(Official?) Pocket Knife Discussion Thread

[ambientboy]

Originally Posted by Bill86

I've held the Infidel a few times, unless you REALLY want it....I'd get a Microtech Scarab instead, preferably an older one. Maybe a 06 or earlier "safe queen".

Why's that? I've played with a few Infidels. What do you like about the Scarab?

[Bill86]

Originally Posted by ambientboy

Why's that? I've played with a few Infidels. What do you like about the Scarab?

The Microtechs are slimmer, carry amazingly well. I mean seriously I forget I'm carrying my Ultratech all the time. I like the position of the thumb slide better on the Microtechs.

IMHO the Infidels are just priced too high for what they are. They need to slim them down. The Microtechs also weigh about half as much. They literally aren't there. Great carry knives.

Much more options with the Microtechs as well.

I'd get an old one though. My 06 has no hangups and works wonderfully every time. The new ones are for $hit.

[ambientboy]

Originally Posted by Bill86

The Microtechs are slimmer, carry amazingly well. I mean seriously I forget I'm carrying my Ultratech all the time. I like the position of the thumb slide better on the Microtechs.

IMHO the Infidels are just priced too high for what they are. They need to slim them down. The Microtechs also weigh about half as much. They literally aren't there. Great carry knives.

Much more options with the Microtechs as well.

I'd get an old one though. My 06 has no hangups and works wonderfully every time. The new ones are for $hit.

Thanks for the advice!

[TripleF]

Knice knives boyz.

I got a couple. This BUCK 327-T has moved into the forefront as my pocket clipped EDC.



And a knice USA made Great Eastern Cutlery Barlow style

[issues]

Love that Buck Scott!!!

Here is my new pocket knife. I lost my last one.

Kershaw Skyline

[TripleF]

Originally Posted by issues

Love that Buck Scott!!!

Yeah, for an import it's a darn knice knife and freakin' A sharp bro!

[emopunker2004]

so what seems to be the general consensus on Spyderco Knives? I was thinking about picking up a Spyderco Endura or Resilience or Pacific Salt and maybe a Tenacious.

[emopunker2004]

Spyderco Endura 4 FFG Gray came intoday
This ****er is pretty big
Here's a pic of it next to one of my other EDC blades, a S&W M&P assisted opener.


IMAG0370 by thestemens16, on Flickr

[Wolfgang]

Originally Posted by Bill86

My 06 has no hangups and works wonderfully every time. The new ones are for $hit.

I strongly disagree. Currently Microtechs customer service sucks but ive noticed no difference in the QC since they moved from Florida. All of mine fire just as strong never had a misfire. If you CAN find an older one go for it but like ive said i havent noticed any differences.

I do however agree that Microtech is far better than the Infidel. The benchmade has significantly more blade play than any of the microtechs. For an EDC I would go with either the ultratech at ~3.5" or the slimmer but shorter and more expensive troodon ~3. Just my experience and .02

Stay Sharp.