Knife for work

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bobscrebowski

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I am looking for a knife to use when I work, and camping. At work I often have to cut stuff off of metal pieces, so I need a very durable knife that can still maintain a edge. Also when camping I often need to cut down small branches and whatnot so I would like a fairly substantial blade.

I had a SOG trident that I really liked, but I lost it. I was thinking about getting that again, because I can find them for about $50. But I figured i'd ask around first.

Any recomendations?
 
Sounds like you're going to be seriously using this blade so I'd get a fixed blade in the medium price range...say a Becker in some form...

BK-7

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BK-2
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I use this as my camp knife. It renders small treest and big bushes to kindling in no time. The flat tip makes an excellent splitter. I'm a big fan of this type of blade when you don't need a point sticker.
BK-3 (Tactool)

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I thought about getting a fixed blade, but that would only work for camping. However I need to be able to keep it in my pocket and walk around in public with it as well.

I've been doing some looking around and I am thinking that a tanto style blade might do the trick.
 
It looks like you're looking for a folding knife. There are a lot of choices out there. It would be nice you know a little bit about what size, blade shape, and lock design you might prefer. I'm going to have to recommend you look at some of the offerings by Kershaw and Spyderco to get you started.

The AUS-8 in the Trident is easy to maintain, but it won't win many edge-retention contests. Tool steels are a good place to start looking for high wear resistance. I really like D2 tool steel for edge retention, or better yet CPM D2. Spyderco's CPM M4 Mule would also be a great choice if you're willing to get a fixed-blade.

Phillip
 
Yeah the tanto griptillian is the style of knife I think I am looking for. What are kind of blade material do you think is best suited to my needs.
 
I'd go with 154CM; that, I believe, is the only blade steel the tanto grips are made. Some older modelare available in 440C; great steel, easy to sharpen and get a hair-poppin' edge on but may have to be sharpened too much for your described cutting. Hope this helps.
 
I like the spyderco tenacious alot. It's built very strong and cost is super reasonable. Essentially AUS8 steel that will have an edge that is easy to bring back to life. I still can't believe how much knife you get with this thing for so little money. No it's not an emmerson or sebenza but I shure would not put one of those beauties through what it sounds like you will be at your work. It will do most anything you ask of it with little fuss. It is a really great knife. You may want to buy one just to try because they cost so little. If you don't like (I know you probably will) you wont be out much. Definately worth a look IMO. I also agree that the Benchmade Griptilian is a knife to look at but it will cost at least 2 x as much and you WILL NOT be getting twice the knife. Good luck on your quest.
 
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I like the spyderco tenacious alot. It's built very strong and cost is super reasonable. Essentially AUS8 steel that will have an edge that is easy to bring back to life. I still can't believe how much knife you get with this thing for so little money. No it's not an emmerson or sebenza but I shure would not put one of those beauties through what it sounds lioke you will be at your work. It will do most anything you ask of it with little fuss. It is a really great knife. You may want to buy one just to try because they cost so little. If you don't like (I know you probably will) you wont be out much. Definately worth a look IMO. I also agree that the Benchmade Griptilian is a knife to look at but it will cost at least 2 x as much and you WILL NOT be getting twice the knife. Good luck on your quest.
 
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I was looking around and saw the leather skeletool cx. Anybody have any experience with leatherman blades? It says that it is 145cm blade, and the pliers would definetly come in handy. I've always shied away from leathermans before because they dont have a real blade, but this one seems like ti might be different.
 
154CM is premium steel and better than the AUS-8 on your Trident, although not quite top of the line. BM griptilian mentioned earlier also uses 154CM, and a lot of people swear by it. It's most likely the best steel you can find on a multi tool.

I don't own a Skeletool CX, but I do have other leathermans and I like them. If you can use the pliers, I say go for it.
 
If you cut and contact metal often, then you maybe need knife that i easy to sharpen rather then one with hard super steel.Me and my coworker cut with sharpened spatula that is easy to burnish with drill bit or welding electrode.
 
I think Spyderco just released the Manix 2, probably would be good for what you're looking for. It also uses 154CM.
 
check out a benchmade 710 mchenry&williams. it is a larger folder with right under a 4" blade of d2 tool steel and has black g-10 handle scales. it is a very rugged knife capable of many tasks and the d2 is tougher than bm's 154cm. a friend of mine cut a steel belted tire off the rim with one and it came out with no chips(dulled of course has any knife would be after that task, but not horribly) i think this knife will be just what your lookin for. you can find them on the web for around 140.although a little more than your lookin to spend you will get your moneys worth and more from this blade.

heres the link:http://www.benchmade.com/products/product_detail.aspx?model=710
 
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IMO the tacti-cool americanised tanto is not an ideal shape for EDC - it's designed more for CQC. The Buck 110 is a tried and proven design although the clip-point tip is not the strongest. My recommendation is the Benchmade 710 - if you can find one within your price limit.
 
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