Whats the best brand of folding knives?

[RAB]

Here is another one for Cold Steel.

Sincerely,

Richard

[hybrid1]

Check out the new Benchmade "Griptilian 550". I have it and the trainers. I used to be a freak for the Spyderco, but they can fail in combat. I travel and teach the Tac-Folder to law enforcement, and it is the one that was designed for DIRE situations.

[one sword]

Yes, that is a baaad folder. Check out the crkt prowler, second time I said it, but I'm serious......IT IS CRUEL!!

[fullcircle]

I will check out alot of these, I just bought a Maxam folder with a release button, not a switchblade though for $3.00! Another instructor in my school picked one up in Nevada and I liked the weight and feel, with the button pushed, the blade just about falls open, very easy and quick. My only concern may be the lock, but for $3 I'm willing to try it.

[one sword]

That is kind of scary. $3.00.......really, is it made out of recycled cans or was it made in france?

Tell me if it really turns out to be a good knife.

I am pretty sure that in my state(TN), all button realease knives are considered an automatic opening knife, which is illegal except to law enforcement. If you want to get something that opens fast you should try the Ken Onion series made by Kershaw. They are expensive knives($30-$80), but provide excellent sturdiness, great grip, and a sharp cutting blade

[fullcircle]

My friend got his for around $20, good knife, I loved the feel of it, as well as the blade release. I searched the enet and happened to find the same one for $3. Should be good. It is legal, my bro is a cop, you do have to flip it open for it to lock, but you're right, he told me that even if the blade just falls and locks it's illegal. Sucks since I just ordered a spring assisted blade that was supposed to be "100% legal". My bro also told me that he bought me a Cold Steel knife for x-mas that he got a smokin deal on from a cop shop.

That is kind of scary. $3.00.......really, is it made out of recycled cans or was it made in france?

Tell me if it really turns out to be a good knife.

I am pretty sure that in my state(TN), all button realease knives are considered an automatic opening knife, which is illegal except to law enforcement. If you want to get something that opens fast you should try the Ken Onion series made by Kershaw. They are expensive knives($30-$80), but provide excellent sturdiness, great grip, and a sharp cutting blade

[BoarSpear]

Masters of Defense folders are the fastest opening and smoothest production blades available IMHO.

Pat and Wes Crawford make the best Customs, They dont call Pat the" King of Tactical Folders" for nothing.

Inertia openings are faster and more reliable under stress than gimmicks like the wave and switchblades or assisted openings...weapons made to snag on my clothes just dont sound like a good idea to me.

[Britt]

What are the serrations for at the bottom of most of the blades in y'alls photos? Do they have an advantage over a plain blade cutting surface?

[BoarSpear]

The serrations are for rope, tape, webbing etc. This allows you to keep the edge nice n sharp at the pointy end. Its just a way to allow a knife to serve multiple task with one blade.

[Acitic]

Cold Steel has some nice inexpensive products. Design, quality, and price are trademarks of Cold Steel.

I have a cold steel knfie, very nice knife, i put a phone book up and slashed and stabbed the crap out of it..... quite fun actually..... Knife worked great....

Anyways here is my knife




Specs

TI-LITE (ORIG. MODEL)

Specifications:
Weight: 4.6 oz.
Blade Thick: 1/8" (3mm)
Blade Length: 4"
Handle: 4 3/4" long. Titanium
Steel: AUS 8A Stainless Steel
Overall Length: 8 3/4"
Stainless Pocket/Belt Clip

[BoarSpear]

I have a cold steel knfie, very nice knife, i put a phone book up and slashed and stabbed the crap out of it..... quite fun actually..... Knife worked great....

Anyways here is my knife




Specs

TI-LITE (ORIG. MODEL)

Specifications:
Weight: 4.6 oz.
Blade Thick: 1/8" (3mm)
Blade Length: 4"
Handle: 4 3/4" long. Titanium
Steel: AUS 8A Stainless Steel
Overall Length: 8 3/4"
Stainless Pocket/Belt Clip

Why do you like the stilletto blade style? I find they are poor defensive knives due to the tendancy to skip instead of bite when you slash. Thats more an offensive pattern than defense. It also doesnt function well as a knife for much other than stabbing people. A knife is a tool 99.9999 percent of the time the rest of the time its a weapon. Sorry didnt mean to bash your blade just voicing the reasons i wouldnt choose a stilletto...so why DID you?

[Acitic]

Why do you like the stilletto blade style? I find they are poor defensive knives due to the tendancy to skip instead of bite when you slash. Thats more an offensive pattern than defense. It also doesnt function well as a knife for much other than stabbing people. A knife is a tool 99.9999 percent of the time the rest of the time its a weapon. Sorry didnt mean to bash your blade just voicing the reasons i wouldnt choose a stilletto...so why DID you?

I actually got it more of a traditional thing more than anything. My instructor helped me pick it out, as my first knife, he had a very active role in my life. He opened my eyes to the actual world of martial arts compaired to my attitude of TKD being the end all be all. He also had a huge father role. Unfortuanatly he moved to another province. He left me in charge of his school, and the day before he left we went to a knife store and helped me pick it out.....

... i know touching story ... haha.... but ya thats why.....

[BoarSpear]

I actually got it more of a traditional thing more than anything. My instructor helped me pick it out, as my first knife, he had a very active role in my life. He opened my eyes to the actual world of martial arts compaired to my attitude of TKD being the end all be all. He also had a huge father role. Unfortuanatly he moved to another province. He left me in charge of his school, and the day before he left we went to a knife store and helped me pick it out.....

... i know touching story ... haha.... but ya thats why.....

Okay....So you guys liked the way it looked? Or did he recommend the blade style for a reason? Sounds like this was a "passing of the blade" thing more than a daily carry or weapon then.

just wondering, Im a knife nut so im curious about why people prefer some styles over others. you know the old form VS function debate

[WDZ]

Guess I'll throw my 2 cents in. My favorite folder is a Strider. I normally carry the AR or the SMF. The framelock on the SMF locks up like a tank. After that it would be the Benchmade Skrimish and then the Emerson Commander. If I need something light I'll carry the Commander.

[rayfloro]

I carry a "Puma Prince" lockback folder