(Part 2) Reddit mentions: The best shop knives
We found 4,389 Reddit comments discussing the best shop knives. We ran sentiment analysis on each of these comments to determine how redditors feel about different products. We found 1,252 products and ranked them based on the amount of positive reactions they received. Here are the products ranked 21-40. You can also go back to the previous section.
21. Victorinox Swiss Army Rambler Pocket Knife, Red
- A CUT ABOVE THE REST: Compact, agile and ready to face any adventure head-on. Our range of Swiss Army Knives have been established since 1897 and continue to be an icon of utility and smart design.
- DURABLE CONSTRUCTION: Swiss made stainless steel construction encased in our popular scales offers a slimmer profile and is extremely resistant.
- COMPACT CARRY: Bring this knife with you on your daily adventures without sacrificing space. It makes a great gift for any occasion or stocking stuffer for Christmas.
- FIT FOR ALL TASKS: At their heart, all our pocket knives are a survival tool; multitaskers that deliver in any situation. At their most evolved they have surpassed basic function to pioneer space travel and restart engines.
- TRUSTED QUALITY: Made in Switzerland; Victorinox provides a lifetime guarantee against defects in material and workmanship. Making a lifetime commitment has never been so easy. No assembly required, money back guarantee.
- PRODUCT DETAILS: Swiss made pocket knife with 10 functions. Height: 0.4 in, Length: 2.3 in., Weight: 1.1 oz., MM: 58mm, Scale Material: ABS/Cellidor
- FUNCTIONS: key ring, toothpick, tweezers, small blade, bottle opener, magnetic Phillips screwdriver 0/1, wire stripper, nail file, screwdriver 2.5 mm, scissors
Features:
Specs:
Color | Red |
Height | 0.413 Inches |
Length | 2.28 Inches |
Number of items | 1 |
Release date | April 2020 |
Size | 58mm |
Weight | 0.066125 Pounds |
Width | 0.768 Inches |
22. SE Outdoor Tanto Knife with Firestarter - KHK6320
- 7" overall
- Full tang stainless steel blade, black
- Thick army green cord wrap handle
- Nylon sheath
- Magnesium alloy firestarter
Features:
Specs:
Color | Green |
Height | 0.5 Inches |
Length | 7 Inches |
Number of items | 1 |
Release date | March 2012 |
Size | Small |
Weight | 0.375 Pounds |
Width | 0.2 Inches |
23. Columbia River Knife & Tool Squid Folding Pocket Knife: Compact EDC Straight Edge Utility Knife with Stainless Steel Blade and Framelock Handle - Black Stonewash 2490KS, One Size (4008075)
Enhanced Protection: Black Stonewash Is Durable And Ages WellMaximum Control: On Blade Friction Grooves For GripLow Profile: Pocket Clip Provides Secure CarryDesigned by Lucas Burnley in Orleans, Massachusetts
Specs:
Color | Black Stonewash |
Height | 5 Inches |
Length | 5 Inches |
Number of items | 1 |
Release date | November 2019 |
Size | Black Stonewash |
Weight | 0.220462262 Pounds |
Width | 5 Inches |
24. Kershaw Chive Pocket Knife (1600); 1.9” 420HC Steel Blade with 410 Stainless Steel Handle, SpeedSafe Assisted Opening with Flipper, Frame Lock, Tip-Lock Slider and Single-Position Pocketclip; 1.7 OZ.
Bead-blasted 1. 9” high-performance blade made of 420HC steel offers good edge retention and excellent corrosion resistanceMatching stainless steel handle is resistant to corrosion and also finished with a non-reflective matte bead-blasted finishCapable of everyday cutting tasks at home or at work...
Specs:
Color | 1600 |
Height | 1 Inches |
Length | 6 Inches |
Number of items | 1 |
Release date | November 2019 |
Size | One Size |
Weight | 0.11 Pounds |
Width | 1 Inches |
25. Kershaw Clash Folding Knife (1605) with SpeedSafe Assisted Opening, Stainless Steel with Reversible Pocketclip and Glass Filled Nylon Handle, 4.3 oz, 3.1 Inch Blade, 7.4 Inch Overall Length
- Clash has handsome contrast: blade, pocketclip and flipper are gray matte; handle scales and screws are black matte
- Pre-drilled holes allow user to change tip position or side on which knife carries
- Blade’s 8Cr13MoV composite steel contains extra carbon for hardness and stain and wear resistance; heat treatment produces blade’s ability to take and hold an edge
- SpeedSafe award-winning opening system allows one-handed deployment when hunting, fishing, camping or working around the home, office or ranch
- Kershaw backs its knives with limited warranty for lifetime of original owner; knives are guaranteed against defects in material and construction
Features:
Specs:
Color | 1605 |
Height | 7.3622047169 Inches |
Length | 4.2125984209 Inches |
Number of items | 1 |
Release date | July 2010 |
Size | 1605 |
Weight | 0.26896395964 Pounds |
Width | 3.1102362173 Inches |
26. Morakniv Companion Heavy Duty Knife with Sandvik Carbon Steel Blade, 0.125/4.1-Inch, Military Green (M-12494)
- Fixed blade outdoor knife with 4.1-inch high carbon steel blade
- Extra-large ergonomic handle with patterned, high-friction grip that makes the knife comfortable to hold and easy to handle
- Blade Thickness: 0.125 inches (3.2 mm), Blade Length: 4.1 inches (104 mm), Total Length: 8.8 inches (224 mm), Net Weight: 4.8 oz. (135 g)
- Color-matching plastic sheath with belt clip
- Limited lifetime manufacturer's warranty; Made in Sweden
Features:
Specs:
Color | Military Green |
Height | 5 inches |
Length | 5 inches |
Size | 0.125/4.1-Inch |
Weight | 0.3968320716 Pounds |
Width | 8 inches |
27. Gerber GDC Zip Blade [31-001742]
- Fine Edge Utility Blade
- Frame lock safety function
- Zipper attachment for everyday carry
- Blade Length: .68 Inches, Closed Length: 1.7 Inches
- Clip for quick removal
Features:
Specs:
Color | Gray |
Height | 0.51 Inches |
Length | 6.03 Inches |
Number of items | 1 |
Weight | 0.08125 Pounds |
Width | 5.51 Inches |
28. Sanrenmu New 7010 8CR14Mov Blade Steel Handle Outdoor Camping Survival Hunting Utility Knife Super Military EDC Pocket Tool 710 (1)
Model number: 7010LUC-SA , Lock mechanism: Liner lockTotal length: 165mm/ 6.50in , Blade length : 69.6mm / 2.74 inBlade material: 12C27 , Blade thickness: 2.5mm / 0.10 inHandle material: 3Cr13, Handle thickness: 12.87mm / 0.51 inItem weight: 90g / 0.20 lb
Specs:
Color | Silver |
Height | 20 Millimeters |
Length | 105 Millimeters |
Weight | 0.1984160358 Pounds |
Width | 35 Millimeters |
29. Iain Sinclair Cardsharp2 Authentic Credit Card Sized Folding Knife with Black Blade with Serial Number
Ultra Thin- 2.2 mm thickLightweight- 13 gramsBlade edge is protected when stored in wallet or kit bag; Protective hilt appears when openSurgical blade technology with long 65mm cutting edge ensures longer lasting sharpnessAuthentic Iain Sinclair with Serial Number on each card
30. Zero Tolerance 0350 Folding Pocket Knife; 3.25” S30V Stainless Steel Blade with Black Tungsten DLC Finish; Textured G-10 Handle Scales, SpeedSafe Assisted Opening, Liner Lock, Quad-Mount Clip; 6.2 OZ.
High performance and premium quality S350V stainless steel makes the recurve blade extremely durable, corrosion resistant and wear resistantNon-reflective black Tungsten DLC (Diamond-Like Carbon) blade coating and black G-10 handle scales cleanly pair together for a sleek, smooth, aggressive knifeQu...
Specs:
Color | Black/Black |
Height | 3 Inches |
Length | 9 Inches |
Number of items | 1 |
Release date | May 2010 |
Size | One Size |
Weight | 0.45 Pounds |
Width | 6 Inches |
31. Stanley 10-049 Pocket Knife with Rotating Blade
Powder-coated, epoxy handleSafety blade lockReplaceable stainless steel bladeBlade folds into handle for safe storageLimited Lifetime Warranty
Specs:
Height | 0.5 Inches |
Length | 6.9 Inches |
Number of items | 1 |
Size | EA |
Weight | 0.7 Pounds |
Width | 2.9 Inches |
32. Victorinox Swiss Army Multi-Tool, Tinker Pocket Knife
- FOR WORK & PLAY. Features (12) functions including: 2.45" blade, can opener, Phillips screwdriver, and reamer -- this versatile multi-tool will be ready for whatever you encounter on your travels.
- DURABLE CONSTRUCTION. Swiss Made stainless steel construction encased in our traditional polished red ABS scales provides sleek durability.
- COMPACT CARRY. Bring this slim, lightweight knife with you on your daily adventures without sacrificing space - Fits comfortably in a pocket or bag, making it the perfect addition to your everyday carry
- KNIFE DIMENSIONS. Length: 3.6” (91mm), Height: 0.6”, Weight: 2.2 oz.
- TRUSTED QUALITY. Made in Switzerland; Victorinox provides a lifetime guarantee against defects in material and workmanship. Making a lifetime commitment has never been so easy.
Features:
Specs:
Color | Red |
Height | 55 Inches |
Length | 3.58 Inches |
Number of items | 1 |
Release date | April 2020 |
Size | 91mm |
Weight | 0.1375 Pounds |
Width | 1.02 Inches |
33. Drifter Linerlock
- Exceptional Grip: G10 handle provides exceptional grip in all conditions
- Enhanced Protection: Gray titanium nitride coating improves corrosion resistance
- Easy Opening: Thumb stud allows for fast opening with one hand
- Limited Lifetime Warranty covers any defects in materials or workmanship, see company site for details
Features:
Specs:
Color | Black G10 Handle |
Height | 0.1 Inches |
Length | 6.5 Inches |
Number of items | 1 |
Release date | November 2019 |
Size | One Size |
Weight | 0.15 Pounds |
Width | 1.25 Inches |
34. X-ACTO #2 Knife With Safety Cap
Precision knife with number 2 large fine point blade for exact cutsDesigned to cut medium to heavy weight materialsMedium weight aluminum handle is easy to maneuverEasy change blade systemSafety cap for storage and portability
Specs:
Color | Silver |
Height | 2.5 Inches |
Length | 9 Inches |
Number of items | 1 |
Size | 1 Pack |
Weight | 0.05 Pounds |
Width | 0.25 Inches |
35. Morakniv Classic No 2 Wood Handle Utility Knife with Carbon Steel Blade, 4.2-Inch
Traditional craft/utility knife with carbon steel bladeRed ochre birch handlePlastic sheath with a belt clipLimited lifetime manufacturer’s warranty.Blade Thickness: 0.08" (2.0 mm), Blade Length: 4.2" (106 mm), Total Length: 8.3" (210 mm), Weight: 3 oz. (86g)
Specs:
Color | red |
Height | 1 Inches |
Length | 9 Inches |
Size | 4.2-Inch |
Weight | 0.19 Pounds |
Width | 1.25 Inches |
36. Victorinox Swiss Army Multi-Tool, SwissChamp Pocket Knife, Red, 91 mm (1.6795)
- READY FOR WHATEVER, WHENEVER. Features (33) functions including: 2.45" blade, Phillips screwdriver, bottle opener with screwdriver, pliers and a corkscrew – this multi-tool can be used whether you're deep in the wilderness or working around the house.
- DURABLE CONSTRUCTION. Swiss Made stainless steel construction encased in our traditional polished red ABS scales provides sleek durability.
- COMPACT CARRY. Be prepared for whatever your adventures bring - With a tool for nearly every task, the SwissChamp pocket knife is like having a tool box in your pocket.
- KNIFE DIMENSIONS. Length: 3.6” (91mm), Height: 1.3”, Weight: 6.5 oz.
- TRUSTED QUALITY. Made in Switzerland; Victorinox provides a lifetime guarantee against defects in material and workmanship. Making a lifetime commitment has never been so easy.
- Sport Type: Camping & Hiking
Features:
Specs:
Color | Red |
Height | 1.3 Inches |
Length | 3.58267 Inches |
Number of items | 1 |
Release date | April 2018 |
Size | 91 mm |
Weight | 0.41226442994 Pounds |
Width | 1.1 Inches |
37. Kershaw Blur Tanto Black Serrated Pocket Knife (1670TBLKST); 3.4” DLC-Coated, 14C28N Steel, Partially Serrated Blade; Anodized Aluminum Handle, SpeedSafe Opening, Reversible Pocketclip; 3.9 OZ
- SpeedSafe Assisted Opening makes for easy one-handed safe opening with thumbstud
- Reversible pocketclip allows for carry tip up or tip down on the right side using pre-drilled holes
- Knife blade held in place with a secure liner lock, giving the knife a slim, sleek and stylish design while keeping the blade secure and the user safe
- Trac-Tec inserts give quality grip and offers easy carry in all environments, including wet and marine conditions
- Great EDC knife for anyone in need a reliable knife, including hunters, fishers, outdoorsmen, and users who enjoy fishing, hunting, hiking, biking, carving, camping and more
Features:
Specs:
Color | 1670TBLKST |
Height | 2.75 Inches |
Length | 5.5 Inches |
Number of items | 1 |
Size | 3.9 oz |
Weight | 0.220462262 Pounds |
Width | 3.75 Inches |
38. Stanley 10-099 6 in Classic 99® Retractable Utility Knife, 1-Pack
Interlocking nose to hold blade securelyThree-position retractable bladeBlade storage in handle,Blade is stored inside the the body of the knife.Multi-position blade slideIncludes three 11-921 Heavy Duty utility bladesStarts sharper and stays sharper than standard heavy-duty blades3-position, retrac...
Specs:
Color | Gray |
Height | 3 Inches |
Length | 1.4 Inches |
Number of items | 1 |
Size | 1-Pack |
Weight | 0.25 Pounds |
Width | 3.3 Inches |
39. Morakniv Craftline Robust Trade Knife with Carbon Steel Blade and Combi Sheath, 3.6-Inch
Fixed blade utility knife with an extra-think carbon steel blade for extra strength and durabilityBlade Thickness: 0.125 in (0.32 cm), Blade Length: 3.6 in (9.1 cm), Total Length: 8.25 in (20.9 cm), Net Weight: 4.9 oz (140 g)Ergonomic handle of TPE rubber provides optimum gripHard plastic Combi-Shea...
