Knife reviews by manufacturer & model...?

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liorde

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Hello all,
Consider me a total newbie in this area of interest.
I wish to purchase a small pocket-knife and there is simply too much to choose from.
Is there a place (perhaps here) that sorts out knives by there brnad & model name?
For example, I wish to hear some thoughts on the SOG assisted opener "Trident".
How can I find other people's recommendations over this knife.
How can I know if the knife I am buying is USA made or a Chinese replica?

Thank-you !!:p
 
Well, our search feature sucks, but it's worth a shot. It usually won't crash if you just use one word searches. You can sometimes google bladeforums with the words you want and google wiill get it.

Buy from www.newgraham.com (call them), I'm sure you'll be getting the real deal...in my mind, the copy thing, that's more of an ebay issue.
 
I would also recommend looking at these places to buy too. I LOVE New Graham.com as well. Here are some more links: 1.http://www.knifecenter.com/ 2. http://www.gpknives.com/ 3. http://www.islandtactical.com/index.asp I dunno how much you want to spend, but if you are looking at customs, check out these sites: 1. http://www.steeladdictionknives.com/ 2.http://www.plazacutlery.com/ 3.http://www.robertsoncustomcutlery.com/ And this last one has ALL kinds of gear, including some amazing knives! Here you go: http://www.tadgear.com/index2.html
 
What happens is this.
I ordered a CRKT knife from an online dealer. It is a fairly simple knife BUT when I receieved it I saw how really big it is 8.62" overall length. For me it is very large. The most disappointing feature is that it has a thick profile, thus no discrete carrying is possible and it's handle is a kraton handle. Now I know that it is a rubber-like coating and this sucks. I actually have to tear my jean's pocket apart before this knife will come out when needed.

I do not know where to find these specs. They usually do not appear in the knife's description.

I am willing to spend up to 80$ on a knife. I was considering a Spyderco, or an assisted opener by Kershaw, SOG or another brand which I hope you guys can recommend.
I am looking for a NON-rubber like handle, Zytel is fine, and a thin profile is a must.

Feel free to drop your tips here and specific recommendations are welcome !!!

Thanks again :-)
 
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I would suggest the new Delica 4 FRN….slim stainless steel lined FRN handles, 4 way clip, opens as fast of faster than any auto/assisted opener, light weight with premium VG10 blade steel…..and a very reasonable price.

http://spyderco.com/catalog/details.php?product=209





- Frank
 
Some tech terms please:
What is lined FRN handle?
What is this VG10 blade? Is it a better type of steel ?

Is there a tech-terms forum/ glossary, whatever that can help me sort some tech-terms out before I ask more ignorant questions??

Thank-you.
 
FRN stands for fiberglass reinforced nylon (Zytel is a type of FRN but not all FRN Spyderco knives use Zytel). The new Delica and Endura 4’s have stainless steel liners under the FRN scales while older Delicas/Enduras have solid/unlined FRN handles. The liners are drilled and tapped for the 4 way clip and should add some extra strength to the handle.


VG10 is a premium Japanese stainless steel. VG10 holds an edge much longer than non-premium steels such as 420HC, AUS6 and 440A.


You can find a lot of good info on these links:

http://spyderco.com/edge-u-cation/

http://www.agrussell.com/knife_information/knife_encyclopedia/glossary.html





- Frank
 
Hi Liorde,

The world of knives is vast. It is tall and wide and the more you learn, the deeper it gets.

There are simple questions, but few simple answers.

Knives have been developing through out the earth for tens of thousands of years. Like languages, each part of the world will have its own history and develoment, and they are all similar, they different.

Steels, handle materials, designs, purposes and functions will take some time to digest.

Hi-line, cheap, production, mid-tech, custom are also varied. Stock removal, forged, damascus, Wootz, mosaic and laminated.

I would suggest that you purchase a model in the size range that you are loooking for at the price you would like to spend. Select from one of the more well known brands. Use and learn about the knife while spending time on the knife forums.

If the passion or interest is there, ask the questions. Knife nuts are unique, friendly, helpful and have a willingness to share their knowledge. You'll learn.

eg;

On one level;

VG-10 is a good steel. FRN is plastic.

On another level;

VG-10 is a high-carbon, cobalt stainless steel. It is made by Takefu in Japan, fine grained, very good edge retention, abrasive resistance and toughness. Optimal Rc in the 59-60 range. ;)

FRN or Fiberglass Reinforced Nylon is a thermoplastic polymer that is injection molded. glass content can vary from 1% to 75% with optimal content for knives in the 35% range. Impervious to most chemicals with temperature ranges from 20 below 0 to 250 above. Dupont "Zytel" is a brand of FRN.

Hope that helps.

sal

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We are all teachers and we are all students
 
Yes be smart. Buy the Delica. You'll love it.

My first pocket knife had a plastic liner lock. :barf:

Wish I had known about this forum then.
 
Thank-you for all the kind replies.
May I ask some terms...?

"Edge retention" ?
"Liner lock" ?
"RC" (perhaps a measure of steel hardness ??)
"Polyamide" (as a material for the handle - is it like rubber, i.e. "adhesive" like)

Of the models below, which would you recommend most please:
1. Benchmade 550 Griptilian
2. Kershaw Mini Mojo
3. Kershaw Baby Boa
4. Spyderco Native
5. Spyderco Scorpius
6. SOG Auto clip
7. SOG Mini X-Ray vision

Thanks again.
 
If you don't find it too big, I suggest the Spyderco Military or the Para-Military for EDC.

I love mine. Stands up to everything an EDC should.
 
The para if you can spend a little more or get it used...nice and thin, long overall, well, it's pretty much perfect.

The Centofante is a thin and light 40 dollar folder from Spyderco that has a stainless liner...it comes in two blade styles....great handle, some of the best FRN scales (tied with the D`allara, in my opinion)...

The kershaw storm is a surprisingly thin framelock with a beautiful recruve blade and this thing is less than 35. Two sizes available.

The CRKT M16s are pretty thin, at least, my 11/K is, but I don't own a big one, and I'm a pretty big M16 fan after all this time.
 
liorde said:
Of the models below, which would you recommend most please:

1. Benchmade 550 Griptilian
2. Kershaw Mini Mojo
3. Kershaw Baby Boa
4. Spyderco Native
5. Spyderco Scorpius
6. SOG Auto clip
7. SOG Mini X-Ray vision
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I like the Benchmade 550 Grip series. They are produced in a myriad of varieties and you can get them with premium steels either from Doug Ritter (S30V), Cabelas (D2) and now Benchmade is producing them the 154CM, but I have one in 440C and its been great. Its a perfect sized knife, not too small, not too big, easy to carry, etc.
 
Liorde, if I can add one more to your search, you might want to consider a Spyderco Calypso Jr. They've been discontinued but I don't think they are too difficult to find. They are an OUTSTANDING small/medium blade that is well-suited to slim, light office type carry. These lil guys have great ergonomics... at least for my hands!

I found the Calypso Jr to be much, much more confortable for my hands than the Native. They seem **roughly** the same size.

Good luck!
 
I finally bought a Spyderco Delica the one with the metal casing not the Zytel model. It is the 4th generation model.
Besides this, I have seen some Emerson knives. They are quite amazing and have very distinctive shapes but man are they pricy...:thumbdn:

Oh heck, I will just settle for the Delica meanwhile.
 
Hi Liorde,

Thanx for the confidence in Spyderco.

I believe the VG-10 will impress.

Let us know what you think.

sal
 
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