pocket knife

nurodude · May 20, 2005

I would like to purchase a fine edge pocket knife for everyday use, but get tired of sharpening. I own many, but have never been happy with just one. What is considered the best buy in a great steel for everyday use. I do not want a heavy unit, but one I can carry in my pants pocket that will hold an edge like a razor without daily sharpening.

dullone · May 20, 2005

I'd suggest any of these (pick the size and style that fits your needs. But the #64 Canoe makes a great pocket carry)http://www.queencutlerycollectors.com/catalog/cocobolo.htm

A little less with delrin scales: http://www.queencutlerycollectors.com/catalog/black_cherry.htm
They'll need some initial sharping NIB, but the D2 will hold an edge for a long time.

Paul Davidson · May 20, 2005

You may want to look into the Fallkniven U2 folder. It is light, and fine edged. It should hold an edge well, though may be difficult to sharpen unless you use diamond or ceramic sharpeners.

frank k · May 20, 2005

I like the Spyderco Kiwi. VG10 steel holds a very good edge and is easy to sharpen.

http://spyderco.com/catalog/details.php?product=32

BTW, welcome to BladeForums!

- Frank

nurodude · May 20, 2005

Thanks Frank, I really like the looks of the knife as well.

Max

Anarcus · May 20, 2005

The Kiwi is a belter. VG10 which aint quite Uber steel but takes and holds a wicked edge. Dead easy to sharpen as there are no tricky curvy bits.
Light compact and discreet.

Did I say I liked mine

nurodude · May 20, 2005

Who makes it Anarcus? Thanks for the reply.

Max

stevekt · May 20, 2005

nurodude said:
I do not want a heavy unit, but one I can carry in my pants pocket that will hold an edge like a razor without daily sharpening.

Superknife

z537z · May 21, 2005

There are a lot of knives in D2 (Benchmade, Queen), S30V (Sypderco, some Al Mar), VG-10 (Spyderco, William Henry lockback model), ATS55 & AUS10 (Spyderco), etc. Check them out, see what you like.

If you really want to hold an edge, Fallkniven's U2 will do the trick, so will anything in M2 steel, or Talonite.

Be warned, though. Many sites advertise lots or all of Queen's models as being made from D2, while only some of them are. Check Queen's site to be sure.

SOG, Kershaw and Cold Steel tend to use AUS8 and similar steels, so you might want to avoid them for the most part.

Hope that helps

_z

timjmayer · May 21, 2005

SOG, Kershaw and Cold Steel tend to use AUS8 and similar steels, so you might want to avoid them for the most part.

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not sure if this is good advice,,I have many Kershaws that use both quality steel, but are good values...

the steel does not make the knife...it is only one part...

Tok · May 21, 2005

Spyderco Kiwi all the way. I'd suggest the stainless steel version.

Anarcus · May 21, 2005

nurodude said:
Who makes it Anarcus? Thanks for the reply.

Max

Those marvelous purveyors of the sharp and pointy Spyderco.
The Kiwi is quite small but thanks to the choil fits nicely in the hand.
Fit and finish are great and mine at least arived shaving sharp.

Down sides?
None realy, possibly a bit small and I for one struggle to open it one handed.
I wouldn't use it on a building site but great for the office, extremely sheeple friendly.

z537z · May 22, 2005

timjmayer said:
not sure if this is good advice,,I have many Kershaws that use both quality steel, but are good values...

the steel does not make the knife...it is only one part...

True...more recent Kershaw models are being made in better steel. This is kind of an exception. But my old Vapor II and other dated models (Chive, Leek) will be of lesser steels than he probably prefers in terms of edge-holding capability.

_z