I'm trying to pick out a knife to give as my gift to the groomsmen in my wedding. I've heard good thing about Spyderco knives before and I'm considering the Native based off recommendations in this thread: message_topic.aspx?topic=550613&page=2. It doesn't appear to be available at walmart anymore, but is on amazon for 52 ( http://www.amazon.com/Spyderco-Native-Lightweight-Plain-Knife/dp/B0002IO16E) I personally have a few kershaw knives that I like, and was considering the blur for 30 (http://www.amazon.com/Kershaw-Onion-Black-Folding-Knife/dp/B004TB6RTE). Also, after reading some forums many people suggest the Buck Vantage Pro (http://www.amazon.com/Buck-Vantage-Knife-Black-Silver/dp/B001V2IAVC) for 56. I don't want to go much above $50. Anyone have any comments on the knifes I listed or any other suggestions?

[Edited on September 5, 2011 at 6:39 PM. Reason : link]

9/5/2011 6:26:48 PM

well i know who can answer this question.

9/5/2011 6:28:14 PM

each of my groomsmen got a spyderco endura 4

9/5/2011 11:00:13 PM

paging Fumbler

9/5/2011 11:05:26 PM

PM sent

9/6/2011 2:31:50 AM

I'm not a fan of the blade on that Spyderco but I do like the company. I carry a Delica 4 http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000PL5C84 and it's great. I'd skip the $30 Kershaw personally. It has a lower quality steel than the $50 version (and lower than the Spyderco knives).

9/6/2011 7:47:11 AM

motherfuckers act like they forgot about SaabTurbo

i used to have a spyderco paramilitary but i LOST it

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9/6/2011 11:23:56 AM

Swiss Army FTW.

9/6/2011 11:54:15 AM

I carry a Delica 4 as well. Ive beat the piss out of it for a couple years and its as good as new. Its way more functional than it is pretty, so I'm not sure it would be the best for a gift unless all your groomsmen are knife guys and can appreciate it for its function.

9/6/2011 12:05:42 PM

I have the Spyderco native and I love it! I plan to buy more Spydercos in the future. My Dad had used the native for over 10 years (he said) and never had a problem with it, so that's what I picked up when I was in the market. It's well built compared to many other knives I've handled, fits my hand well, and I just love the click it makes when it locks . I think it looks nice enough to be a gift, but I'm not a knife snob or anything.

9/6/2011 1:33:02 PM

my newest daily carry is a CRKT mcginnis tuition

my first 8Cr14MoV, love the micarta scales

biggest complaint is that it's a bit short (my pinky doesn't even grab the handle), but it's a thick and durable blade and the little annoyance that is the shortish handle is something i got over very quickly...an extremely good deal at the ~$20 you can find them for

if nothing else, the micarta scales and titanium nitride coating on the frame make it one of my more interesting knives



i'd like to have the CRKT summa eventually

9/6/2011 2:59:01 PM

grab this kershaw G10 tactical speed bump for $40 before they sell out (i believe they were a limited production): http://www.amazon.com/Kershaw-Tactical-Speed-Folding-Knife/dp/B004SGXAPO/

9/7/2011 4:24:38 PM

^ That's a great knife. It's too bad they sold out today. I got one a few weeks ago and I love it. I was looking to pick up a few more for gifts.

9/7/2011 8:34:34 PM

oh, that sucks...i swear, they were still in stock when i posted it

9/7/2011 8:39:18 PM

They were. The knife hit Slickdeals for the second time in 4 weeks. Considering that only 1400ish of those knives were made and the price and I'm surprised they were in stock for as long as they were.

9/7/2011 8:42:54 PM

I actually did get that knife! Thanks for all the help everyone. I ended up getting me one too, I'm excited for it to come on Friday. I was already deciding between that knife and the spyderco native and then saw that it was on slickdeals today and figured wouldn't last long after that so I jumped on it.

9/7/2011 9:47:15 PM

I think it's a good choice.

9/7/2011 10:00:36 PM

Jesus this is a SaabTurbo batsignal if there ever was one.

