Which is the best tactical folder?

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Alright so I have spend a lot of time narrowing my next folding knife purchase down and I have come down to these two folders: SOG Aegis and Cold Steel Code 4 Spear point

But which one makes the best tactical folder? Are there anyone in here who owns these knives or knows a lot about them?

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I don't think either of these really come to mind when a lot of folks think "tactical folder", though I would purchase the Cold Steel all day long over the SOG (or any SOG for that matter).
 
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SOG's locks/mechanisms like that are overly and pointlessly complicated and prone to gunking up and failing. If these are your only 2 prospects, go with the other one.
 
Of those 2, I'd lean towards to SOG, I've got a Code 4 and the handles are to thin and slick IMO for a tactical folder.
 
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I've been thinking about that too, the thin and slick handle does seem hard to get a good grip.
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Why not get a Recon 1? THAT would be a great tactical folder, if you're trying to stay in that sort of use-case.
 
i have an aegis and i like it quite a bit. i love the shape of the blade and handle, just a very nice practical design overall and doesnt cost too much. i personally dont like assisted knives as much as manual openers but i still carry the aegis and enjoy it. the one thing to keep in mind though is that some sog knives come with blade play unfortunately so if you decide to order one make sure to ask the dealer to inspect the knife for you before sending it out so you can be sure to get one with perfect lockup.

i also have the sog trident and vulcan and love them both. next sog i buy will be a large visionary.

for tactical use, i really think the basic spyderco endura is one of the best in that price range. its a very reliable and durable knife, easy to carry and open.
 
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Quiet said:
I don't think either of these really come to mind when a lot of folks think "tactical folder", though I would purchase the Cold Steel all day long over the SOG (or any SOG for that matter).
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Ditto.
 
Cold Steel Recon 1 or AK 47.

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The one that never gets used for a "tactical" purpose. Knives are not weapons however they can be used as such in times of EXTREME emergency with no other options
 
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The one that never gets used for a "tactical" purpose. Knives are not weapons however they can be used as such in times of EXTREME emergency with no other options
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i disagree, knives like the spyderco civilian/matriarch, spyderco chinook, spyderco yojimbo, spyderco massad ayoob, spyderco pygmy etc.... were specifically designed to be weapons and not for opening mail or boxes
 
Now, I'll try to treat the subject with some seriousness.

The first problem is the word "best". It implies that the subject we're discussing fulfills it's role in a way that no other thing can.

A knife is intended to cut things, but the inherent paradox of a knife is that the act of cutting subjects a knife to forces which will try to break it. The more, um, vigorous the activity, the more the knife is subjected to shock and strain loading which will try to do bad things to it. Therefore, a knife can only ever be the "best compromise between strength and cutting performance".

A more direct answer to your question would be "the one you have with you", or "the one you train with".

Let's assume, though, that you're intending this knife as an all-around tool, which can be used for the occasional non-knife purpose, and if necessary, for the most serious of knife purposes.

For either of those purposes I would say the SOG is less than ideal, because it's blade is ground too high and thin. The Code 4, as mentioned, lacks something in the way of retention.

Emerson, or the Emerson/ZT offerings would be good places to start: stout, grippy knives, which will stand up to unusual uses, but still cut with authority if you're... in a hurry.

Some of Zero Tolerance's (non-Emerson) offerings (the 0300 for example) are big, capable knives that you should also take a look at.
 
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How about a Cold Steel Broken Skull. Very lite and thin but a nice size blade. Good Luck. Kevin 👍
 
How do you define tactical in this context ? Ergo what use will the blade be put to ? I only ask as "tactical" does not in and of its self give an indication of use.
 
Both aren't the best choices so I will provide an alternative to each:

Instead of code 4: cold steel ak 47 full size or mini in cts xhp
Instead of aegis: Kershaw blur or Spyderco endura
 
Yeah I agree, both lack many essential aspects of a "tactical" folder. The Cold Steel route is correct, though, but why not get something bigger, grippier and sturdier?

AK47, great traction and G10, blunt offensive capabilities, wave opener

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Hold Out II, thinner and lighter, but longer edge, much stabbier and netural grip (ice pick, hammer, saber...all work well)

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Recon 1 (a classic, strong and sturdy, very ergonomic, reassuring weight and ultra grippy G10)

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Voyager Large (half the price, grivory assures great retention and handle shape allows for extended reach and grip)

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Broken Skull (thinner, lighter, same lock and a bit longer blade, with stabbier profile, nice pattern G10)

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It's quite surprising that you chose the Code 4 as the tactical folder from Cold Steel, seeing it is probably its worst offering in that size range, price range and weight...even the ProLite or Talwar might be better for any serious defensive purpose
 
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