Knife from Walmart

FreshFish said:
Haha no, I didn't mean it like that, I wouldn't go that far :P

This is the knife that I carry for SD
http://www.bladehq.com/item--Gerber-Instant-Assisted-Opening--17728
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That's not a terrible first knife.

However,

Awesome knives you can get from a good dealer for the same price or less:

Ontario Rat-1
Ontario Utilitac II
Cold Steel Recon 1 (tough to find at that price but can be done)
Cold Steel Large Voyager (a favorite of mine and somewhat easier to find at that price if you look around)
Kershaw Shallot
Buck 110
Spyderco Resilience
Opinel any # (not a tactical knife, but an awesome knife.)
 
mk.ultra said:
One of the first knives I ever owned was an M-Tech, and I do not recommend them.

If I were you I'd grab an Ontario Rat Model 2, Kershaw Cryo, Cold Steel Mini Recon 1 or ESEE Zancudo.
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I wouldn't use the M-Tech, it'd just be for show...but the knife that I'm looking at next is Kershaw Leek. Then I'll look at some of the ones you recommend :)

John_0917 said:
I actually owned a Gerber Instant for about 15 mins once, it was a gift from a well meaning friend from a large sporting goods store. Worst AO mechanism I have ever seen, even for a Gerber it was below the already very low bar set for Gerber knives these days.
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It's alright, but for my situations and such, it hasn't caused any problems.
 
RedLynx said:
That's not a terrible first knife.

However,

Awesome knives you can get from a good dealer for the same price or less:

Ontario Rat-1
Ontario Utilitac II
Cold Steel Recon 1 (tough to find at that price but can be done)
Cold Steel Large Voyager (a favorite of mine and somewhat easier to find at that price if you look around)
Kershaw Shallot
Buck 110
Spyderco Resilience
Opinel any # (not a tactical knife, but an awesome knife.)
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So many knives...:eek:
 
FreshFish said:
So many knives...:eek:
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Ain't life grand? ;)

Cold Steel has way over the top, often hilarious marketing. If you watch any videos for those knives don't let the marketing turn you off. I take it with a grain of salt and watch for a laugh. They are solid, well-built, mid-range knives that perform well under hard use.

Perhaps no production company is so divisive as Cold Steel. It is the subject of many epic flame wars, but thankfully most people here, those who like them and those who do not, keep a level head. ;)
 
RedLynx said:
Ain't life grand? ;)

Cold Steel has way over the top, often hilarious marketing. If you watch any videos for those knives don't let the marketing turn you off. I take it with a grain of salt and watch for a laugh. They are solid, well-built, mid-range knives that perform well under hard use.

Perhaps no production company is so divisive as Cold Steel. It is the subject of many epic flame wars, but thankfully most people here, those who like them and those who do not, keep a level head. ;)
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It's gonna make me spend all my money on knives, too grand ;)

Haha time to check out one of their commercials..I actually haven't seen any knife commercial!!
 
RedLynx said:
Ain't life grand? ;)

Cold Steel has way over the top, often hilarious marketing. If you watch any videos for those knives don't let the marketing turn you off. I take it with a grain of salt and watch for a laugh. They are solid, well-built, mid-range knives that perform well under hard use.

Perhaps no production company is so divisive as Cold Steel. It is the subject of many epic flame wars, but thankfully most people here, those who like them and those who do not, keep a level head. ;)
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True, but it's mostly about their owner. He's like the Jack Idema or Richard Marcinko of the knife world.

There's nothing really wrong with CS knives, however some models are a bit high priced for using AUS8.
 
FreshFish said:
It's gonna make me spend all my money on knives, too grand ;)

Haha time to check out one of their commercials..I actually haven't seen any knife commercial!!
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They make the best ones. ;)

By the way although I am not a fan of Gerber these days I used to be and still own a few of the good USA-made ones. Don't let any severe negativity get you down. A knife is supposed to cut. Mostly I don't think Gerbers do that very well but there are exceptions. If your knife is cutting like you need it to when you use it in your daily life, you have a good knife, regardless of quality of the brand.
 
I would also add CRKT to the list. They have many decent budget priced models. I really like the models designed by James Williams, like the Heiho, around $30, and the Hissatsu, around $40.
 
John_0917 said:
True, but it's mostly about their owner. He's like the Jack Idema or Richard Marcinko of the knife world.

There's nothing really wrong with CS knives, however some models are a bit high priced for using AUS8.
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I agree. I am not into the high-priced CS knives (and I never even considered the super expensive Black Rhino/other knives in that price range.) I guess I'd buy an Espada if I could afford it though.