Specs:
Color | Original Version |
Height | 1.25 Inches |
Length | 8.25 Inches |
Number of items | 1 |
Size | 3.6" |
Weight | 0.22 Pounds |
Width | 0.75 Inches |
40. Higo no Kami 7 Pocket Knife by Nagao Seisakusho, Parkerized Black Satin Finish
- Made by the last remaining manufacturer of this trademarked knife, Nagao Seisakusho
- Blade approximately 3", handle approximately 4"
- Warikomi steel
- Parkerized black satin handle
- Specifications and appearance may differ slightly due to the handmade nature of this product
Features:
Specs:
Color | Steel |
Height | 0.25 Inches |
Length | 6.75 Inches |
Number of items | 1 |
Width | 0.63 Inches |
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For starters, what condition are the miniatures in? Are they packaged still? Assembled but not painted? Are they painted already? Depending on where they're at will determine what you need to do first, so let's assume the worst and go on to the better.
If a figure is already assembled, you'll want to disassemble it. The best way to get the glue off in my experience is to soak the figure over night in acetone. When you pull it out, the glue should be easy to get off. You can generally find acetone in large volumes at hardware stores in the paint section. You can store the acetone and figures in a glass jar or any plastic container that has the recycling logo on it with a number 5 in it and PP underneath it.
If a figure is already painted, you'll then need to get the paint off, without damaging the figures. The best way I've found to do this is with Purple Power, which you can generally find at automotive stores: http://www.clean-rite.com/purplepower_industrial_strength_cleaner_degreaser.html. You can use the same type of container for this as the one mentioned above. Let the figures soak for a day or so, and use a junk toothbrush to get any leftover paint off.
Now that you've got the figures cleaned, you need to prime them. You don't need anything special for this, as long as it's good for metal, however, I recommend a spray on primer. My personal preference is Krylon's general purpose primer, and I prefer gray as opposed to white. You can usually get this in the same place you get your acetone, or you can get it at a hobby shop. http://www.hobbylobby.com/Crafts-Hobbies/Stencils-Craft-Paints/Spray-Paint/Gray-Krylon-Indoor/Outdoor-Spray-Primer/p/1357
The next step is to get the rest of your supplies:
Super Glue: Can't put minis together without glue! I just use a bottle of Gorilla Super Glue. http://www.gorillatough.com/gorilla-super-glue
Painting palette: My preference is to use a wet palette for painting but there's definitely a benefit for having a dry palette available as well. Here's a link to a video on making a wet palette and the benefits of it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5FmxJdZdKdc. In here, they use one from a manufacturer, and it's nice because it's easily closed, but you can just as easily and super cheap with a plastic plate (dollar store), and using a paper towel instead of a sponge. Just cut the paper towel to size, soak it, have a little extra water in there and put the parchment paper down, then add more water. This is what I personally do, and just stick it in the fridge when I'm not using it. If you have an option to make one that you can put a cover on though, that'd be best. For a dry palette, you can just get something like a ceramic tile from the hardware store for like, a dollar or less, and it's super easy to clean.
Brushes: You probably don't want/need to spend a lot on brushes, especially starting out. I'd recommend a few cheap brushes, generally you want the brush sizes to probably be between 20/0 to 2, and also get a small flat brush, preferably with a cat's tongue tip, but it's not necessary, as long as it's flat. It'll be very useful for dry brushing. My recommendation would probably be to get a variety of brushes from Atlas Brush Company: http://www.atlasbrush.com/brush-sets. I'd recommend Style 255-3PS, Style 55, and Style 58A. When your brushes start getting hard to work with, you can usually stick the tips in boiling water for a bit to get them back to shape.
Paints, Washes and Varnish: A lot of people prefer either Vallejo paints or Citadel paints by Games Workshop. My preference, especially since I use a wet palette, is to use Vallejo, though I use some Games Workshop paint as well.
In addition to this, you'll probably want some washes. I don't actually have experience with Vallejo washes - I've only used Games Workshop, but I prefer the washes in the type of container that Citadel uses as opposed to droppers, since I apply them direct from the container. I'd recommend at least Nuln Oil from them if you go with Citadel Games, though I'm sure a black wash from Vallejo is perfectly fine.
Citadel also has Dry paints, which are supposed to be good for dry brushing, but I've not had any experience with them. They may be a good idea for you as a beginner, since you'll probably not have very good technique when you first try to dry brush (I found myself, and still do a lot of times, using too much paint). You can usually find these paints at hobby stores, but at the worst case, you can pick them up cheap on eBay. There are sellers on eBay that have pick-your-selection listings, just search Vallejo Pick and you'll have results.
You'll also want a varnish to seal your piece when you're done. I prefer to use two coats - the first one glossy, then the second one matte.
I recommend you get at least the following: White, Black, Red, Blue, Yellow, Green, Brown, Silver, Matt Varnish, Gloss Varnish, Black Wash
Flocking and Turf: Far from necessary, but if you want to make your bases have that grassy look to them, you'll need this. I use Coarse Turf - Yellow Grass, and then just soak it in the appropriate watered down paint, dry it out, and glue it on with Elmer's Glue. This stuff is generally available at hobby stores. http://www.sceneryexpress.com/YELLOW-GRASS-COARSE-TURF/productinfo/WD0061/
Antennas: A lot of BattleTech minis, especially older ones, should have antennas on them. If you have loose figures, the odds are they have been lost and you'll need to replace them. I've found staples work very well for this. If they're still in the package, you'll see a thin metal piece in there that looks like mechanical pencil lead; you'll just need to cut it to size for your mini. Additionally, these are pretty fragile once you glue them onto the mini unless you put a hole in the mini for it to go in. The best thing for this is to use a Pin Vise and drill bits http://www.amazon.com/CML-Supply-Micro-Drill-Chuck/dp/B001RJE3X8. However, I've gotten by just fine using a safety pin and thumb tack.
Files and razor blades: You may need some files and razor blades to get rid of flash (pieces of metal from the vent holes in the mold that may be attached to the figure still) and seam lines. http://www.amazon.com/ELMERS-X-Acto-Knife-Silver-X3602/dp/B000V1QV7O. Personally, I've gotten by with just the piece on my nail clippers that's there to clean and file your nails with.
Water dish: You'll need something to put your paint water in. I use 3 dishes: One for clean water, one for paint water, and one with water and dish soap in it.
Mini stand: You'll generally want to have something to put your mini on while you work with it. If you don't, you'll end up rubbing the paint and primer off of it while you hold it to turn it while you paint. This can be just about anything. My preference is to use something about the diameter of a hex that's a couple inches tall and use Velcro.
Now, you need to figure out what the hell you're doing with all this stuff. I'm far from an expert painter, and I've learned most of my techniques watching videos. You can find a lot of information on YouTube. Here is some good stuff to start off with: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL10C32CB2CD611E84
Hopefully this helps!
EDIT: I'm not the best best painter, in fact I'm still pretty new to this myself, having painted probably just under a dozen minis myself. However, I figured that'd probably put me in a good position to answer your questions as someone who's coming from the same place you're coming. That being said, this is my most recent piece - I just finished the base and varnishing it yesterday: https://imgur.com/a/Vj6fI (Unseen Battlemaster)
It's definitely enough for a nice knife, though you might want to go a bit higher for a great knife. The KaBar BK2 is actually designed with things like batoning (hammering the knife through wood as a kind of faux hatchet using another piece of wood against the blade of the knife as the hammer itself) or chopping. It's a bit over $60, currently available for $69 to be precise, but as long as you don't flat out abuse it (prying heavy things, for example) it'll serve you well and quite possibly for the rest of your natural life.
At a lower price, you can get the Condor Bushlore, which at $35 is a perfectly valid choice that will serve you well indeed.
For an even lower price yet, the Mora Heavy Companion is from one of those few cheaper knife companies that does incredible work. I wouldn't baton with it, honestly, but even if you did it'd probably hold up just fine.
At a more expensive range, the Ontario Rat-5 is an amazing bushcraft knife. The Fallkniven Pilot Survival Knife is also an amazing knife. The Benchmade Bone Collector is spectacular knife made in D2 tool steel, one of the better steels available at that price. Another amazing knife is the Spyderco Bushcraft made in O1 tool steel. Finally, the Benchmade 162 is a pretty amazing knife.
One thing you'll notice about all of these knives with the exception of the Pilot Survival knife and the BM 162 is that they're all carbon steel knives. Carbon steel is a lot tougher than stainless (with a few very, very rare exceptions I'd never trust a long knife to be stainless steel) with the trade off of being a lot more of a hassle to take care of, since it needs to be regularly cleaned and oiled.
If you want a fire starter, carry a magnesium fire starter. With the carbon steel knives, you can probably strike it against the back of the blade to create the sparks you'll want and if not (like with some of the coated ones) you'll be carrying the striker anyway.
For sharpening, you'll want to get a decent sharpening setup and start stropping. A couple of easy sharpening systems would be the superior Spyderco Sharpermaker (usually available on Amazon around the $50 mark) or the Lansky Sharpening system which while cheaper isn't as good. You could take the time to learn how to free hand it, but most casual users don't care that much because it takes a long time to get proficient at freehand sharpening. Stropping is running the blade against something like smooth leather (usually smooth leather, actually) to remove burrs along the blade of a knife made by use and sharpening and the restore a blade to a better edge without removing metal. Stropping allows for a level of sharpness unachievable by sharpening alone and extends a knife's lifetime by allowing sharpness to be achieved for longer without removing metal from the blade. To learn how to strop, watch videos on YouTube or check out guides from the sidebar of /r/knives.
Finally, if you want a whistle, just carry a whistle. If you want a mirror for signaling, carry a small signaling mirror or mirror polish the knife you buy (a process where you sand the blade with increasing grit level sandpaper until it shines like the sun and you can see yourself in the blade).
If you have any more questions, feel free to ask.
Fear cuts deeper than swords!
Grey Tribble!
Reminiscent of rain. If you turned a sound machine on and set it to "spring rain" and put this on you'd think your face was actually being caressed by gentle cooling drops of relaxing rain. :)
Weird food Haggis flavored chips. What? I love tasting new stuff. This intrigued me. :)
For my mom She loves horses. I once gave her an ornament with a horse on it that meant a lot to her. It's become sort of a tradition to get her an ornament as part of Christmas. This one is soo pretty. :)
Book! If you've watched the show I don't have to sell this too hard. :) I LOVE this show and really really want to read this book!
Less than $1. Technically... Digital delivery is a delivery method. It's not a food, polish, or anything to do with my hair. ;)
Cat related!
This key does nothing useful, but it looks awesome!
Across The Universe (movie). I had a friend who had the soundtrack. We listened to it pretty often. It's worth a watch just for the music alone, but it's a great watch. :)
Useful for zombies? Maybe?It's a knife that fits in your wallet like a credit card. It's at least a weapon that you could always have on you so you're ready at a moments notice. :) If only they made a credit card size folding flame thrower. ;)
Life changing. I need to be less fat... :/ This would definitely help.
Add on. My hedgehog loves these!
This is my second most expensive. My most expensive was the one for not being fat... lol. Before I used a wishlist I just added stuff to my cart and then saved it for later. This is the oldest item I've had stashed away. Every camping trip or competitive horse ride I went on with my mom/parents always involved sitting around the fire talking before heading off to bed. Whenever I get the chance to see them (we live in different states now) we still sit around a fire. This just reminds me of good times spent with family and essentially being home...
Bigger than a breadbox. For side table fishy times! :D
Smaller than a golfball. I'm obsessed with stars. I really love this ring. :)
Good smell! I bought the lotion and body spray on a whim when I was at the mall a while back. This stuff smells sooo good. It's like summer time!
Safe for work toy. These things look really neat. I saw them mentioned somewhere else and googled to see what they were. The video makes them look pretty cool. :)
I'm always late for class, but if I had a watch that I couldn't stop looking at I might just make it on time. ;)
Speaking of "can't stop looking at"... I'm obsessed with Doctor Who and David Tennant. :D
I added this to show someone else... I think it's crazy that they even make these. There's an appliance for everything! What beats fresh donuts anytime you want them? NOTHING! That's what... This is why I need that elliptical.. :P
Pm'd what I think is your name! :D
Oregon Cherries!
1.) Something that is grey: Sculpy! From my cosplay wishlist! :D
2.) Something reminiscent of rain: This hair accessory from my Silly Fun list! I don't know if they're meant to, but the blue bits remind me of raindrops. <3
3.) Something food related that is unusual: Food picks from my Silly Fun list! Maybe not super unusual in Japan, but here in America I doubt you'd see them often.
4.) Something on your list that is for someone other than yourself: This book off my Books wishlist of course! It's for my husband, who's a huge fan of the Elder Scrolls games. I like them, too, but I doubt I'd ever read this.
5.) A book I should read: The Invisible Gorilla, again, off my Books list. I read almost a third of this book while hidden in a book store one day. It's an absolutely fascinating study (or rather, collection of studies) about how much trust we place in our own faulty intuitions.
6.) An item that is less than a dollar, including shipping... that is not jewelry, nail polish, and or hair related: Barely, but this nautical star decal! Unfortunately, it's not on any of my lists.
7.) Something related to cats: Another from my Books wishlist! I'm pretty sure I already know my cat wants to kill me, but this book looks funny anyway.
8.) Something that is not useful, but so beautiful you must have it: Stationary, from my Silly Fun list. I have no one to write to, but I have an obsession with pretty stationary and cards and things. I'm usually too afraid to write on it, even, because nothing ever seems worthy of the pretty paper...
9.) A movie everyone should watch at least once in their life: From my Movies/TV list: Braveheart! Because FREEEDOOOOOOM!!!!!
10.) Something that would be useful when the zombies attack. Explain: Survival knife from my Adventure wishlist! Secluded, unpopulated areas are best for hiding from zombies, and this thing even comes with a firestarter! HOW CAN YOU SAY NO?
11.) Something that would have a profound impact on your life and help you to achieve your current goals: This book which is, strangely, on my Semi-Practical list. I'm a Math/Physics major, but I haven't been in school in quite a while. I'm about to go back very soon, and I'm a little petrified of failing out.
12.) One of those pesky Add-On items: Red Heart yarn from my Crochet wishlist!
13.) The most expensive thing on your list. Your dream item: The PS4 from my Video Games list. I'm an avid gamer. Video games are how I relax. It's one of the few things that, no matter how crappy my day was, always manages to raise my spirits and help me forget about it all.
