So, the knife on you used today. Old, new, favorite, beater, custom......whatever. Lets see it!

Here's mine today:

 

This is my new little toy. It's the redesigned version - not the one that was prone to breaking - this sucker is fairly stout, though - just wished they'd used something other than 440 stainless - watched a guy on one of the YouTube vids split a log into 3 pieces with one of these and a baton (there are about a half-dozen or so different videos of people trying to break one of these by hacking small 4" - 6" trees down with it, LOL...)

 

A quick shot, ending our day on the back patio.

 

I dig it, I'm trying to make up my mind on a new all purpose survival knife.


As for the actual topic my daily carry is a Kershaw Speed Bump. This is an internet pic but it looks a lot like this but sharper I put on a Scandinavian edge, and of course more beat up from daily use.

They are what Kershaw refers to as "Speedsafe" I think Ken Onion of Kershaw started/invented it but it's rather popular now. They have a spring assisted opening but no button, you start it by pushing on the back of the blade(the tang sticking out with the two holes) or giving it a little whip motion. Thus they fall into a grey area in the law, spring assisted but legal in most States with laws against switchblades.

A very unique feature is the cam lock/thumb stud lock mechanism. It makes for a very secure blade lock that can easily be closed with either hand WITHOUT putting a finger in the path of the blade. I've yet to find another knife, even from Kershaw with such a fantastic blade lock, I have no idea why it isn't more popular.

I find the blade curve very useful, the outer section being flat functions a lot like the front edge of a tanto, the middle kind of like a skinning knife, and the convex section is fantastic for things like rope and cuts where you can first penetrate, like leather. EDIT, The convex section is a pain in the **** to sharpen though, but it stays sharp like serrated blades cause the convex section rarely contacts surfaces not being cut. I carry a ceramic "steel" that does a good job in general keeping an edge and is by far the best way to keep the convex sharp.

I dig the knife so much I own 6 of them. For the most part whenever I find a deal on one I buy it. Kershaw stopped making them, but for the moment they still support them as far as spare parts and replacement blades go.

I dig Kershaw as a company as well, I got my first Speedbump for free from them. I had a couple of Leeks(another model) that I broke. When I called trying to buy a couple replacement blades they said they'd replace the entire knives for free, I said I liked this new model, so they sent me that and another leek. Later the internal spring broke, as they do from wear, I asked them to send me one, they sent me 10 for free, fantastic.

EDIT2, I forgot to mention the lock, cause well I removed it from all of mine. It comes with a little sliding pin blade lock to lock the blade closed. Works fine, I just find it unnecessary and every once it a while it would kinda lock on it's own while in my pocket which I found annoying cause for me being able to put it to use fast is key. So when I take them apart to oil, swap parts etc(in part why I have 6) I don't put the lock back in.

Of my 6 I have 3 different handle styles and blades in various states of wear, damage, and edge. So I tend to mix and match parts between the 6.

 

I have a couple, the one I carry most is the SOG trident. Trident has a seat belt cutter which is pretty neat as well. I have had the Flash 2 for more than 10 years without issue. SOG will even clean, sharpen and repair for free. They are also local to me. Some of the cheaper stuff is from china though.

 

I carry two knives, every day.
The pictures are 'stock' photos.

One is a Case "Medium Stockman" that my Dad gave me, many years ago.
I do not leave the house without this knife.



The second is actually a replacement knife.
Benchmade "Mini AFCK". I lost the first one at a local Home Depot store, when my first Mini AFCK and keyring became attached.
I didn't realize the knife was gone, until I got home.
I have the non-serrated version.




The one I currently carry, is the last one that I have.
I found one at a local gunshow, and when I saw the price, I HAD to buy another one! (This knife has now been discontinued.)

 

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