Please help me choose...

[CUTS LIKE A KRIS]

I own both and would choose the Kasper. It fits the hand more securely, and IMHO has the most utilitarian blade shape- thus draws fewer gasps from non knifers. Choice of steel is not much of an issue with me as I keep my knives sharp and do not complain when they need sharpening as I like sharpening knives (very zen). But then again I like CRKT more than any other company- best quality and selection for the price.

 

[h22bluelude]

Wow. Thanks to each of you for your advice. All of the knives mentioned look great...I may not be able to pick just one.

You might consider one of the Kershaw/Ken Onion Speed Safe models.

My vote would be for a SOG Flash II.

Are these models one-handed closers as well?

 

[h22bluelude]

I'm liking the Kershaw Tactical Blur and the Benchmade Mini-Griptilian Tanto a lot, too.

EDIT: I probably should mention that I'd be willing to purchase these knives used, if any of you would like to get rid of yours. Particularly the Endura or Delica in PE.

 

[Nick Hyle]

I'll second the recommendation for a griptillan - you want easy opening and one hand closing, and a great grip in the hand? Bang. You have the option of a stud or hole, a tanto if you want it, or spending a couple bucks more and getting the D2 model from Cabelas.

The only reason I don't EDC a Grip outdoors and a mini-Grip in town is because I EDC a 730CFS30V and 770D2, which sort of outclass them (at a seriously different price level, of course.)

If your price range is a hard line - the M16 is a decent knife. The 420J CRKT is a good design which has crappy steel.

I'd absolutely check the Knife Exchange forum here, and Ebay, and see if you can stretch your dollar to something better.

 

[h22bluelude]

Thanks, Nick...I think I had pretty much settled on a Mini-Griptilian (for portability) and it's nice to hear another testimonial :thumbup: I was very impressed with WadeF's videos demonstrating the Axis lock.

I am also going to get a Delica CE to keep in the car or as an alternate. Got a feeling that it won't be my last, though...