Suspiciously low prices...

SemperNovus said:
I'm looking for two. One to beat up on for camping, around the house, utility and one for personal protection.
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Daniel Dorn said:
Self defense issues aside, you need a folder for E. D. C. (Every Day Carry) for when a fixed blade knife isn't practical. For things like opening mail and boxes, slicing fruit, cutting sandwhiches at lunch, trimming loose threads, opening those terribly annoying plastic bulk packaging on almost any little thing you buy these days, cutting rope, twine, and tape, etc.

A mention of Buck knives is in order, as well.
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Daniel, I agree that knives will end up being used for all the things you mentioned more than for self-defense. However, OP is looking for self defense blades in particular.

OP, it really depends on your training, if any. I few knives that I carry for SD include: Benchmade Bedlam 860, Spyderco Endura FFG, Kershaw Tremor, Benchmade Dejavoo, 5.11 Fixed Karambit. I have others but find my self carrying the ones I mentioned most often.

Good luck.
 
Thank you for the advice, I knew this was the right place to come to. I'm not looking for some crazy combat knife to carry around. I have no training and I'm looking for a small but capable knife (non-folding) and is absolutely last resort. My first defense technique is running. ;-)

I take photos in pretty gritty urban locations and my gear can attract some unwanted attention at times. I'm not the friendliest looking guy and I'm not exactly small so people may get the impression that they can find someone else easier to pray on but one day that's not going to work.

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Fot a small dependable non folding knife look at the Esee Izula, Becker Necker, Becker Eskar, Bark River Bravo.

All are neck knives that generaly can be slid into a pocket if you want.
 
CWL said:
If you value your life at all, would you go for the cheapest, questionable piece of equipment you can find? The OP has already stated suspicion. He doesn't need to go with the most expensive, but quality should be his concern.
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That makes no sense. Quality is just a matter of perception.

OP, I've seen the mtech knockoff of the trailmaster perform at par with the original coldsteel, and I have seen some high end knives break easier than
the cheapo counterparts. At the end of the day, it all comes down to finding what you like at a price that you can pay. Most people in here will be happy to give you reviews and recommendations on their experiences with any particular knife.
 
dallastxco said:
That makes no sense. Quality is just a matter of perception.

OP, I've seen the mtech knockoff of the trailmaster perform at par with the original coldsteel, and I have seen some high end knives break easier than
the cheapo counterparts. At the end of the day, it all comes down to finding what you like at a price that you can pay. Most people in here will be happy to give you reviews and recommendations on their experiences with any particular knife.
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Oh how wrong you are.

Quality is more than a "matter of perception". You mean if some kid buys a "tactical" knife for $10 in a gas station and thinks he's Rambo, the perception makes it a reality?
 
dallastxco said:
That makes no sense. Quality is just a matter of perception.

OP, I've seen the mtech knockoff of the trailmaster perform at par with the original coldsteel, and I have seen some high end knives break easier than
the cheapo counterparts. At the end of the day, it all comes down to finding what you like at a price that you can pay. Most people in here will be happy to give you reviews and recommendations on their experiences with any particular knife.
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Oh how wrong you are.

Quality is more than a "matter of perception". You mean if some kid buys a "tactical" knife for $10 in a gas station and thinks he's a Rambo/Operator/Ninja, the perception becomes reality?
 
CWL said:
Oh how wrong you are.

Quality is more than a "matter of perception". You mean if some kid buys a "tactical" knife for $10 in a gas station and thinks he's Rambo, the perception makes it a reality?
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There is no perception in your analogy. I think you're confused with the definitions here.
If you use a knife to one particular task such as cutting rope, any knife capable of cutting rope will suffice, and quality will be perceived in the same measure in which the knife is effective for the task (cutting rope).
 
This forum has many good knives and remember, you get what you pay for.... or...... don't pay for! It would suck if your in a bad situation and realize...... what you did not pay for, and the consequences of that decision. I would check out Swamprat, Esse, Becker. Go to knifetest.com and watch some destruction test and compare what they do, to what you will be doing and have confidence in your choices instead of guessing at it. Read this forum, ask lot's of questions, people will gladly help you. That should led you to a good choice.
 
The best companies for value knives (excuse me excluding any, if I do) are: Kershaw, Spyderco, Buck, Gerber (ask before buying), Boker, Ka-Bar, Sanrenmu/Enlan, and some more I cannot think of. I exempted Benchmade because they don't really have a value line any more (with the Red class being discontinued).
 
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