Recommend a folder?

[fordmechanic]

Im fairly new here but you guys have been crazy helpful so far so naturally I turn here for help. So im looking for a folding knife for everyday carry. I need it to be assisted opening, blade over 3", and reasonably priced. I was looking on blade hq but im offically overwhelmed so I turn here for the experience that is present . Thank for your help and stories in advance

Oh and im looking at the kershaw bur.....so thoughts on that also

[Bruce909]

My choice is the SOG Twitch XL.  I have carried a Twitch XL for over 2 years and it carries low in pocket if you use the pocket clip and it opens in an instant.  It also has a safety that locks it closed or open. 

SOG now has a Twitch XL with Driftwood handles that I would like since it is slightly lighter than my older Twitch XL.  There are also several blade shapes available.

Bruce

[fordmechanic]

My choice is the SOG Twitch XL.  I have carried a Twitch XL for over 2 years and it carries low in pocket if you use the pocket clip and it opens in an instant.  It also has a safety that locks it closed or open. 

SOG now has a Twitch XL with Driftwood handles that I would like since it is slightly lighter than my older Twitch XL.  There are also several blade shapes available.

Bruce

Its so awsome it was used by house apperently (google search) haha. It looks nice and priced good........ how does it hold an edge?

[kkokkolis]

I am not a folder collector and just have a few for my needs. I never got any tactical blade with exotic steel and high price. Most of them would emparass me if somebody would see me carrying one. So I looked for higly effective blades with a peaceful look. I would recomend two different options.
1. A 8cm Opinel. Do I need to say anything about these formidable knives? None is considered OHO but all open easily this way  because there is no spring. The easiest is the Outdoor model, because of the shackle opener. I also tried the classic yatagan blades but  my favourite is the  Jardin with a great full flat ground spearpoint blade that shines. It looks very utility, nobody is scared, yet it is sharp, penetrative, one hand opening,  locking (opened and closed!), with great ergonomy (cylindrical handle), made from nice steel and wood, can be easily modified to non locking, can be carved, can be forced with patina, is light as a feather, has a lot of  history behind and it is so cheap that  it is unbelievable.
2. A Spyderco. More expensive but still ingenius knives. Most  of them look very utility and not agressive (especially with those bright colors on the reinforced plastic scales), but even a small Ladybug can cut a carotid in fraction of a second, so be very careful. You won't hear people screaming when you present it. A  Delica is recommended (my  Endura is quite big).

Of course you  might want something camo-  black oxide-  tanto- manly- heavy-  agressive looking "tactical" knife, one a Ranger or a Marine would choose.  I  can't help  you with that.

[Luna Knife]

That poster above me really made me want to bid on an opienel #8 even though I have been buying a knife every 2 weeks all summer and dont really need another knife

[kirk13]

That poster above me really made me want to bid on an opienel #8 even though I have been buying a knife every 2 weeks all summer and dont really need another knife

You need at least one Oppie,its kinda a forum rule.

Opinel are really the masters of less is more,and Thier knives are a damn sight better than many three or four times the price!

Does help Ford though...

[Luna Knife]

That poster above me really made me want to bid on an opienel #8 even though I have been buying a knife every 2 weeks all summer and dont really need another knife

You need at least one Oppie,its kinda a forum rule.

Opinel are really the masters of less is more,and Thier knives are a damn sight better than many three or four times the price!

[Mr. Whippy]

Although not assisted opening, my folding Razel is a tough as nails locking folder that I love as EDC (although it is fairly wide).  Not sure if the PE version is still available though.

[Luna Knife]

I like that they come in carbon steel. 

I have a big brother/little brother clip point combo of  cold steels version, the TWISTMASTER.  Good Knives but I think I should have the original design they were modeled after.  Maybe if I cut my own hair this month I could justify it.

[kirk13]

Mate,they're as cheap as chips

http://www.amazon.com/Opinel-No8-Carbon-Pocket-Knife/dp/B002SCUO04/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1373486681&sr=8-1&keywords=opinel+no+8

There's a whole thread about them here
http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,10872.0.html

[Bruce909]

My choice is the SOG Twitch XL.  I have carried a Twitch XL for over 2 years and it carries low in pocket if you use the pocket clip and it opens in an instant.  It also has a safety that locks it closed or open. 

SOG now has a Twitch XL with Driftwood handles that I would like since it is slightly lighter than my older Twitch XL.  There are also several blade shapes available.

Bruce

Its so awsome it was used by house apperently (google search) haha. It looks nice and priced good........ how does it hold an edge?

Mine has not been sharpened in 2 years of service.  I have worked it on the leather strop at the barber shop a few times.  It has AUS-8 steel that is cryogenically heat-treated to RC 57-58 so it is tough and hard.

and if it is good enough for Gregory House, MD ....

