Most underrated production knife

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callahwj

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Well, what do you think it is? My opinion is torn between the Outdoor Edge Paragee and the Timberline Worden tactical folder.
 
I really like the Berretta Airlights. Unfortunately, you don't hear alot people talking about these knives. I also think that the Spyderco Toad is very underappreciated.
MAtt
 
I would probably put the Outdoor Edge Magna up there as well.

Outdoor Edge is making some really great bang for your buck products. Seems as though many of them don't get the attention they deserve.
 
I really like my Benchmade Mini-reflex. I think I'm the only one though!

The Timberline VDL is a great little knife. I don't like it as much as the Boa, but it's 1/2 the price and again, pretty great.

I have a Colt M-16 clone (or maybe the real thing, I can't tell). It's RAZOR sharp, has a pretty good heft to, D/A for $75 quite a deal. I _never_ hear anyone talk about these though.

Cuda Arclite get some press, but for $20 I think it should get RAVES. Dunno if the new CRKT F-4 will change that.

Marbles - I really like the new Marbles knives, and their promo introductory $60 price is great.

Mike
 
I'd have to put in a vote for the rekat pioneer too. It is one tough knife.
 
I strongly agree with you regarding the Spyderco "Toad". It seems that most people looked at the Toad as a toy. Maybe it was, but it was a very sharp toy. Sometimes I think about buying another one just to "put back".
When they were introduced at a French knife show, D'Holder sold every Toad before the show even started. Toads are great little knives.

Will
 
I'd have to say that the most underrated production knife is the venerable Buck 110. This knife had grown to be a tradition amongst knife users until the tactical scene hit. Then all of the pocket clips and exotic steels displaced the 110 from the forefront.

The Buck 110 is still as good as ever. Actually, it's better than ever. You can even get the Buck 110 made with custom options now, and they're still inexpensive compared to comparible tacticals. Here's a pic of a stag handled Buck 110 with a partially serrated BG-42 blade. The total cost was $126.00. Try to find another solid locking, stag handled, BG-42 steeled blade for that price.

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Oh yah. And since the subject of this thread isn't limited to folders, I have one name for you. MARBLES!!! :D
 
For larger fixed blade/camp knives you can't go wrong with the Becker line by Camillus. These knives are workhorses and IMHO are the best bang for the buck in this style of knife.
 
Count me in as a Becker fan, 110 fan and yes I like the mini Reflex too. (without the clip of course).
 
crkt mairage is one of em.
sharp little devil,good lock up,etc. good QC,too.
you can also find em for 10 bucks a pop i fyou look long enough.
 
I have to agree with Jazzman. Those Beretta knives are razor sharp and well made, however, not much is heard on them. Another one is a knife I just received today on a trade. I received a Meyerco Tactical folder and I am pleased so far. G-10 scales, titianium linerlock, ATS-34 blade, and comes hair popping sharp! This knife is well built and truly deserves a look.
 
I have seen a couple of the Baretta knives at a sporting goods store and I really think the one with the spear-point blade (non-cutout blade) is really cool, but I haven't bought one at this point.

IMO an underrated knife by Kershaw is the Liner Action with drop point blade. It was my first good quality one-hander and took me a while to get the knack of opening it (it requires a certain pushing action, then it will fly open).

IMO, the Cold Steel medium clip point Voyager is an excellent utility pocketknife design. I have an older (plastic clip) one. The newer ones I've handled seem to all have overly stiff actions.

Another one is the Buck Odyssey.

Jim
 
I would agree with the REKAT idea (especially the Carnie Cub) if they could get their act together and send me a knife that didn't need hours of work and a can of elbow grease on my end.

Until that happens, it's the Becker Knife and Tool line of fixed blades by Camillus. Order yourself a Magnum Camp and just *try* to hold back your smile as you pull it out of the sheath. I dare you.
 
CRK&T Navajo. This is a Jim Hammond design.
IMO, it's his best work with CRK&T to date.
OK, the Mirage is alright too, but I really believe if more people tried the Navajo, there'd be a lot more posted on it.
 
110 carried one for over 20 years. Working hard every day.Cutting, scraping. I have worked with a lot of chemicales, stuck it in everything. It was retired 2 years ago. I am wondering how much I will like the knives I have now, 20 years from now.
 
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