I think their reasonably-priced mid-range stuff with AUS8 is a good working knife. My only gripe is I can't get the thumb stud on the Recon-1 to unscrew so I can switch it over. I can still open it left handed but the stud on that side is not out as far.

The Voyager is better, it has dual studs that both give equal grip.
 
ebidis said:
I would also add CRKT to the list. They have many decent budget priced models. I really like the models designed by James Williams, like the Heiho, around $30, and the Hissatsu, around $40.
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Seconded, and an assisted version of the Hissatsu is available for the same price as the manual, and you can even convert the assisted to manual and back. Or this was the case when I got mine years ago.

I actually have a few CRKTs I no longer use that I'd send to the OP if I had any flat rate boxes on hand.
 
RedLynx said:
Seconded, and an assisted version of the Hissatsu is available for the same price as the manual, and you can even convert the assisted to manual and back. Or this was the case when I got mine years ago.

I actually have a few CRKTs I no longer use that I'd send to the OP if I had any flat rate boxes on hand.
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This is still the case. Just bought a Hissatsu with assist last month for 40 bucks. I'm really impressed by this knife. It exceeded my expectations for a folder in this price range.
 
ebidis said:
This is still the case. Just bought a Hissatsu with assist last month for 40 bucks. I'm really impressed by this knife. It exceeded my expectations for a folder in this price range.
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It's a great knife, and it has a blade length you don't often find on good-quality knives in this price range.
 
RedLynx said:
It's a great knife, and it has a blade length you don't often find on good-quality knives in this price range.
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The Kershaw Thermite is a great AO folder in roughly the same price range, it's like a Hinderer for normal people Spanto and all. If someone seeks a larger blade in a folder at roughly the same price, the Spyderco Resilience is a great option. I have one and my LEO brother carries one on his tactical vest (I gave it to him last Christmas), it's also great for slicing up fruits and vegetables since hte flat ground blade is a wicked slicer.
 
FreshFish, if at this point your goal is to look at knives with interesting designs while keeping the price low, here are a few that come to mind under $40:

- Kershaw Cryo
- Kershaw Scrambler
- CRKT Ripple
- CRKT Cruiser
- SOG Salute
- Cold Steel Mini Recon/Mini Lawman

I own some of those knives myself, and have recommended others to friends who aren't "knife guys" but wanted something practical and affordable without being, well, boring. Of course, it's always one of those things where if you expanded your price range another $10 or $20, dozens or hundreds more good options would be available, but that's a dangerous game.
 
FreshFish said:
I'll get one as soon as I can before it gets more expensive! :D



You have a family? How sweet. It would be pretty horrible if something bad were to happen to them :(
And are you sure that guys between ages 16 to late 20's commit the most violent crimes? You're not just saying that without any resources to back you up? If you do have resources, then every guy between those ages shouldn't be allowed to carry any kind of weapons, huh? No knives, no guns, no blow darts, no scissors, no multitools, heck, their fists can even be a horrible weapon! That would suck, imagine walking around with no arms. Yikes...

You know what's better than assuming and looking ignorant? Asking. And let me tell you, it's ok to ask things, don't let your pride and ego get in the way.
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I'm not sure what the intended meaning of your comments were but you would be best served choosing your words more carefully.
 
John_0917 said:
The Kershaw Thermite is a great AO folder in roughly the same price range, it's like a Hinderer for normal people Spanto and all. If someone seeks a larger blade in a folder at roughly the same price, the Spyderco Resilience is a great option. I have one and my LEO brother carries one on his tactical vest (I gave it to him last Christmas), it's also great for slicing up fruits and vegetables since hte flat ground blade is a wicked slicer.
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Absolutely. Love both the Thermite and the Resilience.
 
So many more knife choices...how do people live with themselves when there are knives out there that needs to be conquered?!?!
I have a small crkt that fit's into a tin can, I forgot what the knife is called, but people tend to put it in their emergency altoids tin
 
RedLynx said:
They make the best ones. ;)

By the way although I am not a fan of Gerber these days I used to be and still own a few of the good USA-made ones. Don't let any severe negativity get you down. A knife is supposed to cut. Mostly I don't think Gerbers do that very well but there are exceptions. If your knife is cutting like you need it to when you use it in your daily life, you have a good knife, regardless of quality of the brand.
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Gerber makes some Auto knives current in the USA that are spot on in fit, action and finish. I have some of the Emerson designed ones in bound "Can't remember the Model name/number? It's late" I had some of the Fairbain/Applegate models that were excellent.

I don't see our new friend dropping that much $$$ on a knife or getting an Auto just yet!;) Just wanted to comment that there are currently some excellent knives made in the USA under the Gerber brand. I am fairly sure that the only ones made domestically are Auto's.
 
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