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Tuscen · 01-10-2006, 06:56 PM

Hi all.

I'm looking to get me a good, yet relatively inexpensive, folding knife for my bday coming up.

I know a whole lot of nothing when it comes to knives but I got it narrowed down to a couple different styles and brands. I'd like to get the opinion of you fine folks as to what the better knife/brand might be or maybe offer similar alternatives.

I noticed a difference in metal. CRKT is AUS 8 Stainless and the Gerber is 440 Stainless. What's the dif? Which is better?

I live in Mich so I can only carry a 3 in blade. Had a 3 1/2 inch folding knive confiscated by the po 5 or so years ago. I really liked that knife too. I don't remember what kind it was but I was given the choice to lose the knife or get the ticket and the trouble. I figured the impound, DWLS, speeding and the hot date I stood up was trouble enough and relinguished the knife. I jumped started my truck off the silinoid with that ole knife once. Stoopid, huh? Anyway...

These are the two knives I'm leaning towards. I'm leaning towards the Gerber (based on looks) but I like them both and I'm wondering if CRKT is not the better knife.

Gerber Kiowa
http://cgi.ebay.com/Gerber-Kiowa-Tan...QQcmdZViewItem

CRKT M16 EDC
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...MEWA%3AIT&rd=1

Any other ideas?

I guess most importantly is which will be the best accessory to my XD9SC bitone!

Thanks in advance.

PeaceKeepr · 01-10-2006, 07:02 PM

Out of the two, I'd pick the CRKT. Both brands are producers of some really great tools.

If you can afford it Benchmade makes a great knife. Kershaw is a very reputable brand as well. Don't worry about the looks of the knife, if you use it its going to get abused, scratched, and dinged up.

Just like a gun, make sure it feels right in your hand.

tec · 01-10-2006, 07:29 PM

I love my gerbers I have had over the years, but they don't realy hold their edge too well.

I have a Emerson and a Boker automatic now that hold their edges really well.

**Parrishco** · 01-10-2006, 07:41 PM

Let me suggest another option - the ken onion series of Kershaw knives ( http://www.kershawknives.com/large.htm. Mine is on page 2 of 6) I have had my share of pocket knives and now have a scallion in brushed silver (they may no offer that color any more) and I can definitively say this is the best knife ever! It is an assisted open - almost a switch blade. Its perfect for one hand opening. Ive had mine for four years and it still looks like new and is only SLIGHTY duller than new. Id definitely look at one of those knives as an option. Mine was $40.

JHA XD40 · 01-10-2006, 07:49 PM

I have a $30 Gerber that I've carried for years, it has been dependable, but I wish it held an edge better. If I ever lose the Gerber or find some way of talking myself into buying a new knife, it will probably be a Kershaw.

jonas

SpeedRacer · 01-10-2006, 08:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Parrishco

Let me suggest another option - the ken onion series of Kershaw knives ( http://www.kershawknives.com/large.htm. Mine is on page 2 of 6) I have had my share of pocket knives and now have a scallion in brushed silver (they may no offer that color any more) and I can definitively say this is the best knife ever! It is an assisted open - almost a switch blade. Its perfect for one hand opening. Ive had mine for four years and it still looks like new and is only SLIGHTY duller than new. Id definitely look at one of those knives as an option. Mine was $40.

I agree 100%. I've owned a ton of pocket knives included a $150+ Benchmade, I wouldn't trade my $40 Kershaw Ken Onion for anything!!! The assisted opening is sweeeeeet.

DigMe · 01-10-2006, 08:24 PM

Of the two presented I'd choose the CRKT. I'm a fan of their M16 design. Opens quickly and feels good in the hand.

brad cook

Cerberus · 01-10-2006, 10:13 PM

Ok I'm a big CRKT fan. I have http://www.crkt.com/litem1.html
http://www.crkt.com/m16titan.html and http://www.crkt.com/M21sf.html
I wouldn't trade them for anything. I particularly like the feel of the M21 in the hand.
I also picked up one of these http://www.benchmade.com/products/pr...px?model=10300 Which has turned out to be a good everyday workhorse for not a lot of money.

blefferd · 01-10-2006, 10:14 PM

ive carried an M16Z for about 6 years now and have put it threw hell. I just recently bought a new one with a drop point instead of the tanto blade. i like the tanto blade a little better it seems a bit more heavy duty compared to my new one. i would take a CRKT over a gerber anyday.

Plinkomatic · 01-10-2006, 11:04 PM

A relatively pricey option but the best non-collectable/daily carry knife available:
Kershaw Spec Bump
http://store.botachtactical.com/kespbu.html
They are on sale at botac.com; most places have them for at least $30 more.

