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Samtheeagle, you've received a ton of suggestions on this thread, some excellent and some that apparently misread your question entirely.
My personal favorites for carry are Chris Reeve knives but they are way out of the "entry level" price range so I won't belabor you with their virtues. Instead I'll concentrate on basics.
I think you're wise to avoid many of the more extreme or tactical looking knives currently available; pull that out to open a box in the office . . . women will swoon and men blanch in fear and weapons policies will not be far behind. So, less threatening is better.
If you are going to carry in your pocket not via a clip, my recommendation would be to go for something closer to a classic pocketknife with a blade that is very unlikely to open in your pocket. Most liner or axis lock folders are held closed with very little pressure so they can be easily flipped open and no one wants an open knife in their pocket.
I also avoid knives with large opening loops, extended kickers or other items that protrude beyond the basic dimensions of the handle - these not only add size and weight to the knife but I find them unattractive.
That said, I keep a Kershaw Chive as a desk knife and really like it's blade shape for opening things so I expect the Leek would be good choice. If you use ceramic stick sharpeners, the recurve shape isn't too difficult to sharpen.
Honestly, one of two things will happen, either you'll be satisfied with your purchase and only look for another blade when that one dies or you will become one of those pitiful people who spend their lives searching for the "perfect knife." I know, I spent a year and a dozen knives before I was really satisfied with my EDC knives and I'm still in the loop here looking for something new that strikes my eye.
Hmmm, does this apply to most of us here on this forum?????
My personal favorites for carry are Chris Reeve knives but they are way out of the "entry level" price range so I won't belabor you with their virtues. Instead I'll concentrate on basics.
I think you're wise to avoid many of the more extreme or tactical looking knives currently available; pull that out to open a box in the office . . . women will swoon and men blanch in fear and weapons policies will not be far behind. So, less threatening is better.
If you are going to carry in your pocket not via a clip, my recommendation would be to go for something closer to a classic pocketknife with a blade that is very unlikely to open in your pocket. Most liner or axis lock folders are held closed with very little pressure so they can be easily flipped open and no one wants an open knife in their pocket.
I also avoid knives with large opening loops, extended kickers or other items that protrude beyond the basic dimensions of the handle - these not only add size and weight to the knife but I find them unattractive.
That said, I keep a Kershaw Chive as a desk knife and really like it's blade shape for opening things so I expect the Leek would be good choice. If you use ceramic stick sharpeners, the recurve shape isn't too difficult to sharpen.
Honestly, one of two things will happen, either you'll be satisfied with your purchase and only look for another blade when that one dies or you will become one of those pitiful people who spend their lives searching for the "perfect knife." I know, I spent a year and a dozen knives before I was really satisfied with my EDC knives and I'm still in the loop here looking for something new that strikes my eye.
Hmmm, does this apply to most of us here on this forum?????
