Office Carry?

Nathan Ihrke said:
my friend has one from the spike series and it is a piece... i would avoid it
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Aside from the shoddy cord wrapped handle, what's his/your complaint on it? Anything specific?

When I think of a letter opener I think of something along these lines.

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Of course that's probably some cheap steel, rat tail tang, etc. I couldn't find anything similar to that with a quality steel or by a quality maker within my budget so I opted for a more knife-like appearance. Many of the knives in this thread meet my requirements, I think I'll be coming back to this thread to reference my next few purchases.
 
Are you looking for a similar blade style? CRKT does make something similar, but to my knowledge it's still around $100 or so. Might be a little too large as well. Have you looked at the Izula yet? I think that's one you'll really be pleased with. I've seen setups that use a shock cord to keep it concealed in your pocket, but still easily accessible.
 
Active Verb said:
I don't know what office you work in. But, were I your boss, I would wonder about the business need for a fixed blade while on the clock. If you've got an appropriate folder, reconsider.
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I too am curious as to what one would need to do with a fixed blade in an office environment that a folder couldn't accomplish.
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I've always got a douk douk or Opinel with me on the job, but most of the time they only come out for the occasional lunchtime or snack. ;)
 
C.S. Graves said:
I too am curious as to what one would need to do with a fixed blade in an office environment that a folder couldn't accomplish.
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Probably nothing that a razor blade couldn't do as well. But if I can have the knife style I want, even if it's "overkill", I'll choose that one. :D I think size will be the most important aspect, It's got to be able to tuck away in a pocket or ride very low on my waist band under a shirt.

Have you looked at the Izula yet?
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Online yes, in person no. I would want it cord wrapped like in the below picture. My only problem is it does ride the top end of my budget, actually a bit over budget. I don't do eBay, and I'd like to purchase it new. I'm a deal hunter though, and have found some knives really, really cheap. I think if I look hard enough I can find one cheap enough.

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Check out some of the third party dealers that RAT list's on their website, they might have a deal going. As for the cord wrapping, you'll have to do that yourself, since they don't come that way. Not really a difficult thing to do though, and paracord is cheap enough.

As for the cost, all I can say is they're worth it. I know you wanted to spend a little less, but I will say that this knife will last for a good long while. But if you have to stick to your budget, I understand. In that case one of the others would be a better bet. I'd personally (again) go with the Mini Pitbull as a second option. But that's just me.... :p
 
I have had the Tanto Spike for several years now. I like the looks, but as for function...it's hard to get a good grip with my big hands. The sheath is meant to either hang from around your neck or to be lashed to something - it doesn't have a belt clip on it, but one could probably be added. And with the blade's tight fit, it usually takes two hands to remove the knife.

Here are a couple of reviews I found on YouTube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PBl68KSUHIc

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ftyMCxKbvE
 
cmdionne said:
Koyote here on the forums makes a small psk/necker scandi grind for a little more than 40 bucks too, as long as you dont mind a cord wrapped handle.
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I suppose I should put up pics, just for fun :D

There's also the new pattern 2 necker, which can be done with an in pocket or belt carry sheath. Bit more, but ipe (or whatever) handled:

the two in the top right
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the cord wrap PSK, this one is a very sropped point, great utility style

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on the more expensive side, just because I want to post the photo, the modern sgian dubh

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The cord wrapped PSK (middle pic), is that the "small" model you describe on your site? That looks pretty cool, and rugged enough to actually be used. I've bought knives before that were so polished looking I was afraid to use them lol. I hate scratching up new knives, but once it's done I can actually use it.
 
that's the regular size, the smaller size has a shorter blade, but nearly the same handle length.

I'm 50/50 on finishes. I like the buffed forge finish for using, myself. BUt I do plenty finished out to 600 or 800 and then buffed. It's carbon steel, use it for a year and it looks the same either way, nearly :D
 
Wanting a fixed blade for office carry is a bit odd, but so many people lately have posted requests for recommendations without stating what they would be used for or what the price range would be, that making recommendations is almost impossible.

