(Part 2) Reddit mentions: The best tactical knives

A little late to the party... You are following the same trajectory as me. I'm just now expanding into fixed blades, but before you put the brakes on budget folders you should check out a few more options.

The Coast FX350 (9cr18mov, G-10, frame lock, 3-position clip) is a beauty for under $20. The BX315 (9cr18mov, rubberized handle, lock back) is great for wet work and is currently selling for just under $15—it has a sheath instead of a clip because the large rubberized grip doesn't slide in and out of pockets very well. The BX315 also has a little brother, the BX300.

If you like the Kershaw Link's profile then you should try a Flock (8cr13mov, FRN, tip-up clip) that's going for $15. It is a dealer exclusive that was poorly marketed and escaped most people's notice. Probably one of the best Kershaw deals going right now.

Spyderco's Spy-DK is currently selling for $30. It's a special non-locking model for Denmark knife laws. It's old school slip joint action but you get a N690Co blade that is a step up from their more expensive budget folders.

Back to fixed blades...

As I mentioned in another comment, Schrade is a good place to start for budget fixed blades—check out the SCHF36 Frontier for under $30. One thing to note is many fixed blades in this category are going to use 1095 steel which typically requires some maintenance, but most are powder coated to address this. Don't let 1095 scare you away from some nice options.

Now, I know you are looking for budget knives but there is a mid-range option that you may want on your wishlist. If you have an Ontario Rat folder (which you should) then you might want to compliment it with a Rat 3, 5, or 7. Like I said, I wouldn't consider Ontario fixed blades as 'budget' but they're a bargain compared to brands like Tops.

I hope this helps and have fun exploring, this rabbit hole runs DEEP.

Throwing knives are MY hobby!!

I don't know if you've just picked the hobby up, but I've got some suggestions for knives, just because I'm really excited to find someone else who likes them too:

Schrade SCTK3CP These are like cheating, it's damn near impossible to not get these knives to stick.

Cold Steel 80STK12 is a nice hefty knife, great for spin or no spin throwing, also the thud is extremely satisfiying.

United Cutlery United Throwing Triple Knife these were my first knives, and I still love them. They're great for spin throwing, and they look wicked. I don't know why they only have 1 star on Amazon, cuz I love mine.

Anyway, yes, knife throwing is fun, definitely a good alternative to a punching bag.

If you're spending $100, most well known brands will be sharp and strong. The rest depends on taste and preference. But a few options

• Benchmade mini griptilian, the axis lock is bomb proof. 154cm (the steel) is pretty good for that price range.
  
  
• Cold Steel mini recon
  Triad lock is really tough, CTS-XHP is a great steel. Cold Steel knives always come razor sharp, and are known for being indestructible.
  
  
• Cold Steel rajah III, BD1, bit softer steel but still a good blade.
  
  
• Ontario rat 1, a lot cheaper but hey, why not buy 2? Softer steel, but easy to sharpen. Tough knife on a budget.
  
  
• Kershaw Blur Has assisted opening, decent steel. But your paying more because of the opening mechanism
  
  
• Kershaw scallion. All metal knife, assisted opening. 420HC is pretty tough.
  
  
• Gerber 06 fast Assisted opening. I'm not the biggest fan of 7cr17mov. The knife is strong though.
  
  
  And most likely every person reading this will have another knife to recommend. It's a lot about personal preference. What look do you like, what lock do you like.
  
  edit; Thanks kind stranger for the gold!

Never handled the Fox 515, but can say thumb disks require some time to get used to them.

The Urban Trapper on the other hand is pretty popular and received great feedback as one of the slimmest and lightest folders around. And it's a flipper on bearings, so will probably be more comfortable to manipulate. Another plus is it's deep carry pocket clip.

I'd choose the latter, but that is a personal preference.

Good luck!

> Can I get some best-in-class suggestions for sub-$100, ~$150, and sub $200? Might get lucky with a sale.

You also said you wanted a good slicer so I'm going with that as my main criteria. Also these are my opinions.

Sub $100: Spyderco Delica 4 Lightweight FRN Or Spyderco Endura 4

$150-ish: Spyderco ParaMilitary2 G-10 In many peoples opinion this is probably the best EDC blade available.

Under $200-ish: Zero Tolerance 0450CF

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Other great knives for EDC:
Ontario RAT II - Only $25. Worth getting for when someone wants to "borrow your knife".

