Whats the best brand of folding knives?

[Infighter]

It got real nasty when I broke out the blackout

If you ever have to get cut by a knife, try to avoid this one!

[Infighter]

Just for fun

my friend and I hung up flank steaks in my garage to see how much damage a quick slash would inflict on meat or flesh. We stood 20 feet back, lunged and barely touched the meat, then got back, keeping distance like you would do in a fight - just quick, fast slashes. No stabbing and ripping or any of that shit.

HOLY SHIT. I barely touched it the first time and thought I only cut through the saran wrap on the outside. Oh HELL no, this blade cut through the entire 1 1/2" steak and backing too. About a 4-5 inch slash. I was in ****ing shock. Knives are incredibly lethal, but I never knew they were capable of that amount of damage so fast.

This is the blade I used.

[crouton]

well i didnt know that is what they did, good to know. thanks for the info cocoy.

[cocoy]

japanese swords which are meant for flesh are tested on tamashegiri mats why not knives? the mats are meant to simulate flesh, it is a common test of a good blade.

[crouton]

Try cutting a rolled japanese mat with a spyderco, then try doing it withthe big cold steel voyager.

i think we might be talking about two different things, i only use my knives for self-defense. i dont use them on mats or steal, i only use my spyderco knives for skin when needed (thankfully i havent yet). benchmade and cold steel are still great knives though.

[cocoy]

I would have to pick benchmade and cold steel over spyderco any day. Better products, better service. I'm not saying spyderco is a bad brand just not my fave. Smith and Wesson, You're kidding right?

Try cutting a rolled japanese mat with a spyderco, then try doing it withthe big cold steel voyager.

-C

[Hakoko]

These are kinda costly, but Sebenza's are awesome knives. They are made from knifemaker Chris Reeves.

[JIMI]

EMERSONKNIVES.COM Emerson knives are awesome. Emerson himself was a student of Guro Dan Inosanto for many years, and now makes some of the best tactical fighting knives on the market.

[eXcessiveForce]

the same goes for the scallion. It is small but it is very fast when you put your finger on the release

[Infighter]

Originally posted by PocketAces
Can you guys recommend some particular Spyderco and Kershaw models that you have found useful for quick, one hand openings?

TIA.

The Kershaw blackout is great. Your thumb touches that knob and the blade it out. You dont need to flick your wrist at all. Its so fast it will scare you it comes out so quick the first time you use it.

[PocketAces]

Can you guys recommend some particular Spyderco and Kershaw models that you have found useful for quick, one hand openings?

TIA.

[eXcessiveForce]

I just bought a Kershaw assisted open blade.
So far I like the way it feels. Does anybody have any comments or suggestions about using assisted open blades?

[aseepish]

Spyerco. What they said.

[crouton]

my heart is with spyderco, ive had no problems with them. they open great and feel comfortable in my hand. the quality is excellent too.

[William]

I think it'll boil down to personal preference. I don't think you can beat Spyderco's quality for the price. But if you're willing to pay a little more, Benchmade has some *very* nice blades. If you're looking for "assisted opening" then Kershaw has some nice selections. Another good one is CRKT.

I have to go with Sikal on this one. My Spyderco has served me well for years. Good "feel", and lighting fast to open.
Benchmade, though I agree they are good blades (design and craftsmenship), they just aren't for me. So far I haven't found one that felt "right" in my hand.
My CRKT Crawford Falcon is rock solid. It felt a little bulky at first but has grown on me. It's fast and smooth to open, a liner-lock with back-up lock to keep it from accidentaly closing. I prefer carrying this one in my back pocket, and with a flick of the wrist, it's ready to go in ice pick grip. My only complaint was that the screws that hold the clip in kept loosening up. I ended up losing them. One e-mail to CRKT, and I recieved two sets of screws and a special tiny wrench to keep it tight. A little lock-tight should do the trick.

Helpful hint:
I discovered this from my racing days. "Finish Line" Teflon Dry Racing Lube is an excellent lube for you knife. It comes out as a liquid, but quickly dries like a paffrin wax. It doesn't attract dirt, dust bunnies, or lint balls like other lubes that remain "wet". Action always remains smooth. It's made for road racing, and mountain bike chains.

Also,
You should practice opening so that you can do it with a flick of the wrist, without touching the blade at all. Once you can do that, start practicing drawing and opening as fast as possible. When you have that down, Then draw and deploy into thrusts and/or slashses on diffrent angles.

William