Need knife advice please

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Yes, why not a fixed? It is for the house inside only. But would a folding knife be safer for me? Folding a sharp knife away versus sticking a sharp knife back into it's holder, after each use. Which is safer to prevent accidents. Say I am using it . . . put it down for a minute, use it again. I might close a folded knife each time, then use it again, but I might not put a fixed knife back in it's holder as quickly as I fold a knife. Not sure. Somehow a folded knife might be safer. I will think about that.
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Folder could also fold onto your finger or snap away easily if you use it for harder task or it's lock fails for some reason.

Fixed blade is very simple though. You know it's always "open" so you're careful. However if you forget to close a folder - that can be nasty.
 
CSG said:
Some reason you don't want a fixed blade knife in a sheath? No opening and closing, sturdier, etc. Just pick one the fits your hand well and consider the kind of blade shape most useful to the tasks your need it for and you're good! Fixed blades from Mora (cheaper), Buck, Benchmade, and countless other companies might be worth considering. Even Victorinox has gotten into the fixed blade scene although their fixed blades are made by Meula in Spain:
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WOW NICE!!!! so many nice knives!!! I LIKE IT. Say I use a knife, then have to go in the basement with it to use it or to another room . . . which is safer - folding up a knife and going to the other room with it, or putting it back in it's holder and walking to the other room with it. hmmmm have to think about that. Fixed knives seem safer to use in some ways too.
 
I just cannot stop thinking about the way the Massdrop Laconico Keen Purple Groove opens and closes, looks so easy and comfortable for sensitive hands. But I cannot find that one for sale anywhere.
 
Ive been cut by both fixed blades and folders, it happens on occasion. Usually because I was careless. One time a folding knife opened in my pocket and I cut my finger when I put my hand in. Just yesterday a machete slid out of its sheath in the back seat of my car and I nicked my finger when I reached back for something without looking.
 
Nixelplix said:
Ive been cut by both fixed blades and folders, it happens on occasion. Usually because I was careless. One time a folding knife opened in my pocket and I cut my finger when I put my hand in. Just yesterday a machete slid out of its sheath in the back seat of my car and I nicked my finger when I reached back for something without looking.
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I wrapped my Recon Tanto in newspapers and put it on top of my closet and my cousin ended up in ER because my sibling just grabbed it carelessly and by swunging it like that - threw the knife into her leg.

Poor girl now has to shower with one leg out of bath tub for a week... not to mention daily wound dressing changes and eventual removal of stitches.

But I do blame myself because I haven't told anyone I left a knife there...
 
Thank you this is all so very helpful. Maybe a folding knife is better, because I would close it all the time. A fixed knife, I might be tempted to carry it to the other room without it's holder if the holder somehow was not near it when I was using it, like I put the holder down somewhere then walked away to use the knife, i.e. two unattached pieces = more complicated, more chance of them becoming separated from each other. And my past experience with small craft type plastic cutters and box cutters with those removable blades, has always been to put the cutter down in them every use even if just a few minutes in between use.
 
I'd consider something from Benchmade, Buck, or a Swiss Army Knife in their folder lines. But safety is up to you just like with firearms or even driving your vehicle.
 
CSG said:
I'd consider something from Benchmade, Buck, or a Swiss Army Knife in their folder lines. But safety is up to you just like with firearms or even driving your vehicle.
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Thank you !! Yes, I agree. Everything . . . a cooking pan on the stove, everything! And my bigger problem would be to misplace the fixed knife holder and carry it out of it's holder.
 
Check out the Buck Vantage. Good flipper, reasonable price, made in the USA. Makael has quite a few for sale in the Buck knives for sale section with some different handles. I have bought from him without any problem whatsoever. I personally I own six of them. :thumbsup:
 
stevekolt said:
Check out the Buck Vantage. Good flipper, reasonable price, made in the USA. Makael has quite a few for sale in the Buck knives for sale section with some different handles. I have bought from him without any problem whatsoever. I personally I own six of them. :thumbsup:
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Thank you I did . . . wow . . . another comfortable way to open and, and MADE IN US, a must. I like this one alot!
 
IMO, the safest way to use a folding knife is to use both hands. You really don’t have to use the hole on a Spyderco. The blade is wide enough to pinch it and open it up on most models, I do it all the time.
You’ll keep a folder open between uses more than you think, especially in the kitchen.
 
Personally, I'd say if the Keen tickles your fancy, I'd wait for it. It's one of Drop's best sellers and will be back before too long without a doubt. It's an absolutely phenomenal knife and has a very reasonable price for what you get. The purple anodization is fantastic and the action is incredible. I rarely keep a knife with a blade over 3", but this guy easily made the exception list.

Here's mine (purple with holes).

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Fixall said:
Personally, I'd say if the Keen tickles your fancy, I'd wait for it. It's one of Drop's best sellers and will be back before too long without a doubt. It's an absolutely phenomenal knife and has a very reasonable price for what you get. The purple anodization is fantastic and the action is incredible. I rarely keep a knife with a blade over 3", but this guy easily made the exception list.

Here's mine (purple with holes).

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That is the one I cannot get out of my mind. There are a few very close second placers I learned about here too, but something about that opening and closing seems right for me . . . so you are saying they sell out and restock?
 
I have a knife question said:
That is the one I cannot get out of my mind. There are a few very close second placers I learned about here too, but something about that opening and closing seems right for me . . . so you are saying they sell out and restock?
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Yes, they have sold out and restocked the Keen several times now. They only have the left-handed versions in stock right now, so I imagine they'll be restocking them before too long. It really is a great knife. If the flipping action and premium build/material (titanium handle, S35VN, perfect blade grind) are what interest you, then I'd wait for them to come back. If you wanted to save some money and were ok with a less premium build/materials, I'd check out some of the offerings by Civivi. Amazing action for a great price. I'm a huge fan of Buck, but if I was looking for a flipper in particular, I would stay away from the Vantage. I've owned four and they are great knives, but the flipping action is terrible. Kershaw also has some decent American made flippers that are priced on the low-end if you were interested in trying out an assisted flipper. And last... If you decide to go with something without a flipper, there are SEVERAL american made Spyderco knives that I think would fit the bill perfectly for you.
 
Fixall said:
Yes, they have sold out and restocked the Keen several times now. They only have the left-handed versions in stock right now, so I imagine they'll be restocking them before too long. It really is a great knife. If the flipping action and premium build/material (titanium handle, S35VN, perfect blade grind) are what interest you, then I'd wait for them to come back. If you wanted to save some money and were ok with a less premium build/materials, I'd check out some of the offerings by Civivi. Amazing action for a great price. I'm a huge fan of Buck, but if I was looking for a flipper in particular, I would stay away from the Vantage. I've owned four and they are great knives, but the flipping action is terrible. Kershaw also has some decent American made flippers that are priced on the low-end if you were interested in trying out an assisted flipper. And last... If you decide to go with something without a flipper, there are SEVERAL american made Spyderco knives that I think would fit the bill perfectly for you.
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Thank you so much . . . ! So happy to have so much info to do my research!
 
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Get a Spyderco Delica. This knife is a true ICON in the folding knife universe and for good reasons.

I can recommend it with all of my heart. It's that good..

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353 said:
Get a Spyderco Delica. This knife is a true ICON in the folding knife universe and for good reasons.

I can recommend it with all of my heart. It's that good..

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Thank you . . . spydercos are great, I agree . . . the hole is painful for me though . . . but such a great knife.
 
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