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TheCarbideRat
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blade style....
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Aren't we all, brother? Aren't we all! Of course "optimal" is purely subjective.
BTW, welcome to BF.
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My first thought is a Benchmade 943:
http://www.copsplus.com/prodnum9417.php
Blade Length: 3.40"
Blade Thickness: 0.115"
Handle Thickness: 0.410"
Blade Material: S30V Premium Steel
Blade Hardness: 58-60HRC
Blade Style: Clip-Point; Ambidextrous Thumb-Studs
Weight: 2.90oz.
Clip: Black, Reversible, Tip-Up
Lock Mechanism: AXIS
Overall Length: 7.87"
Closed Length: 4.47"
Sheath Material: Sold Separately
Class: Blue
http://www.copsplus.com/prodnum9417.php
Blade Length: 3.40"
Blade Thickness: 0.115"
Handle Thickness: 0.410"
Blade Material: S30V Premium Steel
Blade Hardness: 58-60HRC
Blade Style: Clip-Point; Ambidextrous Thumb-Studs
Weight: 2.90oz.
Clip: Black, Reversible, Tip-Up
Lock Mechanism: AXIS
Overall Length: 7.87"
Closed Length: 4.47"
Sheath Material: Sold Separately
Class: Blue
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Welcome! 
Mileage will vary for what your looking for can't go wrong with Emerson CQC13, Zero Tolerance 0200, 0500, Cold Steel Recon 1, Spyderco's Manix 2, Military or Para Military although none of the spydies are clip point and finally, the beast of the east, the master of disaster, the Iatollah of Rock and Rolla....
Whichever one fits your hand, your budget and makes it easier to cut stuff.:thumbup:
Optimal, is the quest we are all on, there are many knives like steps on a path that is well traveled, in that quest, let Bladeforums be your guide.
Oh my meds are kickin in....!
Mileage will vary for what your looking for can't go wrong with Emerson CQC13, Zero Tolerance 0200, 0500, Cold Steel Recon 1, Spyderco's Manix 2, Military or Para Military although none of the spydies are clip point and finally, the beast of the east, the master of disaster, the Iatollah of Rock and Rolla....
Whichever one fits your hand, your budget and makes it easier to cut stuff.:thumbup:
Optimal, is the quest we are all on, there are many knives like steps on a path that is well traveled, in that quest, let Bladeforums be your guide.
Oh my meds are kickin in....!
TheCarbideRat
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So get 2 recon-1s. 1 for backup.
I recommend partially serrated for LEO edc.
You could also get a recon-1 tanto folder to go
with the clip point, tanto edge being good for scraping.
I recommend partially serrated for LEO edc.
You could also get a recon-1 tanto folder to go
with the clip point, tanto edge being good for scraping.
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Spyderco Police. Nutnfancy's excellent review.
TheCarbideRat
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fn40AmGX3gI
strongest lock in the industry is the tri-ad lock and you should definitely
at least give the wave feature a try.
strongest lock in the industry is the tri-ad lock and you should definitely
at least give the wave feature a try.
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spyderco military, or one of the benchmade prisidios
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For police the Spyderco Military is fantastic. The main appeal for me is they are good if you wear duty gloves. They ARE in your price range. Your corner store.com has them in stock for around $130
http://yourcornerstore.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=106_165&products_id=27980
http://yourcornerstore.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=106_165&products_id=27980
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Benchmade 710
Pros:
-4 Inch blade
-G10 Scales
-Axis lock = strong = wicked fast
-Steel lined for strength
Cons:
-Benchmades 40-50 degree grind
-Heavier than most (almost 5 ounces)
-D2 maybe isn't enough but you can get in the n690 or something basically Duratech 20CV.
Spyderco Military
Pros:
-4 inch blade
-Awesome G10 scales (finely checkered)
-Light weight (almost 4 ounces)
-super sharp full flat grind making a needle tip that penetrates well
-Great jimping
-Big handle for gloved hands and impact
-wicked fast
-S30V blade
Cons:
-Not steel lined
-liner lock (albiet super strong not as good as axis or lock back)
-Tip down carry
-Delicate tip
Emerson CQC-8
Pros
-Great bladeshape with belly, strong tip and good penetration
-4 inch blade
-Titanium liners
-awesome g10 scales
-Deep finger troil makes it impossible for hand to go forward basically
Cons:
-154cm? Maybe not such a great steel value for this price point
-Heavy, 5 ounce blade
-mid spine hollow grind doesn't lend itself to EDC as great as a fullflat
-Relief cut is chiseled
Benchmade 940/941
Pros
-Super light 3 ounce blade for 3.5 inch blade
-Reverse tanto is a great balance of tip strength, belly, and penetration
-S30V blade
-Strong construction with titanium back spacer and aluminum steel lined handle
-Wicked fast and strong lock
-Slender and easy to carry
Cons
-kinda slick handle vs G10
-Not super ergonomic feeling compared to the rest (slender no deep cutouts for your fingers)
-narrow blade doesn't lend itself to sheering as well as the others listed
There is way way way more than just this.
Pros:
-4 Inch blade
-G10 Scales
-Axis lock = strong = wicked fast
-Steel lined for strength
Cons:
-Benchmades 40-50 degree grind
-Heavier than most (almost 5 ounces)
-D2 maybe isn't enough but you can get in the n690 or something basically Duratech 20CV.
Spyderco Military
Pros:
-4 inch blade
-Awesome G10 scales (finely checkered)
-Light weight (almost 4 ounces)
-super sharp full flat grind making a needle tip that penetrates well
-Great jimping
-Big handle for gloved hands and impact
-wicked fast
-S30V blade
Cons:
-Not steel lined
-liner lock (albiet super strong not as good as axis or lock back)
-Tip down carry
-Delicate tip
Emerson CQC-8
Pros
-Great bladeshape with belly, strong tip and good penetration
-4 inch blade
-Titanium liners
-awesome g10 scales
-Deep finger troil makes it impossible for hand to go forward basically
Cons:
-154cm? Maybe not such a great steel value for this price point
-Heavy, 5 ounce blade
-mid spine hollow grind doesn't lend itself to EDC as great as a fullflat
-Relief cut is chiseled
Benchmade 940/941
Pros
-Super light 3 ounce blade for 3.5 inch blade
-Reverse tanto is a great balance of tip strength, belly, and penetration
-S30V blade
-Strong construction with titanium back spacer and aluminum steel lined handle
-Wicked fast and strong lock
-Slender and easy to carry
Cons
-kinda slick handle vs G10
-Not super ergonomic feeling compared to the rest (slender no deep cutouts for your fingers)
-narrow blade doesn't lend itself to sheering as well as the others listed
There is way way way more than just this.
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i like the spyderco military personally. I have a few emersons and my complaint against their design is that the blade detent in the closed position is not strong enough. In other words, if you run with my emersons in your pocket they will slightly open and slice your pockets (or worse!).
The military is great.
The military is great.