[Ingo]

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Originally Posted by TheMarchingMule /img/forum/go_quote.gif Pardon my ignorance, but what makes that knife so powerful?

Here's a product write-up for that knife.

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Columbia River CRKT M16-13SF Special Forces Combo Edge Knife Special knives from CRKT for professional use. Designed with military special forces in mind, the M16-SFs are "folding fixed blades" with a true hilt. These knives share a unique design, offering a combination of M16 Aluminum Series features requested by a military procurement specialist. The dual grind Tanto-style combination edge blades were specified because they offer maximum strength. The M16 open build allows two Carson Flippers to be incorporated, resulting in a true hilt--very rare in folding knives. Blade, frame and hardware are all non-reflective black. The SFs also feature the patented* Lake And Walker Knife Safety (LAWKS®), which effectively turns the folders into fixed blades when actuated. The result is a design that gets blasé knife enthusiasts suddenly excited. When open, with LAWKS actuated, it offers the strength, rigidity and safety of a hilted fixed blade. Release the LAWKS lever, release the locking liner, and it folds to an easily carried length. You have the advantages of a fixed blade without the disadvantage of a costly sheath carry system. Two sizes are available. The CRKT production aluminum frame SFs are based on Kit Carson's custom M16 design. They feature contoured handles of textured, black, hard anodized 6061 T6 aluminum, with a perimeter radius for a comfortable grip with or without gloves. Stainless steel locking liners with friction grooves, for positive locking. AUS-8 stainless steel blades, chosen for edge retention and durability, with non-reflective black titanium nitride coating for maximum corrosion resistance. Combined Razor-Sharp and Triple-Point Serrated edges for rugged cutting tasks. Features Blade Length: 3.5" Overall Length: 8.125" Blade Material: AUS-8 Stainless Steel Weight: 3.5oz.

 

[redshifter]

am i nuts or is the smell of freshly sharp & clean stainless wonderful?

 

[vpivinylspinner]

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Originally Posted by Ingo /img/forum/go_quote.gif Useful for what, punching through Kevlar armor? That thing is like the .50 Caliber rifle of knives. This is what I used to carry. I left it in a bad spot at work and it got jacked. I have never loved a pocket knive/tool like I loved my Wave. I shed a single tear when I found out it was gone.

This knife has been pretty indestructible since I got it. It is also perfectly balanced, very quick to open and keeps a very sharp edge. I am pretty tough on my knives and I have several mentioned in this thread that sit in a drawer with chipped, bent or broken blades that just couldn't do it for me.

My next knife will be a Blackhawk "Crucible" knife. I spent some time playing with one at the Crucible. It is a fine knife that might be my new EDC.

 

[wax4213]

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Originally Posted by lmilhan /img/forum/go_quote.gif IMHO Spydercos are the best production knives on the planet, especially when considering cost versus quality and performance. The Waved delica and Endura are amazing knives, and the wave feature is absolutely fantastic. From one hand pocket draw to fully open and ready for action, they deploy faster than any switchblade, auto assist or stilleto out there. It is literally like pulling a fixed blade knife out of your pocket. Like one of the other posts mentioned, I am spoiled by the wave, and I can't imagine going without the wave feature ever again for my EDC knives. I am considering buying an extra Waved Delica and Endura to have 'just in case' - they are that good. I am crossing my fingers that Spyderco will expand the wave feature to most of their more popular models.

I couldn't agree more, I've had my Waved Endura for 5 or 6 months now, and it is by far my favorite knife. Sturdy, (really) sharp, holds an excellent edge, opens in nothing flat. It's all that I really need in an EDC, and I'll definitely look to Spyderco for another future EDC if I need / want one. Thoroughly recommended.

 

[Jesse Peters]

Even though the brands I'll mention will be pushing your budget - I would suggest a Spyderco or a Benchmade. I own a Benchmade, forged in the USA. There's a phrase knife enthusiasts use - an 'ok' knife is about as good as an 'ok' parachute. Good luck and stay safe. Sincerely, Jesse Peters.

 

[Pixel Pusher]

A Microtech fan myself.

Here's a pic of a few of my other knifes and yes, I do keep them stored in the Oakley “Vault” cases shown.

 

[MadDog5145]

Just got my Benchmade 551 griptilian in the mail:

 

[marvin]

MadDog5145:

Nice knife.

Any reason you picked the thumbstud over the spydie hole?

 

[MadDog5145]

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Originally Posted by marvin /img/forum/go_quote.gif MadDog5145: Nice knife. Any reason you picked the thumbstud over the spydie hole?

I prefer spydie holes only on my Spyderco knives. BTW, I'm getting a Spyerco P'kal in a couple of days.

 

[mrarroyo]

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Originally Posted by Pixel Pusher /img/forum/go_quote.gif A Microtech fan myself. Here's a pic of a few of my other knifes and yes, I do keep them stored in the Oakley “Vault” cases shown.

All three are very nice, but for some reason I kind of like the top one best.

 

[steaxauce]

Would y'all like to help me? I'm looking for a knife for utility/self-defense in Uganda. I wouldn't stab anyone, so the self-defense side of it would be limited to its intimidation factor. So a big and scary knife is good so long as it's only big and scary when I take it off of my belt (I don't want to freak anyone out). To describe my perfect knife, I'd say I want a fixed-blade double-edged knife with a blade that's maybe as long as 12", with extremely high-quality steel. It doesn't necessarily have to be stainless (I'll take care of it, so it's not going to rust); more important is that it's very hard and not brittle. The two sides of the blade would be different. One would resemble this:

I'd rather there not be quite so much of a hook a the end, though (although I would like somewhat of a hook), and I'd like the serrating used to be somewhat wear-resistant. The other side of the blade would look something like this:

But the angle of the tip would be much more acute. Obviously both of these blades are only rough approximations of what I'd like, because my blade would be 2-3 times as long as these two. I'd like the blade to be black. I have very large hands (my glove size is XXL if not XXXL), so a big handle would be nice. I'm willing to spend a good amount of money on this knife. It's not necessary that the knife be legal to carry in Texas, but it does need to be legal for me to own it (maybe I could get a liscense if necessary?).

Obviously a knife exactly like this would be impossible to find, but if anyone knows of something kind of like this it'd be great if you could post.

Thanks, guys!

 

[ooheadsoo]

I used to think that my benchmade minigrip was an absolutely horrible knife. It couldn't hold an edge worth beans. However, I recently got a lansky style sharpener and put on a nice big fat obtuse angle on the steel, and now it actually holds up sorta ok. You just can't take a 40 degree included angle to that steel. Horrible. At 60, it stays kinda sharp. I haven't had the heart to touch my m2hs minigrip. I'll probably stick with Spyderco in the future, if I ever need more knives.

 

[headphonejunkie]

Anyone have any pacific cutlery butterfly knives. Those are nice. I used to be able to pick them up from my sifu in the 80's. I had a nice small cocobolo one but traded for a cold steel tanto. Now I wish I didn't.

 

[MadDog5145]

Spyderco P'Kal:

This knife is simply awesome. Love everything about it: wave, s30v steel, g-10 handles....

Next knife will definitely have a wave feature. See the P'kal in action: http://youtube.com/watch?v=e-p4YmUJ4PA

 

[meat01]

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I wouldn't stab anyone, so the self-defense side of it would be limited to its intimidation factor. So a big and scary knife is good so long as it's only big and scary when I take it off of my belt (I don't want to freak anyone out).

You don't use knives to intimidate people and you don't brandish it, unless you are going to use it. Knives are not good self defense weapons, unless you are trained to use them as such.