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Phoenixd45 · 08-07-2006, 09:25 PM

Ive been carrying a Gerber Paraframe for about 3 years now and ive pretty much worn it out. So im looking for something new, better quality. I guess ill throw out some things im looking for... under 100 bucks, folder, half serrated, very strong locking mech, and a quality steel that will hold a sharp edge. My biggest prob with the gerber was that i could never get it to hold its edge. Any suggestions would be much appreciated,
Thanks
Phoenixd45

jmsstnr · 08-07-2006, 09:36 PM

I've always liked ColdSteel and Beretta knives. They hold an edge well. IMO, it is not so much the manufacturer, but the steel [of the knife] and the sharpener you have.

Both of the aforementioned you can find for under $100. Cold Steel offers factory seconds, and ebay is also available to you.

thomye · 08-07-2006, 10:45 PM

can you post pics of it? Sorry but I'm not a huge knife guy but was interested in seeing what people carried.

Cortez5k · 08-07-2006, 11:25 PM

I bought a set of 3 throwing knives the other day, came home and found that they were sharper than my buck knife.

faawrenchbndr · 08-08-2006, 02:40 AM

Look for a stainless steel Spyderco Delica, I have the partially serrated.
So sharp from the factory you can dry shave. I bought mine on E-Bay for $53.

http://spyderco.com/catalog/details.php?product=210

Dwweeb_5150 · 08-08-2006, 06:44 AM

I carry a spyderco endura fully serrated.I`ve had this knife since 96.
I had to sharpen it once in that time.
http://spyderco.com/catalog/details.php?product=208

jdavionic · 08-08-2006, 10:13 AM

I think you'll get opinions all of the over the place here - so here's mine:
I've had a Kershaw Ken Onion Whirlwind for years. I absolutely love the knife.

Plinkomatic · 08-08-2006, 11:11 AM

+1 Kershaw.
I've had LOTS of different knives- throwing, carry and collectible; and for carry purposes, nothing compares to the Kershaw opening mechanisim and steel quality for the price.

87-51 · 08-08-2006, 11:17 AM

I would have to put another vote in for Kershaw. If you do have problems, their customer service is top notch. The torsion bar on my Blackout broke after 5 years of heavy use. Rather than just replace the bar, they sent a new knife.

For the money, Spyderco also makes a great product. I've been carrying a D'Allara Rescue for several months now. It is as sharp now as the day I bought it.

chupacabrachus · 08-08-2006, 04:26 PM

Kershaw Ken Onion Leek. I just put up a pic of my new one not too long ago. Search "kershaw ken onion leek" and you should find it.

08-07-2006, 09:25 PM	#1
Phoenixd45 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Memphis,Tn Posts: 222	help on finding a new knife Ive been carrying a Gerber Paraframe for about 3 years now and ive pretty much worn it out. So im looking for something new, better quality. I guess ill throw out some things im looking for... under 100 bucks, folder, half serrated, very strong locking mech, and a quality steel that will hold a sharp edge. My biggest prob with the gerber was that i could never get it to hold its edge. Any suggestions would be much appreciated, Thanks Phoenixd45

08-07-2006, 10:45 PM	#3
thomye XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: OC, California Posts: 761	can you post pics of it? Sorry but I'm not a huge knife guy but was interested in seeing what people carried. __________________ Next XD-45 SC "still waiting" STI 2011

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Cortez5k XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Seattle area Posts: 14	I would like to learn to sharpen my knives to a razors edge. I bought a set of 3 throwing knives the other day, came home and found that they were sharper than my buck knife. __________________ "A man's ethical behavior should be based effectually on sympathy, education, and social ties; no religious basis is necessary. Man would indeeded be in a poor way if he had to be restrained by fear of punishment and hope of reward after death."

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08-07-2006, 09:36 PM	#2
jmsstnr XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 149	I've always liked ColdSteel and Beretta knives. They hold an edge well. IMO, it is not so much the manufacturer, but the steel [of the knife] and the sharpener you have. Both of the aforementioned you can find for under $100. Cold Steel offers factory seconds, and ebay is also available to you.

08-08-2006, 02:40 AM	#5
faawrenchbndr XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Georgia Posts: 555	Look for a stainless steel Spyderco Delica, I have the partially serrated. So sharp from the factory you can dry shave. I bought mine on E-Bay for $53. http://spyderco.com/catalog/details.php?product=210

08-08-2006, 06:44 AM	#6
Dwweeb_5150 XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Leaving ¿©@l!n0gun@Â§tan Posts: 820	I carry a spyderco endura fully serrated.I`ve had this knife since 96. I had to sharpen it once in that time. http://spyderco.com/catalog/details.php?product=208

08-08-2006, 10:13 AM	#7
jdavionic XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: GA Posts: 5,105	I think you'll get opinions all of the over the place here - so here's mine: I've had a Kershaw Ken Onion Whirlwind for years. I absolutely love the knife.

08-08-2006, 11:11 AM	#8
Plinkomatic XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 1,290	+1 Kershaw. I've had LOTS of different knives- throwing, carry and collectible; and for carry purposes, nothing compares to the Kershaw opening mechanisim and steel quality for the price.

08-08-2006, 11:17 AM	#9
87-51 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Iowa Posts: 267	I would have to put another vote in for Kershaw. If you do have problems, their customer service is top notch. The torsion bar on my Blackout broke after 5 years of heavy use. Rather than just replace the bar, they sent a new knife. For the money, Spyderco also makes a great product. I've been carrying a D'Allara Rescue for several months now. It is as sharp now as the day I bought it.

08-08-2006, 04:26 PM	#10
chupacabrachus XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 3,288	Kershaw Ken Onion Leek. I just put up a pic of my new one not too long ago. Search "kershaw ken onion leek" and you should find it.