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WilliamWallace · 08-13-2007, 10:11 PM

Well, I just got my first out-of-college engineering job this morning and I'm pretty excited. Now my little ones have medical, dental and vision insurance. I have life insurance and a 401K, not to mention that this is the most I have ever made (previous holder of that title was the Marine Corps at a whopping 20k a year). Anyway, this is very big for my family.

I think a new knife is in order, maybe something I would not normally buy myself. I would welcome any recommendations you guys might have. So far I am considering this Kershaw ZT, except in serrated:

Any other cool ideas guys?

**AZXD** · 08-13-2007, 11:22 PM

Congratulations on the new job and career path.
I'm not really into knives, but I'm sure others will make a few recommendations.

**XDAndMe** · 08-13-2007, 11:29 PM

What do you know, I just signed a job offer contract myself! I'm starting in October, one month after graduation.

Congrats, man

Saggin · 08-13-2007, 11:35 PM

A friend of mine has a few of these knives and he likes to give them as gifts only problem is the wait period for one and the price. They are excellent knives though.

http://www.randallknives.com/

robinsre · 08-13-2007, 11:54 PM

Congratulations! You don't happen to be working for NSTech in Las Vegas do you?

- Ryan

retired · 08-14-2007, 01:45 AM

There is a gentleman who goes by the name of Mad Dog who is a knife maker. Many of his knives are used by the military and le. You can find him on tacticalforums.com.

Go to the Knife Forum, then Mad Dog. There may be a wait for his knives tho and I hear they are a bit $$$, but excellent. I don't have any experience with them, but have been a member there for some years and he has an excellent rep from what I've read.

Some of the threads there will show some of his knives. Just a fyi.

Brickboy240 · 08-14-2007, 10:31 AM

Do you want a tactical styled knife? I am pretty fond of my HK21. Made in Germany by Boker for HK, they're very high quality and can be had on ebay (if you look around) for about 50 bucks. ATS34 German steel and built to HK's quality standards....I can't tear it up and I am trying! These usually sell for around 140 dollars but I bought mine off ebay for 45 dollars. A steal for a German made knife. Sharp and very tough.

For a very nice pocket knife, handmade and of the highest quality, I'd reccommend Moore Maker in Matador, Texas. http://www.mooremaker.com/

They're more "cowboy' styled knives, but they're handbuilt and come from a company that makes ranching tools and the knives just oooze old school quality. Bone handles, brass rivets and high carbon steel blades that patina over time and hold an edge - these are how knives used to be made. Pocket knives can be had for around 100 dollars and are worth every penny. I've had one for 10 years and Dad has one from about 30 years ago and we cannot tear up these knives.

- Brickboy240

jmtgsx · 08-14-2007, 10:38 AM

Personally, I love Kershaws & Benchmades. If it were me, I stick to the low end for now. You've got all your life to collect customs. Treat yourself and your family a little bit and get outta debt asap if'n your in it.

Congrats & Semper Fi!

So Flo · 08-14-2007, 10:40 AM

Congrats on the job!

That is one nice looking sticker!...buy it and enjoy it, you've earned it!

WilliamWallace · 08-14-2007, 07:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XDAndMe

What do you know, I just signed a job offer contract myself! I'm starting in October, one month after graduation.

Congrats, man

congrats XD!

Quote:

Originally Posted by robinsre

Congratulations! You don't happen to be working for NSTech in Las Vegas do you?

- Ryan

No, they strung me along at the beginning of the summer and never could seem to get an offer on the table... I'm at Bechtel now.

08-13-2007, 10:11 PM	#1
WilliamWallace XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 1,198	Pat on the back gift... Well, I just got my first out-of-college engineering job this morning and I'm pretty excited. Now my little ones have medical, dental and vision insurance. I have life insurance and a 401K, not to mention that this is the most I have ever made (previous holder of that title was the Marine Corps at a whopping 20k a year). Anyway, this is very big for my family. I think a new knife is in order, maybe something I would not normally buy myself. I would welcome any recommendations you guys might have. So far I am considering this Kershaw ZT, except in serrated: Any other cool ideas guys? __________________ XD40Service CCW, CCPR XD45Tac, Kimber Warrior paperweight, RIA 45Tac, DPMS AR15, Winchester 1300 Defender, Ruger P94

08-13-2007, 11:22 PM	#2
AZXD XDTalk 15K Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Valley of the GUN Posts: 16,672	Congratulations on the new job and career path. I'm not really into knives, but I'm sure others will make a few recommendations. __________________ . . Prepare for the worst scenario and hope for the best!!! Ignorance is curable, but stupidity is fatal. When one is prepared, it gives them peace of mind and eliminates the panic button which often leads to unnecessary waste and tragedy. The so-called "reasonable gun control" measures will take us all to the day when the last single-shot shotgun that grandpa owned is cut into pieces.

