A Knife For Pen People!

[Baric]

I think personally, I'd step up the Nakaya/Pelikan range if I ever need a new knife, and a large Sebenza 21 with a raindrop or ladder damascus pattern would be at the top of my list. Lovely, high quality, sharp and functional. Perfect.

[Baric]

I used some of their China made knifes and they are pretty good compared to the Gerber knifes. If I didn't knew they were China made I would've thought they were US made.

 

Gerber China made (99% of their stock is China made) has some issues. Like the blade being too soft or too brittle. I remember one of Gerber's blades dulling from cutting a cardboard box.

 

I heard great CS reports of SOG from others. I have yet to say only because their stuff just don't break that easily.... I guess that is a good thing.

 

Never used a Gerber knife, only ever hand one of their firestarters, worked great, but it's hard to screw that up.

 

Most of my SOG's have blades made in Seki, Japan (steels like VG-10, ATS-34 etc.) Not sure where they are assembled, but they are good quality and tough. Never had a problem with my SOG knives, other than the clip wearing out on the Mini due to daily use over years. A little sharpening, and little cleaning and light oil on the hinge every so often and we're good to go. Knives are like your car, you treat it right, it will run well for you.

[Icywolfe]

 

Never used a Gerber knife, only ever hand one of their firestarters, worked great, but it's hard to screw that up.

 

Most of my SOG's have blades made in Seki, Japan (steels like VG-10, ATS-34 etc.) Not sure where they are assembled, but they are good quality and tough. Never had a problem with my SOG knives, other than the clip wearing out on the Mini due to daily use over years. A little sharpening, and little cleaning and light oil on the hinge every so often and we're good to go. Knives are like your car, you treat it right, it will run well for you.

Gerber always looks more "tacticool" than SOG. This is what made to re-buy trash.

 

Most of the regular SOG (non special metals) are made in China, but I have a feeling they reinspect their knifes once it reaches the states. Because if Gerber and SOG are both china and Gerber is a display only piece. So whats up with SOG then?

 

I beaten up my SOG trident but oddly enough it didn't gain much of the "battle scars." Dam paint is too strong.

 

I might say SOG = Pilot, both has items across the cost scales.

[risingsun]

I adore my Al Mar Hawk Ultralight with talon blade. Perfect EDC pocket knife.

Edited October 17, 2014 by risingsun

[Cryptos]

I'm not a fan of Sebenza myself. I prefer MCusta. Not that there's anything wrong with the Sebenza, it's more an personal aesthetic thing.

 

I usually have a small folder somewhere. This last few weeks a Sanrenmu 710 has been pulling that duty. A Chinese folder costing all of $10 and surprisingly well made for all that. Other times it is either a Vic Climber (that I've had for years) or a more recent acquisition a PPC Lionsteel Occam Razor (a friction folder with olive wood scales). Depends what I'm up to I guess.

 

Worth checking out MCusta. They do some nice gentlemen's folders.

[da vinci]

I'm not a fan of Sebenza myself. I prefer MCusta. Not that there's anything wrong with the Sebenza, it's more an personal aesthetic thing.

 

I usually have a small folder somewhere. This last few weeks a Sanrenmu 710 has been pulling that duty. A Chinese folder costing all of $10 and surprisingly well made for all that. Other times it is either a Vic Climber (that I've had for years) or a more recent acquisition a PPC Lionsteel Occam Razor (a friction folder with olive wood scales). Depends what I'm up to I guess.

 

Worth checking out MCusta. They do some nice gentlemen's folders.

I had never heard of Mcusta until your post - very smart indeed!

[Baric]

I currently carry a Benchmade Rift auto, but I'm thinking of downsizing a little. It's a great knife, but it's a bit thick in the pocket and it doesn't carry as deep as my older SOG Mini X-Ray Vision. I guess it kind of spoiled me. I just wish the SOG's blade was a little longer, like the Rift which is why I switched.

 

I've seen folks talk about Mcusta, but I have never handled one personally. So many brands out there, it's a bit daunting looking for a folder with the right combo of features. Kinda like looking for the perfect fountain pen!