14.) Something bigger than a bread box: Apparently bread boxes are way bigger than I thought, so I'll go with this desk off my Semi-Practical wishlist. Surely that's big enough! XD
15.) Something smaller than a golf ball: Turtle earrings off my Silly Fun list! THEY'RE SO CUTE!
16.) Something that smells wonderful: Teavana's Blueberry Bliss tea off my Silly Fun list (yet again). If you've never been in a Teavana store, go this second and just...inhale. <3
17.) A (SFW) toy: Frog mitt from my Practical list. I'm fairly certain this isn't supposed to be a toy, but I get the feeling I'm going to spend more time using it as a puppet than as an oven mitt.
18.) Something that would be helpful for going back to school: This backpack from my Semi-Practical list! I want it so badly!! IT'S STUDIO GHIBLI HOW AWESOME IS THAT?
19.) Something related to your current obsession, whatever that may be: 12 Hole Ocarina from my Ocarina wishlist. It's so beautiful and it comes with a Lord of the Rings songbook and I just LOVE IT SO MUCH.
20.) Something that is just so amazing and awe-inspiring that I simply must see it. Explain why it is so grand: Shark sleeping bag from my Silly Fun wishlist! You need me to explain it's awesome?? REALLY? IT'S A SHARK SLEEPING BAG. It looks like the shark is eating you!! Plus it's called the "Chumbuddy" and that just makes me laugh way harder than it should.
Fear cuts deeper than swords!
5 knives
Above is a link to 5 folding knives that may or may not fit what you're looking for and 4 are well within your price range of under $120. One is slightly above at 139.00 on Amazon, but the Chrome extension called Honey is currently allowing a $10 discount. All are made by Kershaw/ZT.
NOT PICTURED but I do also have the Kershaw Blur which Amazon is listing at ~$35 currently which is HIGHLY recommended even though it doesn't have a flipper. It's spring assisted opening and a very comfortable grip for larger hands. That price is so good, they're normally $55-$60 that I'm grabbing one of them again as an extra.
I could list like 4-5 more Kershaw knives but my comment is too long already. If you would prefer more variety in recommendation, Spyderco has some solid options but if you want to go BALLS DEEP into tacticool, one of my most valued knives because it was bought for me as a gift was the Cold Steel AK-47. This knife is quite a bit larger than the ZT shown but is nearly the same price at ~$125-130 on Amazon. You might be able to find it cheaper on Ebay. Be careful though, there is the regular and mini version!
Ok. So to summarize what you want:
Will be used for
Some things you also mention
>when I want to use it, I want it to do the job properly
You listed off a large range of tasks, an I personally feel that for all those things, some of the knives you are looking at might not be necessarily the best.
My Thoughts
Firstly, I would advise against using any knife as a go-to seatbelt cutter. For safety reasons you don't want to accidentally stab the person whose seatbelt you want to cut. Especially since tanto blade shapes are designed to maximize tip strength for stabbing/penetration. For your emergency needs I feel this or this would be better.
As for camping, a tanto blade is not "ideal" but for the tasks you I assume you'll be doing I think you'll be ok. A blade with a nice belly (the curved part of a blade, like a drop point) has more utility as it will be easier to slice food, and offer you a bit better control. But I mean if you like the tanto shape than by all means =).
If you feel like you're not going to have it on your person everyday, then that Kershaw RJI should be more than sufficient for your needs. Just because Kershaw's price are lower, they definitely do not feel like "cheapies"! Kershaw has great build quality, 8cr13MoV is an OK steel, and will be easy to touch up.
I haven't had any experience with SOG so I can't say much about them, other than that /r/knives is a fan of the SOG Flash. As for ZT, they are wonderful knives. they are a little big to have in the pocket, but the quality and craftmanship is definitely there. For how lightly you will use it, If I were in your shoes, I am not sure if I can justify this as a first buy, unless you have a real appreciation for knives.
Other Options
They are all around the same blade size, and same "look" as your suggested 3. The first 3 are around the same price range as the Kershaw RJI and are community proven knives. The last is around the price range of the ZT 0700, but in my opinion is a better buy. Griptilians are a joy to use.
That's my $0.02, hopefully I didn't overwhelm you too much!
Lowepro Stealth Reporter camera bag | Bought this with another bigger, heftier Lowepro for $50 private sale. Ripper bag and has a zip on the top to get the camera out without opening the bag.
Blackrapid Sport Camera strap | I got one of the first iterations, I think - I feel like it cost me about $80, but this was like 6 years ago now. Great strap - allows you to have the camera hanging at your hip, ready until you need to shoot.
Nikon D3200 | Well, I'd love a cheeky mirrorless, but I've invested in the Nikon ecosphere with the lenses and the cheapie 3200 does everything I need it to do - if it ain't broke, don't fix it.
Nikon 24-70mm F2.8 ED VR | This lens is something else - fantastic focal range, fast glass, gold ring...just kisses fingers
Nikon SB-700 Speedlight | Not a big flash user - didn't actually use it on the day, but it was there, ready to go if required :)
Victorinox Rambler (swapped red scales out for black) | Stick it in the coin pocket with the Olight and you have an EDC champion - I have it with or near me 24/7 whcih I can't say for most of my gear.
Olight i3E EOS | Stick it in the coin pocket with the Victorinox and you have an EDC champion - I have it with or near me 24/7 whcih I can't say for most of my gear.
Emporio Armani 310/81 Polarised perscription Sunglasses | You need a nice, protective pair of glasses, living in Australia and these fit the bill.
Bic Lighter | Candles.
Leatherman Sidekick | It was going to be my new Victorinox Swisstool, but that's heavy in the pocket and I didn't want to belt-carry as laws here are a little open-to-interpretation with blade legality, so I stuck this in the watch pocket with its pocket clip and didn't actually use it all day.
Sharpie Fine Permamnet Marker | Useful for stuff like writing who presents were from on the paper!
Leatherman Carabiner on Keychain | Keeps my keys all nice and organised by separating the car key from the fob/house keys
Jaragar Automatic Tourbillion watch | A cheap watch that looks a lot more expensive than it is. Automatic movement, probably not a true tourbillion, but all the same, a classy piece. One small bugbear I recently noticed - it's Roman numerals and the 4, which should be IV is IIII. Damn cheap Chinese watch!
Hello all, in a previous post made yesterday, I had replied with a picture of a drawer of my Alex 9 unit and received a few of inquiries about how I made my drawer organizers. So, I decided to try my best to tell you how I did it. I apologize I wasn't able to make a complete step by step with a ton of photos, but this process was done over a year ago, and I wasn't really planning on doing it again since I finished!
Materials Needed:
Ruler
X-acto Knife
-I would recommend some extra blades as well-
--Foam Board (the more the merrier)--
Flathead Pins
--Contact Paper--
-The blades become dull fairly quickly, I think I used about four during the process-
--I was able to get a piece for $.99 at Michael’s on sale
---I decided to wrap each piece with contact paper because it makes it very easy to clean. In my actual vanity, I used fabric and it has gotten dirty and damaged and I 100% don't recommend it--
Template Materials:
Copy Paper or Grid Paper
Ruler
Actual makeup products
Steps:
Some other things to note:
In my palette drawer, I created L shaped panels to allow for the palette to be better seen
I also purchased from byAlegory a liquid lipstick and lipstick organizers to build around
In my lipstick drawer, I purchased little glass beads to allow for the products to stand up better
My paper towel drawer has a holder which I created using a wooden dowel and clay
Also, I grabbed plastic liquid dispensers to easily get to my various liquids
Managed to slice my finger open making little lids of acrylic to hold all my disposable paper products
*Most of my other acrylic pieces have been purchased from MUJI
I hope you enjoyed my
~teal battlestation~, if you have any other questions about it feel free to ask. And I'm sorry if it was unclear at all. And, I'm 100% aware I have a stupid amount of makeup that I've gotten over the years as a makeup artist, Sephora employee, and a true Make Up Addict.Edit - Just seen your edit, and I should definitely pay more attention to the body of posts. Enjoy the 580! I'm going to keep this up incase other people might find it useful.
If you're grooming nails or beard I'd say the Micra given its focus on scissors as a primary tool however, due to the extra width from the additional tools, it's a little bulky. Something like the Victorinox Classic SD may be much more manageable size-wise, and it has the benefit of carrying both tweezers and the toothpick, however the scissors may be a little small for beard trimming.
In a similar vein to the Micra, the Squirt PS4 is a little bulky, but has a very usable nail (wood/metal) file, as well as a cracking little knife; unfortunately the scissors tend to have a 'wobble' between the blades, meaning that unless you're paying attention to what you're cutting, you can have a gap between the scissor blades as you're closing the scissors, giving a poor, unclean cut (and giving you a rough nail if you're in the process of clipping). The Classic SD doesn't suffer from this given the scissor blades close flushly.
Looking at the comments, the Victorinox 580 looks like a winner, however (this is pure IIRC) the scissor spring in this may be more susceptible to breaking under heavy torque, over the type in the Victorinox Executive, which also has a couple of other tools. Although the Executive annoyingly has the knife opening toward the keys (however the scissors open away from it, so for your purposes this might not be an issue). A potential solution to this would be to go with the Victorinox Rambler, which has all the benefits of the Classic SD, is a tiny tiny tiny tiny bit thicker, and it comes with the combo tool which includes a magnetised (head) Phillips screwdriver, bottle opener, and wire cutter. That last tool has absolutely nothing to do with beard/nail trimming, but it may be useful in initially lining up screws which you can then drive in with the Skeletool.
I'm in a very similar boat to you and I've just decided to give up on my PS4 because the scissors just piss me off when I'm trying to use them with my left hand. I have a Classic SD which I took out of rotation due to wanting something a little sturdier, but ironically (given the play in the PS4 scissors), I feel like the scissors on that might be better. Because I love Leatherman and primarily find myself using the scissors more than any other tool, I'm giving the Micra a shot, but for tweezers I've just bought an Uncle Bill's seen as I end up dealing with splinters more than anything else..
Chances are it's going to come full circle and I'll end up back at the Classic SD I already own, but half the fun of multitools/EDC is experimenting with what works, and I know I'll have a couple of kickarse tools waiting in the wing if I want to mix it up again. That said, the Rambler does look pretty tempting!
I'm no pro, but here's my suggstion.
Marking and measuring are important. Get a knife of some sort. This marking knife is cheap and well regarded. Get a combination square (lot available at all sorts of price points). For a longer straight edge, you can use extruded aluminum or angle aluminum which is cheap, lightweight, and straight enough. Then learn to create a knife edge and a handsaw (either western push style, or japanese pull style) and you can cut wood accurately to size.
You're planes will then get you to flatten and surface your boards (you can use the aluminum as winding sticks). Lots of resources available for rehabbing planes. Then the next step is joints. For this, chisels and a comfortable mallet are great (and a rabbet plane if you can find/afford one). To make life easier, a coping saw and a drill (electric or brace and bit) can clear out waste for you. It makes life easier. But the key here is keeping your planes and chisels sharp. I don't know of a budget way to do this. I've got a few Ezelap diamond stones (coarse, fine and extra fine) that I use, but there are other methods as well (sandpaper on glass, waterstones, oil stones, tormeks). But sharpening is critical to handtool woodworking happiness. You might want a sharpening guide as well. The cheap ones work great (I'm not sure why these are so expensive. I think I paid $8 for mine). Then build one of these and you're all set for sharpening. Finally, you need stuff to stick together, so glue and glue applicators are worth looking into. I also use my cabinet scrapers quite a bit, but that's just me. They're cheap so I think everyone should have one.
After that, you can spend all sorts of money on other stuff as you progress. But most anything square can be built with this setup.
I recommend going slow with hand tools. Buy them one or two at a time, and then learn to use, sharpen, and care for those before buying more. This will help you get the best stuff for you while spending as little as possible. Let your projects guide your tool purchases.
Amazon isn't a great place to buy hand tools. Most people shop at either Lee Valley, Lie-Nielsen, or eBay for planes, chisels, saws, rasps, etc. That said, there's a surprising amount of stuff you'll need that's not the tools themselves. Personally, I wouldn't want to saddle myself with an inferior tool just to use a gift certificate.
Anyways. Stuff you SHOULD buy on amazon:
Hand Tools
Clamps
Measuring/Marking
Sharpening Gear
Consumables
Safety Gear
If he had been carrying a Swiss Army knife that's probably the style he prefers, Opinel makes single bladed knives that open in the same way his old SAK did, and leatherman makes amazing multitools, I would recommend checking all these brands out.
Opinel knives are usually extremely cheap and run about 20$/£, their most popular knife is the No. 8 for about 12$/£, it comes in other colors and wood types as well. No. 8 is a bigger model and it might be a little bulky for someone use to a SAK, the small the number in the name ex. No. 7, No.6, get smaller as their number designation does. I have the No. 8 Trekking knife in slate and its a pretty great knife for its price (18$/£).
If he likes Swill Army Knives, there are quite a few more options to look at, they can get a little pricey for their size at times, I own the Tinker, this was my first knife and I have found that looking at the tools on these knives would behoove you. I do not need an awl in the knife I carry every day for instance. There are many many options to chose from, and through a little sifting you may find one that you feel suits him best. Victorinox (the brand that makes swiss army knives) also makes knives that are a little closer to the opinels I mentioned earlier, a few of their models (like this one) are simply one or two blades. I would look into local laws however, I know some places do not allow blades that can be opened with one hand like the one I linked you to.
Leatherman makes wonderful multitools and a few pocket knives. Nearly everything they make have blades that lock as a safety feature, although very few can be flicked open, so I would check the specifics of this law, I doubt a multi-tool is illegal. This is the Micra, it appears to be a smaller version of a leatherman I own that I cannot find on their site. This one has a blade that opens in a way that is legal for sure, its blade does not lock either. If you find that some locking blades are allowed, the Skeletool is a favorite of mine, it may look a little outlandish but it has always had the best combination of essential tools out of any of my multi-tools, and it is one of my favorites. The Style is a smaller version with slightly different tools ( I don't think it has screwdrivers), but it's blade does not lock. The skeletool is about 70$/£ I think, and their smaller tools like the micra and style are under 30$/£, this brand has quite a bit more I didn't touch on, if you think he would like something like this I would check out site, I hope you find something that works, I know I'm always thrilled when my girlfriend gets me a new knife.
On a boy scout camping trip, it rained pretty heavily overnight, and our tent fell down. I somehow never woke up, even with the tent collapsed on top of me. The other two guys in the tent had to get out and fix it in the pouring rain. I didn't know anything about it until the next day.
My favorite camping trip was a three-day float trip on the Buffalo River I took with three of my buddies in college. We brought a tent, but we ended up just sleeping on a tarp on the riverbank under the stars all three nights.
