Kershaw Blur

09/25/2011 by 2Sharp

-Price Paid: $50.00
-Used for Every Day Carry
-Owned for Greater than 1 year

Comments:

I have the Tanto Blur in Sandvik 14C28N and it's one of my frequent carry knives for daily use. I purchased mine from Walmart for $50 though it was listed on the tag for $57. I made them an offer of $50 and the person working the Sport's equipment area accepted my offer. I love the knife, it came hair shaving sharp out of the box! Every Kershaw knife I have purchased has always come very sharp from the factory. The Blur has become one of my favorite carry knives and I have used it for a variety of tasks and it hasn't let me down yet! It seems to hold an edge, even after heavy use! I hear the S30V version holds an edge a bit longer? I have several knives with S30V blades which perform quite well. I haven't had to sharpen my Blur yet and I have had it for a year and a half with frequent use. The trac inserts work great, providing excellent purchase while not causing blisters during heavy use. The ergonomics are fantastic and the blade as well as the rest of the knife is solid with no looseness or rattling! It's a good size and is not too heavy for daily carry and I forget it's there a times, very comfortable carry! The Tungsten DLC coating is tough and unlike the Teflon coating I have seen in some cheaper knives which is easily scratched off, the coating on my Blur has yet to be scratched, tough stuff! Reminds me of the Tenifer finish on my Glock! In closing, I would definitely recommend the Blur to anyone looking for a decent pocket knife at a reasonable price! Another in a long line of great knives from Kershaw!

Benchmade 556 Mini Griptilian

09/19/2011 by Ronda

-Price Paid: N/A
-Used for Self Defense
-Owned for Greater than 1 year

Comments:

I have read the other reviews on this knife that my husband gave me and to me the most important thing is that it's American Made..!!!

I am NOT an expert on knives and I might be just a housewife but it slips easily into my handbag, easy to open and close and I feel safer carrying it.

My Husband bought me the PINK one for my birthday and I won't leave the house without it now.

I could not be happier.

Ronda

TOPS Knives Tom Brown Tracker

09/19/2011 by Mark Jones

-Price Paid: $180.00
-Used for Outdoor/Survival
-Owned for 6 months

Comments:

Ok, this knife comes with a manual for a reason! This is an excellent tool that will help you build a shelter, fire, prepare food, even self defense if you practice. The key is practice! Learn the uses of the knife, the way your grip is placed changes the leverage & angle of attack. The subtlety of what this blade can really do is up to how well you choose to learn it. Perfect? No nothing is perfect, however I have not used a better single blade in the woods. If you learn how to use it, your unstoppable!

Benchmade 556 Mini Griptilian

09/18/2011 by Micheal

-Price Paid: $64.00
-Used for Every Day Carry
-Owned for 6 months

Comments:

I just love this knife and the ratings of 10 out of 10 reflects that, for the money I could not have bought a better knife. The Axis Lock is amazingly simple to use and secure. The 154 Stainless Steel is just right, I would go as fare as to say that at $64.00 plus tax it was a Bargain.

I was put onto this knife by a friend and he really put me in the right direction, I can't see myself buying another brand from here on in and to top it off it's all AMERICAN MADE who could ask for more....!!!

Chris Reeve Umnumzaan

09/17/2011 by A1911

-Price Paid: $400.00
-Used for Every Day Carry
-Owned for Less than 1 Month

Comments:

Chris Reeve Umnumzaan Knife Titanium Folder (3.675" Plain)

In every sense of the definition, Umnumzaan (pronounced um-num-zahn) is a knife deserving respect. Developed from the 20+ year heritage of the Sebenza, this bold, innovative folding knife is one to be reckoned with for its inventive design features and ability to get the job done

A ceramic ball creates the interface between the blade locking surface and the integral locking arm surface. The ball doubles to drop into a detent on the blade to ensure the blade does not open accidentally.

Typical of Chris Reeve Knives, the pivot strength is more robust than other folders. The large pivot screw and pin are supported by large thrust washers. These perforated phosphor bronze washers reduce friction and double to retain the fluorinated grease for longer lubrication thereby extending the life of the knife.

The thumb lug doubles as the stop pin, ensuring a solid lockup. Around the lug is a polyurethane o-ring that acts as a shock absorber to cushion the impact of the lug against the handle. Never wishing to copy other designs without giving credit, Grant and Gavin Hawk originated the shock absorber concept in one of their many innovative designs.

Specifications:

Overall Length: 8.45"

Blade Length: 3.675"

Blade Thickness: 0.14"

Handle Length: 4.77"

Fittings: 303 Stainless Steel

Handle Material: 6AI4V Titanium

Weight: 5 oz.

ESEE Izula

09/16/2011 by steve

-Price Paid: $50.00
-Used for Outdoor/Survival
-Owned for Greater than 1 year

Comments:

Fantastic knife. Amazingly sharp. Fantastic warranty (though you will probably never need it). Great buy/value. Everyone should own one.

