Duty folder

governor · Sep 28, 2005

I am new to the "other than a 5 dollar" knife world and am also looking for a folder to carry on-duty (LE). I am looking for a 4 inch, tanto folder that I can carry tip up in my left pocket.

Hopefully some of you knife experts can push me in the right direction.

Thanks,
George

Smegmalicious · Sep 28, 2005

How much do you want to spend, and do you want an auto?

governor · Sep 28, 2005

I would like to keep it under $100 and I don't want an auto.

Thanks,
George

DGG · Sep 28, 2005

Here are a couple of links to sites selling heavy duty cutlery to those in the professions.

http://www.protechknives.com/default.asp

http://www.microtechknives.com/

http://www.benchmade.com/products/product_list.asp?category=12

Many good dealers carry some or all these lines.

Esav Benyamin · Sep 28, 2005

Cold Steel makes Voyager folders in a range of sizes, including 4" blades, and in clip point or tanto, plain edge, serrated, or combo, all tip-up.

They also have a Gunsite folder which is a fancier 4" tanto Voyager with a combo edge.

Smegmalicious · Sep 28, 2005

I say get a Benchmade Griptillian. Great knife for the cost. Just a great knife all around!

Artfully Martial · Sep 28, 2005

I second the griptilian. Best lock out there, great ergonomics (on the big one), you can pick one up for probably 60 from Newgraham.com , though I personally recommend the D2 Griptilian from Cabela's. The only differences are that it has a black blade (I don't care) and D2 steel, which just holds an edge better. I'm not sure if you can get the Cabela's in tanto though.

I also really like the M16 line from CRKT. It is one of the fastest non auto knives I've ever used, really well priced, very light, good ergonomics. Uses reasonably good steel (AUS8).

They come in half a dozen different versions if you don't particularly like the look of this one.

Also take a glance at the SOG Vision series of tantos. Never used one, but they look interesting and are in your price range.

puukkoman · Sep 28, 2005

Hey Governor. Welcome to the forums!

For a little over $100, you can get an Emerson. Can't go wrong -- tough-as-nails, great blade steel, etc. Check out a CQC-7. Tanto, tip-up carry, WAVE system (check out www.emersonknives.com for details. Essentially, it's a little tab on the spine of the blade that allows you to pull the knife from your pocket in such a way that it deploys instantly. Faster than an auto, and much safer IMO.). You can't go wrong with an Emerson. They're excellent tools, and if you should need to grab your knife quickly in an emergency/life-saving situation, the WAVE system is the way to go.

Look on www.froogle.com to find the best deal.

Peace.

governor · Sep 28, 2005

Thanks for all the replies. Looks like I have some research to do.

George

Robbie Roberson · Sep 28, 2005

Governor, I have one of these, it is a great knife for EDC, very sturdy as you might guess, made in Seki, Japan. (Click on pic to enlarge.)

And you can get them cheaper online, I do know Smoky knife works has them for about $80...

http://sigarms.com/pc/viewPrd.asp?idcategory=18&idproduct=68

Robbie Roberson.

P.S. The handles match my .380 sig exactly.........and it is tip up carry, (heavy clip.)

cabron50 · Sep 29, 2005

Esav Benyamin said:
Cold Steel makes Voyager folders in a range of sizes, including 4" blades, and in clip point or tanto, plain edge, serrated, or combo, all tip-up.

They also have a Gunsite folder which is a fancier 4" tanto Voyager with a combo edge.

I like Voyagers, but they don't have reverseable pocket clips. That would make left pocket carry a problem

You can't go wrong with a Griptilian.

Duty folder

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