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So here's the deal: I got midwayusa gift cards (am I allowed to say that?) for Christmas and I would like to get a new knife from there. I don't know if I want to spend all $200 on a knife, or spend part on a knife and the rest on reloading supplies. Every time I've asked for a recommendation, I've gotten some excellent responses.
As of right now, I have a spyderco stretch in superblue and a Benchmade mini Ritter. I like both knives for different tasks, but find myself carrying the mini Ritter more often, even though I prefer the spyderco for most cutting tasks. I used to carry a spyderco ppt everywhere until I got rid of it because it reminded me of someone I wasn't in the mood to think about.. But that was probably my favorite due to the ergos, the blade shape, and the build quality; although it was heavier than I really liked. I find the mini Ritter to be a touch too small in the hand and the fit and finish leaves something to be desired.
Generally, the knife will be used for food prep, breaking down boxes, opening letters, but may be pressed into other applications such as game processing, trimming brush, and other activities that others may not approve of for folding knives. Never really "abuse," but always worked hard. I prefer manually opened knives and am not really considering an assisted opener unless every other part of it is perfect.
I prefer easy sharpening, toughness, and resistance to chipping over extreme edge retention and stain resistance. I'm already looking at the pm2, the gayle Bradley 2, the manix 2, the zero tolerance 0450, and if the mantra would ever come in stock, add it to the list as well.
Sorry for being so long-winded, thanks in advance!
M. Johnwell
As of right now, I have a spyderco stretch in superblue and a Benchmade mini Ritter. I like both knives for different tasks, but find myself carrying the mini Ritter more often, even though I prefer the spyderco for most cutting tasks. I used to carry a spyderco ppt everywhere until I got rid of it because it reminded me of someone I wasn't in the mood to think about.. But that was probably my favorite due to the ergos, the blade shape, and the build quality; although it was heavier than I really liked. I find the mini Ritter to be a touch too small in the hand and the fit and finish leaves something to be desired.
Generally, the knife will be used for food prep, breaking down boxes, opening letters, but may be pressed into other applications such as game processing, trimming brush, and other activities that others may not approve of for folding knives. Never really "abuse," but always worked hard. I prefer manually opened knives and am not really considering an assisted opener unless every other part of it is perfect.
I prefer easy sharpening, toughness, and resistance to chipping over extreme edge retention and stain resistance. I'm already looking at the pm2, the gayle Bradley 2, the manix 2, the zero tolerance 0450, and if the mantra would ever come in stock, add it to the list as well.
Sorry for being so long-winded, thanks in advance!
M. Johnwell