Benchmade 940-2 - $180-ish. Light easy to carry, not much belly to the blade shape so not always the best for slicing.

Spyderco Dragonfly 2 - $50ish depending on the color. Small knife, easy to carry. Unless your EDC tasks involve skinning wild animals, this will work fine.

Cold Steel Code4 $70-ish. Great steel, thin knife so it carries easily, slices well thanks to think factory grind.

A lot of your criteria is pretty subjective. What's your size limit? What climate are you in?

By 'quality' metal I assume you're not a metal snob and are just looking for a metal that will not be terrible at holding an edge and will get sharp as needed. Because of this, I will keep the AUS8 and omit the 8Cr13MoV.

Rust 'proof' might happen, but you'd do better I think with a carbon steel of some kind, which will rust if not taken care of.

All that being said, here are some good suggestions to start you off.

Gotta have rust free? Spyderco Pacific Salt with H-1 steel

Spyderco Endura

Cold Steel Recon 1


Cold Steel American Lawman

Cold Steel Voyager

Kershaw Blur

Benchmade Griptilian

Ontario RAT 1 Folder

CRKT Heiho

All of these knives should be quality options with good steels that can be relatively easily concealed and opened, and fall under your price point. Their 'rust proof'ness will be directly proportional to the amount of care you give to your equipment. I have carried a Spyderco Endura with a VG10 steel blade for years and as long as I wash off the blade every once in a while (like right after you cut something acidic with it), and oil it whenever I get around to feeling like it sometimes (like whenever you start to see patina issues after the 30^th blue moon)...I do not have rust problems. YMMV

The gerber prodigy is a very nice nice for the price:
http://smile.amazon.com/Gerber-Prodigy-Survival-Serrated-22-41121/dp/B000XH5H6W/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1449118260&sr=8-1&keywords=gerber+prodigy
That would be your typical 'combat' knife, and the one I would recommend for this price range. My experience with it was stellar, but I never had a purpose for it so I sold mine.

My EDC knife is a SOG twitch 2:
http://smile.amazon.com/SOG-Specialty-Knives-TWI12-CP-2-65-Inch/dp/B0009JXR8Y/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1449118357&sr=8-4&keywords=sog+twitch
This is a small flip knife, the steel is great. I would highly recommend this.

Your other option would be a morakniv
http://smile.amazon.com/Morakniv-Bushcraft-Tactical-4-3-Inch-Plastic/dp/B009O01H0Y/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1449118465&sr=8-2&keywords=mora+tactical
I've never owned a mora, but I've heard great things about them. They make some cool bushcraft ones (linked) but their specialty is boot knives.

Overall I wouldn't worry too much about it, I'm a grunt and I've had tons of knives and multitools. A few such as the twitch passed the test of time, but far more often I had (foldeing) knives wear out due to grit, and so on. In the army I've been given and issued tons of knives, it's always nice getting a new one; they're not expected to be bifl.

I've got a few you might like:

(None of these links are referral ones, by the way)

Dirt cheap.

Nice knife, it holds an edge. I used it for a long time until I upgraded.

A bit more expensive.

Not as slim but a nice knife for the price.

In your price range

This is a great knife for the price, it will hold and edge and it is pretty slim.

There are other versions of this knife, you might like the Recon Mini

If you can spend the extra money, then I recommend this one to you.

It's a great knife, you can go without sharpening it for weeks and it will shave hairs off your arm, assisted opening, and it's a decent size for carrying.

If you wear a long shirt, no one will see the clip in your pocket.

I would recommend the Kershaw tactical 3.0. It's a chinese made Knife but for 26 dollars you could literally buy 3. The speed safe flipper helps for basically switchblade speeds for one handed and I would assume that would help you! 8Cr13MoV steel and 3 inch blade, pretty small overall but feels great in my big hands!

Link if interested: https://www.amazon.com/Kershaw-1987-Tactical-SpeedSafe-3-0-Inch/dp/B00TAD2JQQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1505007679&sr=8-1&keywords=kershaw+tactical+3.0

I had an Ontario RAT-5 for a while. About the same size as an ESEE 5, but with a thinner blade and full-flat grind. The handle was uncomfortably bulky and although it held up to my abuse, I just didn't like it. The blade was thin enough to do finer carving tasks, but it was too wide and the edge profile was terrible. I ended up using my Mora knife and Fiskars hatchet more and the RAT-5 was relegated to batoning duty and even in that I preferred the hatchet. In fact, I carved my first bow drill kit with that Fiskars.