Anyway, here's a cool knife/firestarter I've had my eye on for a while. And here's a mini LED torch that might be handy.
And I promise to get outdoors, love my family and be kind to most of the animals...except for the insects. And the fish, although I promise to give them a swift and honorable death.
Good luck on your camping trip! I'm sure it will be an amazing experience for the kids. They are lucky to have an aunt like you to do stuff like that with.
Seconding the flashlight and multi tool.
I carry my flashlight with a pocket clip just so it can be attached to the brim of my ballcap if I need light and both hands. Much easier than fumbling with my phone.
Also, if I’m in a situation (ie: truck broke down, power’s out, etc) I don’t want to waste precious phone battery for a flashlight, which uses a ton of juice. Gotta save those sweet amps for mobile gaming, or emergency comms.
I just picked up a Thrunite Ti3, very happy with it. It’s very small, study, great output, multiple settings, and the clip is amazingly (surprisingly) strong.
ThruNite Ti3 EDC Cree XP-G2 R5 AAA Torch Max120 Lumens LED Flashlight, Mini, Cool White https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00LUO028U?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf
Also, a good multi tool is a must for me.
I have several, a Gerber and a Leatherman, as well as a half dozen cheap no name models, but I carry the Victorinox SAK Tinker daily. Fits well in the coin pocket of my jeans. It does have a blade on it though, so be wary of that. If you don’t go with the Tinker, another Victorinox would still be great.
My Leatherman has been with my for well over a decade, and is my daily work carry, but I’m a firm believer that they don’t make them like they used to (mine is a 2002 model).
The Gerber is a forever backup. It was a gift, and my least favorite. Feels cheap in my hands when I use it, but I know it would get the job done if necessary. It stays in my range bag normally.
As for the Tinker, here’s a link;
Victorinox Swiss Army Tinker Pocket Knife, Red,91mm https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00004YVB4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_jGmKAb8QN9QH9
Good luck and happy hunting.
This guys list is pretty much what I was going to say.
So for some recommendations:
I've restored an antique 1930s No 5. Bought it for 45, and it is best for those on a budget. Any pre WWII Stanley just needs some light restoration work and a reworking of the blade and it will do 20x better than a harbor freight plane and roughly same as modern Stanley sweethearts at 1/3 the cost. It may not be as good as woodriver or lie Nielsen, but it's a 1/4 or 1/6 the cost respectively.
Paul sellers recommends Aldi Chisels, I got Narex instead for an additional $20. I love them, and will only upgrade out of them once I get enough money to go for some veritas or lie Nielsen. I got a set of 4 with imperial measurements for $60ish. I'd put any extra money into sharpening systems than upgrading them.
I bought David Barron dovetail guides and the Japanese pull saws he reccomends. Gyokucho 372 Razor Saw Dotsuki Takebiki Saw. Look at Amazon for the narex chisels I reccomend and the 'people who bought this also bought' section and you'll find it easily. While there you can find some leather for stropping and the green compound you need with it. Also while looking at these, you'll see a reccomendations for the Stanley disposable knife and the replacement blades. This is what Paul sellers recommends, and it works well. Stays ridiculously sharp, and can be rehoned with little effort and the blade cheaply replaced once it becomes to much work top get the thing sharp. Cutting layout lines is much more precise and helps prevent tearout. I bought narex marking knife and love it. I don't mind trying to hone it every so often. Ditto the scratch awl.
Basically took around the Amazon other bought recommendations and you'll find a bunch of fairly cheap quality things to get you up and running.
i freakin love love love camping! I have made it my goal this summer to take my son camping. I think he's at a good age where he can appreciate it..and actually learn something :) This would be awesome because I have no good knives anymore and good knives are so important when camping! Thanks for the awesome contest CampBenCh!!!
Ok, you're welcome, well I don't know how flexible you are on the outside appearance of the knife, but you can still get a great folder.
For a super useful performance knife, I really like the Spyderco Pingo
For a cheap knock about knife that is also very useful but you won't be too worried if you break it, lose it, or get it taken by police...I like the Opinel #7
For overall utility, I like a classic Swiss Army Knife.
Then you have a bunch of varied designs that might work for you. The Higo No Kami, the Kabar Dozier, the Spy-DK, the American Classic Case Sodbuster (I recommend the Jr. size).
And you can easily add a clip to any of these.
What do you use the Skeletool most for?
If you use the knife on it constantly and daily, then yeah, get a good knife. If the stuff that you do cut makes you nervous with the Skeletool then definitely get a dedicated knife.
If you use the bit driver or pliers on the Skeletool the most then you probably don't need to carry a dedicated knife.
Give the Sage 5 a good look as well if you are considering the Para3. I'd also strongly recommend finding a Spyderco/Benchmade/Zero Tolerance dealer and fondling a bunch of knives before making a decision on which knife to buy.
If you have never carried a dedicated knife before it would be a good idea to buy a cheaper knife or two before spending $100+ on a knife.
Could try something like the Spyderco Byrd Cara Cara 2:
https://www.amazon.com/Spyderco-Cara2-Lightweight-black-PlainEdge/dp/B0049AYJP4/ref=sr_1_1?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1499523866&sr=1-1&keywords=Byrd+Cara+Cara2
The Ontario Rat I/II
https://www.amazon.com/Ontario-Knife-Sp-Black-Folding-7Inches/dp/B00BBPAOCW/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1499523684&sr=8-2&keywords=ontario+rat+2
https://www.amazon.com/Ontario-8848-Folding-Knife-Black/dp/B0013ASG3E/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1499523956&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=ontario+rat+1&psc=1
Kershaw Cryo
https://www.amazon.com/Kershaw-1555TI-SpeedSafe-Folding-Knife/dp/B0074FI28Q/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1499523664&sr=8-1&keywords=kershaw+cryo
CRKT Squid
https://www.amazon.com/Columbia-River-Knife-Tool-Folding/dp/B00TFY39EQ/ref=sr_1_1?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1499524020&sr=1-1&keywords=crkt+squid
Try some under $30 knives, pick one that looks like something you would like to carry, and pick something that is dang near the polar opposite. It will let you know what you like in a knife much cheaper. Differences in blade size, blade shape, handle shape and how they are used might change your opinion on what you think you need in a knife after using a dedicated knife for awhile. After that you can make a truly informed decision on a high-end knife.
I’m currently carrying a Zero Tolerance 0350 (but am thinking about a smaller ZT or their budget brand, Kershaw) and it’s truly a jack of all trades. The blade is long, chunky, and more than ample for SD scenarios, EDC tasks, and backwoods hard use like batoning wood. It’s S30V, which is a nice, durable tool steel that can get extremely sharp and then blunts to a solid working edge between sharpenings. The curved edge incorporates the theory of a parang basically, with most of the hard work coming from the first large curve, keeping the tip and the rear curve sharp for detailed tasks. Furthermore, it’s the smoothest and fastest spring assist I’ve encountered. I like it better than autos. With how robust a good modern flipper is, I don’t see a need for a fixed blade in most situations, so I’d save the weight and bulk of a sheath.
THAT BEING SAID I have informal knife training from a special forces vet, I still don’t think it’s nearly enough for me to consider it a viable option. I absolutely never would use my knife in a SD scenario unless I was out of options, including picking up available environmental objects with more range like a 2”x4” if time allows. I do admit though, I like the ability to pull out and conceal a small weapon covered by my sleeve or the like at a tight space like an ATM, so I have something at the ready that isn’t a gun and doesn’t need the space pepper spray does. This is mostly to create space and get the assailant to back off so the situation can be assessed (if a gun, for example, is still needed because the treat isn’t neutralized) not necessarily disabling the assailant. Another pro to pocket folder carry. Remember, a knife is a deadly weapon and if you brandish it to another person you better have legal grounds for self defense.
E: elaboration on assessing situation
Cool general outdoor use. I think you should look at solving your problem with two separate tools. Once for heavier use and one for lighter use and fish/food prep.
Food prep is best handled by something with a longer blade or something fixed blade. It is not so good to have a knife where food can get caught in say the pivot, then get bacteria and then make you sick next time you slice an apple with it. For this part of your kit I would suggest something like this http://www.crkt.com/Folts-Minimalist-Neck-Knife-Razor-Sharp-Edge its fixed, its small so it should not be a problem legally. They sell it with several different blade shapes. I'd suggest anything but the tanto. I own a CRKT folding knife albeit not this one and they are good. Not top end but really good quality for the money. PS buy it on amazon its about $20 US http://www.amazon.com/Columbia-River-Knife-Tool-2385/dp/B001QFJ76G/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1415576711&sr=8-3&keywords=crkt+minimalist
For wood processing I'd suggest a multitool. It is far more expensive to get a knife rugged enough to be battoned through wood, but a midling priced multitool will have a saw. For this I'd suggest going a bit above budget and getting a leatherman or swisstool spirit. I own a swisstool spirit. You can find them for $80 US on amazon. They are built like tanks, the steel is easy to sharpen and as a multitool are not really menacing. I would check out with another UK member first though. Technically the tools on it including the small blade do lock.
If the locking is a no go look into a http://www.amazon.co.uk/Victorinox-Swiss-Army-Knife-Champ/dp/B0001GS19U/ref=sr_1_7?s=diy&ie=UTF8&qid=1415577079&sr=1-7 or http://www.amazon.co.uk/Leatherman-Wave-LT650-Pocket-Tool/dp/B000BS03XA/ref=sr_1_9?s=diy&ie=UTF8&qid=1415577079&sr=1-9
Most importantly make sure you read up on how to sharpen your new toy and secondly have fun.
I discovered the EDC community this year after spending years rotating through different EDC items, my wife called them "mini obsessions". So this year, when family started asking what I want for Christmas, I started referring to the ever-growing list of items I've got going because of you guys. This is what I roll with now, hopefully I got some cool additions after the holidays (I know for a fact that my pops and I are trading a high end Zippo for a Leatherman Crunch, so at least I got that going for me, which is nice...).
Thanks for reading!
Honorable Mention: Case knives. Traditional lockbacks. Hard as nails and pretty to boot. True pocket knives. Your grandfather (possibly great grandfather) had one. Good stuff the lot of them. $25-50 will get you a legacy knife that you can carry and use and then pass to your kid.
You don't need to spend $200 to get a quality, durable, reliable knife. I've owned all of these knives at one time or another and loved every one of them. Sure they needed sharpening more often and sometimes something a little more drastic (Sanrenmus are often cheaper to replace than fix) but the value is insane. Plus, lets face facts; we're much more likely to break out our Cadet when we get box duty than our Sebenza.
Knife enthusiasts (brothers) if there's a weighed and measured cheapo that I forgot, let me know.
Let's see...
http://www.fedtacticaldirect.com/Kershaw-Camp-10-1077_p_49809.html
Kershaw Camp. Great kukri style blade on a budget that performs excellently.
http://www.bladehq.com/item--Kershaw-Cryo-Spring-Assisted--11101
Kershaw Cryo. Hinderer design for a cheap price! Small blade, but feels big in the hand. The Cryo 2, the larger version, will be coming out soon.
http://www.amazon.com/Mora-Made-in-Sweden-511/dp/B004GAVOUU/ref=sr_1_2?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1372063610&sr=1-2&keywords=mora
http://www.amazon.com/Mora-Companion-Heavy-Duty-Knife/dp/B009NZVZ3E/ref=sr_1_3?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1372063610&sr=1-3&keywords=mora
Moras. 1095 carbon steel, strong and used to do a lot of good things in the woods. Very tough, very sharp, very cheap.
At higher prices, the BK2
http://www.amazon.com/Ka-Bar-Becker-BK7-Combat-Utility/dp/B001IPMG8K/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1372063915&sr=8-2&keywords=bk2
http://www.amazon.com/Ka-Bar-Becker-BK2-Campanion-Fixed/dp/B001N1DPDE
And of course, the tried and true classic Kabar
http://www.bladehq.com/item--Ka-Bar-Short-USA-FightingUtility--16358
A few to get you started, though, with knives, you generally get what you pay for. Generally, you'll want to figure out exactly what you want in knives, especially in how you use them to find the best deals and blades.
Collecting knives is an expensive habit that ends up going into 500 dollars knives and 1k customs. ;) Budget and collecting don't mix!
http://www.amazon.com/Tamiya-74016-Basic-Tool-Set/dp/B000BMYWXI/
This is the only basic tool set I know of.
That said, I would recommend getting a nice spruce cutter:
http://www.amazon.com/Xuron-2175ET-Professional-Sprue-Cutter/dp/B001TMZ7QA/
X-acto knifes are essential, such as the #2 large blade which is probably the most essential tool you will need.
http://www.amazon.com/X-ACTO-Knife-Cap-Silver-X3602/dp/B000V1QV7O/
Other miscellaneous tools you should get: Q-tips, fine and regular for cleaning tools, weathering with pigments, etc. Fine-tipped tweezers are also very useful. I recommend using Tamiya's extra thin cement, as well as regular cyanoadhesives for painted parts on your model. You will also definitely want some sanding tools, I recommend going to the Dollar Tree or w/e and getting a bunch of medium and fine nail filing sticks. They are cheap and work excellent on models. Tamiya also makes a line of very fine grit sandpaper (1,000, 1,500, 2,000, 2500, etc.) that can make a nice polished surface, as well as sand down thick paint.
Here's a list of my usual EDC:
Not pictured but the rockstars of my EDC are my SWISSGEAR 1900 ScanSmart Backpack and my Lenovo Y50 Gaming Laptop.
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The Ka-Bar Dozier folder is a solid choice for around 20 bucks. You can also grab some Sanrenmu 7010's for about 10 bucks each here.
If autos are your thing, I hear good things about Ganzo's offerings.
Spyderco has a value line called Byrd. I like their Cara Cara 2 and they offer quite a few variations.
My favorite knives in the value sphere are the Ontario RAT 1 (or 2, if you like 'em smaller), and the Kershaw Leek (slightly outside your price range, but they are very good knives).
Happy hunting and congratulations!
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Okay, I can talk scissors.
These look great for certain purposes, but to me they look like they'd be a nightmare in the kitchen -- hard and time consuming to dry, non-dishwasher friendly. For the kitchen I prefer come apart shears, which you can take completely apart to wash and dry.
For cutting paper, regular Fiskars will never fail you.
If you want to cut fabric, you need a dedicated pair of fabric shears. If you like to do anything fabric-oriented, it's worth having a separate pair because dull scissors will shred, rather than cutting. You can go with Ginghers if you feel like going actual BIFL, but I've used Fiskars for 10 years without a hint of wear on them.
