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Polymerhead · 01-11-2006, 06:24 PM

The Kiowa is a THICK knife. I don't think I would be comfortable with one in my pocket. Besides, there's already a J-frame in there.

The CRKT is a nice knife that will cost a little more. They make a smaller version with about the same shape as well.

Personally, I carry a Cold Steel Ti-Lite. It's got an Emerson-style quillion that flips the knife open as I carry it. It's got a 4" blade though, no good for you.

Tuscen · 01-11-2006, 07:49 PM

Thanks for all the responses guys n' gal. Got a lot more insight than I expected. The Michigan 3" rule seems to really limit me. The one's I really seem to like are just over 3 inches.

Some one mentioned the Ken Onion Leek. I was checking that out last night. I think that comes in a 3 in blade. I wonder how the name Leek was inspired?

...still at the drawing board.

PeaceKeepr · 01-11-2006, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by 10ring

Could someone give a little more insight on the common blade materials? I keep reading about the superiority of one steel over another variety. What are the most common steels, and their benefits and shortcomings?

The most common steel used in pocket knives is probably either a 420 or 440 steel.

JHA XD40 · 01-11-2006, 09:10 PM

I wouldn't use this as an everyday folder, but I use this knife at work and it is pretty handy, combines a folder with a utility knife. Easier to replace a blade than sharpen one. http://www.quickknife.com/sheffield-mfg.html

jonas

Plinkomatic · 01-11-2006, 10:16 PM

Steels used in Knives:
http://www.worldknives.com/steels.asp

brandon14295 · 01-11-2006, 10:22 PM

theres my knife. best knife ever.

http://www.impactguns.com/store/087171166308.html

JHA XD40 · 01-11-2006, 10:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brandon14295

theres my knife. best knife ever.

http://www.impactguns.com/store/087171166308.html

That knife just doesn't look agreeable to me. Not tactical enough, maybe? Definetly too rainbowish... :\

jonas

Plinkomatic · 01-11-2006, 10:55 PM

"Not tactical enough"-
OK, I've got your solution:
Go get a Spyderco for $40.
Immediately take two $50 bills and burn them.
Get the knife Duracoated, black, $40 (+ shipping).
Take another three $20 bills and throw them into the trash.
Paint the box and the receipt black.
That is the Tactical Extreme Spec-Operator XDTalk '06 Limited Edition.

brandon14295 · 01-11-2006, 11:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JHA XD40

Quote:

Originally Posted by brandon14295

theres my knife. best knife ever.

http://www.impactguns.com/store/087171166308.html

That knife just doesn't look agreeable to me. Not tactical enough, maybe? Definetly too rainbowish... :\

jonas

its the most friggin sweet knife ive ever had. hold one in your hand and youll think different

SLCDave · 01-12-2006, 08:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tuscen

I wonder how the name Leek was inspired?

A Leek is a type of onion. Other knife names by Ken Onion include the Chive and the Scallion.

01-11-2006, 06:24 PM	#21
Polymerhead XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: MO, USA Posts: 1,490	The Kiowa is a THICK knife. I don't think I would be comfortable with one in my pocket. Besides, there's already a J-frame in there. The CRKT is a nice knife that will cost a little more. They make a smaller version with about the same shape as well. Personally, I carry a Cold Steel Ti-Lite. It's got an Emerson-style quillion that flips the knife open as I carry it. It's got a 4" blade though, no good for you. __________________ No alarms and no surprises, please.

01-11-2006, 07:49 PM	#22
Tuscen XDTalk Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Lac Sainte-Claire Posts: 44	Thanks for all the responses guys n' gal. Got a lot more insight than I expected. The Michigan 3" rule seems to really limit me. The one's I really seem to like are just over 3 inches. Some one mentioned the Ken Onion Leek. I was checking that out last night. I think that comes in a 3 in blade. I wonder how the name Leek was inspired? ...still at the drawing board. __________________ I\'ve always been crazy but it\'s kept me from going insane.

01-11-2006, 09:10 PM	#24
JHA XD40 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Central Alabama Posts: 478	I wouldn't use this as an everyday folder, but I use this knife at work and it is pretty handy, combines a folder with a utility knife. Easier to replace a blade than sharpen one. http://www.quickknife.com/sheffield-mfg.html jonas __________________ "He who makes a beast of himself gets rid of the pain of being a man." --Dr. Johnson

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01-11-2006, 10:16 PM	#25
Plinkomatic XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 1,316	Steels used in Knives: http://www.worldknives.com/steels.asp

01-11-2006, 10:22 PM	#26
brandon14295 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: amarillo, tx Posts: 169	theres my knife. best knife ever. http://www.impactguns.com/store/087171166308.html

01-11-2006, 10:55 PM	#28
Plinkomatic XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 1,316	"Not tactical enough"- OK, I've got your solution: Go get a Spyderco for $40. Immediately take two $50 bills and burn them. Get the knife Duracoated, black, $40 (+ shipping). Take another three $20 bills and throw them into the trash. Paint the box and the receipt black. That is the Tactical Extreme Spec-Operator XDTalk '06 Limited Edition.