CRKT M21-02G

09/11/2011 by Jeremy

-Price Paid: $40.00
-Used for Every Day Carry
-Owned for Greater than 1 year

Comments:

This is a great EDC. The knife retains it's edge very well. It is not too large that it is overbearing in your pocket. Some people may not like that CRKT have put their double lock on this knife but i like it. I am crazy about knife sharpness and i cannot get any of my other knives as sharp as this blade. it is 402 steel if i am not mistaken which makes it great quality. no cons so far. CRKT makes a great knife.

Leatherman Wave

09/09/2011 by Steve

-Price Paid: $80.00
-Used for Every Day Carry
-Owned for Greater than 1 year

Comments:

I purchased my Leatherman Wave about five years ago, and it has been carried nearly everyday since. I use the heck out of this thing. The variety of tools it features is quite impressive: Pliers, wire cutters, large/small flat and phillips-head screwdrivers, can opener, scissors, etc. These tools work great for light-duty fixit jobs, however dedicated-purpose tools would be more suitable for heavier working loads. The only reason the ergo category gets a 6 is because the handles are a bit chunky to accommodate all of the tools within, however they are very well packaged.

I would highly recommend the Leatherman Wave to every man, woman, and child who are aware & responsible enough to handle sharp objects (so they can stop asking to borrow mine!).

Spyderco Military

09/08/2011 by Chet

-Price Paid: $129.00
-Used for Every Day Carry
-Owned for 3 months

Comments:

A real hype... Save your money. This is a much overated knife. If I were going to war I would want alot more than this thing... Blade is way off center, handles like a wet banana, it just does not make any sense, the whole knife is a poor concept. Get something bettter with more thought put into the concept of a life saving knife.There are alot better knives than this thing. MILITARY. think again... Look at a Benchmade 710 this is a real piece of craftsmanship. A BUCK 110 is better and will outlast the Military. Just my thoughts...

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Benchmade 556 Mini Griptilian

09/06/2011 by Dave & Cheery

-Price Paid: $69.00
-Used for Every Day Carry
-Owned for 6 months

Comments:

Well I have to say that I am very impressed with this knife, the axis lock action is remarkable and the best way that I could describe it as finger tip control. Really you can open this knife almost as fast as an automatic when you get use to it and it really makes you wonder who needs an auto now when the action technology and engineering is getting this good on even manual knives like these. The 2.91 inch 154cm stainless steel blade is an excellent balance of rust resistance, edge keeping and economy, with an comfortable ergonomic grip that has traction to spare. It really is a sharp little compact package that's just the right size for every day carry for both men and women alike, just pick the color to suit you and your gender (pink for girls and naturally black for boys naturally). Not the cheapest knife in it's class on the market today but you know what they say "if you pay peanuts you get monkeys", both my wife Cheery and I love ours and neither of us would give them up.

Benchmade 556 Mini Griptilian

09/05/2011 by Paul (Ohio)

-Price Paid: $85.00
-Used for Light Duty/General
-Owned for Greater than 1 year

Comments:

I purchased my first black handled with plain blade 556 about 4 years ago now (I am guessing that is how long) from my local Gander Mountain Store in Niles Ohio.

I really had no great knowledge about knives and still today by no means am I an expert, so when I asked the salesman why this little knife was so expensive he replied "it's a Benchmade and it will last you a lifetime".

I have to say that the test of time has proven him right, I have never had a knife last this long and stand up to anything that I might do with it or too it. It really got me hooked on Benchmade Knives and now I would not buy any other brand, but I am now more "Internet Savvy" and don't pay quit as much for them as I would from a local retail store.

Back then I thought stainless steel was all the same and for 2 years I thought that the 154 mark on the knife was it's length in the European Metric System...LOL Now I can say that the 154 Stainless Steel in my knife because of it's higher grade has saved me from having it rust when I left it out side on the back porch for weeks by accident..!!!

Really this knife is as tough as nails and the traction on the grips are great, you can see why they called it the Griptilian (OK I thought that it was named after a Lizard as well back then...LOL).

I have now made it a standard "Stocking Stuffer" for Christmas Gifts for both friends and clients, with every one that I give on to appreciating the gift and raving about the knife.

I gave the knife 10 points across the board even though in hindsight I may have payed too much way back then, I can buy them cheaper now on the Internet and have done so many times..:)

My advice to every one is shop around on the price, you won't be disappointed with the product.

Emerson Knives CQC7

09/05/2011 by Joe

-Price Paid: $195.00
-Used for Self Defense
-Owned for Greater than 1 year

Comments:

This is an exceptional knife, it has been my EDC knife and has had a place on my every day since I received it. The quality is top notch nothing on this knife can rust, mine has been through multiple swims through both salt and freshwater with no rust or corrosion.like all Emerson knives the price tag is unnecessarily high but the ergonomics are great this knife fits my hand perfectly. I cannot speak to the wave feature as mine came with out it, the b grind can be a pain at points but is easy to resharpen and holds a good edge. The pivot screw does come loose with use but can be tightened quickly and easily with almost anything because it is a simple flat head screw not some fancy torx screw. Overall my favorite knife

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