Lorenz Lo Szabo

Even jack bauer loves a Microtech

First this article was written to vent off – consider it a therapeutic session. Second who came up with the idiotic term of “switch-blade”? Anyway, the main idea of this article is to stop the argument that Navy SEALs, SWAT operators, or “real operators” would never use an automatic knife in a serious situation.

When I speak of automatic knives, I cover Microtech. I am also aware that Microtech built a reputation that not everybody likes. To summarize my feelings: I own too many to hate this company. My Microtech SOCOM Elite is properly my most carried knife. There are also alternatives from companies like Benchmade, Gerber, Protech, and many others.

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You don’t need a $70,000.00 Victorinox Executive Knife for EDC (unless you are a pimp)

Due to James G’s feedback and input, I decided to write an article on knives under a hundred bucks,-. Honestly I’ve a hard time coming up with any ideas, because, in my last article I represented some good choices that were not too far into the high-end range.

My reasoning is that why should I spend 70 bucks on something that is made with cheap components and shoddy craftsmanship.  When in the long run the money I could save by buying something with better quality is much greater.

But your asking, just what differences are there between cheap versus expensive knives anyway?

Let’s go to the basics – any knife (regardless be it fixed or folder) is designed around two main components: the blade and the handle.  Getting into the nitty gritty you can look at whether the blade is full-tang on a fixed blade or how the mechanism locks the blade on a folding knife.

However, before I start to write a dissertation, let’s bring it down to the basics of just how a well made knife is defined in my point of view:

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Great for EDC!

This is part II and contains suggestions from my side. Thank you for all the great comments on part I.

My selection of interesting blades is not perfect. There are some brands I do not own any more (Al Mar) or I have sold them all (Sypderco). Other brands I highly recommend are Benchmade and CRKT. There are also brands I’d love to own but I’ve never tried (e.g. Mad Dog, Protech, etc.), I stay away from Cold-Steel and Strider because I don’t like either brand.

Most of us on DVM look for tools, so I’m happy to discuss such a few with you. Your experience may vary and I’m looking forward to read your comments and feedback. Here are my personal favorites from the tactical world of folders and fixed blades:

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Your benchmade Balisong Aint shit compared to mine

I still owe you guys some flashlight recommendations, but this topic has been on my mind for a long time now.

I love blades and my collection grew larger over the recent years. I’m into high-end tactical blades, having no personal interest in wooden-handles, fine bone-work, or beautiful Damascus blades. Absolutely nothing wrong about that, just not my cup of coffee.

I usually justify my addition of another blade, that I might need it soon. This of course is a bullshit excuse as all collectors know. An average human should have enough with 1-2 folders and one fixed blade.

Here’s my classification of individuals I usually meet when discussing/using blades:

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