New to this forum, want your opinions on some knives ( first good knife )

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HerstalP90

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Hello everyone,

I've been looking at four different knives for a couple of days now, the Cold Steel Recon 1, CRKT Fossil, Mcusta Tsuchi black or a Spyderco C10PBK Endura 4.
The knives that i allready have are old and from brand names that probably nobody knows, very low quality and i want step up my knife game.
The Mcusta one i really like, but i'm also on a pretty low budget so i'm still thinking about it, i want a nice EDC knife ( i probably wont have much to do with my knives but when i do i want it to work and i want it to keep an edge since i'm a complete novice in sharpening blades )

I hope you guys and galls can help me decide.

PS: sorry for any and all grammatical error's i'm from the Netherlands.
 
Welcome to BladeForums. I'm going to move this one to "General Knife Discussion".
 
Ontario knives pardue folders check em out solid knife decent steel $35 bucks. One of best values going
 
Welcome to BF!

My suggestion to you will be less about which knife and more about sharpening.

I would suggest that you purchase a knife that leaves you enough money to also buy a decent sharpening system, whether that is stones or a Sharpmaker, and get comfortable with restoring an edge. (That can even be a challenge on a Sharpmaker)

Regardless of which knife you get, it will get dull, so getting comfortable with sharpening is critical.
 
Welcome to Bladeforums!

From my experience, the Cold Steel is reliable, but the Mcusta and Spyderco are the best choices. CRKT has some good knives but I am less familiar with their line.

I would recommend the Spyderco, I tend to like them myself, and that Endura is a flagship model of the brand. It is as good a working knife as you can get, especially for the price.
 
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Thank you for the warm welcome!

I have a couple of blades here that are incredibly dull so i might just buy some stones to sharpen them, but other than that i still want a really great knife. Out of all of them the spyderco is the cheapest and the mcusta the most expensive one. But i just love the look of the Mcusta but i am also 6,4" and a bit on the fluffy side so i'd like a decently sized knife.
And i just dont know if that one fits the bill.
 
I will try to figure out sharpening on my older blades first, what kind of stones should i get? I don't have the money to buy a full system.
 
HerstalP90 said:
Thank you for the warm welcome!

I have a couple of blades here that are incredibly dull so i might just buy some stones to sharpen them, but other than that i still want a really great knife. Out of all of them the spyderco is the cheapest and the mcusta the most expensive one. But i just love the look of the Mcusta but i am also 6,4" and a bit on the fluffy side so i'd like a decently sized knife.
And i just dont know if that one fits the bill.
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Have you looked at the Spyderco Endura, it's a bigger version of the Delica and not a ton more money. It has an OAL of 8.5 inches.....
 
HerstalP90 said:
I will try to figure out sharpening on my older blades first, what kind of stones should i get? I don't have the money to buy a full system.
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I am not sure what is readily available in the Netherlands for a good price, but you can start on a double sided ceramic stone, something with 600 grit on one side and 1000 on the other.
 
Check out the worksharp tool by darex. Works well for all knives as well as axes and other tools requiring an edge. Inc you are set with your wants consider a strop too. U can make one from stuff u have at home.pretty easily or buy one. I recommend stropman. Great products. Out of your list I think the fossil would keep a smile.on your face cause it's so smooth
 
HerstalP90 said:
I know but like i said i'm not completely sold on the looks of the spyderco, not really a fan.
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I will stay out of the knife selection part! You know your needs better than I do, but I can tell you that you won't go wrong with Spyderco.

As for the stone, here is an example of one from DMT just to give you an idea:

http://www.knifeworks.com/dmtdoublesideddia-sharpdiamondbenchstoneextra-finefine.aspx#.VKsns4m9LCQ

(I believe KW supports BF, if not I will remove the link)
 
jfk1110 said:
Check out the worksharp tool by darex. Works well for all knives as well as axes and other tools requiring an edge. Inc you are set with your wants consider a strop too. U can make one from stuff u have at home.pretty easily or buy one. I recommend stropman. Great products. Out of your list I think the fossil would keep a smile.on your face cause it's so smooth
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+1 on the strop. You can make one yourself.....
 
HerstalP90 said:
I know but like i said i'm not completely sold on the looks of the spyderco, not really a fan.
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When I started getting into knives I didn't really care for the looks of Spydercos either. My brother had a couple and after holding and using them they became more and more attractive. They are made for cutting well and cutting comfortably first and foremost, but after a while their looks do blossom.

For an inexpensive work horse, I would look at the Ontario Rat 1. Or Kershaw's USA knives in sandvik 14c28n.

I forgot to say welcome! Also, your written English better than some Americans. ;)
 
benchwarmer380 said:
When I started getting into knives I didn't really care for the looks of Spydercos either. My brother had a couple and after holding and using them they became more and more attractive. They are made for cutting well and cutting comfortably first and foremost, but after a while their looks do blossom.

For an inexpensive work horse, I would look at the Ontario Rat 1. Or Kershaw's USA knives in sandvik 14c28n.
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Couldn't agree more. A knife that works well gets pretty real fast, and vice versa!
 
If you're wanting a largish cheap knife, look at the Ontario rat 1, and ESEE avispa. They're around the same size as the spyderco, but look more "normal" if that's what you're looking for. They are both outstanding values for the money. The kabar mule folder is also large and cheap, and may be worth a look.

And personally, I would rather buy a knife in an "easy" to sharpen steel when I didn't know how, than something much harder. Of course this is under the assumption that you want to pick up the skill at some point :).

I personally use wet/dry sandpaper and a white buffing/polishing compound stick to sharpen my knives, but that may not work for you. I do hear good things about the sharpmaker though.

Anyway, good luck with your decision :).
 
Of the knives you mentioned I have experience with the Recon 1 and Endura. Both are very good. The Recon will be the bigger and tougher knife but the Endura is no slouch and has the better steel. Both you can easily sharpen. What I use the most for sharpening is an inexpensive ceramic rod. Depending on the steel and how dull it has gotten, I can put a razor edge back on most knives in no time. I touch up often so my knives don't really require much work to keep sharp. If you are going to step your knife game up you will want to know how to sharpen. Practice is the only way to accomplish that.

The Mcusta looks good but is expensive. The CRKT is quite expensive for what you get (8cr13 steel).

Other knives to look at are the Ontario Utillitac II and the RAT series (1 & 2). Also the Esee Zancudo and Avispa are great values.
 
If your looking for a no nonsense work knife, the Endura will serve you well. Light weight and tough as nails.
 
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