knives

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How many of you carry a knife?

  • Always

    Votes: 31 68.9%
  • Never

    Votes: 6 13.3%
  • Only when I think I might need one

    Votes: 4 8.9%
  • Only when I know I will need one

    Votes: 4 8.9%

  • Total voters
    45
Kizer flash sale
Cool looking Slip joint knife
I didn't buy anything but i did want the kizer baby but they sold out of the black one.
 
I have short list of features I go for in an EDC:
Modified sheep’s foot, reverse tanto or wharncliffe blade…G-10 scales….lanyard hole, deep carry pocket clip and sub $40.00 price point. Every time I buy a knife, I think it’s perfect and will never need another! IMG_0189.jpeg
 
On the left is my latest ex-favorite and the only knife I will ever need is on the right.
I broke my guidelines on price and paid nearly $60.00…it’s worth every penny! The first thing that hooked me was the simple beauty of the handle design.
Once I received it I found plenty more to appreciate. I had not been looking for a smaller, lighter knife but I was pleasantly surprised how I enjoyed the pocket comfort and did not miss any performance in my usual tasks. I had not noticed the thumb studs while ordering but I do appreciate having both studs and the flipper.
Speaking of the flipper the smaller, rounder flipper is equally effective and much more comfortable to carry. The fit and finish in both is good. The newer one is slightly better.
Ease of sharpening, edge holding seems very good in both. IMG_0190.jpeg
 
My new old knife. I think I've shown this exact one before. I bought it when I lost the old one, but found it again, so this went in the drawer. I lost it for good last week AFAIK, so I'm carrying this every day now.

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I habitually have a knife with me...this Benchmade, slim design for pocket carry and general utility use.

Today I received two orange Gerber Hinderer Rescue Knives. My son, Alex, is a rookie fireman...he always carries a knife, too. I asked him if there was any official issue fireman knife and the answer was "no". I have always felt having a knife handy is not only useful but can be life-saving. This one is designed with Firefighter/Paramedics in mind as a self-rescue tool as well as an aid to rescuing others.

The times I have needed my knife in a tree it was always hard to get out of my pocket...the New Tribe leg straps/pads are holding it tight. I'll see if I can find a way to make this one more accessible.

The first knife goes to Alex...we had researched them a few weeks ago and then he went to the firefighter training school. He came home on a break and asked if the knives had arrived yet!! I think that was my hint to go ahead and order them. At $63 each it looks like a good deal.

I'll let you know how it does. There is a write-up here if you are interested in details:

Gerber Hinderer Rescue Knife - A Firefighter and Paramedic's Review - EQUIPPED TO SURVIVE (tm) - http://www.equipped.org/hinderer_rescue.htm

What utility/rescue knives do you guys carry? How do you carry them?

Especially, how do you carry them aloft?
I loved my leatherman Surge ,quite the tool box
 
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Smoking deal on a excellent handmade knife

I ordered a couple of the smaller version
The swamp romper only 50.00 shipped the low drag is on sale also
It's my favorite large knife but too large for a everyday belt knife. ctk281465hc.1_1__04112.jpg
 
Sweet looking blade!

I guessed Condor just from the pic alone :dude:
 
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I bought 3 of the 4.5 inch swamp rompers and I know I say this to often
But for a handmade carbon steel knife these are exceptional in fit and finish
And the condor sheath's are second to no one of the manufacturer I've personally seen IMG_20250422_185717926_HDR~2.jpg IMG_20250422_185645315_HDR~2.jpg i also bought another of my favorite stainless scandi grind knives
A J&V adventure 4" selvan bushcraft knife IMG_20250422_185807126_HDR~7.jpg
These are my two favorite fixed blades
The condor will patina quickly I like carbon steel for that the J&V won't if that matters to anyone.
 
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