Need a New EDC

matthew krissak

matthew krissak

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Well I've had the same EDC now for the last 4 almost 5 years now. So i think its time to put the mini grip to retirement.

Been looking at few knives now, and i really like the CR Sebenza Large Classic of course, the Strider SnG and the Spyderco Military. Leaning a little towards the Military due to its price.

Just wondering what your thoughts are on those 3 knives, and what else is out there that would be similar?
 
You may want to give a little more info - like what you will use the knife for most of the time, what type of carry you are thinking about (in-pocket, pocket clip or belt pouch) and what type of environment you will be using it in.

I have the Millie digi-camo S30V, and a Strider SnG. I do not have a Sebenza - for what I use knives for I was worried that I would ruin the sebbie.

Millie is a great cutter - sharp point, a lot of cutting edge, is not too terribly difficult to sharpen (as long as you do not let it get too dull), and is relatively light weight compared to the amount of knife you get. Not very comfortable for in-pocket carry due to closed length, but very nice for clip carry. I carry my Millie on the weekends and at night while at home. A lot of knife for the money - I could have purchased 3 Millies for what I paid for my Strider NIB.

The SnG is more for prying and hard cutting. Very comfortable in hand and if you decide to carry in-pocket. Cutting things like cardboard and thick paper stock can be difficult due to the very thick blade. G10 scale on SnG very, very "grippy". I find sharpening the S30V from Strider to be more difficult. I do EDC the Strider during the week w/o the pocket clip - very comfortable and unobtrusive.

Both are great knives IMO but for very different reasons.

From what I have experienced and read you really can't go wrong with any of the three you listed - just depends on what your intended use of the knife is.
 
Toyz said:
You may want to give a little more info - like what you will use the knife for most of the time, what type of carry you are thinking about (in-pocket, pocket clip or belt pouch) and what type of environment you will be using it in.
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The knife will be used from everything from prepping food to cutting rope. I plan on carrying it when i go camping as well to work. Anything my day throws at me. I climbing trees and do tree maintenance for a living. Pocket clip is a must, but the 3 i mentioned have that.
 
I dont know if I would want to climb trees all the time with a Sebenza due to the chance that you might lose it!!!! Here are a few good ones to look at, Spyderco Police 3, Spyderco Military that you had on your list, Benchmade 940, Mini Rukus, Torrent, Kershaw Lahar, Blur, JYD2. This is just a few of the many good ones to look at. For the risk of loosing the Sebenza or Strider you could buy almost any 3 of these and have money left over. GOOD Luck!! Kevin :D
 
Think about Emerson production knives.
I've got a CQC-7 that is pure function. I was going to grind off the wave but it's grown on me. It works once you live with it for a bit and deploys like lightning.
 
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I think the Millie or the Sebenza would better cover the range of cutting tasks you are looking for. Again, the Strider is a great knife, but I will say that food prep and certain other tasks are not the strongpoint of the knife.

You may want to consider the G10 scales of the Millie over the titanium scales of the Sebbie, especially if working outdoors.

Also - my Strider has the stripes. It tends to develop rust spots, or freckles, from time to time. I wax my blade to keep this from happening often, so this totally rules out touching food. Some say they have never had this problem; others say this is common.

There is a Strider forum at Usual Suspects Network (USN) that will give you a LOT of information about the Strider knives - I highly recommend you check it out if you are not familiar with it.

I do not own one (yet), but the Zero Tolerance knives - 0300 series and 0350 are similar to the Strider style of design and ergonomics - for a lot less money. I've read nothing but good things about those - you may want to check them out.

Good luck in the hunt - I find the research part of buying a knew knife almost as satisfying as playing with it once you get it in hand.:D
 
Let's stack them up for you.

CRK Sebenza
Smooth and functional knife. Pricey, but you get your moneys worth with a pivot brushing system that ensures a buttery smooth feel all the time. Tolerances are held tight, and CS is great. I hate the ergos. To quote another "steel twinkie" feel to it.

Strider SnG
Brute of a knife. Thick blade and hefty frame lock. Solid G-10 slab milled out for the reverse side. Warranty is great, you break it, they fix it. Isn't the best slicer out there due to the thick blade shape. Feels great with the double choils though. Rides well in pocket.

Spyderco Military
Rides the best in pocket, slices the best out of the three, most ergonomic out of the three. Love the blade shape. Love the handle. Honestly it has one of the best engineered liner locks in the business. Crisp "snap" when it engages with no play.

Out of those three, I prefer the Military. Not just for price, but because it's very ergonomic and totally built with the desire to cut in mind. It's not something you'd pry a box open with. It's tough, but not a Strider.
 
I was going to mention the Lahar and the JYDII SG2/Ti as listed above...

Looked at Zero Tolerance any? The new ZT0350 carries REALLY well.
 
Well if you like the axis lock on the mini grip, and judging by the sizes of knives you listed, you should look at the Benchmade 710. But thats just my 2 cents
 
I'd say BM 710 or a full size Griptillian.

For everything from food prep to camping, well again I'd say why retire a mini grip without trying the full size version?
 
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