Knives

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:

Click Here to Read my Knife Suggestions >>>

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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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CRKT M16-14 Zytel Desert Special Forces Tanto

The CRKT M16-14 Zytel Desert Special Forces Tanto is yet another PX knife purchase for me (damn PX was sucking me dry). The last time I was in Iraq the PX was like crack to me. Before my contract was over I ended up having to limit myself to one PX run a week after my hooch started to overflow with B-Movie DVDs, magazines I never read and a box full of knives still in the packaging.

The M16-14 is a monster folder; it has a 3.875 inch long AUS 4 steel blade with an overall length of 9.25 inches when opened. It has a pretty secure teflon-plated pocket clip that is set up for right-handers and another unattached clip for southpaws that comes with screws and a small tool for that CRKT calls a Torx* tool.

You can attach both clips on at the same time if for some odd reason you would want 2 pocket clips on the same knife.

The coolest part of the CRKT M16-14 Zytel Desert Special Forces Tanto is the Desert Camo pattern Zytel scales (grips). It is a unique Desert Camo pattern that actually looks allot like stained wood. The combination of the Desert Camo scales and the light grey non-reflective bead-blast blade makes for a nice looking contrast.

And despite the scales being sort of smooth you can still keep a solid grip because of the dual Carson flippers* and the round cut outs.

Click Here To Read the Tech Specs and Why I Dislike CRKTs AutoLAWKS Secondary Locking System >>>

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Tekna Security Card Blade Extended

You may remember the Tekna Security Card and the above catchphrase from ads in Soldier of Fortune Magazine and American Survival Guide back in the 80’s. I wasn’t old enough back then to buy one (plus I was a poor kid with no cash) but I really wanted one.

So when I recently had a chance to buy a few brand new in the box 80’s vintage Tekna Security Cards from a guy I met on a knife forum I jumped on it and bought three. It took about 20 years but now I have a few brand new, in the box Tekna Security Cards.

The Tekna Security Card is close to the size of a credit card, about 4 times thicker and weighs 1.5 ounces. The body is made of (a quote from the instruction card) “tough structural resin” whatever that is (it sort of feels like aluminum) with a 1.75 inch stainless steel blade that manually slides straight out the front of the handle.

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