I was considering stepping up to an Ontario RAT-7, but instead I traded the RAT-5 for a KaBar Becker BK7, which is a BEAST of a knife. Longer than an ESEE 5, but just as thick and with a similar profile. It really impressed me with the amount of work it could do and how easy it was to use, but it was heavy and just too fat to do anything but chop and split, so again, I was using my Mora and hatchet for most stuff.

I finally decided to try a different direction and traded the BK7 for a much smaller ESEE 4. Around the same time I bought a Bahco Laplander, and I am in love with this combo. The Bahco eats through 1-2" branches with ease (while generating plenty of sawdust for tinder) and the ESEE is just long enough to baton them into kindling and carve up some feather sticks. The best part is, the ESEE 4 and Bahco together weigh about as much as the BK7 in its sheath, and take up about as much space, but they are FAR more versatile.

I realize the ESEE 4 may be just out of your price range, but Kabar makes a similar knife called the BK16. However, the ESEE comes with a lifetime warranty.

I still take my Fiskars with me occasionally, but for weekend camping, I can process plenty of firewood with the ESEE and Bahco faster than I ever could with any of the bigger knives. If I needed to build a shelter or was venturing into unfamiliar territory, I'd want the hatchet because it's such a capable tool.

The ESEE 5 was designed for downed pilots who can't fit a hatchet or folding saw into their kit but may need to build a shelter, so they made it big and heavy. I understand first hand that big knives are appealing and certainly have their strong points, but their size, weight and thickness can make them difficult to use in a lot of ways and in reality, a big knife will never chop as well as a decent hatchet, because the knife's weight is centered just above the handle, not directly behind a huge wedge that drives into the wood. What you really want in a survival knife is versatility and I've spent a lot of time, money and energy figuring out that size doesn't add versatility.

Here is I list of some links where you can get some great knives from places that sell in the UK, consider it my list of recommendations for an early self-Christmas-present.

For a Becker, great knife worth the money for sure, https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B00BBJI9PW/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1511425783&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=kbar+becker+knife&dpPl=1&dpID=41L3PrBWYlL&ref=plSrch

Spyderco knives, my personal favourite for relatively inexpensive quality folders. Check out the tenacious in particular its only £49 (yes I did the conversion for you) and it's an excellent knife, mines going strong 2 years later
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/s/ref=is_s_ss_i_0_4?k=spyderco&sprefix=kbar&crid=382PF9VOSSUVS

And a uk based website selling tonnes of quality stuff , check out ESEE knives, they also sell mora knives, Opinel knives and tones more.
https://www.knivesandtools.co.uk

I hate to see someone without good knives. Now Buy yourself some awesome stuff. Trust me you will not regret it.

Moras are very capable.

Clearing brush is more like cutting than chopping (in my terminology). A thin blade is light and sails through the stuff. I like a short 12" machete like a Tramontina or Imacasa. Gotta sharpen them though. From the factory, they're kinda silly.

I don't do fires on the trail, but for firewood chores, you can't beat a small hatchet. Baton one of those-- it's like a splitting wedge.

I do admit that big knives are fun. I've done some yardwork with this one:

http://www.amazon.com/Ka-Bar-Heavy-Bowie-Knife-Large/dp/B009XN20G2

But something like this next one carries a lot nicer and is plenty tough to beat on.

http://www2.knifecenter.com/item/SCHF55/schrade-schf55-frontier-fixed-1095-black-blade-grivory-handles-glass-filled-nylon-sheath

One that I recently bought was the Leatherman CS, it has the same tools as the little SD victorinox but I like the design and feel a little more. Leatherman has the Skeletool as well if you're interested in something bigger.

On a classier side I really liked my Buck Chairman. It's only knives, no tools but it's a quality product.

Personally I always carry my Victorinox one handed Trekker in my pocket and my SOG Trident in my backpack just for good measure.

Victorinox Swiss Army One-Hand Trekker Lockblade Pocket Knife (Black) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000687B44/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_tv7Iub1MPW1PS

Leatherman 831207 Style CS Clip-On Multi-Tool with Scissors https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0032XVNMQ/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_LJ7Iub1STMMN2

Buck Chairman Series Cadet Comfort Craft TM Knife (Rosewood, 3 1/4-Inch) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002NLIA4C/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_YL7Iub0XCV0VB

SOG Specialty Knives & Tools TF1-CP Trident Knife with Partially Serrated Assisted Folding 3.75-Inch Steel Blade and GRN Handle, Black TiNi Finish https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000PIE2I8/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_2Q7Iub16JNT0K

Sounds like you want a cold steel- many sizes- strong lock- great steel (I forget which exactly but it made a 60 on the hardness scale(very good/not brittle)) and best of all the blade thickness stays at 4mm until the very end, so even the folders can pry-
Here's a good example of a knife that'll meet your needs: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00322HR2C

The blade on the CX is a lot better, good choice.

Spyderco PM2 is a solid choice, there's also a few Benchmades like the Griptillian that comes in a lot of different styles that make great general purpose work knives.

I have the Original Trayvax in charcoal gray, might get one of the newer models though.

Long time follower on r/knifeclub and this is my first post! It's been almost 2 years since my last knife purchase so I figured it was time.


I'm over in Alberta, Canada so knives (Besides buck and gerber) are pretty slim without ordering.
I hopped on to amazon.ca and found paramilitary 2's for for $154.99 CAD! You can't even get them from the states for that cheap!

Heres the link : https://www.amazon.ca/Spyderco-ParaMilitary2-Camo-PlainEdge-Knife/dp/B004VZVI88/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8


I've always been a huge fan of the delica and VG-10 so when I saw the blue delica 4 in stock I had to add it to my cart as well.
I've also been practicing freehand sharpening so I figured I may as well get a 3rd and see how I like 8cr13mov.
(Didn't get to include the Opinel #8 I also got!)

Happy Birthday!

You should test your mettle against the Great Outdoors! If you haven't been camping yet, you should try it before old-age decrepitude sets in in your 30's. This should help :)

I've got one of the clip point tridents and actually like it quite a bit. It opens well and I like the lock, and the AUS-8 steel sharpens and takes an edge pretty well. It's very lightweight but still has a nice, full handle. I think the cord cutter in the handle (it's not made for seatbelts, it's made for things like paracord) is maybe a bit gimmicky, but I don't think it detracts from the design.

If you want assisted, also consider the Kershaw Shallot. It comes in black, too.

A lot of people are probably going to reccomend a knife with no point for safety reasons but I am a big believer in the tanto style point with a half serrated edge for emergency use. I've had the Cold Steel Recon 1 for a while now and I love it!

http://www.amazon.com/Cold-Steel-Tactical-Handle-ComboEdge/dp/B00322HR2C/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1415730258&sr=8-2&keywords=cold+steel+tanto+folder

Check it out, it would make quite the gift and could possibly safe their or someone else's life someday.

the 940-2 is the model that you have, with the s30v stainless, g10 scales, and green spacers. theres also the 940-1 which has s90v stainless, carbon fiber scales, and blue back spacers. as well as the classic straight up 940 which has s30v stainless and aluminum scales.

theres also the 940-1601 , the 940-1701 .. many variants of the 940 design available. same knife, different materials.

i have the same one you do, the 940-2, and i think its awesome. easily my favorite folder

Back when I bought it (~2 years ago, maybe 3) they were 120 and plentiful on amazon. Clearly things have changed. The Military is bigger (still love it though) and only 143 though, link

Couldn't find anything exactly like the fact but with a flipper, but as far as large, thin flippers there's a few options, with Brad Zinker designs probably being your best bet. His customs are expensive but he does have a collab with boker thats a 3.75in flipper that isn't overbuilt, the Urban Trapper Gentleman Knife https://www.amazon.com/01BO730-Trapper-Knives-Straight-Silver/dp/B00K60OSRK. Also comes in wood, but that strays from the Benchmade Fact a bit too much i think. Other contenders would be the cold steel luzon medium https://www.coldsteel.com/medium-luzon.html or this stedmon knife design i found while looking https://www.knifecenter.com/item/SKCC0601/stedemon-knife-company-c06-flipper-knife-440c-two-tone-straight-back-blade-carbon-fiber-and-black-g10-handles. Hope one of these fits the bill

Hi and welcome! Here are some ideas:

Opinel (as you already know)

Svord (as /u/Zickefoose suggested)

Douk Douk - not wood handled

Mercator Cat Knife - again, not wood-handled

Kiridashi - brass-handled, but still beautiful & functional

Case Sodbuster - not wood handled

Higo no Kami - brass handle & I can't personally vouch for this manufacturer, but there are several manufacturers out there

These largely don't meet your criteria on the handle material, but I think they should present some options in your price range that may be attractive.