Edited October 17, 2014 by Baric

[ethernautrix]

My favorite is the Xacto knife. I keep it in a pen cup on my desk.

 

That Swindle is pretty sweet, though.

 

P.S. I don't know much about knives. I still use the Swiss Army knife I bought in 1983.

Edited October 17, 2014 by ethernautrix

[Baric]

P.S. I don't know much about knives. I still use the Swiss Army knife I bought in 1983.

 

Doesn't everyone have one of those in some form or other?

 

I have one with a corkscrew I bought just after high school (right before you actually ;-). It's still in my desk drawer, but it hasn't seen much use in a long time. I keep it for sentimental reasons, I have better tools to handle most jobs.

[Bo Bo Olson]

My Cold Steel has a clip and an blade stud. Bought it a couple of decades ago. Good blade.

What exact model it is I don't know.

 

Unfortunately, being in Germany leaves me with the Swiss Army Knife.....functional but, no flair like the classic Remington. Like Case too. Of course I have a early Buck Ranger.....It wasn't 'early' back then. Was the first pouch knife. There was a time when it seemed everyone had a small Buck pocket knife. My 'Gent's' dress pocket knife is a Buck. (Since then that type of knife can be Art.)

 

But my Go To knife is a closed 5 1/4 inch handled Opinel....for best grip fro any long term work.

The Laguiole is a good classic knife....but not one to abuse by closing with one hand.

 

Had I been in the States I'd had a collection of pocket knives.

Edited October 17, 2014 by Bo Bo Olson

[sail1942]

All the TSA regulations make it difficult to carry a quality knife while traveling. If you put in your checked luggage, there's a good possibility of it being stolen.

[Cryptos]

Bo Bo Olsen,

 

I've toyed with getting Opinel as they are very cheap and if you get the carbon steel blades you can force some interesting patina patterns on it. The ones we have here are the basic models. I like the Slimline handle shape but the whole thing looks a bit flimsy. Same with Lagouille. There are some beautiful examples out there.

 

As a one simple knife for everyday, non-woodsy, stuff I've always wanted a Case Sod Buster (I'm a simple chap really) but the shipping is a killer. Of course when I hit the trail or I'm going pig hunting I'm taking a fixed blade.

Edited October 17, 2014 by Cryptos

[georges zaslavsky]

gerber bmf or buckmaster 184 or camilius terzuola or al mar sf 10

[jar]

I'm not sure what the view of women with knives is in my area.

 

Do they also have a dog, a pickup, a Browning Sweet Sixteen? Maybe their dad owns a bar? Sounds like the purfect woman.

[injesticate]

I have a dog, a pickup, gave my only Browning (a Hi-Power) to my brother-in-law, but have a healthy collection Enfields and a couple Savages. I am part owner of a bar/restaurant.

Maybe I need to move to Texas LOL.

[jar]

Ah, the P-35, maybe the best sidearm ever. Here's one folk don't see everyday.

 

Maybe I need to move back to Georgia?

[georges zaslavsky]

Ah, the P-35, maybe the best sidearm ever. Here's one folk don't see everyday.

 

Maybe I need to move back to Georgia?

It is not the best 9amm auto, the best one is the Magnum Research Baby Eagle/ IMI Jericho. The best auto pistol is the STI Perfect 10 http://www.stiguns.com/the-sti-perfect-10/

[Mickey]

Who want's a 9mm auto when they could have a Linebaugh 500, just the thing for when you find an elephant in your pajamas. (That's pyjamas, if you're British, and no, I don't how he got in your pajamas.)

 

Oh, by the way, if you buy the Alaskan model, they throw in a Halrich knife.

Edited October 17, 2014 by Mickey

[injesticate]

I found 9mm and even .40s a little too large for carry, so I switched to a Sig P230, essentially a modern PPK in .380.

[jar]

I found 9mm and even .40s a little too large for carry, so I switched to a Sig P230, essentially a modern PPK in .380.

 

While I have no problem carrying larger pistols and revolvers; I definitely agree when it comes to my 230 and also the similar sized but slightly more powerful Makarov.

 

Another smaller favorite of mine is the Star UltraStar. Small and compact but utterly reliable and a real tack driver.