Need a good EDC that does the following:

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daleduro

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I'm looking for an edc knife that will do the following:

Button deployed, folding.
Doesn't come open in your pocket.
Cuts cardboard, small shrub branches, and still stays sharp.
Has a safety that keeps it open so it doesn't slice off my fingers.
Blade not longer than 4".
Also good for self defense.
Not a cheapo that falls apart in a week.
Withstands humid weather.
If possible costs less than $200, even better if less than $100 but is still dependable.

Is there any such knife that can do all that? I want ONE good knife that _can_ do it all.
 
daleduro said:
I'm looking for an edc knife that will do the following:

Button deployed, folding.
Doesn't come open in your pocket.
Cuts cardboard, small shrub branches, and still stays sharp.
Has a safety that keeps it open so it doesn't slice off my fingers.
Blade not longer than 4".
Also good for self defense.
Not a cheapo that falls apart in a week.
Withstands humid weather.
If possible costs less than $200, even better if less than $100 but is still dependable.

Is there any such knife that can do all that? I want ONE good knife that _can_ do it all.
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Let me just say this. If you decide to carry an auto(which is what you're describing) you better hope you never have to use it in a "self-defense" situation. Because they're illegal, the law might not look too kindly on you wether you were the victim or not.
 
Homer hit the nail on the head! If you want something with fast deployment i would suggest you stay away from assisted openers and autos and get a small fixed blade neck knife which is always open as quick as you pull it from it's sheath or a good sturdy linerlock.
 
Actually, switchblades are both legal to own and to carry in Florida. Switchblades with less than a 2" blade length are legal to own in California. Swithcblades are illegal to transport over state lines, introduce for interstate commerce (import for out of state sale), or manufacture for interstate commerce by federal law. According to federal law you are limited to those switchblades manufactured in (or directly improted into) Florida. I don't know of any, but I haven't looked.

I'm not a lawyer and I don't play one on TV.
 
Most of the reliable automatic (switchblades/"button deployed") knives are in price ranges above what you're looking for. If you really want good quality automatics, look into Microtech or maybe Severtech. There may be some more, but I don't know of too many. Expect to pay around $300-$400.

There are plent of knives in your price range that would work with all of your buying criteria except for the button deployment.
 
If you don't feel like paying for a Microtech or Severtech, SOG makes some very affordable and high quality assisted opening knives that would satisfy all of the criteria, minus the button deployment. You just push the blade open a little ways with your thumb and a spring takes care of the rest. Hope this helps.
 
daleduro said:
I'm looking for an edc knife that will do the following:

Button deployed, folding.
Doesn't come open in your pocket.
Cuts cardboard, small shrub branches, and still stays sharp.
Has a safety that keeps it open so it doesn't slice off my fingers.
Blade not longer than 4".
Also good for self defense.
Not a cheapo that falls apart in a week.
Withstands humid weather.
If possible costs less than $200, even better if less than $100 but is still dependable.

Is there any such knife that can do all that? I want ONE good knife that _can_ do it all.
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Well, less the auto feature and humid weather (I live in the desert). I did all the knife tasks on your list last weekend with a buck strider I got used for $30. I pretty much beat the hell out of it including cutting roots with lots-o-rocks in the way and she is still shaving sharp. Decent knife for a decent price.
 
There are many, MANY folders that fit all of your criteria, except for switch blade, from all of the name brand knife manufacturers. Spyderco, Benchmade, Kershaw, CRKT, Buck, Boker, etc all have top end, one hand opening knives that will handle all that you request, within your price range, except for the button deployment. And, they are legal to own and carry most anywhere. Strider, Emerson, and Chris Reeves have also garnered reputations for high quality hard use knives (none are autos to my knowledge), although they are beyond your stated price range. If what you are looking for is a quality one hand opening knife, then you will do well with any of these companies. Switchblades are cool, but have the potential to get you into more trouble than they are worth, in my estimation at least. YMMV
 
That knife is called the Fantasy Model 1!! lol. Seek and ye shall find. Good luck! :)
 
Why not get yourself a Kershaw SpecBump ? The Speedsafe system is awsome & FAST !
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I was afraid you all would say that about the button deployed part. I just read about all the Kershaw Junkyard Dog could do and it pretty much does it all except for that. How do you think that holds up to say, the Buck Strider. I live in Fla. so that's good to know about legality. I'm not arguing at all, but just because it's a "switchblade" doesn't mean that it was bought or carried to hurt somebody. I just like the ease of getting it open. When it snaps open I know it's open, no halfway. They're also good for cutting open CDs, slicing tomatos, and just about everything else. So frustrating.
 
True Auto's? Look into Microtech's and Benchmade Autos; ZT is also coming out with two autos pretty soon I believe
Assisted Opening--(I can open these just as fast as an auto) Head over to the Kershaw subforum--that's where you have fun. ZT (Kershaw and Strider) makes the absolute best--look at the 0300 (a beast) and the 0400 series. Sog also makes assisted openers.