[jerseydevil]

The Kershaw Blur mentioned in the OP is a great knife.  Good steel, good clip, and VERY fast AO.    Lifetime warranty on it too.... I have two of them, one PE and one a CE tanto.  If you're looking for something a bit less tactical looking, the Leek is a great knife as well.  It's availible in lots of different colors, different handle options, frame or liner lock, etc.  I'll post some pics of these when I get home.

[fordmechanic]

kkokkolis this really really helps alot. Ive never even herd of opinel b4 that gentelman posted. This is why I posted was for ppl opinions. What ever you guys say is a help trust me.

And bruce that sounds like a good knife ill def look into it. And your backed up by house......come on lol

[fordmechanic]

The Kershaw Blur mentioned in the OP is a great knife.  Good steel, good clip, and VERY fast AO.    Lifetime warranty on it too.... I have two of them, one PE and one a CE tanto.  If you're looking for something a bit less tactical looking, the Leek is a great knife as well.  It's availible in lots of different colors, different handle options, frame or liner lock, etc.  I'll post some pics of these when I get home.

I have a "snap on" leek with the little wrench as the clip but its a bit small for what im looking for

[jerseydevil]

The Kershaw Blur mentioned in the OP is a great knife.  Good steel, good clip, and VERY fast AO.    Lifetime warranty on it too.... I have two of them, one PE and one a CE tanto.  If you're looking for something a bit less tactical looking, the Leek is a great knife as well.  It's availible in lots of different colors, different handle options, frame or liner lock, etc.  I'll post some pics of these when I get home.

I have a "snap on" leek with the little wrench as the clip but its a bit small for what im looking for

Camera's dead, but here's a pic I'd posted in another thread of my Blurs with a pair of Scallions.  The Leek is the in between model in the Ken Onion line, hope this helps you get an idea of the size of the Blur.  If need be I can try to get a pic with my phone.....

[Bensasupertool]

These folders are pretty handy.

[jerseydevil]

These folders are pretty handy.

Difficult to sharpen though.....

[fordmechanic]

These folders are pretty handy.

Difficult to sharpen though.....

Very nice but are they spring assisted

[Grant Lamontagne]

For what it's worth, when it comes to AO, I generally stick to Kershaw.  They were the ones that started it, and to be honest I haven't seen any others that stack up.  Mind you, I have very limited experience with more modern AO knives, but the ones I have had my hands on haven't seemed as smooth and seamless as Kershaw.

As usual, your results may vary.

Def

[jerseydevil]

Yep I agree Def. I've handled AO's by a number of different manufacturers, but none have felt as smooth and refined as Kershaws' system.

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[kkokkolis]

Played a little with that CKRT Ripple and very impressed.

[Grant Lamontagne]

That is indeed a nice little knife. I have one....

But the OP wanted an assisted opener.

Def

Sent from the place I sent it from

[kkokkolis]

In that case I don't understand what assisted opening is. The ball bearing isn't such an assist? is AO something like automatic?

[bmot]

In that case I don't understand what assisted opening is. The ball bearing isn't such an assist? is AO something like automatic?

Assisted opening means there is a spring, that 'finishes' the opening for you after you open the knife the first bit. Automatic knives have a button of some sort, so this isn't really automatic, but it's not a too big difference, IMO...

[kirk13]

If you've ever played with a SOG PowerAssist...way too close to a flick knife for comfort in the UK 

[fordmechanic]

In that case I don't understand what assisted opening is. The ball bearing isn't such an assist? is AO something like automatic?

Like on my kershaw leek....... you push the lip on the back on the knife blade when its closed and it jumps open and locks.....it makes oho easyer imo........but thanks for all the suggestions guys I got alot of research to do.

[kirk13]

Ford,I don't know if anybody's mentioned this forum rule yet...IF IN DOUBT,BUY THEM ALL

[Grathr]

Ford,I don't know if anybody's mentioned this forum rule yet...IF IN DOUBT,BUY THEM ALL

How else can you be sure that you got the right knife? 

[fordmechanic]

Ford,I don't know if anybody's mentioned this forum rule yet...IF IN DOUBT,BUY THEM ALL

My wife just looked at me and said "guess im gonna have to put parental controls on thecomputer" so I shot back with "but they said I have to buy all of them"

[kirk13]

Ford,I don't know if anybody's mentioned this forum rule yet...IF IN DOUBT,BUY THEM ALL

My wife just looked at me and said "guess im gonna have to put parental controls on thecomputer" so I shot back with "but they said I have to buy all of them"

There is another forum rule,which I'm not so fond of...BLAME KIRKY

There's two threads full of me bashing