Pocket knives
 

I am buying a pocket knife as a gift and am at a loss as to what to get. I am leaning towards the Benchmade Mini Stryker with the coated serrated blade.

Is that something that you would carry?

Any input would be appreciated.

Thanks!

Take care,
HQ6

Right now, in my immediate area, for folders I have a Benchmade 810 Axis Lock, a BM 805 Axis Lock in D2, a Leatherman Wave, a Victorinox Swiss Champion, a Wenger Swiss Pocket Grip, an Emerson, and in my pocket, a large Sebenza in S30V.

I have also been lusting in my heart lately for a Bill Harsey folder, and will probably have to settle for one of his designs made by Gerber.

The BM knives are good, I like the coating, but the serrations will be hard to sharpen and of little value unless you have to cut cordage, nylon webbing, or aluminum sheet metal a lot.

HTH.

TR

Is the knife for a 12 year old or a 25 year old soldier? Everyday carry, or just in the field?

TS

It is a graduation present for someone in SFQC. My hope is to buy something that will be useful either at work or while remodeling his home.

Edited because I am rude: Thank you TR for your input.

TR beat me to it...

I carried a Victorinox Swiss Champion and a large knife.

TS

Thank you TS for your input also. I couldn't ask for two better resources.

CHAMPION®: Features Large knife blade, Small pen blade, Corkscrew, Can opener, Medium screwdriver, Bottle opener, Large screwdriver, Wire stripper, Reamer, Phillips screwdriver, Scissors, Magnifying glass, Wood/rope saw, Fish scaler, Fish hook disgorger, Inch/metric rule, Nail file, Metal file, Wire Crimper, Key ring, Tweezers, Toothpick, Wood chisel, Pliers, Fine screwdriver, Metal saw blade.

Even I could use a knife like that! Can you carry the Victorinox Swiss Champion at work? Or the large Sebenza? Is Chris Reeves the benchmark for knives? Or William Harsey?

Maybe I should just get him a baseball cap instead :D

By the way TR... is this what you are lusting after?

My dummy cord has a Victronox Ranger / Camper and a bic lighter...and
HH6 bought me a nice Benchmade folder with Titanium handle
My fixed blade is a "Rigid" with full tang and brass capp and butt re-enforcements.

I bought a couple similar to this. Microtec Ultratech.

Terry

Champ is good, but is generally eclipsed by the Multi tools. I like the Wave, and rarely use my Champ any more.

Yes, you can carry one to work, but I have my Wave in a pouch (made by Razor), and the Sebenza in my pocket.

Chirs makes a super folder in the Sebenza, but at $350 a pop, not too many are going to the woods. That is what I have the Benchmades for. Bill designs a lot of knives, mainly for Gerber, and makes a few himself. I prefer the originals that he makes, especially if I can get him to make it from S30V.

I would get him a Wave at less than $80 or so, engraved with the class number and date, maybe with a striking rod attached or a DMT folding sharpener, and a good light like the Photon or Surefire L1/L2 if you want to spend any more.

Just my .02, HTH.

TR

:D Drooling too much over the knife and forgot to add remarks to the post, Sir?

I never would have thought of the engraving! Thank you TR for the suggestions.

Welcome aboard Bill!

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The Team Sergeant

Thanks!
 

Team Sergeant, It's an honor to be here, also humbling. I do not pretend to know what you guys do and darn sure wouldn't dream of telling you how to do it. If I can be of any service, please advise. Bill Harsey

Re: Thanks!
 

That's what we're here for in part, to discuss what we do with those that have questions.

Glad to know we now have a resident and skilled professional knifemaker on board! I'm sure there will be some questions for you soon enough.

TS

Bill Harsey:

Welcome aboard, that "Yarborough" is a beautiful knife.

Terry