9/8/2011 1:50:19 AM

i concur, excellent choice

i got my groomsmen knives, too...would have been super cool if it had been a limited production run like that

9/8/2011 8:07:46 AM

http://www.amazon.com/Gerber-31-000802-Paraframe-Blade-Knife/dp/B004SQTPL2/ - $13.50

probably not a very good knife though as that appears to be the normal price

9/9/2011 3:49:23 PM

http://www.estatesales.net/estate-sales/228480.aspx

Huge Estate knife sale tomorrow morning in Raleigh

Quote :

"THE KNIFE COLLECTION The collection includes custom made knives by the finest knife makers, an extensive collection of US World War 2 knives and hundreds of modern knives by the best manufacturers. Highlights include: Twenty of the best custom made knives by Boone master bladesmith Daniel Winkler (http://www.winklerknives.com). Winkler’s work is world renowned and he has a four year waiting period at this time. Two early 1980’s knives by Randall. Two vintage Rudy Ruana knives, both with brass parrying strips. An extensive collection of Collins #18 survival knives with several variations by rare makers. An extremely rare numbered example with a green horn handle is included. This is one of about 20 known extant examples from the first 1,000 knives ordered by the Marines for Carlson’s Marine Raiders. The equally rare New Zealand made “Gung Ho” raider knife is also in the collection, as well as ones by Kinfolk and Western. There are many M3, M4, M5 and M6 fighting knives/bayonets, Navy Mark 2, KA-BARS, and Nam era Western bowie, much more. Finally, about 300 folding and fixed blade knives by Gerber, Cold Steel, Case, Spyderma, Bench Made, and other makers like Shatt & Morgan, Colonel Coon, Remington. "

10/28/2011 9:40:14 AM

that kershaw knife yall were talking about earlier is back in stock (8 left) - is it worth 54 bucks (that includes shipping)?

10/28/2011 10:01:26 AM

I'm not a collector of knives or anything, but if you're looking for something they'll use, I carry a Buck knife around. It's a spring-assisted 3.25" blade. Small, clean, and a peice of cake to use with one hand.

Some of the other guys that know more about the subject can tell you if this is a decent knife, but it works for me and hasn't really gone dull yet.

http://www.bladeplay.com/item--Buck-Tempest-Spring--7710?utm_source=google+products&utm_medium=google+products&utm_campaign=Google+Shopping


^that's the one I have, but it comes in blue, as well with a serrated blade near the base of the blade.


[Edited on October 28, 2011 at 10:19 AM. Reason : pic.]

10/28/2011 10:17:23 AM

^^ if you don't mind wating 2 to 3 weeks its also avaible from Amazon for $36.99 and free shipping (see the more buying choices on the side bar). It's a very nice knife, though it's on the larger side for every day carry (probably a little too large).

10/28/2011 11:05:05 AM

^ I carry mine everyday.

10/28/2011 12:50:33 PM

I expected a thread about this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zWd__w5UWVc

10/28/2011 4:07:13 PM

Quote :

"I'm not a collector of knives or anything, but if you're looking for something they'll use, I carry a Buck knife around. It's a spring-assisted 3.25" blade. Small, clean, and a peice of cake to use with one hand. Some of the other guys that know more about the subject can tell you if this is a decent knife, but it works for me and hasn't really gone dull yet. http://www.bladeplay.com/item--Buck-Tempest-Spring--7710?utm_source=google+products&utm_medium=google+products&utm_campaign=Google+Shopping ^that's the one I have, but it comes in blue, as well with a serrated blade near the base of the blade. "

I've carried a Buck Rush 290T since it's introduction in 2004 (methinks?), and have used the shit out of it. broke the tip off, no sweat, filed it flat and had a slotted screwdriver function. I've since broken the tip again and am now looking to replace it with the same thing. I love the weight, profile and assist-open

10/28/2011 5:03:26 PM

Maybe what you need to carry is a screwdriver.

Seriously. Knives are made for cutting things, not prying (unless you bought a Busse Combat, Strider, BK&T, etc).
I carry either a Spyderco Native or Microtech LCC and a Victorinox Super Tinker. If I need to pry or shear then I'll break out the SAK's screwdriver and save my blades for actually cutting stuff.

10/28/2011 5:20:29 PM

is it traditional to give groomsmen gifts or is that just a thing to for them for goin through all that trouble for your stupid ass

10/28/2011 5:27:42 PM

I think it's traditional, but also for them having to do shit other than party.

