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Save the rest of your money for something awesome when you return stateside, or buy a really nice, even custom traditional/slipjpint, maybe a Kansei Matsuno?
 
Fwiw the cold Steel lucky uses s35vn, as opposed to the more basic steels used in many standard tradional offerings...
 
UK pen knife it my suggestion, in all honesty if I were in the UK I would not carry a knife at all not worth the hassle especially as a foreigner in their country.
 
The wife is calling me to bed, I'll have to read up in the AM. Thank you for the help, I can't wait to read the suggestions tomorrow. So many Options...
 
Lansky world legal knife
Not very beautiful, but seems strong enough for some abuse.

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https://youtu.be/x16uKFN-IbA
 
Böker Plus Trance 42 is another 1 handed opener

A small Douk-Douk is a 2 handed opener but it would make a pretty good work knife
 
spitek60 said:
What sort of traditional did you have in mind? I have tried the cheap, and the steel alloy's they make them with usually just don't hold a candle to what abuse they get put through... Dilemmas'...
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If you look in the KnifeMaker's For Sale Section, you can peruse different custom folders to find a designer that you like. I'm in love with just about everything that TA Davison produces. His stuff normally runs $400+, but you may be able to find one second hand on here or contact him directly for a quote on a commissioned piece.

If you're not sure about any particular style, maybe pick up 4 or 5 GEC/Schatt & Morgan/etc off of the exchange and see what you like.

Like I mentioned earlier, I wouldn't recommend prying with any knife, and you can usually find 3-4" pry bars that you can attach to a keychain in the KnifeMaker's exchange, as well. What tasks are you performing day to day that require a knife capable of prying? What other tasks will be expected of the knife?
 
jimmyd1982 said:
Böker Plus Trance 42 is another 1 handed opener

A small Douk-Douk is a 2 handed opener but it would make a pretty good work knife
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The Douk-Douk looks like a very good work knife I could use without the worry of damage. Another Viable option.
 
The mighty Douk douk is a great choice, indeed, but the regular size has an almost 10cm blade, if i remember right, and the uk legal one is a lot smaller. Not that it would be a bad thing.
Anyway, the douk douk regular impressed me while i carried and abused one for a few years. Good old carbon steel, 1075, with a HRC of about 53, flat, really tough and cheap "wallet" knife. I called it a good "survival" knife to keep in a kit.
Try one, anyway, it is worth it.
 
Chris Larrikin was right! With your budget it does give you great options. Several have already suggested Chris Reeves Knives and I totally agree. The Small Sebenza, the Mnundi, and the Inkosi are three great options. My personal preference is the Small Sebenza. You will proudly be able to give that knife to your child years from now!!! Of course there have been many great suggestions here. Another gem is the Benchmade Nakamura.

Just my thoughts! This is fun!!!!
 
spitek60 said:
I have considered the traditional slipjoint, however never of sufficient quality to be impressed with. Recommendation's?
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How about the Northwoods Every Day Barlow? This is a single blade slip joint knife sold over at KSF. Derrick had Queen Cutlery build these, and the every day barlow has a 2.5 inch, non-locking, CPM-154 blade that will hold a good edge, but give you more corrosion resistance than other traditional knives in reactive 1095 steel (which I tend to prefer, but require a bit more care). You can still get clip point or sheepsfoot blades to suit your preference.

Its not going to pass as a pry bar knife, but like most folks are saying you shouldn't really do that with any blade. If absolutely necessary, you could try and find a scout folder that has a bottle opener/screwdriver tool to use in a pinch. Cant go wrong with GEC or Queen.

https://www.knivesshipfree.com/northwoods-knives-everyday-barlow/
 
Well, your in Europe, so keep in mind that the knives that costs maybe $ 100 in USA, costs twice as much in UK. I would go with an simple Alox Victorinox. Great knife and good looks also, quite cheap, even in UK.
 
iMarcoU said:
Well, your in Europe, so keep in mind that the knives that costs maybe $ 100 in USA, costs twice as much in UK. I would go with an simple Alox Victorinox. Great knife and good looks also, quite cheap, even in UK.
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He's like me...we have a US address to get stuff shipped form the states to us.
 
Forgive my ignorance of things military but is there a place on base where you can store a large, locking folder (meaning: in the place where you'll be using the knife). Do that, and then carry something more conservative when out and about, off base.
 
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How about the Boker Plus F3 II?
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spitek60 said:
Hello everyone, This will be my first official post on this forum... Yay!

I'd like to start it out with a question. I am US Military, currently stationed in the UK. The Knife laws here are less than reasonable, and as such is the topic of my post. I am looking for an EDC knife that will not send me to jail for 5 years, or cause a 5000 pound fine. (gravity knives, auto, over 3", locking blade... etc." https://www.gov.uk/buying-carrying-knives

I have carried a Gerber 06 drop point for several years now, and it has been the best knife I have ever owned, but while I am sad to put it away, it just isn't worth getting in trouble over. I am looking for a replacement of similar quality under $400, that I can replace this Gerber with. I would love to see what people are carrying, Photos are appreciated, as I am not familiar with all knife makers. Thanks in advance for all the help, and recommendation's.

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