Need help getting a real knife

I'm another one suggesting a Delica or endura. The Byrd Cara Cara or Flight for half the price is decent if that is a need. I've found the 8C blades in the Byrd line about as easy as any stainless steel to learn on, or just sharpen. It ranks just behind Case CV ( carbon steel at low hardness makes easy sharpening but Case CV or regular case stainless starts out with more steel needing to be removed from the Case models in my opinion to make them my kind of sharp. Others would not agree with that so I'm not trying to claim facts, just opinions)

Spyderco lockbacks aren't as difficult to close as a new, un broken in Cold steel Tri Ad lockback designs. It's likely not just your thumb. Many folks say that. Mine is tough even after breaking in and high performance lubrication on all bearing surfaces.
 
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If your only gonna get one knife, make it a nice US made one.
For a traditional slip joint, i would go for pretty much any gec that you like. Theyre gonna be a bit smaller than a 3.5" blade but like someone mentioned earlier about case knives, they will tell a story. And gec is leaps and bounds better than case knives of this era. Some can be had for around $75 on the forums.
For a modern one, get a blem kershaw blur cpm154/carbon fibre blur from dave (kershawguy) for $75 and I would recomend deassisting it. Also that one meets all your requirements.
If you want an even cheaper modern one, get a kershaw skyline. Still US made, high quality materials, but at a good price. They run about $40 for some limited runs here on the forums, or you can pick them up at wal mart.
I would try a gec, it will handle all your tasks like you want and last generations.
 
If your only gonna get one knife, make it a nice US made one.
For a traditional slip joint, i would go for pretty much any gec that you like. Theyre gonna be a bit smaller than a 3.5" blade but like someone mentioned earlier about case knives, they will tell a story. And gec is leaps and bounds better than case knives of this era. Some can be had for around $75 on the forums.
For a modern one, get a blem kershaw blur cpm154/carbon fibre blur from dave (kershawguy) for $75 and I would recomend deassisting it. Also that one meets all your requirements.
If you want an even cheaper modern one, get a kershaw skyline. Still US made, high quality materials, but at a good price. They run about $40 for some limited runs here on the forums, or you can pick them up at wal mart.
I would try a gec, it will handle all your tasks like you want and last generations.
 
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I ordered a Kershaw blackout, I really liked it so I'm going to try it out.
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you won't regret it. kershaw's knives are really good for the price and their customer service is unbeatable. they'll even ship you parts(for free) if you request it. every kershaw i've gotten has come shaving sharp. i would recommend reading the warranty information. if anything happens to the knife, take advantage of it!

the kershaw skyline has a very thin edge(and delicate tip). it's a great slicer, but for work i woudn't recommend it like everyone else is. i did own one(before it was stolen...). it was one of my favorites, but the tip was just so thin. its a light every day carry knife in my eyes.

anyway, asking people on the bladeforums for recommendations will always give you crazy mixed results. we're all passionate about knives here, so we tend to go over the top on some things(ie. specific blade steels that no 'normal' person would know anything about).

hope you enjoy your new kershaw
 
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