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Top 5 Carry Knives? What are you packing, Bro?
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For work and EDC:
Chris Reeve Large Classic Sebenza
Strider SMF (Green)
John W. Smith Titanium Framelock with Blue G-10 Onlays
Buck Mayo TNT (in shorts, the above 3 are for pants/jeans)
I don't carry these as often since they are dress knives and I rarely have to "dress", but if I did encounter classy situations more often, these would be my best buddies:
William Henry Titan Westcliff
Mcusta Kasumi
I am going to get a real Tom Mayo TNT soon, and I imagine it will become my most carried knife.
Chris Reeve Large Classic Sebenza
Strider SMF (Green)
John W. Smith Titanium Framelock with Blue G-10 Onlays
Buck Mayo TNT (in shorts, the above 3 are for pants/jeans)
I don't carry these as often since they are dress knives and I rarely have to "dress", but if I did encounter classy situations more often, these would be my best buddies:
William Henry Titan Westcliff
Mcusta Kasumi
I am going to get a real Tom Mayo TNT soon, and I imagine it will become my most carried knife.
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1) MSC SLCC
2) Nemesis knives arch-ally. (my EDC)
3) Benchmade 42
4) EKI Combat Karambit
5) Leatherman Wave
2) Nemesis knives arch-ally. (my EDC)
3) Benchmade 42
4) EKI Combat Karambit
5) Leatherman Wave
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Kershaw leek - Work EDC at the moment
Benchmade 710HSSR
Benchmade 550 grip
Spyderco Persian
Spyderco SS PE Police
Benchmade 710HSSR
Benchmade 550 grip
Spyderco Persian
Spyderco SS PE Police
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Opinel #10 on my belt
Okapi 907e right rear pocket
Okapi 1979/3 front left pocket
and this totaly ugly , old but inexpensively obatined bade
http://images.imagefap.com/images/full/14/756/756524618.jpg
that is totaly awesome and has been my every hunting trip knife for a couple years , but I have no real idea what it is other than its got a soligen blade .
The 907e is likely going to be swapped for an okapi 1817 when it arrives .
If Okapi put their skinner into production , the ugly critter I been using for hunting is definitely going to be swapped for that .
Okapi 907e right rear pocket
Okapi 1979/3 front left pocket
and this totaly ugly , old but inexpensively obatined bade
http://images.imagefap.com/images/full/14/756/756524618.jpg
that is totaly awesome and has been my every hunting trip knife for a couple years , but I have no real idea what it is other than its got a soligen blade .
The 907e is likely going to be swapped for an okapi 1817 when it arrives .
If Okapi put their skinner into production , the ugly critter I been using for hunting is definitely going to be swapped for that .
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The five that get the most carry are:
Strider NM SLCC
Mayo Dr Death
Strider RC
WH Auto
One of several bali's
And though they haven't broken into the top 5 yet, honorable mention has got to go to Spyderco's Chinook, Spyker and Mini Persian...
Strider NM SLCC
Mayo Dr Death
Strider RC
WH Auto
One of several bali's
And though they haven't broken into the top 5 yet, honorable mention has got to go to Spyderco's Chinook, Spyker and Mini Persian...
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Here's my current edc knives:
left to right: Schrade/Kious reverse congress, CRK Ironwood Mnandi, Morrow single blade trapper, WHK B10-IZD Ironwood/ZDP Damascus, Lightfoot Damasteel Companion (I don't carry the Lightfoot on me at work, it rides in my briefcase)
left to right: Schrade/Kious reverse congress, CRK Ironwood Mnandi, Morrow single blade trapper, WHK B10-IZD Ironwood/ZDP Damascus, Lightfoot Damasteel Companion (I don't carry the Lightfoot on me at work, it rides in my briefcase)
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Crawford one hand knife
Nealy O-1 Aikuchi
Dozier Arkansas Toothpick
Queen D-2 Congress
Spyderco mini Dyad
At least that's the formula for now.
Nealy O-1 Aikuchi
Dozier Arkansas Toothpick
Queen D-2 Congress
Spyderco mini Dyad
At least that's the formula for now.
OilMan
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SAK Super Tinker - Always usually with me.
Snody Hybrid - The one the BM Gravitator was modeled after. Very nice Wharny that's tuffer than nails.
DDR GH - I've got the EDC-X and MT blade profiles. Just picked up the EDC and really like it so far.
Strider SnG - If I think it's gonna be a rough day I'm packin a Strider. The nice thing about mine is I don't care if I scratch the heck out of them.:thumbup:
Kershaw Ti Bump - I just really like these knives. A huge recurve combined with a long straight edge. Comfy handle too.:thumbup:
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Snody Hybrid - The one the BM Gravitator was modeled after. Very nice Wharny that's tuffer than nails.
DDR GH - I've got the EDC-X and MT blade profiles. Just picked up the EDC and really like it so far.
