new hard use folder

Fanglekai said:
POU? That's nutnfancy talk. I suggest getting an opinel #8 and seeing if you really even need a hard use folder.
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I came in to say Opinel #9

five bucks says it would do everything OP asks of it a long as he has a decent head on his shoulders. And it will do most of the tasks much better than the "hard use" knives.

choosing 8 or 9 just depends on comfort in hand and in carrying.
 
goodeyesniper said:
I came in to say Opinel #9

five bucks says it would do everything OP asks of it a long as he has a decent head on his shoulders. And it will do most of the tasks much better than the "hard use" knives.

choosing 8 or 9 just depends on comfort in hand and in carrying.
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I think that most people should start out with an Opinel to see what a thin knife is capable of. It seems like a good place to start. 7, 8 or 9 depending on hand size.

I used to think Opinels were weak. Then I bought one. After carrying an Opinel #8 for a while and actually using it I realized that breaking a knife is more difficult than most people think and that a knife doesn't have to be a brick to be able to withstand a lot of use.

The blade is secure with no side to side or vertical play with the ring lock engaged. Ridiculously easy to keep sharp and it's easily the sharpest knife I own. The blade is thin stock compared to overbuilt tactical folders but it's sufficient to handle a lot of use. I recommended the #8 here and in another thread because the tacticool craze is tiresome and unrealistic. #7 8 or 9 are all more than most people need for EDC. They aren't going to break easily and if a person uses a knife as a knife I don't see an Opinel ever breaking. Plus a #7 8 or 9 would actually cut, meaning less force is necessary for the task.

Now, if a person has a lot of experience using a knife and knows what he or she needs for specific tasks and prefers a specific knife, that's great. I'd like to see more people start out with an Opinel for under $10 and see if they even need a huge, overbuilt, heavy, "tactical", "hard use" knife. I would wager that the answer for most people is that no, a sharpened pry bar is unnecessary for most tasks, and if one is necessary then a fixed blade (or pry bar) is a better tool for the job.
 
Like I've already said, the Para2 is a capable knife. I've skinned deer, cleaned fish, cut whatever. It has a good lock, flat grind, easy opening blade, 4 way carry, and can be had in great steels. Ergos are good for me. It's a well thought out knife.
 
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