01-10-2006, 06:56 PM	#1
Tuscen XDTalk Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Lac Sainte-Claire Posts: 44	Which folding knife? Hi all. I'm looking to get me a good, yet relatively inexpensive, folding knife for my bday coming up. I know a whole lot of nothing when it comes to knives but I got it narrowed down to a couple different styles and brands. I'd like to get the opinion of you fine folks as to what the better knife/brand might be or maybe offer similar alternatives. I noticed a difference in metal. CRKT is AUS 8 Stainless and the Gerber is 440 Stainless. What's the dif? Which is better? I live in Mich so I can only carry a 3 in blade. Had a 3 1/2 inch folding knive confiscated by the po 5 or so years ago. I really liked that knife too. I don't remember what kind it was but I was given the choice to lose the knife or get the ticket and the trouble. I figured the impound, DWLS, speeding and the hot date I stood up was trouble enough and relinguished the knife. I jumped started my truck off the silinoid with that ole knife once. Stoopid, huh? Anyway... These are the two knives I'm leaning towards. I'm leaning towards the Gerber (based on looks) but I like them both and I'm wondering if CRKT is not the better knife. Gerber Kiowa http://cgi.ebay.com/Gerber-Kiowa-Tan...QQcmdZViewItem CRKT M16 EDC http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...MEWA%3AIT&rd=1 Any other ideas? I guess most importantly is which will be the best accessory to my XD9SC bitone! Thanks in advance.

01-10-2006, 07:02 PM	#2
PeaceKeepr XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Moultrie, GA Posts: 149	Out of the two, I'd pick the CRKT. Both brands are producers of some really great tools. If you can afford it Benchmade makes a great knife. Kershaw is a very reputable brand as well. Don't worry about the looks of the knife, if you use it its going to get abused, scratched, and dinged up. Just like a gun, make sure it feels right in your hand. __________________ Remington 870 Express 12 ga. XD9 Service -Mine XD9SC - Wifes

01-10-2006, 07:41 PM	#4
Parrishco XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: The Best State Ever (FL) Posts: 460	Let me suggest another option - the ken onion series of Kershaw knives ( http://www.kershawknives.com/large.htm. Mine is on page 2 of 6) I have had my share of pocket knives and now have a scallion in brushed silver (they may no offer that color any more) and I can definitively say this is the best knife ever! It is an assisted open - almost a switch blade. Its perfect for one hand opening. Ive had mine for four years and it still looks like new and is only SLIGHTY duller than new. Id definitely look at one of those knives as an option. Mine was $40. __________________ Custom XD40 SC w/ X2laser Bushy A3 M4 w/ EOTech SA 1911A1 GI.45 Mossberg 500 Yugo SKS CCW Molon Labe! - My website: ParrishCo.com

01-10-2006, 07:49 PM	#5
JHA XD40 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Central Alabama Posts: 478	I have a $30 Gerber that I've carried for years, it has been dependable, but I wish it held an edge better. If I ever lose the Gerber or find some way of talking myself into buying a new knife, it will probably be a Kershaw. jonas __________________ "He who makes a beast of himself gets rid of the pain of being a man." --Dr. Johnson

01-10-2006, 08:24 PM	#7
DigMe XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Waco, TX Posts: 1,540	Of the two presented I'd choose the CRKT. I'm a fan of their M16 design. Opens quickly and feels good in the hand. brad cook __________________ This space for rent. .jpgs and .gifs need not apply.

01-10-2006, 07:29 PM	#3
tec XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Holland Ohio Posts: 8,654 Blog Entries: 1	I love my gerbers I have had over the years, but they don't realy hold their edge too well. I have a Emerson and a Boker automatic now that hold their edges really well.

01-10-2006, 10:13 PM	#8
Cerberus XDTalk Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: NorCal Posts: 95	Ok I'm a big CRKT fan. I have http://www.crkt.com/litem1.html http://www.crkt.com/m16titan.html and http://www.crkt.com/M21sf.html I wouldn't trade them for anything. I particularly like the feel of the M21 in the hand. I also picked up one of these http://www.benchmade.com/products/pr...px?model=10300 Which has turned out to be a good everyday workhorse for not a lot of money. __________________ Friends don't let actors run governments.

01-10-2006, 10:14 PM	#9
blefferd XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: FLORIDA Posts: 1,448	ive carried an M16Z for about 6 years now and have put it threw hell. I just recently bought a new one with a drop point instead of the tanto blade. i like the tanto blade a little better it seems a bit more heavy duty compared to my new one. i would take a CRKT over a gerber anyday. __________________ SA XD 45GAP S&W 642 38SPL Glock 19 9mm Winchester Model 70 .308 Benelli Nova 12g Ruger 10/22 German K98 8MM New England Firearms Pardner 20g Norinco SKS 7.62x39 Polish TanTal 5.45x39 East German Markarov 9x18

01-10-2006, 11:04 PM	#10
Plinkomatic XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 1,307	A relatively pricey option but the best non-collectable/daily carry knife available: Kershaw Spec Bump http://store.botachtactical.com/kespbu.html They are on sale at botac.com; most places have them for at least $30 more.

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