Pocket Knives

[yowmemperor]

For years I have carried around a Gerber Paraframe knife. I really like the size of the knife, it's simple, small, and doesnt interfere with keys or whatever I have in my pocket. But it doesn't hold an edge. If you think about it going dull, that's enough to make it go dull. So, I would like to find something around the same size, 2.5 to 3.5 inches, but with a much better blade. What do you all like?

[EdInArk]

I'm a real fan of Kershaw. I'm not very tough on knives, but mine holds an edge quite nicely for me.

[dexters]

Originally Posted by yowmemperor

For years I have carried around a Gerber Paraframe knife. I really like the size of the knife, it's simple, small, and doesnt interfere with keys or whatever I have in my pocket. But it doesn't hold an edge. If you think about it going dull, that's enough to make it go dull. So, I would like to find something around the same size, 2.5 to 3.5 inches, but with a much better blade. What do you all like?

I'd suggest you read up on the various knife metals first. Then find one with the qualities you want.
http://knifeinformer.com/discovering...t-knife-steel/

[yowmemperor]

Originally Posted by dexters

I'd suggest you read up on the various knife metals first. Then find one with the qualities you want.
http://knifeinformer.com/discovering...t-knife-steel/

Thanks. I have done quite a bit of reading on metals. I would like to have a Damascus knife, but a good quality one is a bit pricey, and usually larger than I want.

I have not been to this link yet however, so I will look it over. Really at this point just looking to see what people favor and why. For me, its mostly light use. Rarely even carving a stick. Anything heavier and ill get a bigger better knife.

[CoreyR]

+1 for Kershaw. I used to carry the Gerber Para myself but dumped it for the Kershaw Speed Safe

[777 Driver]

This is the one I have carried for years.

Although discontinued, it's available here: DISCONTINUED Kershaw 4380 Double Cross

Seems to keep an edge pretty well.

An acquaintance got me hooked on this: for sharpening. Available on Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/Work-Sharp-Kn...nife+sharpener). I also saw a very similar design (much lower cost) at Tractor Supply. Very easy to sharpen a whole bunch of knives in a very short time.

Take care,
Stu

P.S. Free advice: Don't try to catch a falling knife.

[dexters]

Originally Posted by yowmemperor

Thanks. I have done quite a bit of reading on metals. I would like to have a Damascus knife, but a good quality one is a bit pricey, and usually larger than I want.

I have not been to this link yet however, so I will look it over. Really at this point just looking to see what people favor and why. For me, its mostly light use. Rarely even carving a stick. Anything heavier and ill get a bigger better knife.

Most useful every day carry you can get.

https://www.amazon.com/Gerber-EAB-Po.../dp/B0016KHW2W

[yowmemperor]

Stu, why not catch a falling knife? You must go into detail...

haha, anyway, last time I was in Cabela's, that sharpener is exactly what they used. I was going to buy one, just haven't yet, it's in my amazon wishlist. I am notoriously cheap, unless it comes to food, or something of quality I plan to use often. I came across a sharpener setup, I think its Russian, tsprof. I may get this instead, I have seen it several places, including the wranglerstar youtube channel. So far everyone swears by it. there was also a square tipped knife that people seem to really like, I don't recall who made it though.

Ill check out Kershaw

Thanks

[saddlesore]

I still carry the 3 blade "Old Timer" That I received for Christmas 60 years ago

[Hgrace56]

I've been carrying so Spyderco Co Pilot for 26 years. Serrated serves as a money clip too.
They do not make them anymore.

[Hgrace56]

Co Pilot

[brobox]

I have been carrying a 2 inch Buck knife for years. It holds an edge well and has a lifetime guaranty. I had one replaced that I broke the blade on, no charge. Light weight with the nylon handle.
https://www.knifecenter.com/item/BU4...-valox-handles

[Randalpho]

I've carried the same Kershaw knife everyday for 33 years now and I was a mechanic for most of them years. It's the Corral Creek which was discontinued but you can still find it.

DISCONTINUED Kershaw 3115 Corral Creek

[yowmemperor]

Sounds like Kershaw is pretty popular