The “Glock” of folding knives?

Glock and Endura multiple owner here so I'm going with that. When I carried my first Endura in 1993 it was my first non brass/wood ( buck 110 style) expensive knife. The FRN and G2 ( GIn 1 steel which is a sort of 440C class steel modded for better edge stability ) were pretty different for me and they hit me as very practical all around. My first Glock came later by a few years but had the same effect on me. The Synthetic frame for me was the thing that took the most getting used to but after doing a bunch of shooting I was all in. Same revelation with use and carry. I looked at my needs and likes differently after both of them.

By far neither are the prettiest but both have stood the test of time. I still like pretty stainless framed pistols and revolvers but most often will be found with what I carry the most and have built up muscle memory on both and find them easiest/fastest and most comfortable in use.
 
You know, I think any folder with a simple mechanism can work well, and last for decades. And it only takes a minimal amount of routine maintenance. Sure, you can jam them up with enough dirt, but that can happen with a Glock, too.

For instance, I've had this Case Sodbuster since about 1978. I bought it used for $5. It has been terribly abused (we used it for a throwing knife, back in college), and it spent decades riding around in the toolbox in my truck. I pulled it out a while back, cleaned it up, sharpened it, and now it's good for another 45 years. And it is most definitely, not a high end knife.

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So pick a knife you like, don't abuse it (like I did), and it should last you a long, long time. :)
 
Here are the qualities of the Glock that come to mind:
- Lacks aesthetic appeal to traditionalists
- Reliable
- Not the cheapest, but not the most expensive
- Revolutionary for its use of polymers
- Polarizing when it came out, perhaps even now
- Became widely adopted by users
- Became widely copied

Knife-wise, I'm not sure what fits, because I don't consider myself a mainstream user.
 
Kettleman said:
My second option is really my first choice, with a light that fits description as well.
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That’s a great looking Glock. All of mine are set up with RMRs as well.

But, a CRK knife is in the same class as a Sig P series pistol IMO. I’m going with a P225 to match the size of the small Sebenza. The Malkoff light though is a perfect match for the Sebenza 👍

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dialton said:
I view Glocks as fairly reasonably priced ultra dependable but very ugly firearms. CRK’s are most certainly dependable and built for a lifetime but are hard to get and expensive so I put those on a higher rung than a Glock. Possibly a Microtech Socom or any number of the better quality (not necessarily the lighter faster more flimsy) Benchmades would be an equal comparison. Lots of knives in that quality/price range.
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Was just about to write this.

I initially thought of a Sebenza, but I think the more right thing is a Delica or Endura.
 
To me, it's probably the Cold Steel Recon 1. (pick your size)

My first inclination was Spyderco Lightweight family. (just as Glock pistols are a family) However, they're too expensive now to compare to a Glock pistol. They're more like H&K or Sig Sauer, these days.

Glock 17 = Cold Steel Recon 1
Glock 19 = Cold Steel Mini Recon 1
H&K P30 = Spyderco Manix 2, etc.
 
Im going to say the Buck 110 also. Yes I agree the CRK Sebenza 31 is the best but its like the Staccato not Glock in terms of price. Probably the most sold and recognized knife ever made.
 
The first answer that came to my mind was cold steel, but then I thought it would be more appropriate to draw an analogy between Kalashnikov and cold steel. Definitely not crk because crk is something that needs to be paired with a more premium higher-end pistol. I thought of the buck 110, but the buck 110 is something more classic, more charismatic. İmo Glock would be a well-made Kershaw or a spyderco.
 
Based off the original post, price is not even mentioned as a consideration.

Likewise, I'd wager price is far, far down the list for consideration for most any glock buyer.
 
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