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I apologize if this post sounds Bruiser-esque.

Anyway, I've decided I want to get a pocket knife or another Swiss Army knife. I already have a few of the latter so if I got one of those it would have to be a major deal. I think all of these knives are pretty cool.

The problem is I have no real use for it. For those of you own these, what do you use them for? Don't mention hunting or anything, that's pretty gay. Do you whittle sticks? Give me some ideas, and maybe some links to nice (affordable...) knives.

Thanks.

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I had a swiss army knife that I carried with me in the field when I was in the army. Among other things, I used...

-The large blade to open MRE packets, spread MRE cheese on MRE cracker (when the temperature was between about 50 & 74 degrees F), and occassionally cut things.
-The toothpick to clean the gunk out from under my fingernails.
-The small blade to cut smaller things or to spread MRE cheese on MRE cracker when the big blade was too dirty.
-The file to whittle away at the edges of the countertop in our command track, when bored or otherwise destructive.

Actually, that was pretty much it.

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I apologize if this post sounds Bruiser-esque.

Anyway, I've decided I want to get a pocket knife or another Swiss Army knife. I already have a few of the latter so if I got one of those it would have to be a major deal. I think all of these knives are pretty cool.

The problem is I have no real use for it. For those of you own these, what do you use them for? Don't mention hunting or anything, that's pretty gay. Do you whittle sticks? Give me some ideas, and maybe some links to nice (affordable...) knives.

Thanks.

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Why would you own several objects of which you cant even articulate your own need for? Further more why would you want to buy yet another of these?

I have one 3.5 inch pocket knife which I bring with me when I am hiking/camping. I keep it in my desk drawer when not doing these activities and use it to open things.

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Because I want. A [censored]. Knife.

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Because I want. A [censored]. Knife.

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Whatever man, your life and your cash.

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I find swiss army knives to be extraneous and totally useless.

I do carry two pocket knives on a daily basis. I carry a kershaw, specifically the non-serrated version of this knife , and I carry a fully serrated spyderco .

Why? Mainly because knives are so damn useful on a daily basis. I carry the fully serrated knife just in case I ever end up having to cut through a seatbelt or something similar. And, uh, because my Glock can't cut things...

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I carry the fully serrated knife just in case I ever end up having to cut through the neck of a minority trying to rob me

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FYP

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the non-serrated version of this knife

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This is kinda cool.

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I carry the fully serrated knife just in case I ever end up having to cut through the neck of a minority trying to rob me

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FYP

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Certainly you would never be robbed by any non minorities. Thats insane!

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The kershaw is assisted-opening, which is about as close to being a legal switchblade as you can get - afaik. After a few weeks of working the action, it only takes a nudge with your thumb and the damn thing's available for use.

So, uh, yeah. I dont know how to fight with a knife, and don't want to learn. The knives aren't for the brown people. That's what the damn Glock is for. If I end up having to try to use the knives to defend myself, its probably over.

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The kershaw is assisted-opening, which is about as close to being a legal switchblade as you can get - afaik. After a few weeks of working the action, it only takes a nudge with your thumb and the damn thing's available for use.

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Mine's kinda like that. It's a real cheap one I bought at work (hardware store-made in China). But with a little silicon spray, a flick of the wrist and it's open. I use it for all sorts of stuff, like opening soda cans, cutting some random thing that needs to be cut, etc. (get the FYP over with already)

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So, uh, yeah. I dont know how to fight with a knife, and don't want to learn. The knives aren't for the brown people. That's what the damn Glock is for. If I end up having to try to use the knives to defend myself, its probably over.

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I only know how to use the knife a little for actual fighting. I definitely wouldn't want to pull it though. I've actually had it on me at a few concerts and the stupid search people never feel it. I swear you could be packing a marine sniper rifle and a few hand grenades and some of these people would never be the wiser.

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Most of the things on my swiss army knife I've never used. But it has some things on it I really like:
1) Blade. Obviously useful.
2) Small philips-head screwdriver. This is great. If I owned just a little screwdriver, I would lose it, but the one on the knife I always have. Conveniently fits the little screws on the case for one of my computers. my computer case.
3) Bottle opener. 'Nuff said.
4) Corkscrew. If you are drunk and trying to figure out a bottle of wine, having this on you is nice.

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http://www.tadgear.com/edged%20tools...s/mt-halo3.jpg

These look pretty cool to torture terrorists with.

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http://www.tadgear.com/edged%20tools...s/mt-halo3.jpg

These look pretty cool to torture terrorists with.

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I am sure these are jack-bauer approved. if they were switchbladey and had a bottle opener i would order one right now, pretty much regardless of the price.

yasher- you carry 3 knives at once? do you live in the ghetto or something?

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It's bulkier and not nearly as cool-looking, but for practicality you can't beat a leatherman. I carry a 'wave' on my belt - I think its been replaced by the 'surge' which looks about the same. You'd be surprised how often it's handy to have a pair of pliers or decent little scissors.

Leatherman also now makes folding knives with built-in screw drivers, they look pretty sweet.

