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Do you have a favorite folder knife?
Question for you ^ | 5/18/21 | rebelbase`

Posted on 05/18/2021 7:26:44 PM PDT by Rebelbase

Hello FReepers. I am curious about your favorite folder knife. I'm looking for recommendations from people who carry for every day use. Preferably made in the USA and want to stay under $100 but will consider higher.

Do not want a cheap stainless blade. Need something that sharpens to shaving level.

Thank-you in advance.


TOPICS: Hobbies; Outdoors
KEYWORDS: edc; knife; knives; vanity
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To: Alcibiades

That is a sweet looking knife. Out of stock, but sweet.


21 posted on 05/18/2021 7:48:59 PM PDT by Rebelbase
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To: Rebelbase

I have a lot of folders. This is my favorite.

https://www.knifecenter.com/item/SP41PBK5/spyderco-native-5-lightweight-folding-knife-s30v-satin-plain-blade-black-frn-handles


22 posted on 05/18/2021 7:49:02 PM PDT by FreedomForce
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To: Rebelbase

I like a plain old stockman


23 posted on 05/18/2021 7:50:19 PM PDT by mylife (The Roar Of The Masses Could Be Farts)
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To: chief lee runamok

Nice. Is there a model name?

That makes 4 or 5 recommendations for Kershaw.


24 posted on 05/18/2021 7:50:37 PM PDT by Rebelbase
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To: neefer

Just watched a video about the Kershaw! I’m gonna get me one of those!


25 posted on 05/18/2021 7:50:50 PM PDT by albie
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To: Rebelbase

I carry a Kershaw Ken Onion Leek clipped to my front pocket pretty much every waking hour. It’s nice and thin, quick opening and holds a razor sharp edge. I am on my 4th one as I occasionally forget when I am flying to leave it behind or put in a checked bag. Sometimes you have time to take care of it, sometimes you risk missing a flight. It’s small. More a tool than a weapon, but in a pinch... For something a bit larger I prefer the Leek’s bigger brother, the Shallot, but that one’s discontinued and most other Kershaws are now made in China.


26 posted on 05/18/2021 7:50:56 PM PDT by ETCM
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To: Rebelbase; Salamander

Stabby slicy ping.


27 posted on 05/18/2021 7:51:43 PM PDT by gundog (It was a bright cold day in April, and the clocks were striking thirteen. )
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To: Rebelbase

Lord & Field Farmhand
28 posted on 05/18/2021 7:53:01 PM PDT by vikingd00d (chown -R us ~you/base)
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To: Rebelbase

I’ve been carrying the same made in USA Schrade for 35 years.
Don’t know if they are still made here, though.


29 posted on 05/18/2021 7:53:57 PM PDT by Lurkinanloomin (Natural Born Citizens Are Born Here of Citizen Parents)(Know Islam, No Peace - No Islam, Know Peace)
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To: Rebelbase

Boker Plus Kalashnikov AK-74 is what my family all carry. Good blade (AUS-8), a workhorse, and spring-opening for $40. Made in Germany, tho. https://www.bladehq.com/item—Boker-Kalashnikov-74—103


30 posted on 05/18/2021 7:55:08 PM PDT by Retrofitted
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To: Rannug

Benchmade - recommended to me by a Seal who claimed they won’t break.


31 posted on 05/18/2021 7:55:18 PM PDT by Loud Mime (A living and breathing Constitution empowers evil; living and breathing Commandments do was well. )
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To: Rebelbase
Old Timer Schrade USA 1250I.

Carbon steel.

I would use it to cut steel strapping bands.

Had it since the mid '70's.

32 posted on 05/18/2021 7:56:40 PM PDT by Deaf Smith (When a Texan takes his chances, chances will be taken that's for sure.)
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To: Rebelbase

I should note that I also carry an inexpensive DeWalt utility folder, in addition to a 30 year old Leatherman. The Sebenza is more for slicey-dicey. And you can shave with it.


33 posted on 05/18/2021 7:58:06 PM PDT by Noumenon (The Second Amendment exists primarily to deal with those who just won't take no for an answer. KTF)
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To: Rebelbase

Kershaw Link is USA made. I’m fond of Spyderco and am carrying a Paramilitary 2 in my pocket right now - but it is well over $100. The Ontario Rat 1 is made in Taiwan - a US ally - and hard to beat for its price ($25-45). Comes in either AUS-8 (which I really like) or D2 steel.


34 posted on 05/18/2021 7:59:49 PM PDT by Mr Rogers
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To: Rebelbase

Swiss Army knife.


35 posted on 05/18/2021 8:00:34 PM PDT by T.B. Yoits
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To: Rebelbase

Cold Steele Voyager XL, (old style, Japanese made) They do not make them any more. Fortunately, I looked for sales and stocked up so I have spares.

They new ones are made in Taiwan. Not nearly as good, IMHO. The older version weighs 5.2 ounces. The new one, 7.2 ounces. I have carried one for a couple of decades.


36 posted on 05/18/2021 8:01:47 PM PDT by marktwain (President Trump and his supporters are the Resistance. His opponents are the Reactionaries. )
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To: Reno89519

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37 posted on 05/18/2021 8:05:08 PM PDT by Blood of Tyrants (“Unlimited power in the hands of limited people always leads to cruelty.” ― Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn,)
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To: T.B. Yoits
Swiss Army knife.

Very good and useful knives. I have several, have carried them a fair bit.

38 posted on 05/18/2021 8:05:28 PM PDT by marktwain (President Trump and his supporters are the Resistance. His opponents are the Reactionaries. )
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To: Deaf Smith

Yep! I’ve been carrying 3 blade Schrade’s since I got my first one in 56 or 57. You’ll never catch me with a dull knife.


39 posted on 05/18/2021 8:06:47 PM PDT by Dusty Road (")
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To: ConservativeMind
Agree, I've got several Kershaws. They are all very good knives. There are probably better knives out there - at 3x to 5x the cost. The Kershaws (for me) hit that sweet spot of affordable yet good quality.

Oddly enough, I also have a CRKT M16 that I would contend is a shade or two lower on the scale from my Kershaws, yet this thing just keeps working and holds an edge like few other knives.

40 posted on 05/18/2021 8:11:54 PM PDT by ThunderSleeps (Biden/Harris - illegitimate and everyone knows it.)
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