Need help, general knife questions.

Hi nolfie and welcome here!

I agree with pinnah and would like to suggest the zytel handle folders from Fällkniven.
You can choose from 3 models, TK4, U2 and U4, all very suitable for edc.

I carry the tiny U4 and it's like a mini F1.
The U2 is the midsized bestseller and the TK4 is the largest with 7cm blade and 17 cm total lenght.
These models can be taken apart for cleaning and the edges stay sharp for very long times, due to the stainless powdersteel.



Regards
Mikael
 
Mikael W said:
Hi nolfie and welcome here!

I agree with pinnah and would like to suggest the zytel handle folders from Fällkniven.
You can choose from 3 models, TK4, U2 and U4, all very suitable for edc.

I carry the tiny U4 and it's like a mini F1.
The U2 is the midsized bestseller and the TK4 is the largest with 7cm blade and 17 cm total lenght.
These models can be taken apart for cleaning and the edges stay sharp for very long times, due to the stainless powdersteel.



Regards
Mikael
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The U4 was realy nice! Do you have any problem with it not having a pocketclip?
 
I have to agree that the Delica/Endura Spydercos are wonderful EDC knives. My girlfriend carries a Delica.

However, looking at your requirements, you might want to take a look at the Kershaw Cryo, Cryo II, and Leek (and Shallot and Chive, etc). All are open designs that allow dirt and crap to "flow" through the handle without taking up residence. There are many similar knives out there, but these three are quite affordable, at least here in the US. I have a Cryo, and it's a very nice knife, perfect for EDC (though some people do complain about the weight--but you don't get all stainless steel construction without a price).

You might also consider the CRKT Ripple, a Ken Onion design. It's very slim and lightweight, but has a serious blade on it and is also a flow-through design. I sometimes carry my Ripples as my "polite" knife. They are very attractive and not at all "tacticool" or threatening.

There are some new Kershaw knives just coming to market, the Thermite and the Scrambler, both of which look like very nice knives and affordable, too!

I'm certain there are other very nice knives that
 
nolfie said:
The U4 was realy nice! Do you have any problem with it not having a pocketclip?
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No, not at all!
A pocketclip would just be in the way on this clean, functional design.

Onehand opening is easy, but not as fast as with a thumbstud or similiar.

In todays world this is an advantage, when non-knife people are around.

There has been a case where a passenger on a Ryanair flight was allowed to have the U4 in the cabin!

Personally I find the U4 useful enough, to not take one of my larger folders.


Regards
Mikael
 
NeilB said:
I have to agree that the Delica/Endura Spydercos are wonderful EDC knives. My girlfriend carries a Delica.

However, looking at your requirements, you might want to take a look at the Kershaw Cryo, Cryo II, and Leek (and Shallot and Chive, etc). All are open designs that allow dirt and crap to "flow" through the handle without taking up residence. There are many similar knives out there, but these three are quite affordable, at least here in the US. I have a Cryo, and it's a very nice knife, perfect for EDC (though some people do complain about the weight--but you don't get all stainless steel construction without a price).

You might also consider the CRKT Ripple, a Ken Onion design. It's very slim and lightweight, but has a serious blade on it and is also a flow-through design. I sometimes carry my Ripples as my "polite" knife. They are very attractive and not at all "tacticool" or threatening.

There are some new Kershaw knives just coming to market, the Thermite and the Scrambler, both of which look like very nice knives and affordable, too!

I'm certain there are other very nice knives that
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The Cyro seems to be a good choice! God size, open construction, and pretty good looking. If i can find it in sweden i will order it! Thanks!

Mikael W said:
No, not at all!
A pocketclip would just be in the way on this clean, functional design.

Onehand opening is easy, but not as fast as with a thumbstud or similiar.

In todays world this is an advantage, when non-knife people are around.

There has been a case where a passenger on a Ryanair flight was allowed to have the U4 in the cabin!

Personally I find the U4 useful enough, to not take one of my larger folders.


Regards
Mikael
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Yep--people say great things about the cryo. If you want something slight larger and with a G10 scale, check out the Kershaw Thermite. I own one, and it is awesome! (about $40)
 
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I always say ontario rat 1 but it may be a little large. so i would just recomend the rat 2 which is the same but slightly smaller. its easy to sharpen and very easy to clean.
 
This is hard!

Fallkniven u4 and u2
Kershaw Cryo and Thermite
Benchmade minigrip
Spyderco persistence
Ontario Rat 2

All these knives seems like a good choice. But i think i am going to save a little and buy the Spyderco Sage 2, it is something about that knife that i really want! And i think its a great knife to start my future "collection" ;)
 
For the price of the Sage 2, you could buy 3 or 4 of the others. Go with what you really want, but a $100+ folder is not generally recommended for your first knife from any particular company.

You don't even know if you like Spyderco! I would suggest buying a Kershaw Thermite, a Spyderco Persistence, and a Benchmade mini-grip. These 3 come to the same price as the Sage, but you get to try 3 different knives from 3 different (VERY different) brands. Then pick a brand, and buy a more expensive knife from them.
 
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You don't even know if you like Spyderco! I would suggest buying a Kershaw Thermite, a Spyderco Persistence, and a Benchmade mini-grip. These 3 come to the same price as the Sage, but you get to try 3 different knives from 3 different (VERY different) brands. Then pick a brand, and buy a more expensive knife from them.
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This is a very good idea! The only thing I would change is the persistence, not that its not a good knife but it is a "budget line" spyderco and one of the lowest knives in their line, swap that out for a delica or endura so you get better steel and higher quality before you judge spyderco and this suggestion would be golden.
 
Thanks. The only reason I said Persistence is that he had it in his list, and it made the total price of the 3 knives $120 like the Sage. But Nolfie, by all means, get an endura or delica if you can afford it.
 
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If I lived in Sweden, I'd probably go with one of the Fallkniven folders. That said, if you want a knife that is large enough for all outdoor tasks and yet carries flat in the pocket and is easy to clean, seriously consider the Spyderco Endura. VG10 is excellent and easy to keep sharp. I've carried an Endura for over 15 years.

Joe
 
I would say to STAY AWAY from Gerber. They have decent products, but at the price of any of their knives, you could get a Kershaw. That's just my opinion though.
 
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Which model Kershaw do you recommend?

I have never had a problem with my Gerber Air Rangers. The knife has a very strong blade design (no tip breaking off here) and strong liner-locking system. It is light-weight, strong blade, handle, and lock, affordable and probably available internationally, very rust free aluminum and good stainless steel blade, and relatively easy to sharpen and clean.

Did you watch the video of the Gerber Air Ranger that I posted?

It is not my favorite knife when compared to some of my Spydercos and Benchmades, but for someone on a budget who needs something to tote around with him in the woods on vacation I thought it would serve the purpose very well.

Just my two-cents as a user of it.













Another interesting YouTube video of the Gerber

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kLcEdgK1Lrs
 
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As I said, just my opinion based on my use of Gerbers. I recommend the Kershaw Thermite, and I have recommended it from the first page. Personally, I hate the serrations on most Gerbers. I also have had problems with locks failing (on a Paraframe 2.) Like I said, just my opinion. Everyone is entitled to their own.

Do you own a Kershaw? The Thermite is $35, the Air Ranger $40. And Kershaw has a really good warranty.

For rust resistance, try out some of Spyderco's H1 steel. It will not rust, even in salt water.
 
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I'll check out the Termite. The Air Ranger is about $25 shipped if you check around. I use my Gerber on my boat, rust resistance. I would prefer plain edge but the combo comes in handy when sawing lines. If I accidentally drop it over the side, no great loss.
 
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