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Man do I love my Kershaw Blur. Mine is the drop point with serrated edge, blackened like yours is. Closest thing you can have to a switchblade and still be legal. They are making them in S30V steel now, although mine is a cheaper steel it still holds a razor sharp edge. The only thing I don't like about Kershaw's is the closing method. You can close it with one hand, but I keep on waiting to take my thumb off.
Spyderco - just never got into the design.
OK so the first contraversy: Tanto vs Drop Point. I have hear that tanto edges are just for show - give you less cutting surface, and it makes the points weak. But, damn they look cool.
Man do I love my Kershaw Blur. Mine is the drop point with serrated edge, blackened like yours is. Closest thing you can have to a switchblade and still be legal. They are making them in S30V steel now, although mine is a cheaper steel it still holds a razor sharp edge. The only thing I don't like about Kershaw's is the closing method. You can close it with one hand, but I keep on waiting to take my thumb off.
Spyderco - just never got into the design.
OK so the first contraversy: Tanto vs Drop Point. I have hear that tanto edges are just for show - give you less cutting surface, and it makes the points weak. But, damn they look cool.
Now we are talking! You're the first brave soul to jump in the thread! Don't be shy guys, this should be a really interesting thread. I love my Kershaws, I own a Leek as well. Spring assisted knives are very fast. You won't need anything any faster. Tantos are designed after Samurai swords that were designed to pierce body armor. They will also go through many bulletproof vests today. It's a self defense knife and style of blade. They are harder to sharpen, so a drop point would be best suited to daily chores. They are more practical for "utility" cutting purposes than tantos. When you need a "fighting" knife, a tanto is hard to beat. So anyway, here's another knife. A SOG Vietnam Special Forces bowie serial number #388 limited. This type of SOG knife was used by Special Forces in Vietnam for covert Recon missions. They are super quality and are blued like firearms with leather washer handles like other Military knives.
On the left side is a standard issue Ontario U.S.G.I M-16/AR-15 M-7 bayonet with M-10 scabbard. On the right side is a standard issue KA-BAR USMC fighting knife......
OK, to get this thread jump started...I am more interested in what blade people carry for everyday use - pocket knifes, flip knifes, pen knifes, etc. Here are my choices that I listed in another thread:
Kershaw Chill for a cheap but extremely well made flip knife. Lightweight, unobtrusive, gentleman's knife. My EDC carry knife of choice, particularly when traveling. Kershaw Ken Onion Blur - In my opinion the best blade on the market under $60 (or with upgraded steel for like $80. Assisted (i.e. - legal, but just barely) opening, strong wide blade, tactical and practical usage. Sometimes my carry knife, depending on mood.
I've also carried various multitool swiss army knifes at one time or another, and in one of my cars I keep a Leatherman multitool.
OK, to get this thread jump started...I am more interested in what blade people carry for everyday use - pocket knifes, flip knifes, pen knifes, etc. Here are my choices that I listed in another thread:
Kershaw Chill for a cheap but extremely well made flip knife. Lightweight, unobtrusive, gentleman's knife. My EDC carry knife of choice, particularly when traveling. Kershaw Ken Onion Blur - In my opinion the best blade on the market under $60 (or with upgraded steel for like $80. Assisted (i.e. - legal, but just barely) opening, strong wide blade, tactical and practical usage. Sometimes my carry knife, depending on mood.
I've also carried various multitool swiss army knifes at one time or another, and in one of my cars I keep a Leatherman multitool.
Do you see the old Champion on the left? That knife is about 30 years old and has been with me every single waking day since. It's beat to hell but still works. You can never have too many!
Camperland Spyderco Tri-angle Sharpmaker Demo - YouTube LOL I just looked at that pic and it looks too good! Something with the camera hid all the wear. Here's a closer look. You can see where the handle is cracked and I had to epoxy it back on and together. The blade is wearing down. I don't know why though? It's only been sharpened about 100 times. That brings me to another point. I have used a Spyderco Tri-Angle sharpener for many-many years. It's very easy to use, doesn't FUBAR the blade like a wetstone does and gets a knife razor sharp in no time.
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Don't be shy guys, this should be a really interesting thread. I love my Kershaws, I own a Leek as well. Spring assisted knives are very fast. You won't need anything any faster. Tantos are designed after Samurai swords that were designed to pierce body armor. They will also go through many bulletproof vests today. It's a self defense knife and style of blade. They are harder to sharpen, so a drop point would be best suited to daily chores. They are more practical for "utility" cutting purposes than tantos. When you need a "fighting" knife, a tanto is hard to beat. So anyway, here's another knife. A SOG Vietnam Special Forces bowie serial number #388 limited. This type of SOG knife was used by Special Forces in Vietnam for covert Recon missions. They are super quality and are blued like firearms with leather washer handles like other Military knives. 
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Here it is again!
Something with the camera hid all the wear. Here's a closer look. You can see where the handle is cracked and I had to epoxy it back on and together. The blade is wearing down. I don't know why though? It's only been sharpened about 100 times.