If you're open to fixed blades they're generally a bit cheaper due to less materials/manufacturing. Just a thought.

Try a Douk Douk or a Mercator for solid, old school, working style knives.

Look into Cold Steel. They're not my favorite brand but they make solid products, have a lot of budget friendly options, and have a pretty wide array of different styles and patterns.

I've had the folder for about a month. The grip is comfortable and fits in my hand well. I would definitely buy another.

You can still find most old Benchmades on the used market. I don't see that many of the older 800 series AFCK models kicking around (yours is a Benchmade 804 AFCK) but they do turn up. See this one (the round hole version) as an example on ebay.

FWIW, I actually greatly prefer the Benchmade 710 myself, and it's a regular production model you can buy all the time.

Alternately, if you think he loves the opening hole on the AFCK, you could just buy him a Spyderco Military.

The AFCK, 710, and Military are all very nice knives in any case, though I prefer the 710 of the bunch.

Spyderco Military may fit your needs. Also, if you're a LEO, you can probably get your hands on an automatic knife easier than many of us if you want one. The whole Benchmade Black line is designed for LE/Military use; they're tough, made for hard use, and make reliable weapons if need be (could be out of your price range tho).

Regarding Spyderco, they're popular because they have a wide range of blades that fit any budget. Even their inexpensive knives like the Tenacious/Persistence are beloved by knife enthusiasts for their value (a quick search on here or Bladeforums will confirm this).

Not everyone loves Spyderco tho. Some people don't like the look of them. The Spidey Hole can be a devisive issue. Personally, I love them and I've been buying them since I was in high school. I'm not a huge fan of serrations, but Spyderco does serrations about as well if not better than anyone else. Just my opinion, tho. This is the knife world, which means there's plenty of people that would call me a raging idiot for liking Spyderco so much. Honestly, the best way to find out for yourself is to go to your local blade shop and handle a few. Check out your buddies' knives and ask lots of questions. There's a knife for everyone out there somewhere.

As I was reading one name kept popping up: Kershaw.
I have a Kershaw 1620H3 and love it. It's assisted opening but also has thumb studs, the pocket clip can be switched to either side and even upside down and it's never failed me. Granted, it has only a 2 1/4 in blade but I've never needed any more.
One of the first that comes to mind that fits most of your criteria, except for the metal handle is the RJ Tactical 3.0 (https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00TAD2JQQ/ref=mp_s_a_1_11?ie=UTF8&qid=1494897579&sr=8-11&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=kershaw)

Take a look at their knives and see if one catches your eye, speaking from experience, they're great quality knives (I should mention they have both, made in China and in the US, mine was made in the US if it makes any difference.)

Not sure what your budget is but I always thought this thing was pretty sexy. Here’s a way cheaper orange knife

The Cold Steel Recon 1 is built like a tank.

http://www.amazon.com/Cold-Steel-Recon-Tactical-Handle/dp/B00322JP04/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1376643842&sr=8-4&keywords=cold+steel+knives+recon+1

There's 3 different blade shapes to choose from, you can get serrated or plain edge and you can pick different sizes.

http://www.coldsteel.com/Product/RECON.20_1.20_SERIES/RECON_1_SERIES.aspx

I'd go with the 4 inch clip point plain edge version personally.

Any Cold Steel knife with a tri-ad lock should be pretty strong.

Found it!
http://www.amazon.com/Gerber-30-000118-Technology-Serrated-Folding/dp/B001S0KH40/ref=sr_1_39?ie=UTF8&qid=1312038496&sr=8-39

Looks like a pretty good knife.

For you, because when the Zombie apocalypse comes, this will be pretty handy.


For me because the only thing cooler than watching Doctor Who, is playing Doctor Who :)

I was going to say Esee is a good starting point. My personal favorite are Survive! knives. https://surviveknives.com/

They're just very hard to get.

