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Folding Blade Knives
What is essentially Spyderco’s flagship knife, the Spyderco Delica, has become the definition of the classic EDC. As one of Spyderco’s best selling knives, the Delica packs a powerful punch in a small 7 1/8 inch knife. It’s a quality folder that is reliable and up for most every day tasks. Just by looking at it, you can see that this pocket knife has serious utility capabilities.
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The original CRKT Hissatsu is one of the best tactical knives out there and, as I recently found out, it’s little brother is no slouch either. Designed by James Williams, the Hissatsu Folder retains the defensive capability of its predecessor but can be concealed in a pocket or coat so that you’ll always have protection close by. The blade has a samurai sword look to it and can be rapidly deployed quickly via the thumb stud. The Hissatsu Folder likely has the greatest penetrating power I’ve ever seen on a folder, due to its thick blade and a powerful locking system that secures the blade in place. It’s a sleek looking blade and can double as a utility knife in a pinch though it’s primarily a self defense weapon.
I know for many people the label “Made in China” might as well say “Don’t buy me”. There is a reputation among knife enthusiast that knives manufactured in China are of inferior quality. This may be true for some knives but I assure you it is not for the Buck Nobleman. I picked this knife up with some trepidation but my reservations were quickly put to rest once I started testing the knife out. The blade is extremely sharp and the construction is solid. The Buck Nobleman is a great EDC at an affordable price.
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Industry leading knife companies are constantly updating and perfecting their survival knife designs. Cold Steel, an innovator in knife design and technology, is no exception. And while there are plenty of good knives available, I have rarely come across a great knife that is a first generation model. Don’t get me wrong, I love my original Cold Steel Recon I, but when the latest version came available, I just had to get my hands on it to see if the knife’s hype was justified. The new generation of the Recon I is out and there are several features of the knife that left me thinking Cold Steel really hit the mark.
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When the word “Aegis” falls on our ears there are a number of different things that come to mind. Some might think of the US Ballistic Missile Defense System, some might think of the Greek definition meaning “shield” or “protection,” and then there are those of us who think SOG’s top-of-the-line folding blade that is integrated and designed with some serious knife systems. In many ways the Aegis folding blade knife is the perfect representation of the name’s definition; it offers security, defensive capabilities, and can even perform utilitarian tasks like a dream.
I love fishing; it’s my favorite past time. As a kid I was always looking for the perfect little fish cleaning folder and it’s fair to say that my love of fishing is what first got me into knives. While the big fixed blades may get a lot of attention, pocket sized fishing knives will always have a special place in my heart. Because of this predilection, I’m a big fan of Case knives. They’ve been making knives like this since 1889, and if you want that old-timey look they’re the guys to check out. The Case Yellow SS Fishing Knife is a perfect example of this. It’s both beautiful and highly functional. Case’s Fishing Knife has been a workhorse for me in the field and I don’t expect that to change anytime soon.
Sometimes an online image doesn’t do a knife justice. I’d seen pictures of the Benchmade Barrage online and was under the impression that it was a fairly small EDC pocket knife. It through me for a bit of a loop when I first held the Barrage and realized that it had more muscle than I’d expected. Benchmade designed this knife as a fast draw-sturdy bladed knife. The quality and finish are excellent and Benchmade included a bunch of cool features to put the Barrage over the top. Benchmade has never let me down before and I fully expected another solid knife from them but I also expected a different sized knife so I wasn’t sure what to make of the Barrage.
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Obsidian is the sharpest material on earth, so you would expect a knife named after the volcanic glass to have a hair-splitting blade. The Gerber Obsidian is sharp (although not as sharp as the name would imply) but it’s real purpose is to serve as a normal everyday folding knife that can double as a multi-tool. Most multi-tools have knife blades but they are multi-tools first and blades second, this means the knife on your average multi-tool is limited. Gerber reversed this dichotomy on the Obsidian; it’s a knife first and foremost, but with some added features of a multitool.
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I recently picked up a Pika II on the recommendation of a friend. My initial impression was very positive. The knife was reasonably priced and I really liked it’s look (Spyderco influence?). However, several minutes playing with this knife out of the box convinced me that the Pika II has some serious flaws.
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Buck promotes the Nighthawk as the “ultimate stealth knife”. We’ll investigate this claim later but in all honesty I want to review the knife on its overall ability not just its purported stealth features. It’s a fixed blade knife, optimized for use as survival/tactical blade. I thought I’d push Buck’s Nighthawk to the limit and see just how tough a knife it actually is.
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