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SL2SQUEEZE · Registered User Joined: 04 Nov 2007 Posts: 6

What type of folding knife is ideal for everyday carry and use? I receive this question almost daily and I am publishing this article in hopes of helping to guide the first time knife buyer or a seasoned knife collector who might be interested in gaining a new perspective on the factors that go into making a wise decision.

The first question that you should consider is what you will be using your knife for. If you will be using your blade for hunting, you will want it to have a drop point. A drop point knife has an appearance similar to a spear in some ways. These are ideal for skinning animals because of the angle at which the blade is ground. If you will be using the knife for self defense, you should lean towards a long, serrated style blade. Most plain or serrated knifes will do just fine if they are used to open boxes all day, but the plain edge knife might require sharpening more often. If you work in law enforcement or public services, you should consider at least a partially serrated blade due to the possibility of encountering a self defense or emergency situation.

Once you have decided what your knife's primary function will be, it is important to decide whether you want a plain or serrated edge. Plain edge knives have several advantages over serrated edges. They are able to make more precise cuts, are easier to sharpen and the edge will not break or crack as easily. Serrated knives are ideal if you are going to use your knife for self defense or if you are experienced in knife sharpening. While sharpening a serrated-edge knife can be a bit tedious, most people should have little trouble keeping them sharp with some practice. Several manufacturers sell knife sharpeners that are specifically made for serrated edges.

Many knife companies offer black, powder-coated blades on their folding knives. This feature is popular with a lot of knife buyers and is practical in some ways. The Black coating not only looks nice, but also serves as an anti-reflecting sealant that can protect you in a situation where you need to hide from an attacker or sneak up in a self defense situation. Before you purchase a knife with a black coating, be aware that the coating will wear off after enough use and you will basically be left with a silver blade.
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avdrummerboy · Posted: Fri Nov 23, 2007 9:53 pm Post subject:

I carry my folding buck knife almost everywhere (not school I get in big trouble for that. Smile

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sjohnsoncqb · Registered User Joined: 06 Jan 2008 Posts: 26

Another thing I like to consider when choosing a tactical folder is the weight and strength of the knife.

The reason for this is because it can be extremely difficult to deploy a blade in a real-life confrontation. To reach down, remove your knife, then open the blade while keeping your eyes on your opponent and dealing with the adrenaline rush is exceptionally difficult.

This being the case, I train to grasp my folder, remove it from my pocket, and use the steel edge of the folder as a blunt weapon against my attacker, hitting him with it with a closed hammer fist repeatedly. At that point, if my opponent is stunned enough and I have the time, I would attempt to deploy the blade (if escape was not an option). I firmly believe I would not be able to deploy my folder effectively unless I knew beforehand that I was going to be attacked.

But don't just believe me. Buy a tactical folding training knife (no sharp edges) and keep it in your pocket. Have a friend dress up in gloves and headgear and have him attack you and try deploying your blade while "under fire." You might not even get it out of your pocket before you find yourself in a tackle or clinch. If your training partner has a training knife, you will probably find yourself getting stabbed before you can deploy your blade.

Just something to think about and train if you plan on using a tactical folder.
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kfcfan · Registered User Joined: 25 Jan 2008 Posts: 25

If you want a perfect model, I suggest that you go up to your local Walmart or Kmart and ask to speak to a manager in sporting goods. They really know all of their products.
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Blowjob Lessons · Posted: Sat Jan 26, 2008 11:45 pm Post subject:

LMAO@ getting advice on picking a knife from WalMart.

sjohnsoncqb has a point. A lot of times we assume that people are picking between models from Cold Steel, Spyderco, Benchmade, CRKT, etc. and that all we need to do is tell them the kind of profile they should be going for: in-line point, stab-friendly grip (e.g. thumb shelf), what kind of lock system, etc. But then some guy could end up buying a $15 aluminum hunk of junk from Master or whatever the hell other knock-off brands there are out there.

First and foremost, the construction must be solid. Without that, you have nothing.
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