The answer is clearly a SIFU. Fun to open and close, with that nifty rolling lock, and mine is extremely smooth. Very stiff handles (steel liners with G-10). Quiet locking. Looks very cool. Takes a good edge, and the long blade means you won't get the inside sticky with Vegetarian Pot Pie so easily.
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Help!! Picky KnifeKnut seeks a special knife!
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BTTT, I want to get the advice of people who were gone over the weekend. :^)
Pretty strong praise for the BM 710 and 812.
(Is the 812 really so quiet-locking? Is it easy to open when closed? How does it compare with the 850 series?)
How much noise does the mini-SOCOM make, BTW?
The big one is said to be LOUD...wouldn't the little one be louder than other little ones?
Again, a little surprised at not hearing:
Almite Walker (supposed to be very sweet!)
EDI Genesis (is there some kind of backlash?)
KISS knives (given how many people seem to like carrying them)
Calypso family (I thought maybe their smooth action would help with the lockback clicking; maybe not?)
Spydie Centofante, Zowada or Solos
I'll be making a decision shortly, so I appreciate everyone's advice!
Pretty strong praise for the BM 710 and 812.
(Is the 812 really so quiet-locking? Is it easy to open when closed? How does it compare with the 850 series?)
How much noise does the mini-SOCOM make, BTW?
The big one is said to be LOUD...wouldn't the little one be louder than other little ones?
Again, a little surprised at not hearing:
Almite Walker (supposed to be very sweet!)
EDI Genesis (is there some kind of backlash?)
KISS knives (given how many people seem to like carrying them)
Calypso family (I thought maybe their smooth action would help with the lockback clicking; maybe not?)
Spydie Centofante, Zowada or Solos
I'll be making a decision shortly, so I appreciate everyone's advice!
Hey Guys -I'm not too sure that there is such a thing as a "perfect" knife ... there are advantages and disadvantages to both - I love to "play" with the K.I.S.S. my son gave me - but It's not one I like to carry - I like a Gerber standard ole L.S.T. but there's not much "glamor" I own several SAK's and they work well for lots of things . I guess I'll just have to keep on buying knives to find the one that's Perfect
so - good luck on the search !
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knife Knuts are sharp people
Jonesy!
so - good luck on the search !
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knife Knuts are sharp people
Jonesy!
How much food are you going to cut? If the answer is a fair amount there's a company that makes what is basically a stainless steel cleaver (albeit small). And I think it's somewhat inexpensive also. (I'll try to get back to you on that)
I'm definately going to have to go with a straight blade for you. A wharncliff of any company (esp CRKT because of the outstanding value for your money) or the Kershaw random task since it has a nice strait blade. At an office, this is one of the greatest tools you can have. Since you're not going to dull it quickly, you'll always have a good strait edge to cut paper with when it really counts, and you don't have time to dig around for a razor. or waste time running to the copy room for the paper cutter.
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I hope this helps
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One small step for man, One giant leap for frogs, One mile for fleas.
It's all about perspective.
I'm definately going to have to go with a straight blade for you. A wharncliff of any company (esp CRKT because of the outstanding value for your money) or the Kershaw random task since it has a nice strait blade. At an office, this is one of the greatest tools you can have. Since you're not going to dull it quickly, you'll always have a good strait edge to cut paper with when it really counts, and you don't have time to dig around for a razor. or waste time running to the copy room for the paper cutter.
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I hope this helps
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One small step for man, One giant leap for frogs, One mile for fleas.
It's all about perspective.
