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some good pocket knife brand are sog, spyderco, benchmade, columbia river knife and tool(CRKT),and case
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i like Benchmade and Chris Reeve for folders.

Fixed i like customs, Burt Foster, and production is the k-bar and Ratt, and Busse and Swamp rat knives.
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I have many pocket knives including Spyderco, SOG, Cold Steel, etc. My all time favorite is my Benchmade Osborne 940. Soooo much nicer than anything I have had before.
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As a retired multi-line wholesale distributor I have had, used, held classes and used most every kind of knife including 200 to 300 dollar custom ones. The truth is that I still have a special place in me for the old knives. Here is one that is not much to look at but it is still a fine old knife that will get the job done. It was probability made during WWII when materials were hard to come by or it was just an economic version of a line. -- Tex-Shooter

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I have always liked knives but never did much with them or paid more than passing use and admiration for what I came across.

Of late I have been learning who the different manufacturers are, styles, and steel variations.

I have only owned folding knives, typically not of a quality to brag about. Yet in my search for a folding knife to use with also survival mentality in mind I came across a Spyderco Endura plain edge. I purchased it and felt like I was hoping for more than what I would get. Many items aren't designed, and functional as they may appear.

I am sure there are other folding knives that hold there own against this brand and style. But this one is great. The features I like are;

A good steel
The one handed opening ability. So easy and smooth.
very tight when opened. Zero play
User functional handle by way of;
-shape
-the texture was immensely pleasing as it is great for cold temperature, grip (especially if like me you have dry hands)
-Not thick and bulky, which I wanted economy of size

jimping is as good as the reviews said

I am sure I will think of something else after i finish but just wanted to say a few good words

Oh yeah and it came in bright colors which I want. For this knife I want it to be more visible than blend in.

I am so pleased with this that I ordered a smaller knife of Spyderco's. The endura was larger than I payed attention to before I laid the money down, but am very happy.

Another thing about it, you can change the place of the belt clip to accommodate your preference.
Tool Blue Blade Knife Hunting knife

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ZDP-189
SRKT Rat Trap was the biggest surprise of any knife. It has the slickest action and thinnest blade of any production folder and great edge holding.

William Henry makes lovely little gentleman's folders.

CRK makes the excellent Small and Classic Sebenza's but don't get embellished collectibles as they are working knives. Same goes for Benchmade and Spyderco.

For bargain priced quality, Chinese SanRenMu were the best in this class, but their best designs, hand flat ground stilettos have been replaced by CNC hollow ground and mostly rip offs of US brands. SRM knives are however 80% as good and under five bucks a piece.

The best UK street legal (CJA S.139) knife is the Spyderco UK Penknife, as long as you undestand it's scalpel and neither a prybar or a splitting wedge.

For classic lines, I like a Buck 110, some of the (pre-bankruptcy) Case knives, and canoe knives of all sorts.

For mid-tech, consider Lionsteel. These are just breathtaking and not as impossible to buy as a Lochsa.
For autos, I love a classic Czech Mikov. Not as a fighter, because they aren't long and thin stilettos, but they are good knives especially if it's swedged, not double bladed. Valotten & Diskin make great concealed release D/A production knives.
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ZDP-189 said:
SRKT Rat Trap was the biggest surprise of any knife. It has the slickest action and thinnest blade of any production folder and great edge holding.

William Henry makes lovely little gentleman's folders.

CRK makes the excellent Small and Classic Sebenza's but don't get embellished collectibles as they are working knives. Same goes for Benchmade and Spyderco.

For bargain priced quality, Chinese SanRenMu were the best in this class, but their best designs, hand flat ground stilettos have been replaced by CNC hollow ground and mostly rip offs of US brands. SRM knives are however 80% as good and under five bucks a piece.

The best UK street legal (CJA S.139) knife is the Spyderco UK Penknife, as long as you undestand it's scalpel and neither a prybar or a splitting wedge.

For classic lines, I like a Buck 110, some of the (pre-bankruptcy) Case knives, and canoe knives of all sorts.

For mid-tech, consider Lionsteel. These are just breathtaking and not as impossible to buy as a Lochsa.
For autos, I love a classic Czech Mikov. Not as a fighter, because they aren't long and thin stilettos, but they are good knives especially if it's swedged, not double bladed. Valotten & Diskin make great concealed release D/A production knives.
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Thanks for posting and mentioning a few and what is good about them. I will check them out. It is dizzying to jump into knives if one hasn't been involved for a while. Takes time to sort things out. So hearing from people like yourself that just tell you why they like it or why it is good helps. When someone brags about a knife like it is the only one simply due to a "patriotism" to a brand" is not a help. Interesting but not helpful in learning what are the specs so to speak.

I stumbled upon a post of yours Dan, in a forum regarding the Spyderco Endura.
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Bill Hays
I have a pocket knife on me pretty much all the time. Having had hundreds, and actually helped to design some of the internal mechanics in the first spyderco lines.
I can tell you from experience what ones I like the most... now keep in mind, I actually USE my knives so size, edge retention, blade shape, handle material/ergonomics and PRICE play a major role in which ones I like the most.