Strider SnG - If I think it's gonna be a rough day I'm packin a Strider. The nice thing about mine is I don't care if I scratch the heck out of them.:thumbup:
Kershaw Ti Bump - I just really like these knives. A huge recurve combined with a long straight edge. Comfy handle too.:thumbup:
oil
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Sorry about repeat photos - trying to do different ones! Here's my 5 (Byrd Meadowlark G-10 / FRN, SAK Cadet II, RAT1 Folder, Mini Ambush):
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I admit I like to carry high-end custom knives when I can, mostly folders but also the occasional fixed blade. However, when I'm anticipating really needing a knife that will receive, I won't say abuse, but probable hard use or very specific use (as in wet, or self-protection etc.) there are two that I always reach for. Here they are:
The Spyderco Massad Ayoob model is unfortunately no longer made. I suspect it had limited appeal, mostly to those gun folks who know Massad as a giant in the handgun world - note the 'pistol grip' style handle. This is my personal protection knife. I removed the clip and applied black grip-tape to both sides. This not only makes for a secure hand grip but allows me to slip the knife inside the belt-line of my pants, at the ready but without slipping out. I don't carry it this way all day, just when the situation is shall we say, "uncomfortable." The rest of the time it goes easily in a pocket where it is also quickly available.
The Chris Reeve Sebenza is very solid and built to tight specifications just like the Spyderco. Even so I took them both apart and 'tuned' them, then re-assembled using a little loc-tight here and there. Neither have required any tightening at all despite several years of frequent carry and use. I removed the clip on the Sebenza (don't like clips) and on the reverse side of the knife I inserted a bit of black grip-tape in the recess where the base of the clip went. This small spot fits the pad of my right 'little' finger for added security when opening the knife one-handedly. It's one of those little details that just happened to work out. The leather 'thong' is there to help prevent the smooth surfaced knife from inadvertently slipping out of my pocket while sitting, getting in and out of the car, on or off of the motorcycle etc. (This is how I've lost knives that were clipped to my pocket before and is why I don't like clips, plus they can hang up on clothing just when I don't need that to happen!)
Each to his or her own. There's probably no best knife and no best way to carry one but this is what has evolved for me over time.
The Spyderco Massad Ayoob model is unfortunately no longer made. I suspect it had limited appeal, mostly to those gun folks who know Massad as a giant in the handgun world - note the 'pistol grip' style handle. This is my personal protection knife. I removed the clip and applied black grip-tape to both sides. This not only makes for a secure hand grip but allows me to slip the knife inside the belt-line of my pants, at the ready but without slipping out. I don't carry it this way all day, just when the situation is shall we say, "uncomfortable." The rest of the time it goes easily in a pocket where it is also quickly available.
The Chris Reeve Sebenza is very solid and built to tight specifications just like the Spyderco. Even so I took them both apart and 'tuned' them, then re-assembled using a little loc-tight here and there. Neither have required any tightening at all despite several years of frequent carry and use. I removed the clip on the Sebenza (don't like clips) and on the reverse side of the knife I inserted a bit of black grip-tape in the recess where the base of the clip went. This small spot fits the pad of my right 'little' finger for added security when opening the knife one-handedly. It's one of those little details that just happened to work out. The leather 'thong' is there to help prevent the smooth surfaced knife from inadvertently slipping out of my pocket while sitting, getting in and out of the car, on or off of the motorcycle etc. (This is how I've lost knives that were clipped to my pocket before and is why I don't like clips, plus they can hang up on clothing just when I don't need that to happen!)
Each to his or her own. There's probably no best knife and no best way to carry one but this is what has evolved for me over time.
One of the following:
Chris Reeve Large Sebenza, Plaza Cutlery gold anodized dog paw edition
Benchmade Large Skirmish, limited edition gold anodized
Spyderco Military, limited edition BG-42, carbon fiber scales
Al Mar SERE 2000
Camillus Dominator, tanto blade
Also, one of either a Case Trapper or a Queen Texas Toothpick.
Oh, and an Al Mar Osprey on my keys.
And a HAK sewn into my cordora cell phone case.
Dog Man
Chris Reeve Large Sebenza, Plaza Cutlery gold anodized dog paw edition
Benchmade Large Skirmish, limited edition gold anodized
Spyderco Military, limited edition BG-42, carbon fiber scales
Al Mar SERE 2000
Camillus Dominator, tanto blade
Also, one of either a Case Trapper or a Queen Texas Toothpick.
Oh, and an Al Mar Osprey on my keys.
And a HAK sewn into my cordora cell phone case.
Dog Man
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spyderco military PE
spyderco persian
spyderco harpy CF SE
BM 710 HSSR
kershaw leek
spyderco persian
spyderco harpy CF SE
BM 710 HSSR
kershaw leek