Top 3 Favorite Tactical Folders

Emerson Combat Karambit
Emerson Super CQC-7B
Cold Steel Ti-Lite
AGA Campolin Slicilian auto
 
SMF, Hinderer XM-24, Microtech Scom Delta in full serrated.

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Can't really narrow it down to three. Out of what I own would be these.

Cold Steel Holdout II
BENCHMADE 5000
ZT 0801
ZT 0301
Benchmade 2750
 
If limited to production knives,

Al Mar Sere 2K

Spyderco Military (NOT PM)

Benchmade 710
 
Blues Bender said:
I was just sitting here thinking to myself "No... I don't buy into that "ninja tactical" stuff..."

But then I looked over and forgot that I own and carry this:

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I really like this knife too:D
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This ones great! I would rock that thing in a heartbeat!
 
Blues Bender said:
I was just sitting here thinking to myself "No... I don't buy into that "ninja tactical" stuff..."

But then I looked over and forgot that I own and carry this:

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I really like this knife too:D
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Yeah, those folks put out some desirable wares. Call me mall ninja, but I'd pack that.
 
For tactical folders, I'm a complete Cold Steel fanboy. Nothing beats the Tri-Ad lock.

In order of fondness, least to most:

3. Spartan

2. Recon 1

1. Large Espada

The AK-47 lost to the Spartan because its tiny clip is absolute hell on my pants. The Rajah 2 is too goddamn big. The Spyderco PM2 and Ti Millie are very close, but the former is a little too small and I don't think the latter's lock is anywhere near as strong as the Tri-Ad.
 
Even though I bought it as more of a "budget EDC" knife with no regard for materials, the Kershaw RJI is my clear favorite amidst numerous ZTs, Benchmades and other folders.

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Because I feel the same as many others, that tactical is a situational definition pertaining to a tool to help you in a particular task, my other choices aren't really high end, but rather have a lot of potential uses: Cold Steel Recon 1 (spear point) and 5.11 Tarani Investigator.
 
Black talon and szabo folder. In the middle.
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At third place, my waved tanto voyager in pistol grip(on top)
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Surfingringo said:
I think we all know that "tactical" is simply a silly marketing term designed to appeal to our inner mall ninja. I'm not judging anyone who gets off on the genre...we've all got a little "ninja" in us whether we like to admit it or not. Hehe. Anyway, I consider a lot of the "tactical" stuff ridiculous and impractical...
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Agree.

Surfingringo said:
... but there are a number of great designs that would still probably qualify as "tactical" for most. Spyderco's paramilitary and military come to mind.
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Disagree.
 
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I don't actually have any folders that fit into the "tactical" category. I do have a pair of tactical scissors, however:

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Zip ties quiver when they see me coming . . . ;)
 
Man in the old days I would have said something different that I do now.
Sog pentagon elite when the arc lock was new
Spyderco Chinook
Cold Steel Gunsite 2
Emerson 7
Now
Emerson sheepdog
Microtech Socom manual series
Emerson 7
Things changed for me as things develop.
For fixed blades
Suarez International Gang Unit
Esee3/ RAT 3
Spyderco Street Beat.
 
MementoMori99 said:
Here are my three favorite tactical folders, not in any particular order. The top-to-bottom order in the first picture is: Fantoni HB 02, Strider PT and Extrema Ratio MF0 w/textured handle. The top-to-bottom order in the second picture is: Extrema Ratio MF0 w/textured handle, Strider PT and Fantoni HB 02.

FYI, my definition of a good tactical folder is as follows. One in which was designed for use by law enforcement officer's(leo's), military or emergency/rescue personnel or at least with their respective use in mind. Although, not limited to the following, good examples of brands that cater to this market segment include: Cold Steel, DPx, Emerson, Extrema Ratio, Hinderer, Strider and most ZT's. Must be versatile and effective in two or more tasks which may include use as a weapon(self-defense), practical cutting tool or emergency/rescue tool. Blade must be able to be deployed with one hand(thumb stud, hole, disk, flipper, etc...). Must have good handle ergos. For example, it must provide a secure and comfortable grip in both forward and reverse grip positions under high stress and slippery conditions(blood, mud, water, etc...). For blade durability, it must have a relatively strong tip and a minimum blade stock thickness of at least 1/8"(0.125). Last, but not least, it must have a reliable locking mechanism(liner, frame, lock-back or variations thereof).
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Seemingly, your picks are of the smaller "tactical" variety with blade lengths of 2.5-3 inches?

You'll find a lot more if you went up to 3.25" blade lengths.

One fairly inexpensive one I recommend without hesitation is the unheralded Spyderco Battlestation with a just under 3" blade length and a very strong tip.

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RamZar said:
Seemingly, your picks are of the smaller "tactical" variety with blade lengths of 2.5-3 inches?

You'll find a lot more if you went up to 3.25" blade lengths.

One fairly inexpensive one I recommend without hesitation is the unheralded Spyderco Battlestation with a just under 3" blade length and a very strong tip.

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Ram,

Yes, since I spend an equal amount of time in both LA and Orange counties and have relatively small hands, I have personally found that 2.5-3" blade length folders(tactical or other) allow me to perform most any cutting task. I would also like to admit that I agree that tactical knives used in self-defense situations would be more effective with blade lengths of 3.5-4" or greater because of the reach advantage. Thanks for the Spydie recommendation.
 
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