For opening boxes, a simple or classic utility knife/box-cutter will do the job and keep your scissor blades from getting crap on them.
And for heavier-duty cutting (like zip-ties), get a pair of compound snips so you don't mess up the blades of your regular scissors.
Edit: it's hilarious to me that this comment has gotten so much attention. There's a lot of good info and alternate suggestions below. The compound snips especially seem to be overqualified for my uses, although as a person whose hands get tender and finicky, especially in the colder months, it's definitely nice to have something that takes the effort out of cutting those damn zip ties.
There are so many knives and pocket tools, and what you like depends on how you're going to use it and what your general aesthetic is.
Trimming nails? Opening envelopes? Tightening screws? Cutting wire? Peeling oranges? Fending off wolverines?
Wood? Steel? Plastic?
Tell us what you want to use it for, and what material you prefer.
Here are a few of my favorites:
Great combination of tools, including good phillips:
https://www.amazon.com/Victorinox-Swiss-Rambler-Pocket-Knife/dp/B000FNFXQS
Great wire clippers/strippers; good other tools:
https://www.amazon.com/Leatherman-Squirt®-Es4-Multi-Tool-Blue/dp/B0032Y4ITU
Classic three blade wood:
https://www.amazon.com/Buck-Knives-0371BRS-Stockman-Woodgrain/dp/B000EHYZNC
Classic metal:
https://www.amazon.com/Kershaw-1600-Chive/dp/B0009VC9RW
Great small tool with a clip and good scissors:
https://www.amazon.com/Leatherman-Style®-Multi-Tool-Stainless-Steel/dp/B0032XVNMQ
A Morakniv Classic is a pretty great choice. Comfortable grip, well made, cheap. You just have to be aware that it is carbon steel, so it will rust if you leave it wet, and the sheath it comes in is kinda crappy. If you don't mind those two things, a mora would be great for you. If you'd rather a folding knife, the other one I can recommend is an Opinel. While that particular knife is carbon steel, you can get the Opinel in stainless as well, and it has pretty much all the same advantages of a Mora.
All that being said, so long as your Swiss Army knife is sharp, and you start on an easy bit of wood, soft, no knots, straight grain, you probably don't need a new knife.
Well, most of them, but ok, I'll bite. I really like the Bellroy Note Sleeve that I replaced my old, very fat, wallet with. I'm trying to settle on a knife carry right now, debating whether I want to pair my much-loved-but-I-wish-it-were-bigger Rambler with a larger knife or not. The Rambler really is great, though. It punches way over its weight class, which is half the problem - it covers everything I really need day to day, but I like to have a knife that fits my hand a little better. If you have trouble with things balling up in the bottom of your pocket, the Tec P-7 suspension clip solved that quite well for me. I guess that's about it, really.
When it comes to pocket knives, what's everyone's EDC?
Mine is the Kershaw Clash
It keeps a great edge, has the awesome SpeedSafe assisted opening, and has a price that's hard to beat. This has been my EDC for the better part of the last 4 years. Great knife at a great price. Sure, there are better knives with better steel out there, but they come at a cost. Have you seen the price of a Benchmade lately!?
But IMHO, Kershaw strikes the perfect balance between functionality and price. Kershaw is like the Stirling of the knife world. :)
For a fixed blade I'd go with the Mora Robust.
Has excellent quality, is sturdy, very usable, safe (has front and back guards) and is dirt cheap so could be easily replaced.
And for a folder - the Cold Steel Pro Lite would be my choice.
It's also very light, sturdy, safe (has one of the strongest locks - the TriAd) and excellent pocket clip for easy carry.
Had both and loved them (especially for the price).
I know this will get buried but I have decided to revamp my whole EDC.
/u/ieatedjesus I have taken the plunge on the Wallet you have recomended. I hate when a product has no reviews or I can't do research about it but whatever. I'm also super stingy with money so this is a huge deal for me lol ($42 with engraving)
As for the pen, I have decided to get a Fisher Space Pen $15. I have 3. Now I will have 4. (also bought a clip $5) ((also bought fieldnotes $10 for the wallet))
/u/odomandr I have decided to go with that knife $16. Nothing sexier than a good stone wash and minimalist design. I also need a knife. No idea about the quality but today I have decided to trust a total stranger on /r/EDC
/u/Ryl4nd99 Thank you for the great idea of a post! I hope to post again when everything comes in. I decided to add/replace my edc with the items above. I also carry a muthafuckin Casio as well as an Olight s2 Baton along with dollar store chapstick. Hopefully I can keep you updated or make a new post when all my goodies come in!
Sorry for the wall of text. Thank you for reading.
Thank you so much for your thoughtful reply! I thought I wasn't going to get any response at this point.
Thanks again for your suggestions! I had been staring at my lighterpack blankly for a long time and now I feel like there's much more wiggle room I can work with.
It's probably hit or miss. Nothing weird, since I've had varying sharpness on Spyderco and Benchmade as well, so I always figure on sharpening it anyway. A Spyderco Sharpmaker is a great investment.
This thread actually got me to buy two more Sanrenmus just now :D
Completed an order for two 7010's which are modelled after Sebenza's. Look up the reviews on Amazon for that one:
http://www.amazon.com/Sanrenmu-7010LUC-SA-Pocket-Folding-Knife/dp/B00GMMPIK2
Scores a 4.7 with 83 ratings. Which is a .1 better rating then a Benchmade Griptilian and the same as the Mini-Grip gets on Amazon.
If you compare the prices, 8,31 USD which I paid for the Sanrenmu versus 98 USD for the Griptilian on Amazon, it really is an amazing deal of a knife. Even accounting for 'nice for the price' reviews, some people really seem to take a liking to these Chinese clones.
We'll see if I like these as much as my 7063.
The following I recommend:
http://www.amazon.com/Victorinox-Swiss-Champ-Pocket-Knife/dp/B0001GS19U/ref=sr_1_6?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1377493877&sr=1-6&keywords=swiss+army+knife
I think she would love this. She can use this to help her in the outdoors and it will make her feel like she will have more utility. I have had success with the swiss army knife from cutting ropes to helping my dad repair the bathroom.
http://www.amazon.com/Sante-Cookware-SUZ-Sushezi-Sushi/dp/B001P8J1GU/ref=sr_1_cc_2?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1377494165&sr=1-2-catcorr&keywords=sushi+roller
For tasty food why not surprise her by making sushi with these products. Not only will you show your skill to her but also she will love you even more:
All you need to do is find the sushi recipes online not to mention you can youtube it: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Mm_5Z__TjQ
*http://www.thedailygreen.com/green-homes/latest/green-cleaning-spring-cleaning-460303#slide-1
For cleaning why not surprise her and make your own safe cleaning products. Hell do some research on how to make cleaning products. Nothing says I love you like making her gifts especially ones that can help her clean and be safe.
That is all I got.
The CRKT drifter is a great simple and slightly smaller fold out knife. The blades closer to 3 inches but it fits in your hand great, and is really well balanced. You can get it with a serrated part of the blade or you can get just a plain blade.
I strongly recommend this knife.
Blade steel is fine for an EDC, and handle material looks close to G-10, which I would say is the best handle quality for grip. 3 inch blade, looks like it can be opened one handed from thumb stud.
Before making a purchase, check out the cheaper brands from Spyderco and Kershaw, they have $25 EDCs on sale, with same or better quality blade steel.
Here's a few that might be worth a look:
http://www.amazon.com/Kershaw-Onion-Chive-Pocket-Knife/dp/B0009VC9RW/ref=pd_sim_sg_4
http://www.amazon.com/Spyderco-Ambitious-Black-PlainEdge-Knife/dp/B004MMSDHO/ref=sr_1_10?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1313769769&sr=1-10
http://www.amazon.com/Magnum-Folder-Black-Handle-Blade/dp/B0017KTOV8/ref=sr_1_1?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1313769793&sr=1-1
http://www.amazon.com/Gerber-31-000674-MP450-Compact-Paraframe/dp/B003LY43FA/ref=sr_1_5?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1313769825&sr=1-5
Good luck with your purchase :)
Personally I recommend Buck or Victorinox, but be sure to check on your laws to do with possession of and carrying knives on your person before you order anything!
Other companies to note are Spyderco, CRKT, Ontario, and Kershaw - but I've only heard good things about them. I don't own any of them.
Edit: My two personal favourites are the SwissChamp by Victorinox and the 119 Special Hunting Knife by Buck.
Please note you'll probably be able to find better deals by looking around on Amazon or Ebay a little deeper.
Don't overthink this, OP. This is a 12 year old. As others have said, get something that locks for safety reasons. However, As someone who has also given a knife to his son, I'd advise against spending too much on it - this knife WILL get treated improperly and/or lost. That said, CRKT has a lot of really good for the money (sub $40 range) "beginner" knives, and being that they use 8CR13MoV on most all of their blades it'll be easier to sharpen if you're planning on teaching how to do that as well. Also, there is the Spyderco Tenacious to consider. Let him learn to handle and respect something like that first, make him prove he's ready for something nicer. That said... ANY knife he gets he is gonna love, he's 12.
EDIT: The first knife I got for my son at the age of 10 was the CRKT Squid. Small, inexpensive, but still a decent little knife. And again, as it uses 8CR13MoV steel, it was pretty easy to fix the small nicks he ended up putting in the blade.
Look at the Kershaw Leek, its got a good 3 inch blade, it practically disappears in your pocket, is basically a modern gentlemen's folder, and can get it in several different colors. Its one of the most popular knives out there and is well made. Only thing to watch out for is the tip, its very thin and can break off if you try and use it as a pry bar. You can find the leek for about 40-60 bucks depending on the model.
Link - Kershaw Leek
If you're looking for something heavier duty, the Kershaw Blur or Freefall would be good buys. I use a freefall as one of my EDC knives and think its a great buy for the money. The blur is very well regarded as well, though I don't have experience with one myself.
Link for Blur
Link for Freefall
If you don't absolutely need the spring assist, another idea would be a Spyderco Delica 4, or perhaps a Spyderco Persistence if you want a little cheaper price. Both are solid knives for the money and aren't too bulky in the pocket. You can get the Delica in colors too!
Link for Delica 4
Link for Persistence
Anything sharp. There are special carving knifes made by companies like Mora and Flexcut, but they can be kinda pricey for a beginner. I think a great place to start is a simple utility knife. It's cheap, easy, and the replaceable blades mean you don't have a worry about sharpening. It's not great for carving spoons or reliefs, but it will give you a taste. And if you're into it, you can check out more specialized tools like gouges and parting tools.
In that price range you might as well go Chinese, you can get these from china direct for 5 bucks off for each model, about.
Sanrenmu 7010, very nice for the price. Framelock very pleasing to the eye
https://www.amazon.com/Sanrenmu-7010LUC-SA-Pocket-Folding-Knife/dp/B00GMMPIK2
I own a few ganzos as well and am very pleased with them, they even make a copy of the Ontario Rat but with a much nicer lock.
Ganzo 727 (copy of rat profile)
https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias%3Dsporting&field-keywords=ganzo+727
And they have other copies as well
https://www.amazon.com/Ganzo-G729-BK-Folding-Knife-Handle/dp/B015Y2LQN8/ref=sr_1_1?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1480310480&sr=1-1&keywords=ganzo+729
If you don't mind a long wait you could order from china direct. I've had very good results with a site called gearbest but I see others referenced all the time
http://www.gearbest.com/ganzo-_gear/
You should pick up a few high value knives for the money. Here are a few that are worth way more than their price tag:
Mora Companion - this blade is incredibly useful for camp tasks and bushcraft projects, very strong even though it's not full tang (I've never heard of one breaking).
Ontario RAT Model 1 - This is one of the best folders I've used, at any price. For $26 you won't find a better knife.
Utilitac 2 - This knife comes in a ton of different styles, made by Ontario like the RAT, and of equally high quality. These knives are built like tanks, and can take abuse.
Schrade SCHF9 - Unlike the Mora, this knife is a huge chunk of steel. I doubt you could break it with a hammer to be honest, so if you're tastes run towards the bigger camp knife, this is it.
As long as you use it often and in front of your peers so that they get used to you having it as a tool and not as a weapon any knife is appropriate for the office as long as the rules of the company say so.
That beimg said. My favorite compact little knife that I carry everyday is the CRKT Squid.
It is a small knife that can cut boxes and letters easily and just feels good in the hand.
I also recommend uou get a sharpener to maintain your blade but as you're probably not going to use your knife that often I don't see it necessary. Hope that helps :)
Anything from ZT under 200 should suit your needs pretty well. The 0350 is a top-seller, and for good reason, it's about as durable as a knife can be. The 0620 is also great.
The Cold Steel Recon family or the Benchmade Adamas might be worth looking at as well.
Finally, though I've never used it, I've heard good things about the Vox Fortis
you won't be disappointed.
That being said, consider this knife: CRKT Drifter. Its the only other knife I EDC. Its slimmer than the Gerber AR and the blade is a higher-quality metal. If you get the G10 handled version its a little lighter and the textured handles let you grip better in wet conditions but its less pretty.
The Gerber AR and the CRKT drifter are the two (three if you count the two Drifter models; I've owned both) best EDC, non spring-assist, easy-flick-open knives I've ever owned. I only pick which one I put in my pocket based on my mood :)
Here are my personal essentials.
Also, you're going to want a sharpening system that works for you in the long run. I personally use the Spyderco Sharpmaker But there are tons of good sharpening options out there.
P.S: You're going to get a lot of people hating on your Gerbers most likely, that's because they're honestly not worth it in the long run. They use very low quality steel for the price and they don't have the best quality control. I'm not saying your Gerbers are trash or anything. But they definitely won't last very long. Just about all of the knives I listed will last you a lifetime if you treat them right, and oil/sharpen them correctly.
My goal is to learn the theremin.
It's a really neat instrument and I'd absolutely love to learn how to play it once I get some money.
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So you seem pretty knowledgeable, and I trust your opinion. I’ve narrowed it down to 6 I’m choosing between, with some definitely more likely than others. Three are folders , and three are fixed . While I no longer trust MTech for folders, their blade kept decently well, and there’s not a lot of room for screws loosening on fixed blades. I also know Elk Ridge was never mentioned in the tread, but I’ve owned one fixed and one folder from them and they were both great knives, I have faith in the brand
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This credit card knife is definitely cool!
Someone also gifted me this LED Watch and I absolutely love it!
I own both of these items and I highly recommend checking them out :)
Kershaw's always good. Be sure to get a half-serrated blade, and it's very handy if it's an automatic, one-handed opening is helpful in a pinch.