From more mass-produced stuff on the lower end:

https://www.amazon.com/Ka-Bar-Becker-Combat-Bowie-Fixed/dp/B001IPKL7I/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=BK-9&qid=1565302535&s=gateway&sr=8-1

https://www.amazon.com/KA-BAR-Becker-Campanion-Fixed-Blade/dp/B001N1DPDE/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=BK-9&qid=1565302535&s=gateway&sr=8-3

https://www.amazon.com/Ontario-8604-RAT-7-Knife-Tan/dp/B0013AW8D8/ref=sr_1_30?crid=18LHTWFQCW6Y3&keywords=rat+knife+ontario&qid=1565302569&s=gateway&sprefix=rat+knife%2Caps%2C211&sr=8-30

https://www.amazon.com/TOPS-Knives-Brothers-Bushcraft-Handle/dp/B004GAM1UC?ref_=bl_dp_s_web_9741493011

Higher end is a toss up between a lot of small batch and completely custom-made knives.

I go here for most of my knife info: https://www.bladeforums.com/

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I have these Cold Steel knives and they are great. Carbon steel, so they are less brittle than stainless knives and won't chip. They are a good weight and length for throwing. Shorter knives spin faster so you need to be more consistent and accurate. They don't look fancy, but they are nice knives

I recently bought a PM2 from Amazon. One thing I noticed was multiple listings for it and at different prices.

I got the all black. http://www.amazon.com/Spyderco-ParaMilitary2-Black-Blade-PlainEdge/dp/B004TXMFQQ?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00

Here it is for $30 more.
http://www.amazon.com/Spyderco-ParaMilitary2-Camo-PlainEdge-Knife/dp/B004VZVI88?ie=UTF8&keywords=spyderco%20paramilitary%202&qid=1464034297&ref_=sr_1_1&s=sporting-goods&sr=1-1

Pretty sure mine is legit and I will compare g10 scales tonight.

If you’re not looking for super stylish the steel will cutjack in d2 would be a good choice. A nice gentleman’s option would be the boker urban trapper. Amazon has them right now for like $69 a piece. I’m planning on the urban trapper for my groomsman https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00K60OSRK/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1523557220&sr=8-2&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=boker+urban+trapper

I'm ready for some more suggestions. These cover a bit of a spectrum of "fancy" rather than all being gentlemens folders.

BM 581. BM 940. Boker Kwaiken. Spyderco Southard. I'm pretty sad that the Southard isn't available anymore, btw. BM Emissary.

Huh. I feel like I had more options last night. Oh well.

THis maybe a long shot and it isn't made by a small family anymore, but maybe he was searching for a Mercator? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mercator_K55K It's a classy and durable design suitable for a gentleman. http://www.amazon.com/Mercator-Knives-Black-Lockback-Handles/dp/B004GEGB0Y though it seems to be too cheap for your price range. Any chance the dude is from NYC?

I have this knife. It's a pretty solid knife I've used a lot.
http://www.amazon.com/Gerber-22-41121-Prodigy-Survival-Knife/dp/B000XH5H6W

I have heard that some of their other knives aren't as high quality as they once were. I still hear good things from people who own LMF2's, though.

I feel the same way about the Coldsteel Recon 1 I just got. I'd been using a Kershaw Kuro for work, which is a small knife. The Recon 1 is fricken huge.

I'm thinking about buying a Leek, though.

Does anyone know what knife would be good for Landscaping use? Cutting arbor bracing, plant material, and the like. It would have to be decently resistant to rusting, as it will probably be getting wet a lot.

> Recon 1

http://www.amazon.com/Cold-Steel-Tactical-Handle-ComboEdge/dp/B00322HR2C/ref=pd_sim_sg_3


Yes! thats a sexy knife thanks.

Ill be picking this up in two weeks:)

First time posting thought i'd join the fun, heres a list of whats pictured

Shadetree Shades

Etsy Wallet

Kingsley Keychain

Beats X

Iphone Case

Bell & Ross 03-92

Benchmade 940-2

Streamlight Microstream

Raw Lighter

Yep! Cold Steel is pretty hard to beat at this price-point. Could also consider the recon 1 (is this in cts-xhp or aus8a?), mini recon 1, or the american lawman.