CRKT has a number of reasonably priced bladEs, and Cold Steel's K4 neck knife is both light and efficient. Inexpensive, too, and made of VG1 steel.

The old CRKT Ryan 6 is a good utility knife if you can still find them.

The fascinating thing about office use is that I was once told by my boss (a woman) not to bring my small CS Voyager to work--this because of complaints by my office mates (all women). I readily agreed on the condition that they give up their scissors, all of which had blades longer than my Voyager. We then had a brief discussion about office policy (which allowed my knife) and then my attitude problem. But when I took my boss to the tool drawer and withdrew a large, heavy aluminum razor cutter, she finally gave up. I assured her that I would be discreet, and by that I meant I would no longer offer my services in opening packages.
 
Confederate said:
Wanting a fixed blade for office carry is a bit odd, but so many people lately have posted requests for recommendations without stating what they would be used for or what the price range would be, that making recommendations is almost impossible.

CRKT has a number of reasonably priced bladEs, and Cold Steel's K4 neck knife is both light and efficient. Inexpensive, too, and made of VG1 steel.

The old CRKT Ryan 6 is a good utility knife if you can still find them.

The fascinating thing about office use is that I was once told by my boss (a woman) not to bring my small CS Voyager to work--this because of complaints by my office mates (all women). I readily agreed on the condition that they give up their scissors, all of which had blades longer than my Voyager. We then had a brief discussion about office policy (which allowed my knife) and then my attitude problem. But when I took my boss to the tool drawer and withdrew a large, heavy aluminum razor cutter, she finally gave up. I assured her that I would be discreet, and by that I meant I would no longer offer my services in opening packages.
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In the break room at my (former) job, I was using my pinky finger-sized, amber bone Case peanut to poke holes in my microwave entree before nuking it. A coworker noticed and made some sort of comment about how I reminded her of Norman Bates in "Psycho." She had nothing to say about the large chef knife sitting nearby on the counter, of course. Some people are mouth breathing cretins.
 
I think I will miss working in an auto shop, with a bunch of guys, and enough tools and machinery to take on a small militia. In our spare time we would often rig up old electronics and small firecrackers, or see who could throw the knife into the wall at the farthest distance, etc. Basic guy stuff. :P
 
once CRKT releases their RSK Mk5 mini fixed blade that baby is going either in the watchpocket, on the keychain, or in my wallet and its a pretty good lookin min fixer, also you might want to look into the Neckolas Neither are released yet but both of em look like they'd suit your needs as nice office friendly fixers.
 
Iworked as a stocker for a while. Lot of boxes I had to open often. Then one day boss says those thick staples had to come out before recycling. The box cutter doesn't hack it. I've cut myself more times changing those blades...anyways I started carrying Cold steel small voyager and it pried up those staples just fine. The worry about the lock failing always worried me though. So I got a Fallkniven's smallest fixed blade and it worked great, held a better edge too. I eventually started carrying a multitool for the pliers and that worked a lot faster but I seriously resented the extra wieght when the fallkniven was so light.
 
Take a look at the hoffman lite hunter from TOPS or the Izula from RC knives. Both small knives with big potential.
 
I forgot that I actually have a compact fixed "letter opener" style knife that's (except for the price) very much in line with the OP's request: a Kiku Matsuda mini tanto. It has an etched VG10 blade. It is a wonderful gadget but I confess I never carry or use it, I bought it on an (expensive) whim as I love elegant knives. Perhaps I should try to find someone to exchange it for a Mcusta or Spyderco (perhaps my fave brands) etc! Anyway here are the pics from japaneseknifedirect, and it could well be that they pictured my very own knife:

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PS Boker has a splendid dedicated damascus letter opener. Look at this beauty:
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Whoa, that letter opener is sweet! It just needs to be a cheaper steel and a less elegant handle material to knock the price down! Really nice though.
 
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