Whats the best brand of folding knives?

[Infighter]

Whats is the most practical, highest quality, and most of all, deadliest, brand out there?

[kungfupanda]

you dont like Smith&Wesson?

[sikal]

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.

But which is "best" ... I think it depends on personal taste and needs.

Mike

[Hakoko]

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

[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

[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.

[aseepish]

Spyerco. What they said.

[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?

[PocketAces]

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

TIA.

[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.

[eXcessiveForce]

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

[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.

[Hakoko]

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

[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

[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.