All that said, the ONE knife that suits me the best for every day carry and a lot of heavier that average use is the Lone Wolf "Longhorn".
The best pocket sized tool, is the Leatherman Ti.
The best pocket knife for dress up is the Chris Reeve small Sebenza with overlays.
The best pocket knife for the buck and for easy carry is the Spyderco Delica... just a touch small for extended cutting use, but more than fine for a back up weapon or to just clean your fingernails.
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Bill Hays said:
I have a pocket knife on me pretty much all the time. Having had hundreds, and actually helped to design some of the internal mechanics in the first spyderco lines.
I can tell you from experience what ones I like the most... now keep in mind, I actually USE my knives so size, edge retention, blade shape, handle material/ergonomics and PRICE play a major role in which ones I like the most.

All that said, the ONE knife that suits me the best for every day carry and a lot of heavier that average use is the Lone Wolf "Longhorn".
The best pocket sized tool, is the Leatherman Ti.
The best pocket knife for dress up is the Chris Reeve small Sebenza with overlays.
The best pocket knife for the buck and for easy carry is the Spyderco Delica... just a touch small for extended cutting use, but more than fine for a back up weapon or to just clean your fingernails.
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Thanks for your input too, Bill.

I even looked at back posts regarding knife commentary here.
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Here is another old knife that was made for skiving and flat cutting. It has a hard thin blade that skives like magic. I think that it was made specifically for the cobbler trade. I don’t think that it never caught on. I have only seen one and I have it. Tex-Shooter

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lucifer93
I still love the Mora of sweden Knives. Great knife for a cheap price
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The Gopher
i have been getting more into knives but since i am a poor man (read: cheapskate) I like to make everything i can, thats why i got into making bows, arrows, slingshots and am getting a bit into making knives from old files. anyway if i can't make something i look for inexpensive but quality knives. Under this category i would list: Frost/Mora, Opinel (one of my favorites), Cold Steel, and Victorinox.
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You guys didn't mention one of the best EKA Swedish surgical stainless steal.
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Tex-Shooter
I agree with Jay, I have aeveral Swedish knives and they are great knives for the money. -- Tex-Shooter
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ZDP-189
I forgot to mention Fällkniven. I have a Tre Kronor 3 in jigged bone and a U2. These have the possibly the best blades of any folding knives and are a pleasure to use. For woodcarving, I like Bernie Garland folding liner lock knives. The frame is based on a kit, but the blade is his own in O1. I am very keen to get a folding Enzo from Brisa.fi I am very familiar with the fixed blades. Dennis is a friend of mine, and I have helped him with testing and making up knives before.
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ZDP-189 said:
For bargain priced quality, Chinese SanRenMu were the best in this class, but their best designs, hand flat ground stilettos have been replaced by CNC hollow ground and mostly rip offs of US brands. SRM knives are however 80% as good and under five bucks a piece.
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I recently added the Sanrenmu knives to my store. Their quality amazed me. Some of their knives are rip offs but they do have a lot of original designs. I love the minis like the GV-605 and GR-605.

A few other great knife brands are Svord (friction folders), Douk Douk and Opinel.
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My edc knives are the large Sebenza, a Murry Carter custom neck knife, and SAS clasp knife. For bushcraft I carry a Pathfinder knife by Blind Horse Knives. I have recently added a bolo knife that Frogman gave me. I own several more knives, too many to list.
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Here is my favorite Pocket Folder. I bought this knfe in 1966 and have carried it ever since. It is a Case XX USA 6265 SAB two blade hunter 5 1/2". The lanyard has a 44 cal Magnum handload ( no powder or primer) on it that in not only good looking but quite functional. When tucked into the watch pocket on a pair of jeans, it keeps the knife vertical in the pocket. This is the only way to carry this big of a folder comfortably unless you put it in a pack or jacket pocket. This knife has skinned about a dozen whitail deer and countless numbers of small game over the last 44 years. For a fixed blade, I like my recently purchased Mora Clipper, inexpensive but very sharp and durable.
Philly

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Here is my favorite Pocket Folder. I bought this knfe in 1966 and have carried it ever since. It is a Case XX USA 6265 SAB two blade hunter 5 1/2". The lanyard has a 44 cal Magnum handload ( no powder or primer) on it that in not only good looking but quite functional. When tucked into the watch pocket on a pair of jeans, it keeps the knife vertical in the pocket. This is the only way to carry this big of a folder comfortably unless you put it in a pack or jacket pocket. This knife has skinned about a dozen whitail deer and countless numbers of small game over the last 44 years. For a fixed blade, I like my recently purchased Mora Clipper, inexpensive but very sharp and durable.
Philly
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good idea to keep the knife upright in the pocket
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Yeah, it works great Ray, years ago I had a small piece of antler as the fob but I like the 44 shell better. I drill out the primer hole put the raw hide thru and knot it then pull it back in and seat the bullet in the case. Just need to get the right length so it hangs upright. Very comfortable. I trade off between the Case and my Benchmade Osborne with the pocket clip. Always have one or the other.
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