I've got a hand blown glass paperweight, some binoculars that are pretty good to keep on the boat, a pewter mug engraved with my initials that I think I gave to Goodwill, and a knock off Leatherman tool + Tire pressure gauge that got lost somewhere between Bluewater Grill and Pure Gold for my past wedding duties.

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10/31/2011 7:40:30 PM

so I got that Kershaw (I reloaded the page last week and they had it for 32 bucks). Holy hell does it feel good in my hand! It is a lot bigger than I imagined, it is well balanced, haha and my wife said it is "scary lookin"

11/7/2011 9:12:57 PM

not a huge fan of kershaw's bead-blasted blades, it surface rusts with a quickness

other than that I like them

11/7/2011 9:18:39 PM

Byrd Cara Cara2 G10

Great everyday carry knife for ~$35

http://www.knifecenter.com/item/SPBY03GP2/spyderco-byrd-cara-cara2-folding-knife



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11/7/2011 9:59:13 PM

^^ That's true. You have to oil the blade often otherwise you get little microdots of rust.

11/8/2011 1:11:00 AM

If you take some metal polish such as flitz or brasso and lightly rub over the surface (not enough to make the bead blast shiny) then it'll help keep rust away. The problem is they use blasting media that's too coarse or blast it at too high a pressure leaving a really rough surface. You can smooth out the micro irregularities with polish without affecting the finish too much.
I'm not a fan of bead blasted finishes on knives. Any one I've owned ended up getting a hand rubbed satin finish.

11/8/2011 1:32:40 AM

im sorry but for a groomsmen gift? i mean my company at TBS got some nice engraved knives...thats 300 guys getting knives engraved.....i think you can do better than that for groomsmen

11/10/2011 3:09:47 AM

Your company probably has a little more money to spend than the average joe.

I would be thrilled to get a nice knife as a groomsmen gift, and wouldn't expect anything.

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11/10/2011 4:47:36 AM

Quote :

"Maybe what you need to carry is a screwdriver. Seriously. Knives are made for cutting things, not prying (unless you bought a Busse Combat, Strider, BK&T, etc). I carry either a Spyderco Native or Microtech LCC and a Victorinox Super Tinker. If I need to pry or shear then I'll break out the SAK's screwdriver and save my blades for actually cutting stuff. "

I'm not a knife connoisseur... so the thing serves it's purpose for me, and I thought it humorous that I gained some added utility after i broke the tip.

If the Buck can't handle it, it's time to swap to the Leatherman.

11/10/2011 7:33:28 AM

i don't mind a little rust on my blades...certainly not enough that i'm going to put any extra effort into getting rid of it when it's just going to come back again

rust != bad steel

my do-everything knife while backpacking is a freaking mora 511

11/10/2011 8:25:17 AM

I have 3 kershaw knives, and nonskid them show rust, or have ever rusted.
I snapped the tip off one of my Leeks, and the used it as as a screw driver as well.

11/10/2011 5:56:02 PM

I have http://tinyurl.com/cn74n8j The Kershaw Ken Onion blackout 47290 for when I work as a paramedic. Amazing knife, very durable, and extremely sharp even after a year or so of use (probably use it once to twice a week... cutting seatbelts and shit like that)

[Edited on November 10, 2011 at 6:22 PM. Reason : model]

11/10/2011 6:20:34 PM

In the market for a new knife; looking for a fixed blade combat knife no longer than 6 inches not more than $150. If its got a sheath that can be molle'd even better. Would love a combat tomahawk but just no room for one on my gear. GO!

12/10/2011 10:15:52 PM

Buck Hoodlum
Weight: 14.6 oz (22.0 g)

Blade Length: 10" (25.4 cm)
Blade Material: 5160 Carbon Steel
Handle Material: Micarta
Carry System: Black, heavy duty nylon, M.O.L.L.E. compatible sheath


http://www.katerno.com/detail.php?s=265511

4" too long and not really a combat knife, but it fits the price requirement and the sheath is MOLLE compatible.

A big knife can do a small job, but a small knife can't do a big job!


[Edited on December 10, 2011 at 10:26 PM. Reason : .]

12/10/2011 10:24:16 PM