folding knife for edc/survival/boat

I agree a point is pretty essential for EDC and Survival. Does the Pacific Salt have a good/sharp enough tip for you? I don't know of any other steels that can actually hold and edge and not rust at all besides H2. If you decide against the Pacific Salt the Centofante is a nice knife, if you like it you should definately go with that one. Personally, I like the III better but both will serve you well, I think the Warncliffe will be a bit better of a slicer but a less pointy tip.
 
Well for folders I would look into the Spyderco Chinook II and the Benchmade 635 framelock.As far as a boat knife is concerned I would be interested in the Benchmade River Rescue fixed blade H1 steel over a folder.
 
I have a slightly different suggestion. Have you seen the FeatherLite One-Hand-Knife designed and sold by AG Russell?

http://www.agrussell.com/knives/by_...rliteclip_point_blade_with_aus8_steel__1.html

I'm not familiar with every Spyderco model that's been mentioned, but when compared to the Native or Native III, the FeatherLite appears to be a better choice for your needs, especially if wanting a knife that's less obvious when wearing beach clothes. It's lightweight, the blade shape is very practical, it's super-easy to open one-handed, and the lock is very durable. And the knife is available in two blade shapes and two steel types, depending on your needs and budget.

Spyderco makes great knives and I own several myself. You won't be sorry with the quality or materials used by Spyderco. I just wanted to toss out an alternative product for your consideration.

Best Wishes,
Bob
 
Bob- That ag russell knife is nice in its own right; but, I really like the looks and function of spyderco. There were two great things about that ag russell knife. One was that it 1.5 oz number. With that weight I could easily carry in one of my board short's pockets. The second thing that was great is the guard (nearly non-existent on the centofante). It's just for $50 I'd rather get the cento with a vg-10 blade, even though it doesn't have the fingerguard.

tombstone- that chinook II is a mean looking knife that I would not want to try and sharpen freehand. the river knife would be great in those dimensions with a folding model and axis lock. does one exist?

destroythealter- Although the IV's looks are more appealing, the blade design of the III probably has the edge in the island life. the pacific salt is the only salt that I care to look at because it seems to have a more pronounced tip. unfortunately I need something more along the lines of the Atlantic model.

Is there a PE H1 folding blade that is around 3-3.5" long without a rounded tip? Anyone? :confused:
 
For on the boat, a Spyderco Pacific Salt and/or a Spyderco Atlantic Salt. For EDC, the regular sized Spyderco Salt. My boating and fishing knives consist of

Mora utility
Buck 315
Spyderco Pacific Salt
Spencer sailors knife
Rapala lg filet
Rapala sm filet

Just ordered a Benchmade 100SH20.

You probably don't need all of those knives, but I have an addiction :).
 
silent hunter- you work for riffe? not trying to be personal just wondering. Aside from that, I already have too many filet knives and am just looking for the pocket/edc. Like I've said before... The salt would be in my pocket if it would just have a point.
 
I think that your choice of a Native is a good one. The S30V steel is more rust resistant than a lot of steels.
I would suggest, since you mentioned freehand sharpening. Buy a Spyderco Sharpmaker sharpener as part of your new knife purchase. They are a great tool and one you will thank yourself for buying every time you touch up your knife edges. :)
 
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