Best Knife You've Ever Used

[kawika]

Best knife i've ever used and still carry is an Ontario Knives, Randall's TAK. Its handle is simliar to the SF knife and is the little cousin to the RTAK which is also very simliar. It is very durable and I mainly use it for prying open doors, locks, etc. Rarely do I actually use the edge and its not kept extremely sharp but sharp enough to cut and maintain its edge for a long period of time. The only thing I ever cut with it is flexcuffs, firewood and of course the ever present MRE. It is really good for everyday utility and if need be a fighting knife.

One of the TOPS pry knifes is definately on my list of upcoming purchases.

[SRGross]

I carried a Randal for most of service in South and Central America, broke it, they sent me a new one ASAP, good company
But I prefer the Gerber BMF, excellent knife, they are in High Demand even to this day, on ebay they go for 150.00 plus

[Richard]

Originally Posted by Bill Harsey

What's the best knife you've ever used?

A sharp one that did the job.

Richard's $.02

[x SF med]

Here are a large percentage of mine... as has been stated - the best knife is the one that fits the job, or the one in your pocket/on your belt... (no there is no rust on the ones that look orange - just a trick of the light, Mr Harsey would kill me if I showed up at his place with a rusty knife)

[6.8SPC_DUMP]

It didn't come as shock that a Quiet Professional; Mr. Trip Wire, was a step ahead of me in recommending the Emerson Super CQC-7BW as an every day carry. This is my first post, out of Introductions, and I'm already used to it.

I won't carry a folder without the Emerson "Wave" because that's what I'm fastest with opening in most situations. Even if the "Wave" doesn't lock the blade upon withdraw ( which is rare ) it usually opens 1/3 of the way, while my fingers are out of the way, and a quick flick of the wrist will lock it. Emerson's titanium liner lock is thin, so I make sure to tighten and loosen the pivot -- testing it, to ensure the lock is consistently secure under the blade when opened.

I prefer the Super CQC-7BW to the Emerson Commander because it's beefy grip allows me better wrist control for slashing and it's Tanto style blade cuts deeper in quick side-to-side slashes. The Super 7's rear bolster along with G-10 epoxy / glass laminate handle provide me a secure grip even without finger groves.

If I had a CC permit I would go with the Emerson Kramabit. The US Air Marshals use these to protect their SIG P229 .357Sig's in CQC ( I'm not revealing classified information ). To get a better grip I like to screw in an extra belt clip so both sides of the folding Kramabit's handle. I found that the fixed Kramabit's handle was too thin for my hand but would probably go with it anyway for speed.

That's my limited experience with daily carry knifes -- hope it was helpful.

[alright4u]

Originally Posted by The Reaper

I am with Martin on this one.

Best knife for what?

The answer to this would seem to be the same as the one about what is the best pistol? The one you have on you.

At times, my best knife has been a Kabar, a Swiss Army Knife, a Leatherman, an Al Mar, a Chris Reeve, or a Harsey. All are knives, but they are vastly different in terms of specialization and capabilities.

You tell me what application, and I will tell you what is the best I have used.

TR

A CMH recpient, who used to go to SOAR every year, would say bayonet.
Amazing CHM citation for the Colonel.

[alright4u]

Originally Posted by Blitzzz

The first one, I carried from 1976 to 1992. I carried it onmy belt with a modified loop of braided 550 cord. This set up allowed the sheath to lay sideways across my back on my belt with the handle facing the right side. It was a 3.5 in blade spear/drop point "Weastern" ( I believe the model # was 14, the new ones are Mod # 84. Never gets in the way and is also a great thrower.

The second is one I assembled from a 6in Solingen Korium blade Epoxied into a drilled out "practice' Tanto handle, (a black plastic material by Cold Steel). The knife is not the prettiest, but it is an exceptional handler. very sleek.

An old team SOP was to throw your biggest knife last. We all carried about 5.

Blitz

http://www.legionofvalor.com/citatio...?uid=993845229



The Col might like a boyonet.

[Bill Harsey]

Originally Posted by 6.8SPC_DUMP

If I had a CC permit I would go with the Emerson Kramabit. The US Air Marshals use these to protect their SIG P229 .357Sig's in CQC ( I'm not revealing classified information ). To get a better grip I like to screw in an extra belt clip so both sides of the folding Kramabit's handle. I found that the fixed Kramabit's handle was too thin for my hand but would probably go with it anyway for speed.

