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Need knife advice please
- Thread starter I have a knife question
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Thank you . . . I do like that grippier textured handle too . . . threads here stay up a while, right?, so I can refer to this thread.
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Keep in mind there are Spyderco's with different locking mechanisms (like the compression lock) that take MUCH less force to open than a backlock and may be much gentler on your thumbs. In fact a compression lock can be pretty easily opened just by using the compression lock tab and not the Spydie hole. Knives equipped with an Axis or Able lock (a few have been recommended in the thread) are also great for this. The standard Benchmade Griptillian on the lower end or the Hogue Ritter RSK Mk1-G2 or Benchmade 551-1/550-1 on the higher end are great examples of these. Super easy to open or close the knife while only using the Axis/Able lock.
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Yes you can go back here anytime and check for the purple Delica I recommended..
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Ok OP, you may think I'm being harsh, but I'm not going to treat you like an infant. And I'm not going to tell you to just get a pink knife because you're a female, either.
There is no more simple or more straight forward cutting tool than a fixed-blade knife. Young children can be taught proper knife safety. I know plenty of capable women who have no trouble using tools responsibly and effectively. Honestly, do you worry about poking yourself in the eye with your spoon when you eat cereal? Good grief! Don't over think it.
Pick a knife suited for your intended purpose and learn to use it. If you're set on a folder for general use, there are few better options than a Spyderco Delica--price considered. Or maybe just get some safety scissors.
Good luck.
There is no more simple or more straight forward cutting tool than a fixed-blade knife. Young children can be taught proper knife safety. I know plenty of capable women who have no trouble using tools responsibly and effectively. Honestly, do you worry about poking yourself in the eye with your spoon when you eat cereal? Good grief! Don't over think it.
Pick a knife suited for your intended purpose and learn to use it. If you're set on a folder for general use, there are few better options than a Spyderco Delica--price considered. Or maybe just get some safety scissors.
Good luck.
My first thought was a Benchmade. There's a reason that the Griptilian and Mini Griptilian have been in the catalog for so long. They work. EASY to open and close. Solid locked open.
If you think you'd like to try a flipper, I really like my Bestech Pebble. The only color left at BladeHQ is green. But mine flips easily and reliably. And the liner lock is beveled and contoured to be easy on your thumb. The styling is unfussy, kinda like the Keen. And it's less expensive than any Benchmade.
If you think you'd like to try a flipper, I really like my Bestech Pebble. The only color left at BladeHQ is green. But mine flips easily and reliably. And the liner lock is beveled and contoured to be easy on your thumb. The styling is unfussy, kinda like the Keen. And it's less expensive than any Benchmade.
household general use ? - you really need to try a mora fixed blade, the handles are nearly perfect for any task
as timberweasel said, fixed blades are the most safe since there is no way to fail at folding/unfolding
for slicing fruits/veges etc - a thin shape one like the mora 3.5" fillet knife is simply excellent - just try it first
(and they only cost $20 or less)
the sheath is hard sturdy plastic, but minimal and useful if you need to carry it with you - pocket or belt
model 090 I think : )
as timberweasel said, fixed blades are the most safe since there is no way to fail at folding/unfolding
for slicing fruits/veges etc - a thin shape one like the mora 3.5" fillet knife is simply excellent - just try it first
(and they only cost $20 or less)
the sheath is hard sturdy plastic, but minimal and useful if you need to carry it with you - pocket or belt
model 090 I think : )
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I'd also reccomend a mora, if your worried about losing a sheath you can buy a replacement for 5 bucks. Comfy handle and can be used for 99% of tasks otherwise I'd reccomend a griptilian sheeps foot, it has a spydie hole but you don't need to use it thanks to the axis lock, also is very grippy and comfortable at a reasonable price pics below or even a 940 osbourne.household general use ? - you really need to try a mora fixed blade, the handles are nearly perfect for any task
as timberweasel said, fixed blades are the most safe since there is no way to fail at folding/unfolding
for slicing fruits/veges etc - a thin shape one like the mora 3.5" fillet knife is simply excellent - just try it first
(and they only cost $20 or less)
the sheath is hard sturdy plastic, but minimal and useful if you need to carry it with you - pocket or belt
model 090 I think : )
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Henry Beige
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For a knife you are not going to carry, but just keep it around the house, I don’t think it matters much whether you get a fixed blade or a folder. A fixed blade is stronger, and foolproof. It doesn’t matter if you forget to put it back in its sheath. I you just leave it on a counter top or a tabl, no harm is done, and it will still be there when you go to use it next.