I own a half-serrated one of these that has served me well:
Ken Onion Chive
What's great about the above knife is how non-threatening it is, people don't think you're a creep for carrying one.
This is a good knife too, it's just a bit longer and scarier:
Ken Onion Leek
Not to be that guy... but knowledge is the cheapest tool. But you probably know this! I'm just reiterating for other viewers. A compass and a map, along with some compass-using skills, would be my absolute first pick for going out in the wild. A knife would be #2 (a close #2), but most of the time you'll never be so far away from civilization that you can't just walk to safety. If you are, and don't have all the tools, you're screwed anyway. But that's more for r/survival rather than r/bushcraft.
So then I'd say get a Mora. The Mora Classic 2 can get to your front door within a week for ~$20, usually less. It's tough as nails, super functional, and classy as hell with it's wooden handle. Be a little carefu because it doesn't have a guard.
But if you're looking for other, more functional items, get yourself a steel cup and a few large trashbags. The trashbags can be used to collect rainwater, as a makeshift tent, maybe a bivy bag, and poke some holes in it and you have a parka.
The steel cup is just the epitome of bushcraft to me: You go into the woods, start a safe fire, and make yourself a cup of tea while enjoying the bush. You can make wind-shields from sticks and saplings (knowledge). Make a fire using wood you've collected (knowledge and matches). And then create a rain shelter to sleep in (knowledge, sticks, and fallen leaves). But what fun is all of that if you don't get to do something neat? Boil some snow or rainwater and make yourself some bush tea. Steel cups are cheap and allow you to do a lot of things in terms of food and water.
This is a very good example but what if the example was you buy Sony controllers from a distributor and you sell on the listing. You buy 50K of controllers to sell on the listing and you are then blocked from the listing. Your product is legit but Amazon decides that since you are selling at 39.99 and they are selling at 44.99 they don't want you on the listing so they gate you. Doesn't that also seem like BS? We have had similar situations happen to us where we are then stuck with inventory. We don't even get notifications when we are gated anymore. I of course have pivoted and am doing more of our own branded items but that seems like BS. Take this listing for example. We sent 100 units into FBA and sold them all good at 60 USD. We went back and purchased 200 more units to send in and we got gated. The reason being "Their had been reports of counterfeits". Did we have a single return on 100 sales? Nope. Were our items legit with invoices provided from distributors? Yes. So why were we gated? Because we undercut Amazon pricing. This is where the issue is. Amazon is choosing who to gate not because of authenticity issues but because of undercutting their price on items they also sell. This is just anti competitive. My example is different than yours but I do understand where you are coming from in your situation.
OP have you looked into Zero Tolerance knives at all? One of their smaller blades may fit your needs. I have the 0200. It's 154CM, but may be too big for you (it's super chunky). the 350 has thinner G10 scales and a shorter blade, but its S30V. Not sure if thats a dealbreaker or not. Excellent knife tho.
Spyderco Manix 2 would fit your size/G10 requirements, but, again...S30V (sorry).
What else....Ontario Rat 2 is a fun little blade for 27 bucks.
Benchmade Mini-Onslaught
Spyderco Caly 3
Fallkniven U2 is something a little different from that company.
Or you could just nut up and get a Sebenza :P
Camillus 1760, from 1989, it was practically unused, the tools are still stiff, so i will be working on them with some rubbing compound in the joint. I have carried the Stanley 10-049 for the last 20+ years. I still have one in my handbag....at least one along with my Swiss army knife. But I wanted something with more tools but didn't make a bulge in my pocket like the Victorinox. I am finding the Camillus is perfect, it's flat on both sides and has that lovely long bail.
Definitely buy tools based on the project(s) you have to do, but I think a good start would include:
Hand planer (Vintage Stanley Bailey is ideal)
A few chisels (Narex are a good option if you're on a budget)
Combination Square
Marking Knife (Stanley makes one that Paul Sellers recommends: Amazon)
Marking/Mortising Gauge(s): I think Crown is the only company making reliable ones with pins vs. the more common cutting disc.
Saw: I got this to start, its sharp as all heck, and has a crosscut and rip edge Japanese Ryoba
Gerber EDC Zip. Absolutely tiny, but pretty darn useful. Rarely do I need a larger knife. Hard AF to sharpen though, I have to take it apart. http://imgur.com/a/bwGIO
Spyderco Bug (12) Too small. Must be held like a full-size folder, which just doesn't work at this size.
Gerber EDC Zip (7-12) Love it. Thick enough to hold with a pinch grip, and small enough that I don't have to give any consideration to its weight. Sadly I have to take the blade out to sharpen it.
Rotring 600 0.5mm Mechanical Pencil
Sandisk SD Card
Sorry for the lack of info fellas. I posted the pic last night and totally for got to add the specs.
When I read the post, the first thing that popped into my head was the Chive. They really are cool knives, HERE they are priced low enough to have them custom engraved (about $20 from your friendly neighborhood mall kiosk) with the initials of your Groomsmen!
Kershaw makes "good" production knives, and the Chive certainly is a cool design, it's different enough to stand out from the everyday groomsman gifts, I'd be happy if I got one! (because, I have three flasks, and 2 giant beer mugs from previous weddings I was apart of)
edit But that Case is damn sexy too!
You can make a huge variety of joints with just a few tools. This is close to what my toolset looked like when I cut my first dovetails.
Note: None of these are affiliate links. I don't get paid if you buy these.
$28 Dozuki "Z" saw
I prefer western style saws (like the Veritas saw /u/jbaird recommended), but you will be able to cut very nice joints with this:
https://www.amazon.com/Z-saw-07029-Dozuki-Z-Saw/dp/B001DSY7G6/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1495827959&sr=8-2&keywords=japanese+saw+dovetail
$14 Empire combination square
https://www.amazon.com/Empire-Level-E280-Professional-Combination/dp/B000EU0ZB0/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1495828208&sr=8-4&keywords=combination+square
$10 pocket knife for laying down lines:
https://www.amazon.com/Stanley-10-049-Pocket-Knife-Rotating/dp/B00002X201/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1495828775&sr=8-2&keywords=stanley+knife
$24 marking gauge:
https://www.amazon.com/Crown-152M-Miniature-Rosewood-Mortice/dp/B001V9KOSM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1495828829&sr=8-1&keywords=rosewood+gauge
$35 chisel:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004SG70L4/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
You could also get:
$49 DMT coarse sharpening stone. Only sharpening stone you need. Get a strop eventually.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0001WP1L0/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
$5 Stanley Coping saw. Will help you remove dovetail waste.
https://www.amazon.com/Stanley-15-106-8-Inch-Length-4-Inch/dp/B00009OYG2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1495829310&sr=8-1&keywords=coping+saw
Provided you're gonna buy lumber that's already prepped, you should be good to go with the above. I'd suggest building things rather than 'practicing joinery'. You'll get plenty of joinery practice along the way :)
I've only tried a few, but I like the Robust.
It's got a shorter, but noticeably thicker blade than the classic.
And the grip is very comfortable and secure, even in sweaty hands.
Edit:
I carry a kershaw. Here is one under $20, that is nice.
https://www.amazon.com/Kershaw-3840-FreeFall-Folding-Knife/dp/B00AU6NRJU
Pre-Edit.
Mora.
https://www.amazon.com/Morakniv-Companion-Sandvik-Military-4-1-Inch/dp/B009NZVZ3E
You won't regret this knife. it is great.
That said, just realized this is EDC. Apologies - this one is not something that fits in a pocket.
Opinel is also a great suggestion.
Very nice quiver and thanks for my next project. I really love working with leather.
For those who want to get started it's not that expensive of a hobby. As for leather it's actually fairly cheap and most projects don't go over $25 in supplies. It's about $100 to get the tools you'll need and although their not top of the line they will last quite a while.
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Yes, I'd suggest a cheaper knife to practice. Carbon is easier to sharpen and has generally a finer grain (at least with the cheaper knives) so I would suggest getting a carbon knife.
Something like this
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00SROLRDK
is very suitable for that purpose, inexpensive and not too big. It comes with a "Scandi" grind which makes it especially easy for a beginner to feel for the edge bevel (something you'll have to do with the much smaller bevel on your nakiri later). You can also practice giving it a new, steeper bevel and see if you can do that on both sides evenly.
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Sorry for writing a lord of the rings trilogy in my last post but I thought better cover all bases ;)
Under ten
I don't know why, but I feel like you would like this
Sorry, this one's a bit expensive
Thanks for the contest. :D
Great set. Though if you plan on using that saw often you may want to replace it with a higher quality model. It's a great bang for your buck saw, but in my experience it does not stand up to continued use well. I took mine to work (I work for a tree company) to test it out and it lost a few teeth/started to dull after only 10-15 cuts.
Silky makes great pruning saws, though more expensive ($40~). That type of saw is mostly suited to cutting green wood, however. If you plan on using it mostly for dead stuff (firewood) it may be worth investing in something like a bowsaw that is designed with that purpose in mind.
Disclaimer: I have no personal experience with that particular bowsaw and cannot personally attest to it's quality. Though it does seem well regarded.
Edit: That knife seems nice, but from what I can tell it is not made of high carbon steel so it cannot be used for firestarting on it's own. It may be worth investing in something cheap like a Mora so that you may use it with a flint
In My Bag:
Survival Tins --
--Medical--
--Fire--
Other --
Why did the scarecrow win a nobel prize?
HE WAS OUTSTANDING IN HIS FIELD.
Heh. Birthday Shenanigans :D boop
This is what I've got So far it's done pretty good. Then went to Home Depot and bought a hatchet which really helps for slimming down the wood. But until I've got my own house (in an apartment right now) this is the best I can do :/
Knife nut here. Allow me to expound.
Serrated vs Straight - Serrations are good for cutting tough soft things. Thick rope and such. Not much else.
Locking Blade with Pocket Clip - Gerber is awful. Avoid at all costs. Seriously. The construction is sub par and the materials are worse.
Kershaw is a good budget recommendation. Of the Kershaws, I would recommend the entire Ken Onion design lineup (the Leek, the Shallot, and the Chive are the three I would purchase myself. In fact, I own all three)
For the more expensive (and, frankly, gorgeous) options, I cannot recommend Benchmade enough. So many classy blades. In fact, Bechmade gets its own category.
Benchmade - Model 586: Aluminium + black G10 handles, AXIS lock, classy as fuck.
Bali-songs: Models 32, 51, 62, 63, and 67. Interesting little (and big) blades. Very fun, extremely beautiful, and a real crowd pleaser.
And that's all I'm going to type for now (at work). If you are interested, check out Benchmade, Knifecenter, and such. Feel free to head over to
/r/knives/r/knifeclub for more information, or just ask me, here in comments or with a PM, if you have any questions.Oh, and do be careful with those balis. They are partially toys, but very very sharp toys.
EDIT: I will add more when I get home late tonight if I remember to.
If you are looking for a knife, head over to a site like this and just check out their sale/clearance blades. I linked to a stainless steel one that has a good shape for cleaning fish.
If he really is a knife guy, then he will have personal preferences, so a blade might not be the best.
I would suggest picking up a Mora HD Companion (~$20 with sheath) which is my all time favorite outdoor blade. A Custom Strop (~$45) there are a lot of custom makers of those here (see other comments) and a sharpening system (If he doesn't have one, a Lansky is an excellent field sharpener for ~$40, otherwise a 1k/6k stone for ~$30. )
GDC Zip Blade
GDC Zip Light
GDC Zip Driver
GDC Zip Hex
Not much help filling the pockets since these attach to the zipper pulls, but I picked these up recently and they seem like they'll be useful
Also, whatever Leatherman-type multi tool you settle on is up to you, but a Guppie might be a nice complement with the wrench piece
The CRKT drifter is the best cheap nice I own. You can find them for around $20.
Add pepper spray or a handgun for a better self defense plan.
http://www.amazon.com/Columbia-River-Knife-Tool-6450K/dp/B001DZMBY4
There's room in the bags to carry food as well. Everything in the small bucket would last us a few days and there's room to get everything thrown in our bags. The only reason it's not in the bags now is because the lifetime of the food will be reduced if we take it out of the original bucket.
I'm totally getting some of those compressed tissues now. I didn't even know those existed.
The filter I got was this bugger. It had good reviews on Amazon and came with the plastic canteens.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06WWQMRFY/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Some of the items from the bag were grabbed from around the house. The deoderant is one of them. I'll likely get a smaller, more mildly scented antiperspirant to replace it. Part of the urban survival part may include blending in, which may include not smelling bad. I'm thinking of switching the urban bag over to some kind of duffel with shoulder straps as the hiking backpack (also sourced from around the house) is a bit of an eyesore if walking around a city. Both bags are comfortable and aren't overly heavy for people go go on hikes with much regularity.
As for the knives I've got a real, full tang knife, sheath, and whetstone that I may sharpen up and include in the pack as well if everything is still light with clothes added. I picked up that small knife on Amazon because it was simple and lightweight.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00178CS4K/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
The knife and camp axe, btw, are dull as shit. I'm going to take them out and sharpen them this weekend so they could actually be useful if I ever need to use them.
Couldn't quite get under 5, but these are pretty close. This one is 5.98 with shipping.
There's also [this one] (http://www.amazon.com/Stanley-10-049-Pocket-Knife-Rotating/dp/B00002X201/ref=sr_1_6?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1394335787&sr=1-6&keywords=pocket+knife) for 6.41, and it has some really good reviews.
This IS under five with shipping, but it's not exactly what you're asking for.
You might already have these things, all basic stuff and it's just gonna be a rehash of what I previously mentioned :
Get an xacto knife, basic and you should be able to get it at the local hobby shop or at amazon, very straight forward.
You might need craft tweezers. I have this kit but haven't started on it, but the tweezers can be really help for in tight spots. I have a needle nose kind (not sure that's what you call them) and the curved kind.
Glue, any one glue (like elmers or scotch) will work. There are craft glues you can buy but it's not really necessary
Painting Kiki, brush pens should achieve what you see in the picture. I haven't gotten a set yet so I can't exactly give recs. I have just been utilizing my fine point sharpies and the Sakura brand micro pens
retail therapy! that is what I need, too!
Here are a few things I am wanting myself.
A campingknife from my camping list: here
OR this knife that has a fire starter (also on camping list): here
I need a firestarter for my camping kit badly, so the second one is not only cheaper but fulfills two purposes. But both knifes are pretty great.