It is a Ka-Bar survival knife! [specifically this one] (https://www.amazon.com/KA-BAR-BECKER-CREWMAN-SURVIVAL-POCKET/dp/B00BBJI9PW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1482712303&sr=8-1&keywords=kabar+survival+knife). I LOVE IT.

I have two manual flippers that I love, the Boker Urban Trapper and the Kershaw Skyline. The Trapper is a 3.5" blade and the Skyline is 3", so I'm not sure if that is larger than you want or not.

The other one that I really like is the Kershaw Chill, although the steel isn't great.

Nice Deejo, I have the same one for when I dress up. As for simplifying, try to get pieces that do more then just one task. For instance you could combine the role of knife and emergency tool with a Benchmade Triage. Also better key organization could help.

Benchmade - Triage 916, Opposing Bevel, Orange Handle https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007D1GCX8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_265qDb2VFAG2N

Love my Benchmades. I have two of them.

This is my day to day knife. Benchmade Osborne Rift

This is my "dress up" knife. Benchmade Barrage 580

The KaBar Heavy Bowie is another one you might consider. Owned one for a short while, but never tested it out. It's very big and beefy, and gets very good reviews.

Boker Urban Trapper https://www.amazon.com/dp/B010IH57ES/ref=twister_B018K3OLOO?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1 CRKT Crossbones https://www.amazon.com/Columbia-River-Knife-Tool-7530/dp/B06XS5CY5S
The boker plus is a far superior knife to the crkt thats the one i would purchase.

I was curious, so looked around a bit and found that it is still available on Amazon as the Prodigy Survival Knife.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000XH5H6W?pc_redir=1397182715&robot_redir=1

not sure about the quality of their more recent designs but I know this one is really solid and doesn't show any signs of letting up anytime soon.

By far my favorite knife company. I'd get this next. Decent price too.

benchmade Triage knife

This is my knife. While a good piece of kit. There is already so much stuff you have to have on your person. It adds up. But normally a flashlight and my knife are on me.

For a tough folding knife with a 4" blade maybe this would be good?

Cold Steel Recon 1

http://www.amazon.com/Cold-Steel-Recon-Tactical-Handle/dp/B00322JP04/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1415652248&sr=8-8&keywords=cold+steel

For those that don't know, its a Spyderco Paramilitary 2. I have wanted one since I got my tenacious over a year ago and finally pulled the trigger! Excited to break it in.

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B004VZVI88/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Looks just like a Gerber Prodigy with a fancy handle.

Get a new one. Rothco Deluxe Adventurer Survival Kit Knife https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002PEZH3O/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_BUCLzbR6356KF

If you want larger and you could go about $20 over, I'd suggest this guy: http://www.amazon.com/Ka-Bar-Heavy-Bowie-Knife-Large/dp/B009XN20G2
It's a beast, and very solid.

Warriors and wonders has PM2's in stock

Amazon.ca has a few as well : Camo/Satin, Black/Satin, Black/Black

I'm currently eyeing the BK10 or the BK2

The BK2 seems better suited to heavier tasks, some light chopping and batoning whereas the BK10 seems like a nicer all around knife that can handle batoning and the abuse but is also thinner so it can carve and feather stuff.

They're in stock on amazon right now.

EDIT: Nevermind that's not a Para 2. I had to wait a few weeks, and just kept checking back until they were in stock.

Boker Plus Urban Trapper Cocobolo

Wife picked it up at Amazon.

It seems like an almost perfect EDC when wearing business attire. The opening mechanism is crisp, smooth, and somewhat less threatening than many other knives I have seen.

The only thing that caught me off guard is how light it is. I'm not sure if it is a good or bad thing, but it weighs about half as much as any other knife I own.

I'd say go for an ESEE or RAT. You can get them from 3-7 inches I think.

Here's and ESEE 6

and here's a RAT-5 and a RAT-7

Benchmade 940-2 Osborne G10 Knife Handle https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01HC2YSJ2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_bUr-zbPSV49QZ

Here is the exact one i have

http://www.amazon.com/Ninja-Stealth-Silver-Throwing-Knives/dp/B001DSYO14?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=ox_sc_act_title_3&smid=AWO5MMT7WRHRV


http://www.amazon.com/Cold-Steel-80STK12-Flight-Sport/dp/B00HZIMKLC?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=ox_sc_act_title_3&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

> 940-2

https://www.amazon.com/Benchmade-940-2-Reverse-Tanto-Handle/dp/B01HC2YSJ2?th=1

Handles for holding the ends of the cable saw:

http://www.amazon.com/Rothco-Deluxe-Adventurer-Survival-Knife/dp/B002PEZH3O

Boker Urban Trapper?

