Pocketknives/Kitchen Knives/Fixed Blades

[DougNg]

@urbanwoodsman:

Alright knife guys, I want an assisted open, 4" or smaller, made in USA(unless you convince me otherwise) pocket knife for under $75.

Any ideas?

I'm more interested in the Levis of the knife world or my cash flow is anyways…

If you're willing to go a little over your $75 budget:

http://www.knifeworks.com/kershawkenonionbluraluminumandcarbonfiberhandles154cm.aspx

It's a classic. And Alton Brown's every day carry. Great knife materials. There are other Blurs that cost less, but they use skateboard tape on the handle, and will not be kind on your jeans

The Kershaw Leek is also one of my favorites. This one is particularly awesome

http://www.knifeworks.com/kershawleekstainlesssteelhandlesandvik13c26cpm-d2compositeplainedge.aspx

If you're willing to budge from your made in the USA requirement:

http://www.knifeworks.com/columbiariveronionripplebluestainlesssteelhandleplainedge.aspx

It's not assisted open, doesn't need the spring. It uses ball bearings in the handle, and flips open faster than an assisted open. It's Jody's every day carry, I carry mine occassionally (I usually carry a CRKT Eros). Slim, fast, great ergonomics, and really really beautiful. Made in Taiwan, but the warranty is fantastic as the company is headquartered in Portland. They'll take care of you if you have any issues

Btw, you might have issues getting a knife shipped to NY by a retailer because of the current knife crackdown there. Best bet is to use a proxy

[DougNg]

Btw, the standard Zing is not assisted open, but the new Stainless Steel handled one is

[DougNg]

@zhivago:

Microtech might be worth checking out…

Microtech's warranty is famously shitty

[DougNg]

Also, the Kershaw Cryo is a good pick too. Rick Hinderer is a brilliant designer. Not made in the US though

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[urbanwoodsman]

I'm gonna look over all these. And you just read my mind Doug. Kershaw Cryo and Leek were in my amazon cart last night but I waited to see if anyone had any advice. Looks like I was on the right cheap track.

Also, I've only had CRKT knives for the last few years and I do really love the brand too. I'll look into the Eros as well.

[urbanwoodsman]

Giles, where did you get the Chives?

[Giles]

I actually Ebayed them and have them shipped to Dougs, he bought them up to NYC with him…

The seller was tercat265 he sold me 2 bnib etc for USD20 each...

[DougNg]

Hit me up if you need to ship to my house and then I'll ship to yours. NYC has become a nanny state, and has really cracked down on knife sales

Kershaw is usually better to get through Amazon because of their warranty policy. I usually go though Knifeworks.com, Knifecenter.com, or Newgraham.com when I can't go through Amazon for production knives. GPKnives.com also has good prices but I've never shopped through them

[DougNg]

Btw, rumor has it that the Blue Ripple with Stainless handles is going to be retired. No reason behind it, it's been a great seller.

[zhivago]

@DougNg:

@zhivago:

Microtech might be worth checking out…

Microtech's warranty is famously shitty

Good to know, a buddy of mine just gave me one as gift a while back, haven't handled it a whole lot because I'm not to into autos but I know they are U.S.A. made and seemed decent enough the little I did handle it. Thanks for the info Doug!

[Anesthetist]

Sniper Bladeworks mini DH.

[urbanwoodsman]

@DougNg:

Hit me up if you need to ship to my house and then I'll ship to yours. NYC has become a nanny state, and has really cracked down on knife sales

Kershaw is usually better to get through Amazon because of their warranty policy. I usually go though Knifeworks.com, Knifecenter.com, or Newgraham.com when I can't go through Amazon for production knives. GPKnives.com also has good prices but I've never shopped through them

Thanks for all the suggestions.

I'll let you know if I need any more help, Doug.

[DougNg]

This is the most accurate as far as color that I've seen of the Ripple. This one is the Ripple 2, but you get the idea. My camera won't pick up the colors right for some reason

[urbanwoodsman]

I ended up getting a Kershaw Cryo and a Kershaw Scallion with a red anodized aluminum handle for $66.66 shipped. Maybe a carbon fiber blur or G10 leek will be next.

[DougNg]

I'm not the biggest fan of the Scallion, it's fucking tiny. The Cryo is really nice

The only problem with the Cryo is that…eventually you'll want a bigger Hinderer...=)

Check out the Zero Tolerance 0560

[Seul]

@DougNg:

I'm not the biggest fan of the Scallion, it's fucking tiny.

Main reason why I fucking love it, but you also know why  ::)

[urbanwoodsman]

Yeah, I just wanted a smaller knife, really dont own one. Maybe I'll wait for the Cryo II…

[Jii]

That Cryo looks fekkin' amazing.

[urbanwoodsman]

Yessss.

[DougNg]

Nice, I love rick's designs

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