OOOH or this ammo can
it is waaay lower than it was before and now only $7
Whoa! Looked up AZ on my Legal Blade app and you pretty much have the green light to carry any kind of knife....except carrying it on school grounds of course.
My personal faves:
Spec-Ops Brand T.H.E. Wallet (Black) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0029XC49Q/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_8gkTub0Q1B84R
⬆ has a smaller version
NITECORE P12 2015 version 1000 Lumen high intensity CREE XM-L2 LED long throw tactical flashlight with Genuine Nitecore NL189 18650 3400mAh Li-ion rechargeable battery, Nitecore i2 2015 model intelligent Charger, Car Charging Cable and 2 X EdisonBright CR123A lithium Batteries https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GZ9BK5O/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_MikTub1BCKX8R
Zero Tolerance G10 Handle with Speed Safe https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002QFJLEI/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_mkkTub0769JJ6
⬆ Can be had as low as $112 during some sales.
Also this for a keychain light:
Nitecore Tube T Series 45 Lumens Black USB Rechargeable Key Chain Flashlight with Lumen Tactical Keychain Light https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00OY9TGS0/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_0lkTub1621ZRR
USA !!
I'll be going camping for the fourth and I really need to get myself something like this, I don't know how to make a link lol. Haven't been camping in a long time, Happy early fourth!
http://www.amazon.com/Survivor-HK-106320-Outdoor-Overall-STARTER/dp/B00178CS4K/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=3CGAVDBZQ3D4B&coliid=I2DIYJGIKF7EFF
Great knife. If you like it, also take a look at the classic Morakniv.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004D6H1WC?cache=486f0461b6a26021478bd889c8e14c6b&pi=AC_SX110_SY165_QL70&qid=1409945869&sr=8-14#ref=mp_s_a_1_14
I got this model, but with finger guards, as a first knife for my kids. Sharp as anything out of the box, scandi grind that is very easy to sharpen. But you need to be a bit careful with the carbon steel to avood rust.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B003Z5CTV0?cache=b142d0ad6d37d758919e95a32aed3933&pi=AC_SX110_SY165_QL70&qid=1409946487&sr=8-12#ref=mp_s_a_1_12
A good quality pocket knife. Never knew how much I needed (or would use one) until I got one.
Something like a made in USA Kershaw. Great piece of gear.
http://www.amazon.com/Kershaw-Onion-Chive-Pocket-Knife/dp/B0009VC9RW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1406647692&sr=8-1&keywords=kershaw+chive
The CRKT Drifter [Stainless Steel Handle] [G10 Handle] is a good choice, like the poster above suggests. The Ontario RAT-II and Kershaw Clash are other great options.
I'm a blacksmith. Because you're getting ready to go into college you probably can't afford one of mine, but I'll highly recommend this one as the best knife you can get for under $100.
Morakniv Classic No 2 Wood Handle Utility Knife with Carbon Steel Blade, 4.2-Inch https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004D6H1WC/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_hPOpzb8YDW3NB
Heres the full size clone.
Heres a small version.
Those SRM 710's use to be like $6-8. I've bought dozens of them and given them out to people. Really a great knife. Its still totally worth it at $15.
Let's Celebrate!
Great contest. I could always use another one of these!
Pocket knife is a good thought if OP doesn't have one already.
Lots of threads around on them, and you can easily spend a hundred bucks or more, but I'd lean towards a cheap one. Anything you carry around with you all the time is likely to get lost eventually, and you don't want it to be totally irreplaceable.
Also don't get some freaky huge self-opening combat knife, people will think you're a psycho. And it'll wear holes in your pants. Something like the Ken Onion Chive is useful and won't look totally out of place in business casual clothes.
Kershaw Tanto Serrated Blur Knife with SpeedSafe (Tactical Black) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0009VCA1M/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_Z8Izub13291Y3
This is the knife I carry. Partially serrated, assisted open, long, strong clip, tough aluminum body with Trac-Tec grip. Sharp, easy to open and close, great grip and the handle is tough enough to withstand using it as a tool in it's own way.
I wouldn't suggest that sandpaper is necessary. A small file will smooth any burrs down sufficiently so they will not cut you. I use the file on a Swiss Army Knife if you have one of those. If you don't, I suggest getting a rambler for your yo-yo bag. It's my favorite model and comes in super handy for things like cutting string, filing burrs, prying bearings, digging out knots so you don't have to unscrew your yo-yo, etc...
I carry a Stanley folding utility knife It's a good mix of pocket-knife size with swappable utility knife blades. If you need something for more than just collecting pocket lint and opening Amazon packages, but don't quite need to carry a full-size utility, this thing is awesome (and way sharper than any utility I've seen).
Crkt Squid one of the best office Carrie's in my oppinon.
CRKT Squid Folding Pocket Knife: Compact EDC Straight Edge Tactical/Utility Knife with Stainless Steel Blade and Framelock Handle - Black Stonewash 2490KS https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00TFY39EQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_CMZsDbQCXG5RQ
Boker Techtool: nice blade steel
https://countycomm.com/collections/cutting/products/single-blade-boker-slip-joint-knife-safety-orange-g10
Office friendly^
Victorinox Alox Pioneer:
Victorinox Swiss Army 54968 Pioneer Knife, Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0019MLZB6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_qQZsDbWRRRXBY
Here's a few I've seen
http://www.countycomm.com/cc4.html
http://www.countycomm.com/grab&gokit.html
https://huckberry.com/store/huckberry/category/p/17781-stealth-edc-kit-android
http://www.countycomm.com/stockingstuffer.html
https://huckberry.com/store/huckberry/category/p/16217-edc-kit-2-0
Or, you can just buy all the things you would want on Amazon, it'll come in 1 or 2 boxes. Here's a few choices to put together a "kit"
This or this for flashlight.
This This, or, This For a multitool depending on the size you want.
This or This for knife (Note: I am not a knife person, I have a Squid and I like it and I've heard good things about the Kershaw Chill)
Exotac FreeKey System
this is my go to for my every day carry....
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https://www.amazon.com/Kershaw-SpeedSafe-Stainless-Reversible-Pocketclip/dp/B003LNR5YM
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love it, and I have taken it in to the wilds with very good results so far, I feel like it's my "folder for life" at this point. It doesn't hold an edge horribly long, but is very easy to sharpen, both at home and in the field.....I can't see dropping that much on my folder when in all reality my fixed blade collection (similar to yours OP) is going to do the bulk of the work in the field.
Correct. I just did this in a 1x slot for an actual card and it worked great. Buy an x-acto knife. I bought this one on amazon and it works great! Took about 2 minutes to cut the back tab off...
I've got one too! I think it is a little too big for pocket carry but it is easily concealable. Mine goes better with the ZT.
CRKT Drifter
https://www.amazon.com/Columbia-River-Knife-Tool-6450K/dp/B001DZMBY4
Sub $25 liner lock knife with G10 scales. Good ergonomics and decent steel for a beater/starter knife that is a great all around knife.
Personally a budget spyderco.
see
persistance
Or
Tenacious
With a mini swiss.
See.
Small Swiss
Is acceptable for most applications, a larger multi tool is good for in the car or around the house though.
I seriously can not possibly say enough good things about my spyderco tenacious. Get one, or another in the budget line (persistence, resilience)
Ideas:
-Focus most of our energy on the subways and put the flyers behind the glass. This is the best place for waiting people to learn about Bernie.
-Place Bernie stickers on polls, garbage cans, etc
-Chalk about Bernie on the ground!
-I am creating a Bernie "bat signal" to shine from my balcony to the windowless face of a nearby brick building using this: http://www.amazon.com/WASING-Lumens-Rechargeable-Searchlight-lighting/dp/B00V5OI3KO?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00 AND a cardboard cut out of this: https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0886/0470/products/bernie2016-magnet_1024x1024.jpg?v=1441046067 WITH THE DATE OF THE PRIMARY ADDED, cut with this: http://www.amazon.com/ELMERS-X-Acto-Knife-Silver-X3602/dp/B000V1QV7O?ie=UTF8&keywords=exacto%20knife&qid=1459182606&ref_=sr_1_2&sr=8-2
the flashlight reaches really far and it works!
Keep it light, keep it simple.
 
This small knife does the job without taking up much bulk in your pocket or EDC. And if you misplace it, it won't cost an arm and a leg to replace.
This light is fairly bright and is easy to use. Twist on/off. No fancy modes with this light. Waterproof and shock resistant in a compact package that runs on just a AAA battery. Also easy to replace if it mysteriously disappears.
This pen doesn't need much of a story. It's cheap. It writes smooth. It conquers.
This is a nice little watch for the price. It's tough and tells the time even in harsh conditions. If you somehow manage to break it or the battery dies, it's not going to break the bank to replace.
 
Don't carry much in the wallet department so a rubber band or binder clip would do the job. That'd be less than $0.10. Do the math!
So that's a grand total of $50. Excluding a phone or CCW since OP stated that isn't affected.
Not bad for a few quality items that will get you through a day to day basis easily.
Sorry if I missed anything!
Edit: Added a watch to the mix. Added descriptions for all items. Formatting!
I can't find one with that blade pattern, but I was instantly reminded of this. If you like that sort of rat-tang friction folder, there's also something like this.
I have one of these on my keyring, super useful.
Gerber GDC Zip Blade [31-001742] https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00AU6AVM6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_BnRSCbSJ8VJ68
Yes, when camping I often carry one of these. It's a great knife.
This would be super sweet to have, but I probably shouldn't throw it like a boomerang. Thanks for the contest.
I briefly looked at your list. I'd like to recommend the mora robust knife. I got it for like 12 bucks but it is damn near indestructible. It's also a fixed blade too so it'll be a bit more durable. Unfortunately the price seems to have increased a bit but it's still an incredible value and outperforms a lot of high end knives.
Morakniv Craftline Robust Trade Knife with Carbon Steel Blade and Combi Sheath (3.6-Inches) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00SROLRDK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_x4b1AbGZMNDQ1
Just ordered one on Amazon! Thanks for the heads up on a good/cheap knife.
Link for others if you're interested: http://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00GMMPIK2?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00
Guys tend to get all enthusiastic about the dramatic stuff like knives. Sure, a knife is important in your kit, but it's just one of a bunch of items. Keep it simple and concentrate on the big picture. Unless you are going to study Krav Maga, or MCMAP it won't be used for much more than cutting rope or maybe dressing an animal.
Wow, that's a lot of cash for a piece of steel. A lot of sailors swear by Mora Knives which have a high carbon core within a more flexible lower carbon blade, allowing it to hold an edge but not be brittle. I'm not saying it's "best" but I'm not sure I'd spend over $40 on a knife unless I used it every week.
Thanks, this is really helpful.
Also, I looked at other Victornox models from your link, and found my old knife! The Tinker! It's tempting...
This post in /r/askwomen about a 'flashlight'. It was great play on words.
http://www.reddit.com/r/AskWomen/comments/1hkp8b/ladies_what_would_you_thinkdo_if_you_find_out/
http://www.amazon.com/Survivor-HK-106320-Outdoor-Overall-STARTER/dp/B00178CS4K/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=1Z3E648QF7C03&coliid=I1A1TNNDJHETY5
I was thinking something similar.
1 Ontario 8848 RAT
2 Kershaw Chill (A bit slimmer, lighter, and sleeker than the Clash)
3 CRKT Drifter G10
I just bought the Chill, and I love it! At 1.9 oz, it's half the weight of the Clash. The locking system is nice and smooth. I loosened the tension a little so I don't need to flick my wrist, just a quick trigger pull on the tab. So far, nothing I can complain about.
Because survival!.
Well... she could be related
Hope you're having a good day!
Victorinox Rambler is a mini Swiss Army knife with knife, scissors, bottle opener, file with screwdriver tip, tweezers and toothpick for $22 on Amazon. The joke is how very useful it is while remaining tiny.
Kershaw Chive is my favorite actual pocket knife. I love the brand and their speedsafe opening. When I was a little younger and thought I needed a protection pocket knife I bought a 4.5 inch bladed Kershaw that they seem to have stopped making.
I'd recommend saving 30$ and getting yourself a Morakniv Heavy Duty Companion blade. About 20$ on Amazon, much better for bushcraft and general camp tasks. Link here.
I use a basic retractable utility knife and stand directly over the foamcore which makes it pretty easy to keep the blade straight up over the cut I'm making and deal with the gap. Your mileage may vary though.
My non-slip ruler is a T-square but the square doesn't seem to be 100% perpendicular, so I'm going to return it and just get a basic non-slip ruler. I've had good results just by measuring a couple points, marking them with a pen and cutting from point to point.
If you are OK with buying brand new, a few popular options here are some suggestions with Amazon (USA) links:
There are many other popular "solid state" keychain tools like the Shard out there, but I did not want to list out many of those.
This is the one I bought and found that I didn't even need a few of the items. Here is the camera glass cover
An X-ACTO or other utility knife along with a playing card (used a Joker to not mess up my other cards lol) was also useful.
How about a box cutter? Seems pretty innocent to me and could do a lot of damage if needed to save your life.
https://www.amazon.com/Stanley-10-099-Classic-Retractable-Utility/dp/B00002X204/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1501778453&sr=8-8&keywords=box+cutter
The Kershaw Blur is my favorite knife I've ever owned. I've had the SOG aegis and the spyderco g10 that cyclefreaksix mentioned and the Blur is by FAR a better knife.
Thanks for sharing your opinion. I really like that Spyderco, but I have been leaning towards a ZT350 (or a Bechmade Adamas) and was wondering about the tiger stripe blade, so thanks for letting me know. I was worried I would get it thinking it would be unique and maybe look cool and end up hating it and thinking it was over the top and gaudy. This should help me narrow it down some. If you got a 350, would you get a black finished blade, or silver?
Good idea, how does this look?
X-ACTO #2 Knife With Safety Cap https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000V1QV7O/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_9vr1BbPFG2HDV
I think my favorite part is the part where she claims the most deadly thing on the "Brits" carry is the sharpie marker when that person clearly has a knife, a Gerber zip blade, in their carry.
I generally have either a SAK classic or a leatherman squirt on my keychain, both are tiny, useful and in no way can be mistaken for a weapon and they suit my everyday cutting needs. The other SAK I might take if I need it is a SAK tinker, I like SAK's as they don't look threatening when you use them and they are good pocketknives.
You just have to be smart about what you're carrying and if you don't have a legitimate reason to carry one then don't.
I carry one of these: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00EU8ML46/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
That little flipper thing is the thing I use my knife for the most. My office is in an eight-story building, but our floor is like 40% my company, and the rest is other smaller offices/startups. Everyone is connected by the same hallway, shaped like the number 8 (but squared, not round). Anyways.
There are four mens rooms on the floor, each consisting of two sinks, two urinals and two stalls. Personally, I don't like to poop when there's someone in the stall right next to me. On a road trip at a rest stop? Fine, whatever. Not at work. I want to be able to take my time, look at my phone, etc. I don't want to hear the gentle sounds of someone grunting out a loaf next to me during my poop time.
The doors to the stalls lock from the inside, but they have a flush flathead-type thing on the outside of the door, I assume to open the door up if someone ODs or something in there.
I discovered that if I locked the inner stall door from the outside (with the flipper of the knife), then went into the other stall and pooped, people would walk in, assume both stalls were in use (since they could see my feet in the outer stall, and the door to the inner stall was shut/locked), and leave.
I now poop alone, and it's glorious.
$12.95 actually. I put it on par fit and finish wise with most $50 knives.
its also like 2 bucks on amazon.
I'm totally getting one.
http://www.amazon.com/Iain-Sinclair-Cardsharp2-Authentic-Folding/dp/B008QB68R4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1405005118&sr=8-1&keywords=credit+card+knife
First time I'm actually glad they tricked me into spending 99 dollars on a prime account.
So get this and this, that's way under your budget. I got the two-pounder and I love it.
If it's like this, then I could understand. :)
I would go here cause I have never been yet have always wanted to go :)
I would prefer to camp in the woods haven't been camping since I was little :). Then I would maybe make a mini Blair witch film lollll
I would take this cause yeah lol
I would take my fiance with me
So I am going to get a Mora blade, it is between these three, that are all close to each other!
http://www.amazon.com/New-Swedish-Mil-Mora-Knife/dp/B004TNWD40
http://www.amazon.com/Mora-Companion-Heavy-Duty-Knife/dp/B009NZVZ3E/ref=pd_sbs_sg_2
http://www.amazon.com/Mora-HighQ-Robust-Knife-Carbon/dp/B00816PZ8W/ref=pd_sim_sg_1
At this point the $5 differences aren't an issue, what would be my best bet of those three?
I love my Victorinox Rambler. The important features to me are a basic knife, phillips head driver and toothpick. The bottle opener, flat head driver, scissors and tweezers are just a bonus. My day consists of opening boxes (knife), adjusting screws (phillips driver) and working with clients (toothpick). I usually carry other items to assist with these tasks but I always carry my keys so I will always be able to perform them, even if I forget those other tools. It's really small as well.
Looks like OP has the Kershaw Chive. So I was mistaken, mine is a little bit longer, the Kershaw Leek. Great knives!
I would recommend the Kershaw Clash. It keeps a good edge and I can't imagine that clip breaking
Mine was fairly cheap, something like this. Though there are a couple people who make much nicer ones.
Have you considered ping even less bulky? Something like the SAK Rambler which is basically the SAK Classic + bottle opener/Phillips screwdriver. I've been eyeballing that one because I find even at only 2 oz, my leatherman squirt is heavier than I like for something in my pocket. The Rambler is less than an oz.
The ZT 0350 is a bit smaller than its bigger brother but still big enough and pretty heavy duty for $115
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B002QFJLEI?pc_redir=1398158096&robot_redir=1
Of the knives you’ve posted, Urban Trapper.
A couple people have recommended Spyderco Delica and Dragonfly. I realize if you’ve never had a Spyderco, the design with the hole can be really off putting. At first I hated how they looked.
Once you handle a Spyderco, it all makes sense. I will recommend the Native 5, it’s still got the amazing ergonomics of a Spyderco, but it’s a little easier on the eyes in my opinion.
Some other knives you might wanna look at:
CRKT Pilar
Sanrenmu 710
Ontario Rat 2 - Also an acquired taste visually.
Benchmade Mini Griptilian
Edit: buy this Native 5 for $75
https://www.amazon.com/Gerber-GDC-Zip-Blade-31-001742/dp/B00AU6AVM6/ref=sr_1_40?ie=UTF8&qid=1482515240&sr=8-40&keywords=gerber+knife
I have this on me all the time, all year round, one of the best purchases I've ever made.
Best money can buy.
https://www.amazon.com/Victorinox-Swiss-Tinker-Pocket-Knife/dp/B00004YVB4/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1472865361&sr=8-8&keywords=swiss+army+knife
There's the Shilin Cutter
Chambriard makes some cool ones
The classic Opinel or douk douk
[The Okapi knife](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Okapi_(knife)
Higonokami
Sgian Dubhs
The Navaja
The German Mercator
Canadian Grohmann
Mora
Swiss army knife
Stockman
Also, here is a good website to find similar knives: http://www.worldknives.com/
Best price for months..
http://charts.camelcamelcamel.com/us/B00178CS4K/amazon.png?force=1&zero=0&w=725&h=440&desired=false&legend=1&ilt=1&tp=all&fo=0&lang=en
A Benchmade Bugout is one of the lightest you can find at 1.85 oz. Problem is they're ridiculously expensive at $140 retail. A great alternative is the CRKT Drifter at 2.4 oz for about $20. I have several CRKT knives and love them.
The Kershaw Clash. Got mine a few weeks ago and I love it ( plus it's under $40). http://www.amazon.com/Kershaw-1605-Clash/dp/B003LNR5YM
Utility Key Tool
Reusable hand warmers
Pocket chainsaw
Credit Card Companion
Survival Grenade
Charge Key (Lightning)
Charge Key (Micro-USB)
Wallet Ninja
Card Sharp
Pocket Stash
I like to keep my EDC minimal... I don't like carrying a lot of things or having a lot of weight in my pocket, so I have tried to cut back to the bare essentials.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0009VCA1M/ref=twister_B008XOX5E8?_encoding=UTF8&th=1 Or any kershar blur you can find around your price range, they're great knives.
How much are you willing to spend on your knife? I'll list some personal suggestions:
-Zero Tolerance 0350- https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002QFJLEI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_KtvazbAND0VBR
$140
-Kershaw Knives 1556BLK Cryo II Framelock Black- https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00VGLC5ZU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_vwvazbC8VD0H0
$30
-Spyderco Tenacious Folding Knife, G-10 Black Handle, Plain Edge, Black Blade - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007CK1MNU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_txvazb93JM0N7
$40
-Benchmade Contego 810,- https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007VIDCBS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_ozvazbC0ACM6D
$195
Hope this helps
It comes with the waterblock/enclosure, backplate, tubes, radiator, fans, fan splitter, thermal paste, thermal pads, and screws for mounting fans to the radiator and the radiator to the case. You'll need to cut thermal pads. I used a pen-shaped razor, it was something like this: https://www.amazon.com/X-ACTO-2-Knife-Safety-Cap/dp/B000V1QV7O/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=precision+cutter+knife&qid=1563145258&s=home-garden&sr=1-3
You don't need to buy anything else, but you might want to. I personally used a pair of Noctua fans (NF-12 or NF-A12x25 work well). The thermal paste tube is really small -- I wound up using the whole tube, so you might want to have extra paste around as backup. I also used some Noctua wipes to clean my GPU die and the waterblock cold plate before assembly, but alcohol + coffee filters would work fine too.
Here's a Gamers Nexus video showing the installation process so you know what's involved: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sPkREKaDqf4, there are other videos out there as well.
Sorry this is gonna be a long one...
Get yourself a Mora knife for a fixed blade. Half the price of that crap UST one and one and a half million times better. If you want a spear for some odd reason sharpen a stick and harden by roasting it above a fire, don’t tie your knife to it.
Mora Robust will take on anything you need to cut.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00SROLRDK/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1521148378&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=mora+robust+pro&dpPl=1&dpID=41QqvvpY74L&ref=plSrch
Virtually indestructible, here’s some funny Dutch guys testing it:
https://youtu.be/fKlcBpKbAvM
Don’t buy any tool with a paracord handle, they are impossible to actually use effectively. If you want paracord, buy paracord.
Here is a my car knife. Just as good and a bit cheaper:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0015A5C70/ref=pd_aw_sim_200_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=2JVMWSVRNQBD004C5N13&dpPl=1&dpID=41vzCMqYdGL
Also, don’t bother with the edible plants books. You should not be eating anything in the wild that you cannot 100% positively identify ON YOUR OWN. Learn about edible plants in your area and practice identifying them on your hikes. Take some home and try them in a safe environment if you want to confirm your abilities. Getting sick in an emergency scenario is the last thing you need. Foraging for food is usually going to be a waste of calories you already have anyway and what you find is likely not going to make them up.
I would also include a steel container of some kind for boiling water. Filters break or get lost, water tabs can get ruined. Filtering with a bandana (or grass, gravel/sand and charcoal, *look this up) followed by boiling never fails.
Most importantly, knowledge is the most valuable thing you can have. Consider specific scenarios you might encounter and research skills that will help you handle those types of situations. Knowledge will get you further that gear ever can.
Here’s to hoping you never have to use it!
MSRP is $130, but with a little shopping around (by which I mean punching it into amazon) it's more like a $70 knife, or a $50 for the non-hardwood version.
I use the Victorinox Rambler as my keychain, it has a kinda measly bottle opener but it works and also has screwdrivers, scissors, and a tiny blade useful for opening boxes and letters.
I've got a few knives, but the interesting ones are an Opinel No 8 and a Mora No 2. They're not traditional, but they work fine as paring knives and are easy to keep very sharp.
Skyline's a good knife i just don't like the lines on it as much as something like the clash
I think this card knife is the cheapest thing on my wishlist.
I'm obsessed with Legos, but unfortunately it's far too expensive for me to really indulge in. :( I generally just love trying new hobbies. I'll fiddle around with my gadgets and stuff to see if I can get more out of them. A tinkerer, if you will.
Edit: How could I forget? Happy pre-birthday! How old will you be turning?
See, it's posts like these that validate the people who are constantly being harassed for carrying two knives.
Even if I lost my main pocket knife, I'd have a....few...spares on me. Even if I lost all of them, I'd have a....few...backups at home to replace it before the next day's sun rose.
I hope you find your blade, OP. Get yourself something cheaper in the mean time. Sanrenmu makes a clone of this knife, for even cheaper than what a Cryo actually runs. They also make other fun clones!
It's a Gerber Zip tiny and shaped like a zipper pull. Probably meant he was able to sneak it through security.
Sorry, I thought it was "HD" and it's just "Robust". Anyway, I own two and love them.
https://www.amazon.com/Morakniv-Craftline-Robust-Carbon-Sheath/dp/B00SROLRDK
The Kershaw Chive pocket knife.
http://www.amazon.com/Kershaw-Onion-Chive-Pocket-Knife/dp/B0009VC9RW
It's utterly fantastic. I've been using one for over ten years.
Here are some good options within your requirements.
Kershaw shuffle 2
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00TUCPWZM/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1487482953&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=Kershaw+shuffle+2&dpPl=1&dpID=318yr3RMxHL&ref=plSrch
Kershaw shuffle 1
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00I0RXHWS/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1487482961&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=Kershaw+shuffle&dpPl=1&dpID=31X7kvpBBnL&ref=plSrch
Ontario rat 2
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00BBPANFA/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1487482978&sr=8-3&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=ontario+rat+2&dpPl=1&dpID=41WleHyzMML&ref=plSrch
Crkt squid
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00TFY39EQ/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1487483111&sr=8-4&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=crkt&dpPl=1&dpID=41PyWXvfT9L&ref=plSrch
this is what I carry now and I swear by it. Simple. Reliable. Out of the box, Mora's are the sharpest knives you'll find. I like the Classic 2's wooden handle because it doesn't disintegrate like rubber. And it's easy on the eyes.
again, thanks for taking the time to comment. i have a 600/1000 grit stone - is that enough, or should i pick up another stone (3000/8000)? the videos don't seem to give a definitive answer on what grit to use, and some dont use water stones at all.
I have been backpacking in the US, and in the past month i have done overnight trips during heavy rain as well as 5 degree F weather.
here is the other knife i have: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00178CS4K/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
i think the issue i have with the fire is that the larger pieces of wood i get are either a) wet or b) too big/take too long to catch fire, and by then my kindling has gone out. i will look into the mora companion. thanks!
Higo no Kami 7 Pocket Knife by Nagao Seisakusho, Parkerized Black Satin Finish https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00EU8ML46/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_.szJwbC2JENAH
To get it grey you have to mod it yourself with vinegar but it is very easy.
Not worth $45, but I hear it's a good beater. Here it is for ~$20.
I don't think you can find a better knife for the money. $17 on Amazon when I picked mine up. There is nothing about this knife that would lead you to believe it was $17. http://www.amazon.com/Morakniv-Companion-Sandvik-Military-4-1-Inch/dp/B009NZVZ3E/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1407359237&sr=8-4&keywords=mora
https://www.amazon.com/Iain-Sinclair-Cardsharp2-Authentic-Folding/dp/B008QB68R4
Fulfilled by Amazon which means you'll actually get it.
http://www.amazon.com/Morakniv-Companion-Sandvik-Military-4-1-Inch/dp/B009NZVZ3E/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1382540279&sr=8-2&keywords=mora+knife
http://www.amazon.com/Spyderco-Ambitious-Black-PlainEdge-Knife/dp/B004MMSDHO/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1382540355&sr=8-9&keywords=spyderco+tenacious
http://www.amazon.com/Opinel-No8-Carbon-Pocket-Knife/dp/B002SCUO04/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1382540386&sr=8-2&keywords=opinel
http://www.amazon.com/Svord-Peasant-Knives-Knife-Handles/dp/B004HV3A3W/ref=pd_sim_hg_15
All good quality knives under $30
Are folders out of the question? Kershaw's Tanto Blur would be a decent option if not. A friend of mine loves his. I must ask though, why tanto?
*Edit: Here is a link to view the product on amazon/read reviews. Just a time saver. http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0009VCA1M
They're super cheap and you can order them off amazon: Higo no Kami 7 Pocket Knife by Nagao Seisakusho, Parkerized Black Satin Finish https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00EU8ML46/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_oBGpzbK29P04T
This is the Sanrenmu 710, and holy crap is it an incredible little knife for the price. I'm seriously considering buying two or three more and having various pimp jobs done to them.
The only gripe I have (which is kinda silly considering the pricetag) is that the handle is too slick and becomes "sweaty" feeling in the hand relatively quickly.
Seriously though, wow, buy one and skip a dinner if you have to.
Haha I do not understand your use then. Ive had one for years of daily use... works fantastic.
Doesnt have to be a dewalt... just linked one similar to what i have. the stupid silver stanley ones work well, but i'm not a fan of having to take them apart to change the blade.