Gun Shark Posted October 22, 2017 Share Posted October 22, 2017 I recently came into a little bit of cash and would like to get myself a small "toy". Unfortunately, it's not enough for a gun, but it should be enough for a cool knife. I would like something nice, but not so nice I don't want to use it. Small enough that I can carry it every day(My wish is in a pocket with an iPhone 7 plus, car keys, and a flashlight, though I do have two free cargo shorts pockets), but large enough so that if I am royally fucked in an SD encounter that it provides me some last level of defense. I was thinking of biting the Bullet and going with a Zero Tolerance 0456, but I would like to get some suggestions and advice. My budget is right around $200, but I would go to $250 if I really liked it. I already have: Kershaw Leek Kershaw Spec Bump Kershaw Baby Boa Kershaw Storm Tanto Kershaw E.T Cold Steel Recon one Cold Steel AK-47 a couple of Swiss army knives What say The Bore Site Community. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r3dot Posted October 22, 2017 Share Posted October 22, 2017 Are you allowed to carry automatics? If so, protech and piranha are both awesome USA made autos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gun Shark Posted October 22, 2017 Author Share Posted October 22, 2017 6 minutes ago, r3dot said: Are you allowed to carry automatics? If so, protech and piranha are both awesome USA made autos. I think I am here in most of FL, but I’m not 100% sure. Plus state preemption only applies to firearms, and I know Miami has some weird knife laws, so I’d rather not take the chance and unnecessarily get myself in a bind due to a stupid city ordinance against automatic knives. I think they are awesome and would love to have one though. Thanks for the suggestion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theglock Posted October 22, 2017 Share Posted October 22, 2017 Spyderco Yojimbo 2. Small enough for your pocket, sharp and pointy enough for any task, and scary enough for a last-ditch SD effort. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jame Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 I carry a Spyderco Techno more often than any other. It holds an edge exceptionally well, it's almost Sebenza-like in build quality and lock up, and it's the littlest big knife a guy can put in his pocket. I really can't tell you how nice these little knives are. As production knives go, it's very close to the top of the top. Otherwise, it's pretty tough to beat anything from ZT. I had a ZT 0350 a few years ago, and it was a tremendous blade, but it was a recurve, (tough to sharpen, for me at least) and it took up a massive amount of pocket real estate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranger99 Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 The ZT you mentioned is a very nice knife. However, since you asked . . . Have you considered a Benchmade? Several from their catalog in your price range. If I were currently in the market for a new knife and had around $250, I'd be looking at a Benchmade Loco 808. Unusual design, heavy duty, And well, it's a Benchmade. Others that might fit your bill, would be BM's the Barrage, Emissary, Adamas, or Crooked River (not really a tactical knife, but I think it's a good looking knife that could be pressed into tactical service if necessary). I have a couple Griptilians, a Triage, a Barrage, and a Bushcrafter, and all are very good examples of American steel. I also have about a dozen Kershaws (and I see that you're a fan as well) and like them alot for light-to-medium duty. I mentioned the Benchmades because they are designed at the lock to handle a lot more abuse than most liner locks. I can and have done things with my Griptillian that I wouldn't consider with any of my Kershaws. Anyway, just a thought. Good luck in your search. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NPTim Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 ZEro Tolerance 0460 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XSIV4S Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 23 hours ago, Gun Shark said: I recently came into a little bit of cash and would like to get myself a small "toy". Unfortunately, it's not enough for a gun, but it should be enough for a cool knife. I would like something nice, but not so nice I don't want to use it. Small enough that I can carry it every day(My wish is in a pocket with an iPhone 7 plus, car keys, and a flashlight, though I do have two free cargo shorts pockets), but large enough so that if I am royally ****ed in an SD encounter that it provides me some last level of defense. I was thinking of biting the Bullet and going with a Zero Tolerance 0456, but I would like to get some suggestions and advice. My budget is right around $200, but I would go to $250 if I really liked it. I already have: Kershaw Leek Kershaw Spec Bump Kershaw Baby Boa Kershaw Storm Tanto Kershaw E.T Cold Steel Recon one Cold Steel AK-47 a couple of Swiss army knives What say The Bore Site Community. I know you said knife and this is in the knife forum, but here I go screwing things up. You said you could go 250.00, have you ever had a Henry survival rifle, they are a lot of fun. Otherwise, I see you have some Kershaw's on the list, have you ever looked at a Kershaw Trooper? It's a pretty nice discontinued knife, but they can still be found in your price range. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CalmerThanYou Posted October 24, 2017 Share Posted October 24, 2017 (edited) https://zippy.gfycat.com/FrankWearyAntelope.webmHogue.webm Just trying to tempt you to the dark side. OTF is fun to own. Edited October 24, 2017 by CalmerThanYou Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alabusa Posted December 8, 2017 Share Posted December 8, 2017 If you are on Facebook and if you can up your budget just a bit, look up Smith Hand Forged Knives on Facebook.Stuart Smith is a hell of a knife maker and a very friendly guy. He is in South Africa so it will cost a bit to get the knife. Look through his photo albums. He makes some real works of art 100% by his hands.Sent from a mental institution Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G26S239 Posted June 30, 2018 Share Posted June 30, 2018 Look at Spyderco Endura or Benchmade Barrage. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hwm Posted June 30, 2018 Share Posted June 30, 2018 Im old school and although i have a few Kersaw assisted openers the knife i carry the most is a case sod buster JR so id probably go with a vintage knife Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quietus Posted June 30, 2018 Share Posted June 30, 2018 I EDC a Spyderco Endura 4 Wave. Its spearpoint blade with the Emerson Wave bears a discomforting resemblance to an amorous bull dolphin but is very practical and versatile. They can be had for under ninety bucks, so buy two and go out for dinner. I have dozens of other knives including far more expensive ones but always go back to these. I dyed the handle on the top one pictured. Lots of folks think the Spyderco Paramilitary 2 is the perfect EDC knife. I recently bought a used one and wasn't overly enthused. Perhaps it will grow on me. I designed the Combative Edge PX-41, but it is out of your suggested budget and waiting on another production run after the first one sold out. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Collim1 Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 I’m not of fan of liner locks personally. I like Ike the Cold Steel choices you listed the best. Cold Steel makes a good knife. I would look at a Victorinox Pioneer. Not much a self defense knife, but I use mine everyday. It’s very nice looking and well made, and it will last a lifetime. I have ave the same knife but with a saw and I don’t use the saw. I’d just assume have a smaller thinner knife. https://www.swissarmy.com/us/en/Products/Swiss-Army-Knives/Medium-Pocket-Knives/Pioneer-Alox/p/0.8201.26 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scwine Posted July 3, 2018 Share Posted July 3, 2018 Looks like you need a Benchmade. I filtered some out for you>>> https://www.bladehq.com/cat--Benchmade-Manual--59#/filter:price:100:250 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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