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Best Pocketknife?

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I've enjoyed my Spyderco Tenacious and also like the Ontario Rat-1. They are cheap knives(around $30) but they aren't junk. If you're thinking of going the swiss army route, there are TONS of them to choose from. The only thing I could think of is to look through some of them and try to find some that has tools that you think your friends might use. Knifeworks is a good place to check out a lot of the various swiss army models and you might look at the Tenacious, Persistence, Ambitious, or Resilience(same basic knife but different sized blades) or check out the Rat-1. 🙂 Good luck! I'm sure that they'll like whatever you get. 🙂

jc
 
i've never used the manual safety on mine and have never had a problem. it's actually pulling itself shut; not 'holding back' spring tension like an auto.
 
alkemyst said:
No not at all, but a $50-60 multi-tool 'knife' is going to be a far more useful gift than a $50-60 folder that's trying to be a $200-300 folder.
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$200-300 folders are collector and tactical mall ninja gear. A Spyderco Delica FFG doesn't try to woo mall ninjas, carries and cuts perfectly, and costs $60. The usability of every $50-60 multi-tool I have seen was 'meh' at best.
 
Pia said:
$200-300 folders are collector and tactical mall ninja gear. A Spyderco Delica FFG doesn't try to woo mall ninjas, carries and cuts perfectly, and costs $60. The usability of every $50-60 multi-tool I have seen was 'meh' at best.
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You are clueless then. There has not been many that have not been impressed by what I have accomplished with mine. If I have to bring tools I, of course bring them.

Most that 'bash' these kinds of things are those that "don't do"...like the others above that think you will be getting into a knife fight daily, but decide that some tiny folder is going to be your 'go to' device..lolz.

Anyway, I know tools. I have done it all from automotive to construction (full restorations of a vehicle to putting up a structure with plumbing)...a good multi-tool is indispensible to have. The problem is too many get one that is 'too much' then don't carry it.

The one I recommended is small, easily pocketable, doesn't stick out when used. I stand up networks day to day, I usually have a tool bag. Still I am using this tool a lot.

From fixing a hose at the dog park to simply opening a package.

Like I said though too, I have good knifes and they are going to be a bit more than $50-60.

Hardly 'ninja', that price point really buys just an ok entry level blade. It would last a lifetime for most though...lolz again.
 
alkemyst said:
Like I said though too, I have good knifes and they are going to be a bit more than $50-60.
Hardly 'ninja', that price point really buys just an ok entry level blade. It would last a lifetime for most though...lolz again.
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Concrete examples of these "good knifes"?
Why does a simple Delica not qualify as good?
 
Cheesemoo said:
Kershaw 1600. my favorite pocket knife I have ever owned.

http://www.kershawknives.com/productdetails.php?id=41&brand=kershaw

the SpeedSafe® Assisted Opening is very nice.

Its also about 3" closed so it fits in your pocket perfect.

OK, I had to edit just to add that if you don't get them this Kershaw, I will be sad for your groomsmen.

OH, and Congratulations!
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Love the knives designed by Ken Onion and the Assisted Opening is awesome, I have this one: http://www.kershawknives.com/productdetails.php?id=85&brand=kershaw
 
alkemyst said:
No not at all, but a $50-60 multi-tool 'knife' is going to be a far more useful gift than a $50-60 folder that's trying to be a $200-300 folder.
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Totally disagree.

While there are some very nice higher-end folding knives (Striders, Chris Reeves, many custom makers etc.), I don't think they enjoy any functional advantage over any number of sub-$100 knives. While it is true that the Kershaw Onion knives recommended in this thread are made of rather pedestrian 420HC steel, you can buy, say, a Buck Vantage Pro for $60 that is made of high-end S30V steel and will be every bit as functional as any high-end folder. For my money my Spyderco Sage I, which I bought for $90, is the best all-around knife I own, including much more expensive blades.
 
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Don Vito Corleone said:
Totally disagree.

While there are some very nice higher-end folding knives (Striders, Chris Reeves, many customer makers etc.), I don't think they enjoy any functional advantage over any number of sub-$100 knives. While it is true that the Kershaw Onion knives recommended in this thread are made of rather pedestrian 420HC steel, you can buy, say, a Buck Vantage Pro for $60 that is made of high-end S30V steel and will be every bit as functional as any high-end folder. For my money my Spyderco Sage I, which I bought for $90, is the best all-around knife I own, including much more expensive blades.
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Finding that at $60 is rare, $90 is 50% more and in an entirely different league.
 
Pia said:
$200-300 folders are collector and tactical mall ninja gear. A Spyderco Delica FFG doesn't try to woo mall ninjas, carries and cuts perfectly, and costs $60. The usability of every $50-60 multi-tool I have seen was 'meh' at best.
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i've used my wave a LOT.

it's performed perfectly every time.
 
heh - I have an old Buck (112, I think) which I bought 30 years ago. It still looks good, is still tight, and holds it's edge very well. The blade is noticably thinner from being sharpened over the years, but besides that it's GTG for 30 more.
 
If you like the Kershaws check out the Rake, JYD II Composite and Speedform as well. Personally I like the Blur much better than the Leek but it totally depends on application and I'm not totally thrilled with the metal handles on either of these knives. You can get the Leek in an S30V version with a nicer G10 handle but it's considerably more expensive.

Oh, and partially serrated blades are a bad idea IMO - to me a plain-edge blade is pretty much always preferable.
 
I would go with the SPyderco over the Kershaws.
Kershaws are good knives, but they are sold at Wal-Mart and are not as "special" as a Spyderco.
It sounds like your friends are knife people, so a Kershaw might be below their quality level.
This is a special gift, I just think it should be a special knife.

Again, nothing against Kershaw. I have one myself...

Also, I would recommend a half serrated version. 🙂
http://www.amazon.com/Spyderco-Manix-Combination-Knife-Black/dp/B002GIOYVU/ref=pd_sim_sg_44
 
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MartyMcFly3 said:
Haven't decided yet. Been looking at all the options. I like the following so far:

Spyderco Manix
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Manix seems like a good, large, heavy-use folder for the price. Also, plain edge is definitely the way to go.

Not knowing the recipients' personal preferences, I would still rather suggest the Delica, which weighs half of what the Manix does, sits a lot flatter in the pocket, and (at least the FFG version) cuts better. For me and many other folks, the Manix is much larger and heavier than is desirable for everyday carry.

Did you check out the Perrin knives I linked to?
 
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