siderman 1,138 Posted December 31, 2010 Got a nice fleabay gift cert for Xmas and want to pick up a decent assisted every day carry. Any experienced recomondations out there on what to consider or avoid? Prefer with a clip, nice ergonomic grip handle, a little serration and not a flat, cold metal case. And without starting a rant here about blade size whats the biggest blade considering being combersome and legal? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robs609 2 Posted December 31, 2010 Got a nice fleabay gift cert for Xmas and want to pick up a decent assisted every day carry. Any experienced recomondations out there on what to consider or avoid? Prefer with a clip, nice ergonomic grip handle, a little serration and not a flat, cold metal case. And without starting a rant here about blade size whats the biggest blade considering being combersome and legal? I have a kershaw scallion and I love it. $30 at dicks. My linkMy link Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vladtepes 1,060 Posted December 31, 2010 Got a nice fleabay gift cert for Xmas and want to pick up a decent assisted every day carry. http://cgi.ebay.com/CRKT-7914DSFI-COLUMBIA-RIVER-HAMMOND-DESERT-IRAQI-KNIFE-/120666235443?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item1c1844a233 I carry this knife every day all day... it has a reasonably durable blade it has a very durable housing and frame it has an additional locking system (lawks) that keeps the blade from closing on your hand it is a great value for the dollar it has a wave that assists in opening I would not hesitate to buy another.. they are SOLID knives.. I am unwilling to carry around a $100 pocket knife... on the off chance that it is lost, stolen, confiscated, etc.. this knife at $30 is a deal.. and fills all the needs I have.. I actually own several.. but the one I recommended is my favorite based on the wave and lawks system.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krdshrk 3,878 Posted December 31, 2010 I've had a Gerber EZ-Out for years. They don't even make the model I have anymore. Now it's the EZ-Out Skeleton. http://cgi.ebay.com/GERBER-EZ-OUT-CLIP-POINT-PLAIN-EDGE-KNIFE-NEW-/140367700571?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item20ae91225b Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RecessedFilter 222 Posted December 31, 2010 I prefer non-assisted knives but I do have a couple in my collection: Kershaw Scallion (one of my favorite knives), Gerber Mini and Regular fast-draw, and SOG Trident. I have others but these are my favorites. I like to carry small knives as I have found that the the longer the length, the more legitimate your reasoning needs to be. Smaller knives are just as sharp as bigger ones and will most likely have LEO's not think much about them. http://www.kershaw-knives.net/Kershaw-Ken-Onion-Scallion-KS1620.htm http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000EDRTVQ/ref=noref?ie=UTF8&s=hi&psc=1 http://www.amazon.com/Gerber-22-41525-Mini-Fast-Assisted-Stainless/dp/B000EDPT6S/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=hi&qid=1293824500&sr=1-1-spell http://www.knifecountryusa.com/store/product/105099.105127/sog-knives-99038-desert-camo-assisted-opening-trident-knife.html Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blcklightning 11 Posted December 31, 2010 I have a SOG Flash II with the Camo handle and Black Blade. I love it and carry it a lot. Got it at a gun show for a great price because it came without a box. SOG Flash II Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NiJaRo77 0 Posted January 4, 2011 Coming to the party late, and by now you may have already got all the recommendations you need, but figured I'd add my two cents. For the money, can't beat a Kershaw in terms of value: The Kershaw Blackout 1550 is a great edc/defensive A/O and you can get the 440 steel version for $45 on Amazon (msrp is $80 - $96). If you're going to be putting it to very hard use, there's other options of blade steel available, but for most people 440 gets the job done and it also sharpens very easily: http://www.amazon.com/Kershaw-Onion-Black-Folding-Knife/dp/B0009VC9P4/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=home-garden&qid=1294135149&sr=8-2 This knife has great ergos, solid construction, strong/fast opening, rock solid lock-up, and very effective blade shape. It's not a big knife, but the Leek, Scallion and Chive are smaller a/o's if thats what you're looking for. Again, for the money, this is an EXCELLENT knife. Good luck. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
