Who carries a knife?

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kiddiedoc said:
So here's a question:

If you had to pick one knife for a GTHO bag/ multipurpose use, what would it be? Utility, meat prep, defense, etc. I have an Ontario RAK, but it really isn't designed for any delicate usage, if you know what I mean.
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You're going to have to figure out where to compromise. A blade that is good for fine work is going to suffer in a lot hard use scenarios and vice-versa.
 
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hndog609 said:
I've never owned a Kershaw but they have a faithful following. I'll have to give one a go sometime, maybe a Leek or Blur.
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The Leek is a sweet little knife. Gave one to a friend some years back. Most of my knives are bigger but a 2-inch or so blade like the leek is really all you need for edc. At least 90% of the use I get from a pocket knife is opening mail and boxes.
 
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kiddiedoc said:
So here's a question:

If you had to pick one knife for a GTHO bag/ multipurpose use, what would it be? Utility, meat prep, defense, etc. I have an Ontario RAK, but it really isn't designed for any delicate usage, if you know what I mean.
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Fixed-blade, something in the 5 to 7 inch range, ESEE, Fallkniven, or similar. Throw in a roll of duck tape and if you can find a reasonably sturdy branch to lash the knife to, there’s your self defense, without having to pack something ridiculously large.
 
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Vol in Buckeye Land said:
The Leek is a sweet little knife. Gave one to a friend some years back. Most of my knives are bigger but a 2-inch or so blade like the leek is really all you need for edc. At least 90% of the use I get from a pocket knife is opening mail and boxes.
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I've got a Kershaw scallion, it's even smaller than the leek but I like it. Assisted opening and good slicing blade.
 
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Recently got a SOG terminus XR LTE for my everyday carry. So far I like it a lot and I'm not usually a fan of SOG knives. For the price I paid for it ($99), I don't hardly see how you can beat it.
 
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jp1 said:
Recently got a SOG terminus XR LTE for my everyday carry. So far I like it a lot and I'm not usually a fan of SOG knives. For the price I paid for it ($99), I don't hardly see how you can beat it.
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Carbon fiber edition? I love how lightweight my CF Benchmade is. It will probably be even nicer in warm weather when wearing shorts.
 
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kiddiedoc said:
Carbon fiber edition? I love how lightweight my CF Benchmade is. It will probably be even nicer in warm weather when wearing shorts.
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Yep. Surprisingly light and fits well in my hand. I'm sure there are better knives out there, but I think you would be hard pressed to find something similar at this price point. Which Benchmade do you have? Bugout?
 
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jp1 said:
Yep. Surprisingly light and fits well in my hand. I'm sure there are better knives out there, but I think you would be hard pressed to find something similar at this price point. Which Benchmade do you have? Bugout?
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Yep. A friend has a dealership account with them and gave it to me a couple months ago. I would never pay that much myself! I also got an orange Kershaw Leek recently, and I pretty much rotate those two.
 
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hndog609 said:
Basically, if I'm clothed I'm carrying an edge on me. If I walk out the door forgetting something it'll be my keys/wallet/cell phone or whatever before my knife. Been that way since Papaw gave me a Schrade LB-5 my 4th grade Christmas. I'm amazed at the dichotomy of people that ask me why I carry a knife around all the time (like it's a scimitar or something) and how often not only do I find use for a knife but have to help others cut/pry/open something.

So, anybody else EDC a blade of some sort?
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Yep. My EDC is the Benchmade 556 Pardue Mini-Griptilian. Perfect carry size for me and it holds a great edge .
 
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kiddiedoc said:
Yep. A friend has a dealership account with them and gave it to me a couple months ago. I would never pay that much myself! I also got an orange Kershaw Leek recently, and I pretty much rotate those two.
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Love the bugout. I would pay big money if they ever make a Tennessee orange micarta full size bugout. Smkw had Tennessee orange mini bugouts at one point but I think they're discontinued.
 
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Seen this thread for years, never jumped in, mostly because I haven't carried a knife for decades, although growing up I always had a pocketknife in my pocket, typically a Case XX or maybe an Old Timer, whatever I might have traded with a buddy for.

Anyway, every time I see this thread title floating around, it always reminds me of a guy I knew back in the day who was asked if he had a knife on him and said, "Naw, I quit carrying a knife when I learned how to run."

Still cracks me up when i think about it.
 
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pismonque said:
Seen this thread for years, never jumped in, mostly because I haven't carried a knife for decades, although growing up I always had a pocketknife in my pocket, typically a Case XX or maybe an Old Timer, whatever I might have traded with a buddy for.

Anyway, every time I see this thread title floating around, it always reminds me of a guy I knew back in the day who was asked if he had a knife on him and said, "Naw, I quit carrying a knife when I learned how to run."

Still cracks me up when i think about it.
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It's a funny quip. Of course, I don't think the vast majority of people carry a knife for the primary purpose of fighting vs a working tool. For instance I basically quit bothering putting mine away this Christmas because of how often somebody needed to use it.
 
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hndog609 said:
It's a funny quip. Of course, I don't think the vast majority of people carry a knife for the primary purpose of fighting vs a working tool. For instance I basically quit bothering putting mine away this Christmas because of how often somebody needed to use it.
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Oh yeah, for sure. I always had one in my pocket growing up and I don't think it ever occurred to me to regard it as a weapon, even if I was in a fight.
 
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I had lost my benchmade mini crooked river a while back, so I bought a cheaper knife, a civivi elementum. I’m really impressed with it. Really good quality for around $50.
Anyways, a coworker found my benchmade on a job site the other day and gave it back to me. Blew my mind that it was found on a giant construction site.
 
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