By considering a Keen or a Benchmade, you have cast your vote in favor of a nicer knife. But you could spend the same money on a fistful of Moras or Opinels and have one in every room..
What do you want to cut? If you approach your choice from that standpoint, you might find that you can do whatever you need with a $20knife instead of a $150 knife.
By considering a Keen or a Benchmade, you have cast your vote in favor of a nicer knife. But you could spend the same money on a fistful of Moras or Opinels and have one in every room..
What do you want to cut? If you approach your choice from that standpoint, you might find that you can do whatever you need with a $20knife instead of a $150 knife.
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Hang on there. Let’s talk a little about the expected household use. If you are talking about opening mail or sharpening a pencil and having something in your pocket to do so, we can certainly recommend many knives. But, the recommendations would be very different if you intend to use the knife in the kitchen to process food, especially meats.
Some things to consider:
1) fixed bladed knives are very simple and sturdy and far easier to use and clean than folding knives. They usually come with sheaths that attach to the belt (would you usually wear a belt at home?)
2) folding knives are convenient and can be carried folded in a pocket or belt sheath. They may be traditional slip-joint knives, where the blade is held in place by spring tension, or it may have one of a wide variety of locking mechanisms.
3) because folding knives are design to fold, they always do so, and care has to be taken in their maintenance and use to ensure your fingers are not in the way when they do.
4) everything is a compromise. We want a sharp edge with us, but need to protect ourselves from that edge. If there were a solution to fit everyone we wouldn’t have the vast array of knife options that we do.
5). What is your ideal budget for this? Just about every style can be found on $20 dollar knives and on progressively pricier knives. But, the starting point for good examples of some styles will vary.
6). What kind of environment are you going to be dealing with? Would corrosion resistance be a big concern for you?
n2s
Some things to consider:
1) fixed bladed knives are very simple and sturdy and far easier to use and clean than folding knives. They usually come with sheaths that attach to the belt (would you usually wear a belt at home?)
2) folding knives are convenient and can be carried folded in a pocket or belt sheath. They may be traditional slip-joint knives, where the blade is held in place by spring tension, or it may have one of a wide variety of locking mechanisms.
3) because folding knives are design to fold, they always do so, and care has to be taken in their maintenance and use to ensure your fingers are not in the way when they do.
4) everything is a compromise. We want a sharp edge with us, but need to protect ourselves from that edge. If there were a solution to fit everyone we wouldn’t have the vast array of knife options that we do.
5). What is your ideal budget for this? Just about every style can be found on $20 dollar knives and on progressively pricier knives. But, the starting point for good examples of some styles will vary.
6). What kind of environment are you going to be dealing with? Would corrosion resistance be a big concern for you?
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No food at all. Don't want to mix food with non food uses in the house.
Not getting wet, indoors only.
No belts, just pockets.
Looking for the safest way to bring the knife from room to room as needed, not always carrying it on me all the time.
Seeing so many knives and videos makes me want a nice one, but not spend too much.
Not getting wet, indoors only.
No belts, just pockets.
Looking for the safest way to bring the knife from room to room as needed, not always carrying it on me all the time.
Seeing so many knives and videos makes me want a nice one, but not spend too much.
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This is what I would suggest, just dont overdo it. The edge is on the Spydie hole so it grips your skin, providing traction. If it's too much, all you have to do is pass or two or three around the hole with maybe 2000 grit sandpaper.
My Delica is a knife that I like to flick open with my middle finger but the sharp edge on the hole shaves flakes off my fingernail. Meanwhile on the side my thumb interacts, I love the bite and traction on the hole.
With a cheap white ceramic sharpening rod I took about 2 passes around the hole on the middle finger side. Now its perfect for how I use it.