tenacious killed by 1/2" sheetrock

I intentionally drove my Suburban into a tree this morning, and it was badly damaged. I was quite shocked. Are there any manufacturers who make vehicles that withstand normal usage like this? Thanks.
 
powernoodle said:
I intentionally drove my Suburban into a tree this morning, and it was badly damaged. I was quite shocked. Are there any manufacturers who make vehicles that withstand normal usage like this? Thanks.
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Get a tank. I know that's not exactly what you were asking for, but you have to use the right tool for the job. You could buy a heavier duty SUV, but it's likely only a matter of time before you damage the tip again. The tank is gonna be a little bigger and heavier, but you'll thank me after you run into your next tree.

Also, I know people don't like carrying a second tool, but you could put a chainsaw in your trunk for next time. They make some small ones that don't take up much space and it would keep you from snapping any more cars in the future.

Good luck in your search!
 
I like the RAT 1 folder for EDC job site duties. Carried the one I in rotation for about three years now and it still locks up great. If you are like me, my job site knife is a utility tool, and has been for 40 years. No lectures needed about how to use a knife. :yawn:

You use them to their limits, and that may mean beyond the duties usually associated with correct knife use. Sometimes you use what you have in your hand, or use what is in your pocket to accommodate the guys waiting on you to finish your part of the work - you can't be the guy "holding up progress". (With near tears in my eyes I have had to cut out electrical box openings in sheetrock with one of my expensive wood chisels before...)

That being said, for me, unless I am doing almost all woodwork that day I don't carry any hollow ground knives like the Blur. Love my Blur and it is a mean slicer, but it isn't the same knife as the RAT 1. I have the Tenacious, and while I would consider it a good medium duty work knife, it actually excels at being a slicer. It was actually too wide for my tastes as I couldn't keep it in my pocket under my nail bags without having it grind my leg, and it was too wide to carry in the knife opening in my bags.

I don't know what I have to do to kill my RAT 1, but so far so good. It is fairly easy to dull, but really easy to sharpen. I have used my power washer to get gunk out of it before when I dropped it in muddy water from a roof repair. It has been carried and used so much the scales are now almost smooth. When I have a day of Hardie plank installation and other exterior repairs I get butyl caulk all over it and clean it with charcoal lighter fluid. When I do a roof repair, I get tar and commercial sealant all over it, and use the same cleaner to get that crap off of it.

After it is clean, I hit it with my 600gr chef's diamond rod, put a drop of oil on the pivot and it is ready to go again. Best of all, I think they can still be bought for $35 or so.

Helluva deal.

Robert
 
midnight flyer said:
I have the Tenacious, and while I would consider it a good medium duty work knife, it actually excels at being a slicer. It was actually too wide for my tastes as I couldn't keep it in my pocket under my nail bags without having it grind my leg, and it was too wide to carry in the knife opening in my bags.
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It just goes to show you that we all have different tastes and levels of comfort. What you describe is precisely how I carry my Tenacious -- in my right pocket under my nail bag. I used to carry my work knife in a nylon sheath on my tool belt but when my old one needed replacing, I found the Tenacious was too wide. My bag's pockets are wide enough to hold the Tenacious, but too deep, so with gloves on, I'd end up fumbling to reach it from the bottom. I thought it would be hard to reach under my right bag, but it turns out it's not; I just brush the bag aside a half-inch or so and grab it. Comfort's been great, but my right bag only holds a hammer, tape and a fistful of 60d with feathers so it's not that heavy.

I'm liking the RAT 1 though, and I'll have to try one someday.
 
A sharp cutting device, like a knife was never designed to pry with...look into a nice prybar...maybe titanium if you want some "cool factor."
maybe image search prybar and you will see something you like...there are many different sizes to match the intended application.
 
Chill out, I didnt complain like a little b*tch.

I explained what I did and asked for recommendations on a new knife..

I know it was mine and not the knives fault. I was in a rush and wasnt even working on this job site. I was asked to stop by because the guy with the gerber said he couldnt get a control wire fished through the wall. I didnt take any tools in with me and just went in to see what the problem was. After seeing what was up I grabbed his saw cut the whole in the wall and then looked around for something to pry the sheetrock out enough I could get a finger on the edge. In a rush I used my knife and broke it.

I dont need a knife to use for prying and I have a pry bar. Been in the trade for 15 years and never had a blade snap.
I just wanted a new spyderco with a stronger blade in the same price range as the tenacious. This was answered on the first page and Im moving on.
 
Ya, we're talking about ***work*** knives. I have a hunk of metal in my back pocket at work to help me do my job. As long as the use is safe it's proper use.
 
The Tenacious is a pretty slicing/cutting oriented in its blade profile.

If you may encounter light prying, You might want to use a knife that is saber ground without a strong taper to the tip.

Light prying is not abuse if the blade is designed to handle it.

For example, the saber ground Endura/Delica 4 was designed to be more stout and with a tip that won't snap at the first sign of prying.
 
hardheart said:
A fixed blade of the same geometry would have broken the same way, since the handle/pivot were in no way involved.
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Haha, yeah. I love it whenever someone snaps a tip, there are three or four guys to say "That's why you need a fixed blade!!!". Um, a fixed blade with the same grind/steel/ht would have snapped in exactly the same spot... And there are plenty of fixed blades with even more delicate builds.....:foot:
 
allyourblood said:
It just goes to show you that we all have different tastes and levels of comfort. What you describe is precisely how I carry my Tenacious -- in my right pocket under my nail bag. I used to carry my work knife in a nylon sheath on my tool belt but when my old one needed replacing, I found the Tenacious was too wide. My bag's pockets are wide enough to hold the Tenacious, but too deep, so with gloves on, I'd end up fumbling to reach it from the bottom. I thought it would be hard to reach under my right bag, but it turns out it's not; I just brush the bag aside a half-inch or so and grab it. Comfort's been great, but my right bag only holds a hammer, tape and a fistful of 60d with feathers so it's not that heavy.

I'm liking the RAT 1 though, and I'll have to try one someday.
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Well, there ya go. I have two sets of bags and it doesn't fit well in either of them. So the Tenacious gets to be the weekend knife. Darn good one, too.

Seriously.... get on that RAT. You will love it!

Robert
 
I managed to straighten out a small wigi bar from Countycomm prying a bit more than I should have.

I would suggest using one of the EOD Robotics breacher bars.
 
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