That's my limited experience with daily carry knifes -- hope it was helpful.

Does a CC permit cover the carry of an edged tool at your location?

[Bill Harsey]

Originally Posted by 6.8SPC_DUMP

It didn't come as shock that a Quiet Professional; Mr. Trip Wire, was a step ahead of me in recommending the Emerson Super CQC-7BW as an every day carry. This is my first post, out of Introductions, and I'm already used to it.

I won't carry a folder without the Emerson "Wave" because that's what I'm fastest with opening in most situations. Even if the "Wave" doesn't lock the blade upon withdraw ( which is rare ) it usually opens 1/3 of the way, while my fingers are out of the way, and a quick flick of the wrist will lock it. Emerson's titanium liner lock is thin, so I make sure to tighten and loosen the pivot -- testing it, to ensure the lock is consistently secure under the blade when opened.

I prefer the Super CQC-7BW to the Emerson Commander because it's beefy grip allows me better wrist control for slashing and it's Tanto style blade cuts deeper in quick side-to-side slashes. The Super 7's rear bolster along with G-10 epoxy / glass laminate handle provide me a secure grip even without finger groves.

If I had a CC permit I would go with the Emerson Kramabit. The US Air Marshals use these to protect their SIG P229 .357Sig's in CQC ( I'm not revealing classified information ). To get a better grip I like to screw in an extra belt clip so both sides of the folding Kramabit's handle. I found that the fixed Kramabit's handle was too thin for my hand but would probably go with it anyway for speed.

That's my limited experience with daily carry knifes -- hope it was helpful.

Sir,
Some things about this post trouble me, even on Christmas Eve.
First, have you read all of this thread carefully?
What are you talking about your knife cutting deeper in?
Go back to the part about reading all of this thread very carefully.

[6.8SPC_DUMP]

Mr. Harsey,

Originally Posted by Bill Harsey

Does a CC permit cover the carry of an edged tool at your location?

Not for folders/ assisted opening folders with blades under 4" in length. I was referring to a concealed handgun permit. The link below goes into more detail about NY knife laws.

http://pweb.netcom.com/~brlevine/ny.txt

Originally Posted by Bill Harsey

Sir,
Some things about this post trouble me, even on Christmas Eve.
First, have you read all of this thread carefully?
What are you talking about your knife cutting deeper in?
Go back to the part about reading all of this thread very carefully.

I am disappointed my post troubled you -- particularly on Christmas Eve. I went into more detail than you specified. If you have any other problems with my post please make me aware of them. The materials I have cut into with the Super 7 have been a sheet of newspaper taped to the ceiling and a pork roast double wrapped in an undershirt.

Merry Christmas.

( Mr. ZonieDiver: I wouldn't waste good meat either. Wasn't my best pork roast though...)

[ZonieDiver]

Originally Posted by 6.8SPC_DUMP

I am disappointed my post troubled you -- particularly on Christmas Eve. I went into more detail than you specified. If you have any other problems with my post please make me aware of them. The materials I have cut into with the Super 7 have been a sheet of newspaper taped to the ceiling and a pork roast double wrapped in an undershirt.

WTF! I hope the undershirt was cleaned. In AZ, wasting a good chunk of meat thusly is a Class 3 Misdemeanor (or should be). Be careful with sharp instruments, you can hurt yourself. (Oh, Merry Christmas to all!)

[Bill Harsey]

6.8spc_dump,
Thanks for the explanations and good luck with the concealled carry laws in your state. Those have to be some of the more complicated in the country.
Most important, Merry Christmas!


ps. to all, make sure you have a good opening lock up before you stick a folder into anything when training or else later you might slip on all the bandaid wrappers and bump your head.

[x SF med]

Originally Posted by Bill Harsey

ps. to all, make sure you have a good opening lock up before you stick a folder into anything when training or else later you might slip on all the bandaid wrappers and bump your head.

And wear gloves when opening the plastic packaging, its sharper and more dangerous than the knives. Right Bill?

[Rob_0811]

1st Gen Leatherman Wave

Randall 5" Model 1

Harsey/Reeve Green Beret 5.5"


which one depends on the situation, but those are my faves.

[lksteve]

The kitchen knife I used to open the envelope containing my copy of the final divorce decree will always hold a special place in my heart...right next to steak knives of all species and the hunting knife ODA-8 gave me when I went to Battalion to be the S2. Used that one to cape the Dall Sheep I killed in Alaska.