What should I get?

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Garet Jax

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I'm brand new to the game of blades but I want a good first one and have been looking at Emerson's. Are they as good as they say and if so what is the best blade for EDC in the self defense and utility capacity?
 
Welcome to the forum. You'll probably get a zillion different answers.

But, for self-defense and "ultra capacity" (if you mean strength and ability to get the job done), I'd say the Spyderco Manix in S30V. I usually pay little attention to self-defense stuff because that depends more on the skill of the user than the knife.

For good EDC in general, either the Spyderco Military in S30V or Benchmade 710 in D2 steel. The 710 will open faster.
 
Most folks will give you choices between Spyderco and Benchmade--

I am a BM fan, and the 710 would be a fine choice, or the 520...
 
Welcome to Bladeforums!

Twindog's reply should probably go up at the top of the forum as a sticky, a perfect answer to the perennial newbie question. :D
 
Garet Jax, you might like to browse through these sources for basic information on knives:

A.G.Russell Knife Encyclopedia Articles http://www.agrussell.com/knife_information/knife_encyclopedia/articles.html

A.G.Russell Knife Encyclopedia Glossary http://www.agrussell.com/knife_information/knife_encyclopedia/glossary.html

EDC Knives - Knife Knowledge http://www.edcknives.com/vcom/knife_knowledge.php

KnifeArt articles http://www.knifeart.com/knifearticles.html

Knife http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Knives
 
No one has addressed the Emerson issue.

In a way, I consider his knives to be an experienced buyers choice.

Quality control issues, a slightly different viewpoint, etc. make Emerson knives a brand I hesitate to recommend to newer buyers. This, despite liking some features he offers on his knives.

It looks like it was assumed you were looking at the $100+ models. If so, the BM710 is a good initiation to that group. As for Spyderco, the Manix and Military are fine representatives of the firm and well respected in this regard.

There are other companies to consider as well, as Benyamin noted. It's just that Benchmade and Spyderco offer pretty good value and have gained good reputations.
 
Welcome to Blade Forums, you are in the right place for info.

I'll second the BM 710, points I like.

1, reversable pocket clip for right or left hand carry.
2, axis lock, easy to use and pretty much bullet proof.
3, double thumb stud and easy opening right or left handed.
4, good ergos, confortable to use and slim enough for confortable front or rear pocket carry and while sitting down.
5, recurve blade, good for most chores.

In fact, I have two 710's, one each in AST34 and M2 steels and plain edge blade.


With that said, the Spyderco's are great knives also, but I only own 1 endura lockback so I won't comment on the other Spydie's mentioned except to add that there are a boat load of very happy Spydie owner here and I'm sure they will chime in.


If you can find a well stocked brick and mortar knife store in you area, go down and handle the Benchmades, Spyderco's and Emerson's...one or more will start talking to you.:D



Good luck and let us know what you decide.



Steve
 
That's like asking how long is a piece of string?

With my knives, I want strength, light weight, and a lengthy blade. My two favorites are Cold Steel Voyagers, including the Vaquero and Gunsite variations with blade lengths of 3-6 inches, and CRKT M21s and M16s with AUS-8A stainless blades. CRKT makes a lot of knives now with crap steels, so make sure you're getting a decent steel.

Benchmades are outstanding knives if you can get one at a good price.
 
Thanks for the info. guys this going to help me make a great start. I'll let you know what I decide.
 
Emersons might be a bit problematic for EDC tasks, they are primarlily designed as fighters.
Try a Spyderco Military. It will cut everything that can be cut fro you.
 
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