[patrickhenry1776]

So I consiering making my first knife purchase. I don't mean that I don't own a knife, its just that I want to move up to a serious knife.

I would like peoples thoughts on good knives for the value in the following price ranges

60 - 125

125 - 200

Also please give me your thoughts on fixed, auto, folding, etc.

If you are wondering how one could live with a serious knife, I hate the outdoors and therefore do not hunt, fish, camp, boat, etc. I know that is not the camp most of my fellow forumites fall into, but hey to each his own.

 

[Buckley]

I could write a book on this topic alone. Some have.

My latest was a ZT 0400, very reasonably priced.

This is what I keep in my truck above my visor.

I have a bunch of Benchmade knives as well.

 

[brownie]

I could write a book on this topic alone. Some have.

My latest was a ZT 0400, very reasonably priced.

This is what I keep in my truck above my visor.

I have a bunch of Benchmade knives as well.

What steel is that made of Mr. Buckley?

Brownie

 

[Buckley]

What steel is that made of Mr. Buckley?

Brownie

Blade Steel: CTV2™ Stainless Steel

 

[brownie]

http://www.darkopsknives.com/cgisto...p=1&ida=11&idp=3&his=0|3&cart_id=5236816.6008

The Interceptor E&E

Thought I recognized the knife and Franks product :thumsup

Here's a review I did for the owner:

this link under stratofighter lock strength reviewed here

http://www.darkopsknives.com/cgistore/store.cgi?page=/new/press.html&setup=1&cart_id=5236816.6008

http://www.darkopsknives.com/docs/Dark_Operations_StratoFighter_Review.pdf


http://www.darkopsknives.com/docs/StratoFighter_Lock Strength_Test.pdf

I own one each of the first 10 of these produced by Frank Miller

http://www.darkopsknives.com/cgisto...up=1&ida=2&idp=1&his=0|1&cart_id=5236816.6008

StratoFighter Stiletto and the StratoFighter Folder

Frank Miller and I are good friends

Brownie

 

[chesty21]

First thing is what do you want to use it for everyday carry, all purpose home knife, defense etc.

 

[Buckley]

http://www.darkopsknives.com/cgisto...p=1&ida=11&idp=3&his=0|3&cart_id=5236816.6008

The Interceptor E&E

Thought I recognized the knife and Franks product :thumsup

Here's a review I did for the owner:

this link under stratofighter lock strength reviewed here

http://www.darkopsknives.com/cgistore/store.cgi?page=/new/press.html&setup=1&cart_id=5236816.6008

http://www.darkopsknives.com/docs/Dark_Operations_StratoFighter_Review.pdf


http://www.darkopsknives.com/docs/StratoFighter_Lock Strength_Test.pdf

I own one each of the first 10 of these produced by Frank Miller

http://www.darkopsknives.com/cgisto...up=1&ida=2&idp=1&his=0|1&cart_id=5236816.6008

StratoFighter Stiletto and the StratoFighter Folder

Frank Miller and I are good friends

Brownie

Mr. Miller makes an excellent product. Is the Stratofighter OTF available yet?

 

[brownie]

Not that I'm aware of. I'm supposed to be getting one when they are released for testing.

Brownie

 

[Xbonz]

I could write a book on this topic alone. Some have.

My latest was a ZT 0400, very reasonably priced.

This is what I keep in my truck above my visor.

I have a bunch of Benchmade knives as well.

Note to self:
Add Buckley to the don't p: censored off list..

Geez counselor, that thing scares me more than a gun..., unless you only use it to open bottles...

 

[MPDC66]

Well, when only the best will do.............................................

:rolf

 

[T.S.]

IMHO, there are few knives better than a good ol' Kabar knife.

http://www.thompsonoutdoors.com/kabar-knives-m-10.html

 

[brownie]

Still have mine that was issued to me by the USMC back in 1970 TS. It's been a workhorse of a knife. Made from 1095 tool steel and heat treated properly, the 1095 is one of the best all around tool steels you can use.

Mine has been used for almost everything you could imagine and doesn't look anywhere near as nice as the one in the photo.

Brownie

 

[Buckley]

Still have mine that was issued to me by the USMC back in 1970 TS. It's been a workhorse of a knife. Made from 1095 tool steel and heat treated properly, the 1095 is one of the best all around tool steels you can use.

Brownie

But can you stand on it? :rolf

 

[T.S.]

But can you stand on it? :rolf

Which end do you want, handle end or point end??

 

[brownie]

But can you stand on it? :rolf

I doubt it Mr. Buckley, but let me relate one story on how tough that knife is here as well.

It was 1982 and I was on my motorcycle and had a rear tire go flat [ sidewall blowout so it had to be replaced and couldn't be plugged on the road ]. I needed to get the tire off and had one of those s shaped tools that.s supposed to take the tire off the rim.

Well, that tool is a piece of crap, it's not going to work like it's intended to and I'm getting seriously aggravated to get the tire off the rim and go get a new tire.

I have the K-Bar on the bike, so I get it out and find that the tire has several very strong steel bands where it beads to the rim. It's all I can do to get the first half inch of of the blade between the rim and tire and I can't apply enough force to cut through the steel bands.

I apply lateral stress to the knife edge and feel it start popping bands. Figure I'm going to ruin this knife I've had since the RVN, but at that point I don't care, I'm on a mission and seriously aggravated.

Popped the steel bands one at a time and finally got the tire cut off the rim and off to the bike shop for a new tire. The K-Bar edge where it was cutting the bands had one small, almost unnoticed chip in it, the blade was still perfectly flat and the lateral torgue I applied didn't twist the blade whatsoever.

It was no worse for wear after resharpening the blade a few times, the nick was gone, it was that small. About any other knife would have snapped the blade.

It wasn't the first time that knife has gotten me out of trouble and saved the day. It was retired a long time ago, having served me admirably whenever I needed it.

The K-Bar is one of my most prized knives in my collection. It's got a history of tough use service and it deserves to be oiled and put up for as long as I own it now.

Brownie

 

[dwyermw]

This is not real complex; spyderco endura 4 wave at www.botach.com 57.38 delivered.

 

[Rvrctyrngr]

Some arse on this forum has gotten me more into knives than I ever thought I'd be. Always liked them...have a bunch of great quality knives....but now I WANT them!

Ordered my first custom blade a month or so ago....being delivered next week. Carp...Mrs. RCR is going to.....never mind....she leaves no witnesses. (she carries a Benchmade Auto daily at work).

 

[brownie]

Some arse on this forum has gotten me more into knives than I ever thought I'd be. Always liked them...have a bunch of great quality knives....but now I WANT them!

Ordered my first custom blade a month or so ago....being delivered next week. Carp...Mrs. RCR is going to.....never mind....she leaves no witnesses. (she carries a Benchmade Auto daily at work).

Rvrctyrngr, what you are describing here is simply called OCD :rolf

The tell sign sign is the use of the term "my first custom"

Brownie

 

[Rvrctyrngr]

Rvrctyrngr, what you are describing here is simply called OCD :rolf

The tell sign sign is the use of the term "my first custom"

Brownie

Damn!

Is that why my wife keeps introducing me as her 'first' husband????