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voltron,

three links, two knives. one is a plain ol 3.5" assisted opening knife, the other is fully serrated for cutting through thick stuff (like seatbelts) if the need arises.

no ghetto for me - but i am quite paranoid, so i also carry this:

http://www.glockfaq.com/images/guide/g19.jpg

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I have always carried a knife on me since i was in scouts. I use it to cut open boxes and bag at work, and around the house i use it to cut open any bag i need to. I hate ripping things open. It also acts as a makeshift screwdriver, and a great bottle opener. I am carrying the CRKT m16 right now, verygood strong blade. Keeps its edge very nice. http://www.countryknives.com/store/p...?sku=CRM16-04Z

Also, buck knives are very good for a beginner blade.
enjoy

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I like a small swiss army knife for the features mentioned and also one with the tiny pen and pincers. Those pincers have probably been the most useful to me for having to pull out splinters or hairs or what have you.

The multi-tool is also good with the pliers, but they are bigger and more cumbersome to carry around. The small ones with pliers are useless. But the ones with mini scissors are useful.

And for self defense, a fixes knife is better than a folding knife for sure, but benchmade makes a very nice and light folding dagger. Good to poke eyes out with.

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I am sure these are jack-bauer approved. if they were switchbladey and had a bottle opener i would order one right now, pretty much regardless of the price.

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It is an automatic switchblade however I think the bottle-opener option is ultra-rare.

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I collect/accumulate folding knives, mostly high-end production pieces with a couple semi-custom/custom pieces as well. Usually used for cutting up cardboard boxes/plastic packing/plastic straps and other random stuff, but some perform better than others in terms of blade profile/edge geometry, etc for more specific tasks.

In terms of overall construction, fit and finish, edge retention, and general design in a production (factory made) locking folding knife, Spyderco is at the top of my list at the moment, and Benchmade is a real close second. Camillus, Buck, Kershaw, Al Mar, CRKT, and a few other places make solid knives as well. All of these companies' lineups are fairly affordable, higher end pieces are generally under $150. Microtech makes awesome pieces (think that's a picture of an MT HALO auto someone posted), but they tend to be very high end limited production pieces, starting at $100+.

If you're getting a locking blade, make sure you're buying from a reputable company, because it sucks some serious ass if the blade folds down onto your fingers when the lock fails. Also recommend staying away from linerlocks (leaf spring that comes in from the side to hold the blade in place) if you're planning on heavy use for the knife.

Check out New Graham, Knifeworks, and 1sks.

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I agree the Leatherman is far superior utility knife when compared to the SA knife. I have the original which I purchased in the early 90's.

Leatherman also have great service. I once broke the plier using it as a wrench in an emergency. The plier was bent out of shape but actually finished the job even though I ruined it. I didn't expect them to replace it but they gave me a complete new Leatherman at no cost. The Gerber multi tool also isn't bad. I have a few friends, who work in the movie industry as armourers, who regularly abuse the Gerbers and swear by them.

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I'd invest in a Gerber multi-tool long before I'd invest in a Leatherman, but I have exactly zero experience with Leathermans, and when I was in the service, we'd beat the hell out of our Gerbers and they'd keep doing exactly what they were made to do.

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Good info from Slamhound, particularly his endorsement of Benchmade. In my experience these guys make the best knives for the money of anyone. The quality and finish is close to that of custom shops charging silly amounts for their knives. I own a 722S, which is pretty much invincible. I've had it for five years now, using it for all kinds of random cutting and the blade is about as sharp as when I got it.

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a71.../benchmade.jpg
Swede

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I've carried one of these for over a decade now:
http://img388.imageshack.us/img388/2...opolice2sm.jpg
Mine doesn't have "POLICE" etched on it though. The blade is just under 4 1/2" long making barely legal for carry in my state. It's quick on the draw too.

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I used to carry around a butterfly knife. That's because I wanted to be Two-Bit.

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I carry a Leatherman around with me 24-7. I use it just about every day. The only problem is when I travel it's a bitch to hide and some times they take them.

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gerber for the average joe. they are easy to sharpen and are light weight and inexpensive. plus good knives. i have one that has skinned a few elk, moose, many deer and antelope, gutted sharptails and pheasnat and still looks and acts new.

i have that benchmade boot knife and although its nice its a bear to keep sharp or sharpen. and i know how to sharpen a knife. it sits in the drawer never to see daylight again.

my leatherman gets used almost everyday but the two knife blades in it arent very good for much.

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Don't mention hunting or anything, that's pretty gay. Do you whittle sticks?

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Brilliant

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my leatherman gets used almost everyday but the two knife blades in it arent very good for much.

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The blades are good for small general chores like opening boxes, cutting off insulation etc. Leatherman doesn't really work as a hunting / skinning knife although the small blade works quite well for fine caping if you are prepping the skin as a trophy.

I have found that Benchmade use a weird edge bevel which make their stuff difficult to sharpen. Gerber or Crkt made better general purpose field knives.

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You need to talk to this guy. He is the master of knife knowledge and he can probably get you a damn ninja sword for two bucks.

http://dumbbaby.net/a/i/020/03.jpg

Good ole late night TV.

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I'd invest in a Gerber multi-tool long before I'd invest in a Leatherman, but I have exactly zero experience with Leathermans, and when I was in the service, we'd beat the hell out of our Gerbers and they'd keep doing exactly what they were made to do.

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I used Gerber multitools exclusively. But the sad truth is the tools are too brittle. Plus those retarded clips they went to, to hold the push buttons with, keep coming off. I finally broke down and tried a Leatherman and I won't be going back. Like others, mine sees work every day. I use the Super200 which has work related applications.

I do like Gerber knives though.

I think every guy should have a pocket knife even if you rarely use it. The brands that slambound mention are good.