What folding knife?

[FLAWLS1]

I'm looking for a new folding knife with a clip on it. What are some good brands to look for? I was looking at CRKT and they have some pretty nice folders.

[Antonio_Luiz]

I'm looking for a new folding knife with a clip on it. What are some good brands to look for? I was looking at CRKT and they have some pretty nice folders.

You need to tell us what your intended uses are, and your budget.

[KMNREMTP]

I got a CRKT M16-14SF, like it very much.

[FLAWLS1]

You need to tell us what your intended uses are, and your budget.

Basically, I'll just be using it as a tool, but of course I may need it for self defense. I'll spend no more than $100 for one.

[Big Bad Mike]

...but of course I may need it for self defense...

So now you're on the record for carrying a knife for self defense.

Based on that statement, in the eyes of LE you're carrying a weapon.

What are the laws about carrying a knife as a weapon where you live.




I'll add...

Do you know anyone that has used a knife for self defense?


If you had...

You would know that a knife is not a good self defense tool.

[KMNREMTP]

maybe he has multiple personalities, and by self defense, he is defending himself against himself....???

[flatblackcapo]

get a rat 1 and take your other personality out to dinner with the other 75 bucks.

[Antonio_Luiz]

Basically, I'll just be using it as a tool, but of course I may need it for self defense. I'll spend no more than $100 for one.

A knife is a tool - a tool designed for cutting. If you intend to use it as a prybar or screwdriver then get a multitool. If you intend to use the knife as a knife, you need to tell us the sort of materials you will be cutting and how often (if you open and close the knife a lot then some designs are bettter than others) so we can make suitable recommendations.

I don't believe any responsible person will recommend a knife for self defense - for practical and legal reasons.

BTW - About the only CRKT I really like is the Eros, unfortunately that one is way over your budget and more of a "corporate wear" folder than one I would use if I was working in a warehouse or supermarket. The M16 LE (and discontinued Ti models) are sorta OK but not the ideal design for the uses I put an EDC knife to. I dislike the budget versions of this series.

[Manganr]

I got a CRKT M16-14SF, like it very much.

The M16-14SF is a great budget knife. Better in fact than some more pricey stuff.

[OnceBitten]

A few choices:

http://www.bladehq.com/item--Benchmade-Griptilian--3330

http://www.bladehq.com/item--Spyderc...-Stretch--4394

http://www.bladehq.com/item--Spyderco-Manix-2-G10--4387

http://www.bladehq.com/item--Spyderc...ofante-3--4071


The Centofante 3 is likely the best Bang for the Buck at a little over $60.

I've always wanted one of those for the blade shape. It looks very versatile.

[Tony8179]

I think a lot of bad advice is given about knives as self defense weapons. One of the worst pieces of advice I hear is "Don't use a knife as a self defense weapon.".

I carry a knife everyday. It is intended to be used as a tool. I don't want to use it as a self defense weapon, but if I need to use it a such then I will. If I'm defending myself or a loved one then I'll do whatever is necessary to get the job done. I would not be worrying about legal ramifications. A knife would not be my number one choice, but if it's what I got then it's what I got.

It's never good advice to tell someone not to defend themselves by any means necessary.

Anyway, to answer the OP, I would look into a Cold Steel American Lawman or a Spyderco Manix 2.

[sickboy]

Kershaw makes some nice blades.

sickboy

[Mike Stewart]

I think a lot of bad advice is given about knives as self defense weapons. One of the worst pieces of advice I hear is "Don't use a knife as a self defense weapon.".

I carry a knife everyday. It is intended to be used as a tool. I don't want to use it as a self defense weapon, but if I need to use it a such then I will. If I'm defending myself or a loved one then I'll do whatever is necessary to get the job done. I would not be worrying about legal ramifications. A knife would not be my number one choice, but if it's what I got then it's what I got.

It's never good advice to tell someone not to defend themselves by any means necessary.

Anyway, to answer the OP, I would look into a Cold Steel American Lawman or a Spyderco Manix 2.

Tony,

I agree that a knife can make a defense weapon.

You might not feel as strongly about the knife thing if you lived in one of the States that must issue a Concealed Firearms Permit - just for asking.

You know that I would not hesitate to use a knife to defend myself or anyone I cared about but a gun is much better and it is legal in more and more states.

[KMNREMTP]

I think a lot of bad advice is given about knives as self defense weapons. One of the worst pieces of advice I hear is "Don't use a knife as a self defense weapon.".

I carry a knife everyday. It is intended to be used as a tool. I don't want to use it as a self defense weapon, but if I need to use it a such then I will. If I'm defending myself or a loved one then I'll do whatever is necessary to get the job done. I would not be worrying about legal ramifications. A knife would not be my number one choice, but if it's what I got then it's what I got.

It's never good advice to tell someone not to defend themselves by any means necessary.

Anyway, to answer the OP, I would look into a Cold Steel American Lawman or a Spyderco Manix 2.

yep, i'd slap a muffukka wit a used tampon if that is all that was available!! everything is a self defense tool in the right situation.

[Dillon Brock]

Basically, I'll just be using it as a tool, but of course I may need it for self defense. I'll spend no more than $100 for one.

If i were you I would go to the dollar store and buy a cardboard box cutter.That sounds like that's all you really need.And I'm being serious