08-13-2007, 11:35 PM	#4
Saggin XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Adrian, Mi Posts: 140	A friend of mine has a few of these knives and he likes to give them as gifts only problem is the wait period for one and the price. They are excellent knives though. http://www.randallknives.com/ __________________ XD 45 Tactical Kimber Ultra CDP II Smith & Wesson 629 classic 44 mag 8 3/8 in barrel Ruger LCP Mosin M44 7.62 X 54R Smith & Wesson M&P 15 NRA Member Michigan CPL

08-13-2007, 11:54 PM	#5
robinsre XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 2,938	Congratulations! You don't happen to be working for NSTech in Las Vegas do you? - Ryan __________________ Zeroth law of thermodynamics : If you have 1 six pack of beer and your neighbor brings 4 beers over, you will each end up drinking only 5 beers. First law of thermodynamics : There's no such thing as a free beer. Second law of thermodynamics : Even if there was such thing as a free beer, you couldn't drink it all anyway. Third law of thermodynamics : The colder it gets, the less beer you will have.

08-14-2007, 10:31 AM	#7
Brickboy240 XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Houston, TX, USA Posts: 9,853	Do you want a tactical styled knife? I am pretty fond of my HK21. Made in Germany by Boker for HK, they're very high quality and can be had on ebay (if you look around) for about 50 bucks. ATS34 German steel and built to HK's quality standards....I can't tear it up and I am trying! These usually sell for around 140 dollars but I bought mine off ebay for 45 dollars. A steal for a German made knife. Sharp and very tough. For a very nice pocket knife, handmade and of the highest quality, I'd reccommend Moore Maker in Matador, Texas. http://www.mooremaker.com/ They're more "cowboy' styled knives, but they're handbuilt and come from a company that makes ranching tools and the knives just oooze old school quality. Bone handles, brass rivets and high carbon steel blades that patina over time and hold an edge - these are how knives used to be made. Pocket knives can be had for around 100 dollars and are worth every penny. I've had one for 10 years and Dad has one from about 30 years ago and we cannot tear up these knives. - Brickboy240 __________________ The top 25% of wage earners in America pay 86% of all federal income taxes collected. (according to 2007 IRS website data) Es mejor morir a pie que vivir arrodillado Volvo...the Swedish Brick!

08-13-2007, 11:29 PM	#3
XDAndMe XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: PA, USA Posts: 3,402	What do you know, I just signed a job offer contract myself! I'm starting in October, one month after graduation. Congrats, man

08-14-2007, 01:45 AM	#6
retired XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: S. Calif. Posts: 5,548	There is a gentleman who goes by the name of Mad Dog who is a knife maker. Many of his knives are used by the military and le. You can find him on tacticalforums.com. Go to the Knife Forum, then Mad Dog. There may be a wait for his knives tho and I hear they are a bit $$$, but excellent. I don't have any experience with them, but have been a member there for some years and he has an excellent rep from what I've read. Some of the threads there will show some of his knives. Just a fyi.

08-14-2007, 10:38 AM	#8
jmtgsx XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,565	Personally, I love Kershaws & Benchmades. If it were me, I stick to the low end for now. You've got all your life to collect customs. Treat yourself and your family a little bit and get outta debt asap if'n your in it. Congrats & Semper Fi! __________________ REDEEMED!!!

08-14-2007, 10:40 AM	#9
So Flo XDTalk 10K Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Wellington, Florida Posts: 12,845	Congrats on the job! That is one nice looking sticker!...buy it and enjoy it, you've earned it! __________________ No Guns, Know Crime. Know Guns, No Crime! http://militarysignatures.com/signatures/member3984.png

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