So, what's "the knife" right now?

When I first started looking for an EDC blade a bunch of people were recommending the SOG Flash ii. I wish I didn't listen to them as that thing was a cheap/flimsy feeling setup.
 
Mike45ACP said:
Budget category...... Kershaw Link is taking over.
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Kershaw Link is a nice one even though it lost out to Spyderco Byrd Cara Cara 2 in the Best Buy Of The Year category at the 2015 Blade Show.
 
FW JSB said:
A handsome knife, to be sure, but made in downtown Beijing. Sorry, but no cigar.
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CRKT Eros is made in Taiwan. My CRKT Eros Titanium frame lock 3" is one of the best little lightweight flippers out there!
 
Spyderco Manix2 with S110V blade for $110 is a pretty outstanding value. For a smaller folder I really like the Kershaw Camber with a 3" S30V blade, aluminum handles and made in the U.S. for $70.
 
This has been a cool thread since I've been considering a PM2 myself. I reckon the weight makes it more reasonable for an EDC, but it's on the larger side. I've been carrying my Rat 1 to get a feel for what the PM2 would have in store size wise. Then in my mind, I think I should go with a mini Grip. Getting both isn't in the budget right now so that isn't an option.
 
JD Bear said:
This has been a cool thread since I've been considering a PM2 myself. I reckon the weight makes it more reasonable for an EDC, but it's on the larger side. I've been carrying my Rat 1 to get a feel for what the PM2 would have in store size wise. Then in my mind, I think I should go with a mini Grip. Getting both isn't in the budget right now so that isn't an option.
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Yep, the Rat1 is basically a poor mans PM2 . I prefer the Rat1 because I'd rather thumbstuds, and the spyderhole adds a lot of depth to the knife when folded and seemed to take up more space in my pocket. The rat1 may be heavier, but to me its an easier carry. And, I'm left handed and the compression lock is difficult for me to manipulate one handed. The Rat1 AUS8 steel does not bother me. It is very easy to sharpen and holds an edge long enough. For me the best part of the PM2 is the finger choil.
 
jrawk said:
Yep, the Rat1 is basically a poor mans PM2 . I prefer the Rat1 because I'd rather thumbstuds, and the spyderhole adds a lot of depth to the knife when folded and seemed to take up more space in my pocket. The rat1 may be heavier, but to me its an easier carry. And, I'm left handed and the compression lock is difficult for me to manipulate one handed. The Rat1 AUS8 steel does not bother me. It is very easy to sharpen and holds an edge long enough. For me the best part of the PM2 is the finger choil.
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It looks like a lot of Spyderco's are really wide. At least the one's with blade shapes I like. I'm nervous about the price for something I'm not going to carry all the time. I always carry a traditional as well, so I was looking at it as part of a team, so to say...
 
The PM2 (and most full-size Spydercos) is a bit wide, but the low weight and the thinness make it pretty much disappear in a pocket. I carry mine clipped to some real light athletic shorts at work and even then I sometimes forget it's there.
 
That's kind of what I'm looking for, so I guess that might make up for the width.
 
okto said:
Sounds like just arguing for the sake of arguing now, which is boring.

The spine drops towards the point relative to the axis of the blade. Doesn't have to be curved to be a drop point.
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But arguing is fun... ;):D

I've never seen the millie or PM2 referred to as a drop point, both are typically described as having a clip point (or modified clip) which isn't really accurate either IMHO.

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seedubs1 said:
Really???

So the Slysz Bowie, Nirvana, Mamba, Rubicon, Tighe Stick, Southard, K2, Burch Chubby, Myrtle, Vrango, Valloton, etc, etc, etc... Are now magically made in the US?

Me thinks you have no idea what you're talking about. Spyderco's top end knives are indeed made in Taichung Taiwan.
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That's certainly a debatable point. More expensive doesn't always mean better. A good case can be made for the Golden knives being among Spyderco's best blades. And before you get all bent out of shape, I own a Southard, Domino, Sage 3, Gayle Bradley and a couple others I can't remember right now because I have too many Spydies. The Taichung knives are very well made and use good materials, but they have crappy jimping compared to the Golden models.
 
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I've been getting the impression that Grips aren't as high quality as the prices suggests. Is it true??
 
^^^They're good knives but the handles are very plasticy feeling. Because of that, I think they are somewhat overpriced. For the money, you can get a Spyderco that is of better quality. That is purely my opinion.
 
Thanks for the answers guys. I'm trying to make an educated decision. My kiddos are still little so there's not a big knife budget right now. I'm sure a lot of you know what I'm talking about :rolleyes:
 
JD Bear said:
I've been getting the impression that Grips aren't as high quality as the prices suggests. Is it true??
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They are high quality, but the MAPP pricing could use some adjustment...

FW JSB said:
^^^They're good knives but the handles are very plasticy feeling. Because of that, I think they are somewhat overpriced. For the money, you can get a Spyderco that is of better quality. That is purely my opinion.
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If you've ever seen one taken apart it is actually a well designed knife that end up being a fair bit lighter than many similar sized knives.

I love Spyderco, however I think you're way off on that statement.
 
JD Bear said:
Thanks for the answers guys. I'm trying to make an educated decision. My kiddos are still little so there's not a big knife budget right now. I'm sure a lot of you know what I'm talking about :rolleyes:
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Haha, I get it.

I spend enough on daycare/school to be able to buy one rockstead per month so....
 
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Czechmate said:
They are high quality, but the MAPP pricing could use some adjustment...



If you've ever seen one taken apart it is actually a well designed knife that end up being a fair bit lighter than many similar sized knives.

I love Spyderco, however I think you're way off on that statement.
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Absolutely well made. I have a small Grip which I have disassembled, but I don't see how I'm way off, because they are plastic-feeling in the hand and BM's in general are overpriced. That doesn't mean I don't own 15 of them, because I do.
 
Czechmate said:
Haha, I get it.

I spend enough on daycare/school to be able to buy one rockstead per month so....
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No doubt. I can slip a $40 Buck in there every once in a while right now, but the PM2 might have me sleeping in the shed at this point...
 
JD Bear said:
Thanks for the answers guys. I'm trying to make an educated decision. My kiddos are still little so there's not a big knife budget right now. I'm sure a lot of you know what I'm talking about :rolleyes:
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For a really good value, look at Spyderco's Tenacious, Ambitious and Persistence. Big time bang for your buck and really well made. If you don't mind Chinese-made products, they're about half the price of a Griptillian,
 
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