How do you rate Buck knives, Andrew?

Buck knives are excellent, I've got an automatic it'ss one of the nicest in my collection.Check out Gerber and S&W for quick deploment in non-auto's. N.Y. state is a little touchie about automatics.

Let me know what you think of the video. I know mine is over 10 years old and I'm curious If they have changed much. I'm also a bit biased towards the "Vaquaros" myself.

I got the video and catalog today, both are impressive, think I'm going to get an Urban Dart............And a Sjambok.

I got the video and catalog today, both are impressive, think I'm going to get an Urban Dart............And a Sjambok.

I don't have a problem with most big name knive's, but "Cold Steel" shows how well they stand up to punishment. My buddy bought a sjmbok last year at the gun show, he trims his hedges with it! Impressive, but it looks like it was done by a hack.

Why didn't anyone tell me we were discussing knives??


Blades

Why didn't anyone tell me we were discussing knives??


Blades

Hey Blades,

We're discussing knives!

Hey Blades,

We're discussing knives!

Yeah, do you have a point to make? Please don't be dull.........

Yeah, do you have a point to make? Please don't be dull.........

I'd like to make a "point" regarding Cold Steel knives; I'm thoroughly impressed by the quality of the blade to the strength of it's construction. I'm a true believer after watching the DVD, and doing a few similar tests on my own......It's the knife for Jack.

I'd like to make a "point" regarding Cold Steel knives; I'm thoroughly impressed by the quality of the blade to the strength of it's construction. I'm a true believer after watching the DVD, and doing a few similar tests on my own......It's the knife for Jack.

WOOHOO!!!! I converted someone!!!!!!!!!!!
(I know the knife did it, but I'm happy to introduce you to it!)

I'd like to make a "point" regarding Cold Steel knives; I'm thoroughly impressed by the quality of the blade to the strength of it's construction. I'm a true believer after watching the DVD, and doing a few similar tests on my own......It's the knife for Jack.

Remember a knife is a tool. What are you going to be using it for is the prime consideration. Are you stabbing or slicing? If stabbing a tanto blade isn't the best, for example. Remember that caveat and you should be fine.

I think Jack should stick with his Spyderco Endura. Cold Steel makes some okay stuff(they made better stuff in the past), but sometimes you should be careful of those who hype their own wares. I have been on the cutlery forums for awhile now. That doesn't mean I know much, but I do have alot of opinions.
I carry a few knives, why?? Who knows.
Here is a list and some pics:
Spyderco Endura- full serrated edge, plastic/FRN handles, lockback. I have been carrying this knife for 13+ years now. It is G2 steel, which is a good steel, and one of the better steels in 1992. Now the new Endura 4 comes with VG10. Here is a link with more info: http://spyderco.com/catalog/details.php?product=208



Benchmade 806D2- full plain edge, G10 handles. Axis lock. I have had this knife for over a year now. I had a 705D2 before and was impressed with the D2 tool steel, but I couldn't get use to the thumbstuds(I have been carrying Spyderco's too long. I am use to an opening hole) If you can find a Benchmade with D2 or M2 steel, for a good price, buy it. The M2 Tool steel has ben discontinued. A link: http://www.benchmade.com/products/produc...?model=806



Emerson CQC-8 Waved- full plain edge, G10 handles, liner lock. I have had this knife for awhile now. Maybe 2 years. If you want a folding knife that is quick into the hand- you want a waved knife, or a fixed blade(If you are allowed to carry a fixed blade in your state/town/city/whatever). Ernie Emerson has a patent on the "Wave" and makes a few different models that have a Wave on them. Spyderco(Endura 4 Waved doesn't cost much) is making a few models with the Wave, but they have permission to use the Wave from Emerson knives. Some companies have a knife that will "snag" and open, but they can't call it a Wave, and they stole the idea from Emerson Knives. IMHO.
A link: http://www.emersonknives.com/Tact_index.html



Spyderco Kris- full plain edge, Micarta handles, lockback. I have had this one about 3 months. I carry it cause I like it, and I like the look of it. It is a custom collaberation between Spyderco and Ed Schemp. You can't go wrong with a Spyderco knife. They make great gifts. I have given Spyderco's to almost everyone in my family. A link for more info: http://spyderco.com/catalog/details.php?product=216



I also carry a few light sources, pens, a multitool, small notebook, and a bandana. My pockets are full. I try to have a back-up for my back-up. "One is none, two is one". I don't carry any guns, maybe someday.
My boss likes to give me a hard time for carrying so many knives, he says you shouldn't bring a knife to a gun fight, which if I knew a gunfight was going to happen, I would run.
You can't cut coupons with a gun, and it is hard to sleep with a gun on(I have a PJ knife). Plus my boss keeps his gun in his car at work, he will have to run to get it, while I can have my CQC-8 out in less then a second, followed by another knife soon after.
You can spend a liitle for a knife or alot, but you should plan on spending about $50.00 for a knife that will last you at least 13 years or so.
I rambled on alot, sorry.



Blades