Boker Plus 01BO734 Urban Trapper 3 1/2 in. Blade https://www.amazon.com/dp/B010IH57ES/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_9bMyybHDYBQWF

http://www.amazon.com/Spyderco-ParaMilitary2-Camo-PlainEdge-Knife/dp/B004VZVI88/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1452559351&sr=8-1&keywords=para-military+2

118 now, 96 "when available" and these are unopened. The pm2 rarely fetch over 100 when sold on the secondary.

Boker Urban Trapper

This one, specifically: http://www.amazon.com/BOKER-PLUS-01BO730-Trapper-Knives/dp/B00K60OSRK

Guns for show, Knives for a pro.

as a general rule, you overpay if you buy knives directly from their makers. Look at the MSRP on spyderco's website for example: they're all way above regular retail prices. The Spyderco Military is 259,95 on their website, but bladehq has it for 149,95, and Amazon for 147,37. Their MSRP is almost 70% above normal retail!

Wot.

For around, or under $100, I’d suggest the RAT 7, or the Bk 7.

list:
boker knife:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B010IH57ES/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

J. Crew handkerchief

the Wallet was made by a local guy here in my city. His name is Damien Mitchell

the watch is a seagull 1963

I ended up going with this one https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000XH5H6W/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 What do you think?

Please advise if I'm wrong, but isn't the trapper like $68 new on Amazon? Is this different?

https://www.amazon.com/01BO730-Trapper-Knives-Straight-Silver/dp/B00K60OSRK

• Boker Plus Urban Trapper
  
  
• 'Magic' Wallet
  
  
• Night Ize Bottle Opener Carabiner
  
  
• Suzuki Key
  
  
• LED Flashlight (Came with another cheap flashlight I bought)
  
  
• Normal keys and Fob
  
  
• V-Moda Crossfade M100 (shadow w/ custom plates)
  
  
• Cross Click Rollerball Pen
  
  
• Corsair Survivor Stealth 64GB USB 3.0 Flash Drive (Plus 4 years of rough wear)
  
  
• Cheap Sunglasses (Because I constantly lose or break sunglasses)

If you don't care about the color there are digi camo ones one amazon

As mentioned, brand new its 60.04 on Amazon. Here's a link for the lazy

SOG Folding Knife Pocket Knife - “Trident” TF1-CP Spring Assisted Knife with 3.75” Black TiNi Partially Serrated Knife Blade + Tactical Knife Grip https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000PIE2I8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_cw8UBbTQXGEYD

Oh I missed that part.

Not too many folders with really thin blades... maybe the kitty knife?

https://www.amazon.com/Mercator-Black-Stainless-Lockback-Knife/dp/B004GEGB0Y/ref=sr_1_2?crid=1EE2PMESUKZL2&dchild=1&keywords=mercator+knife&qid=1572006444&sprefix=mercator%2Caps%2C271&sr=8-2

• Field Notes Kraft Graph
  
• Justin Distressed Rodeo Wallet
  
• SOG Trident
  
• Leatherman Wave
  
• LED lenser P3
  
• Zebra f-301 compact
  
• Copenhagen Long Cut
  
• Keys
  
• Nite Ize DoohicKey
  
• Leatherman Style CS
  
• 2 Nite Ize MicroLock
  
• Kingston DataTravele 16GB
  
• Navy Blue Bandanna
  
• not in Picture
  
• G-Shock XL
  
• IPhone 6
  
• LifeProof Nuud

Boker kwaiken.

Edit: It's classy, relatively small, and not as threatening as a PM2. If looking scary plays a factor, maybe get the Boker Urban Trapper or the classic. Comes in Cocobolo and Carbon Fiber. And of course the G10.

With the Kwaiken, comes in Carbon Fiber, stonewash titanium, G10 and Micarta. Could also get the mini-kwaiken

Edit2: OOR you can get the buck 055. Tiny ass knife that you barely notice is there, doesn't need a clip, and is the opposite of intimidating.