Smooth opening that is just as fast as the above two (manual): Look into the Kershaw Grooves, NRG's and the new R.A.M.
Benchmade also makes excellent manuals--my favorite being the Ruckus, Presidio, and 710 series.

Hope that helps!
 
The answer to your question, minus the button of course, is the Benchmade 610 Rukus. The Axis lock is strong and secure, and with the heavy blade it can be opened as fast as an auto. The heavy duty build will more than stand up to the task required.
 
daleduro said:
I was afraid you all would say that about the button deployed part. I just read about all the Kershaw Junkyard Dog could do and it pretty much does it all except for that. How do you think that holds up to say, the Buck Strider. I live in Fla. so that's good to know about legality. I'm not arguing at all, but just because it's a "switchblade" doesn't mean that it was bought or carried to hurt somebody. I just like the ease of getting it open. When it snaps open I know it's open, no halfway. They're also good for cutting open CDs, slicing tomatos, and just about everything else. So frustrating.
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Any assisted knife will suit your needs just fine. They will snap open and you will know it's open, no halfway.

I don't see why you need an auto to cut open CDs or slice tomatos??

Forgive me if I'm wrong, but it sounds like you may think that autos and assisted openers are the same thing.

And for the record, the Junk Yard Dog isn't assisted. If you're looking for something similar that IS assisted, I thoroughly recomend the Kershaw Cyclone. Similar size and blade shape, but it is assisted opening. As an added bonus you can turn the assist on/off.
 
You can consider an Emerson CQC-7 karambit or commander karambit. Look up ebay for some good deals under $200. It has a wave feature to help you open fast or if you choose not to open fast you can take the knife out slowly without having the wave catch on to your pocket. Put your finger through the large finger hole at the back of the knife and you're not likely to drop it - great for self-defense. Quality is top notch.
 
I see Longwood is a little north of Orlando. That"s about four hours from Ft.Lauderdale where they have quarterly gun and knife shows at the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall. T
hey have lots of autos there. I usually pick up some cheap ones to give to my friends when I go back up north. You can get anything from a five dollar novelty with l.e.d. light to a Microtech. In your price range you might want to get a Buck 110 auto. What with the price of gas, take the Amtrak and make a day of it. That would probably be faster than I 95 anyway
 
daleduro said:
I was afraid you all would say that about the button deployed part. I just read about all the Kershaw Junkyard Dog could do and it pretty much does it all except for that. How do you think that holds up to say, the Buck Strider. I live in Fla. so that's good to know about legality. I'm not arguing at all, but just because it's a "switchblade" doesn't mean that it was bought or carried to hurt somebody. I just like the ease of getting it open. When it snaps open I know it's open, no halfway. They're also good for cutting open CDs, slicing tomatos, and just about everything else. So frustrating.
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It's a common misconception that autos are easier or quicker to open than most other folders. It really just isn't true. Give some of the other folders people here are suggesting like knives with axis locks and their just as quick and more fun than autos IMO.
 
popcornpicker said:
I see Longwood is a little north of Orlando. That"s about four hours from Ft.Lauderdale where they have quarterly gun and knife shows at the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall.
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Going to a weapons' show to try them out is always a good plan. I've picked up a few online I thought would work fine, but ended up up with no springsteel love.
If you are planning on attacking boxes, branches and tomatoes, I'm thinking you are going to have to be able to touch up the blade between missions, otherwise you are likely to end up with tomato puree. Also, you will likely need to lube any knife occasionally, so as to withstand your environment.
I do like autos, but all the auto-prohibitionists may be correct -- many autos are not significantly quicker to open than a good manual action with a thumb-stud or thumb-hole (but of course autos are cooler :cool: ). Fer instance, a M/A LCC (top) is very close to a D/A in quickness, and you can pick one up for very close to your price.
However, if you insist on a button deployed knife, perhaps a lovely Fer de Lance (bottom) would suit your needs. You should still be able to find one for around 200 American dollars.

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Enjoy the hunt.
all da best,
rats...
 
Nope, definitely don't need an auto for the tomatos. The auto part would be for self defense which I hope never happens. Any other time for convenience, yeah, and fun, and the sound. I wrote down every knife mentioned here, so thanks for that. There is a show coming to Orlando at the end of July so I'll be there. In the meantime I'll buy an assisted opener and start practicing.
 
Despite autos being technically legal here in FL, and are alot of fun and utilitarian in some cases, for self defense get a gun. I'm not saying this to rag on the idea of carrying a knife for that purpose, but an auto isn't more reliable in a high stress situation. More importantly legal or not the officers and other legal dudes probably won't look as kindly on a "switchblade" as they will a firearm. Go figure :p
 
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