (for lack of a better term), but there's the Kershaw Baby Boa (although I think it is discontinued). Is the Kershaw Chive too small?

I really like itty-bitty folders, so I'm interested to see if we can drum up anything I haven't considered in the past :)
 
Alan Mackey said:
Don't get me wrong, I'm not saying the Balance is a bad knife. But I fail to see what chores it would perform better than, for instance, a waaaaaay cheaper SubCom, the aforementioned Mini Tuff or a Spyderco Cricket. And I mean everyday mundane tasks (I'm talking about peeling an apple, slicing food, etc...), not self defense (as a filipino martial arts practicioner, a SubClaw would be a MUCH better choice).

I have handled a Lava in the past and that was another thing completely. So, yes, I guess I just can't see the point in having a Balance as a tool for whatever purpose.
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Ah, okay, that makes sense. What I took away from your post was that you were looking for a knife to do some harm to someone and utility be damned. Sorry about that, I really misinterpreted your meaning. :o
 
CRKT Graham Stubby Razel and SOG Access Card are the only ones that come to mind that haven't been mentioned. Personally, I don't think you'll do better then the Subcom and Wharcom, I love mine!
 
I'm pretty sure this will be a wildly unpopular suggestion but Mantis Tough Tony and Pit Boss are definitely interesting small designs
 
If you have any interest in a tiny fixed blade, have you given the Boker Gnome a look?
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Isn't it too big and bulky? I mean, I haven't handled one but it seems to me far bulkier than my fixed SubCom.

It doesn't have really fancy steel, and looks a bit flashy (for lack of a better term), but there's the Kershaw Baby Boa (although I think it is discontinued). Is the Kershaw Chive too small?
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I already have the Chive. The Baby Boa and the SOG Bluto might be worth a look maybe.
 
Ah, okay, that makes sense. What I took away from your post was that you were looking for a knife to do some harm to someone and utility be damned. Sorry about that, I really misinterpreted your meaning.
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For that purpose, I guess nothing on this world can beat the mighty Civilian (and, yes, I want one too). ;-)
 
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