siderman 1,138 Posted January 4, 2011 Funny thing happened day or so after i did OP- my son who's in Afghan suprised us with a skype call(wahooo!) and I mentioned knives to him and he said to go look in his"junk drawer" and take what I want. Must have been 6-8 decent knives in there! Kershaw, Kabar, Gerber, Boker, Blackhawk, Case and bunch more beater blades! Now gonna use my fleebay gift cert to get some mag pouches and somthin else. But thanx for all the recomondations! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RecessedFilter 222 Posted January 4, 2011 That's awesome. Post up a picture so we knife-lovers can take a look at them! Good luck with everything. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krdshrk 3,878 Posted January 4, 2011 Score! Free knives! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dan 177 Posted January 5, 2011 One of my favorite assisted EDC's is the CRKT Van Hoy Yea-Go. I know silly name... but cool knife. http://www.knifecenter.com/kc_new/store_detail.html?s=CR5021 The mechanism is the only type of its kind that I've seen. Once you understand it, very quick and easy to open one handed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SIGInst 2 Posted January 6, 2011 If you can swing it, any Emerson variant with the wave is a slick option. I'm partial to the Commander but blade style is personal and he makes enough to find something you like. He also makes most of his knives in a reduced size if you don't like a larger knife. They don't sell directly on eBay, but I see them all the time. You could also look at the Spyderco Delica with the wave feature, Emerson allows Spyderco to use the design and those go for around $70. Great knives. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmanrkg3 3 Posted February 7, 2011 +1 for Kershaw. I have a Rescue Blur. Aside from keeping rust away from the blade (lets face it, i can make plastic rust) its a damn good knife, sharp as hell too... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GoFasters 3 Posted February 13, 2011 +1 for Kershaw. I have a Rescue Blur. Aside from keeping rust away from the blade (lets face it, i can make plastic rust) its a damn good knife, sharp as hell too... +1 on the Blur , Ken Onion designs some decent blades. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rush1329 1 Posted March 14, 2011 my Kershaw Shallot is basically the Scallion's big brother, 3.5 inch blade as opposed to 2.5 inch. i also opted for the version that is half serrated. i believe i payed 70 for it at meltzers Kershaw Shallot Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dave545 15 Posted March 16, 2011 +1 on kershaw i love em, my torsion bar broke and they replaced it free of charge for me Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shawnmoore81 623 Posted March 26, 2011 I also have te sog flash 2 and it's a great knife Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nick T 4 Posted April 20, 2011 Kershaw Clash, my new carry knife Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duppie 73 Posted April 21, 2011 I own both the Kershaw scallion and while not really assisted, the zing, also by Kershaw. I carry the Zing more often simply because I admire the slim profile, smaller clip and scalloped blade and like all Kershaws, they are wicked sharp. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dgstinner 11 Posted July 15, 2011 I have a Gerber and a Smith & Wesson SWAT. The Gerber is easier to open and close one handed. I like the flipper on the S&W. The blade lock on the S&W is a little stiff when trying to close the knife one handed. I cut myself a couple of times trying to close the S&W with only one hand. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charbs1985 11 Posted January 8, 2012 I carry the SOG Aegis when I'm working in the high crime areas around Northern part of state. It is a lightning quick fighter that makes me feel just a little better when I'm operating in those areas. My "office" knife is a CRKT Kit Carson M1 w/ a stone wash finish. I've found it attracts much less of the "wrong" looks if I have to use it around the civilians. Anyone interested in buying knives below retail please shoot me an email at [email protected] Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gorilla800lbs 12 Posted January 28, 2012 Funny thing happened day or so after i did OP- my son who's in Afghan suprised us with a skype call(wahooo!) and I mentioned knives to him and he said to go look in his"junk drawer" and take what I want. God bless your son, siderman. Here's for him returning home safely. What I have clipped in my pocket: Gerber Paraframe Mini Extremely durable and versatile due to its combination of compactness, a very sharp drop-point tip, and serrated edge. Whether it's opening boxes or cutting apples for guinea pigs at home, or picking mushrooms or slicing food or sharpening wooden twigs to get an occasional tick out in the park, it gets the job done. Gerber Crucial A multitool, really, but with a really beefy, fat blade. Always clipped in my bag, goes with me when I am biking or skiing. Has pliers and a Philips-nose screwdriver for working bindings and chaindrive, and that give you a plausible "I use it to fix computers" explanation in an unlikely but conceivable event that you ever get asked. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
anabolism 2 Posted February 14, 2012 The kershaw tremor is a good assisted opener. Around $20 so its fairly cheap for a quality knife Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites