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Bottle Opener Knives

atdegs

atdegs

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Just curious if there are any options in between my Kershaw Shuffle II, and something like an Esnyx Beer Buster. I'd like something a little nicer than my Kershaw, but the opener is super handy when camping, etc. I'm finding it very difficult to find something anywhere between $20 and $800.
I had a DpX HEST/F Urban, which has an integrated bottle/wave opener, but never really bonded with it. That's more the level of price/build quality I'm looking for though. No other real requirements other than a folder, preferably with a clip, and not over a 3.5" blade or so.

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jacksterp said:
SAKs - many have bottle openers among other useful tools.
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I should have specified, looking for a single blade folder with an integrated bottle opener, like the ones above. Not so much a SAK or Spyderco Clipitool type solution.
 
If you want a traditional knife there are many options, GEC Beer Scout, Case has a mini trapper with a caplifter, Trestle Pines has a couple, RoughRider has the tailgate trapper, there are a number others as well.
I carry a K’roo traditional style single implement slipjoint caplifter/prytool that I call the “Chunky Drunk” his execution of my idea. I always already carry a knife so I wanted something to compliment that and also not have a blade attached to it so I can carry it anywhere.
As mentioned Victorinox has a huge variety with lifters.
Not to sure about modern folders with a lifter, never appealed to me even though I love caplifter traditionals.
 
An affordable custom option is one of the friction folders from Michael Morris Knives. His website says that his knives range from $120-220. They are a friction folder and the part that sticks out when the knife is closed is a bottle opener. I've never handled one, but I have always thought they look nice.
 
surlyman said:
An affordable custom option is one of the friction folders from Michael Morris Knives. His website says that his knives range from $120-220. They are a friction folder and the part that sticks out when the knife is closed is a bottle opener. I've never handled one, but I have always thought they look nice.
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Interesting. Something like that with a tip-up pocket clip might be really nice. I think most of his knives are fairly small, but it's worth reaching out to him I think. Thanks!

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miso2 said:
Does Emerson Wave function as a bottle opener?
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It does in a pinch, at least my Delica wave does. I've looked a bit for a wave opener I like that looks like it would do the job, but unfortunately I don't much care for Emerson stuff, and most of the Spyderco waves, like my Delica, are very wide folded. Another brand with a wave opener might be a good option depending on the design though.

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atdegs said:
I should have specified, looking for a single blade folder with an integrated bottle opener, like the ones above. Not so much a SAK or Spyderco Clipitool type solution.
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Find a knife you like in the price range your looking for and learn how to open a bottle with the spine of the blade (closed preferably). Now ever knife (especially the uncoated ones) has a integrated bottle opener!
 
atdegs said:
It does in a pinch, at least my Delica wave does. I've looked a bit for a wave opener I like that looks like it would do the job, but unfortunately I don't much care for Emerson stuff, and most of the Spyderco waves, like my Delica, are very wide folded. Another brand with a wave opener might be a good option depending on the design though.

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I had a bayou shooter endura like this. The bottle opener worked well enough, but kept getting caught on my pants when I'd take it out and opening the knife!




*this is a joke, I do know its supposed to do that*
 
atdegs said:
Just curious if there are any options in between my Kershaw Shuffle II, and something like an Esnyx Beer Buster. I'd like something a little nicer than my Kershaw, but the opener is super handy when camping, etc. I'm finding it very difficult to find something anywhere between $20 and $800.
I had a DpX HEST/F Urban, which has an integrated bottle/wave opener, but never really bonded with it. That's more the level of price/build quality I'm looking for though. No other real requirements other than a folder, preferably with a clip, and not over a 3.5" blade or so.

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The HEST or HEAT are going to be way bulkier than you likely want.

Get a waved Delica. The wave is a perfect bottle opener.
 
Victorinox Rambler. Then you can carry whatever other knife you want.

Also, the Case Mini Trapper with bottle opener is a nice option. Once you hold and use a Mini Trapper you'll wonder why you waited so long. :)
 
I don't know if it's a coincidence or intended, but the raised portion of the clip on the Buck Spitfire is the best bottle opener I've ever had on a knife. That model is also customizable on Buck's website.
 
Any knife can open a brew. I opened beers for years with a Bic lighter back in my smoking days. YouTube will show you.

There's a billion little cap lifters out there made of aluminum, titanium, whatevrium... Leatherman Brewzer gets my nod.

Myself, I'd work with a custom maker and have it like I want it. That'd be a fun build project.
 
I've recently been smitten with the Benchmade Aller. It has a bottle opener and prybar built into a very small package.
 
Thanks for the input everyone. I've considered carrying a separate SAK or Mini Trapper, or a dedicated bottle opener, but honestly I just don't want any more stuff in my pockets. The other suggestion to use a regular knife to open bottles works fine for many people, but I just don't like to pry jagged metal with the edge of my knife blades.

orangejoe35 said:
I don't know if it's a coincidence or intended, but the raised portion of the clip on the Buck Spitfire is the best bottle opener I've ever had on a knife. That model is also customizable on Buck's website.
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This option actually looks really interesting. You just use the opening in the clip sideways?

The custom route also interest me, I just really don't know enough about custom knife makers to know how to pursue it. Thanks again everyone!
 
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