Normal folders

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

What would happen if we banned Def  :grin: and blocked his I.P he wouldnt be able to get back in and the site would be all ours      Mutiny hoist the jolly roger

Dunc

I,ll bring the grog arghh

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

I flip-flop back and forth between my interest in knives and multi-tools. Since I always EDC one of each it's kind of incidental which I prefer but I generally use the multi-tool for only non-knife tasks. I think their's room for both since each different type can learn things from the other and they work very well in harmony.

The advantages offered by a "tactical" knife really make-up for their single-use function. There is not a one-handed multi that can hold a candle to a properly design folding knife in regards to ergonomics. The flagship one-handed multi, the Leatherman Charge/Wave is covered with hotspots, slippery when oily and much thicker/heavier than most folding knives. But it has dozens more functions, so it's always a trade-off, which is fine because it's easy to carry one of each.

Folding knives also give so much more options in regards to blade styles, shapes, locks, handles/materials, and so on. To each his own, but I'll take both. 

That's a pretty good argument there mate, I used to carry both too, but carrying a tactical knife is just to much of a no no, this side of the pond

[Dunc]

I hope this gets back OT....but I've already hoisted the Jolly roger! But how many forums out there discuss dogs driving cars?

Sorry Sparkey   Wont do it again  

Dunc

[Papacat]

I carry both my LM p-4 and my Gerber Ridge with me to work.  I use the folder because it's small and ready to use discreetly.  My work isn't fond of anyone carrying any type of sharp objects around with them.

-Papacat 

[Sparkey]

I hope this gets back OT....but I've already hoisted the Jolly roger! But how many forums out there discuss dogs driving cars?

Sorry Sparkey   Wont do it again  

Dunc

No problem... :grin:

[Viper]

A month or two ago, a guy saw my SwissChamp XLT, and said he can do just as many things (save the pliers and the magnifying glass) with his 700 (American dollars) Strider knife. 

[NeitherExtreme]

A month or two ago, a guy saw my SwissChamp XLT, and said he can do just as many things (save the pliers and the magnifying glass) with his 700 (American dollars) Strider knife. 

Of course he could. First: sell the Strider. Second: use the money to buy a SwissChamp XLT. Third: break off the pliars and magnifying glass. Its as easy as 1,2,3...   

[Viper]

Well, if I chose my tools right, that third step won't be too easy! 

[NeitherExtreme]

Well, if I chose my tools right, that third step won't be too easy! 

Well, with the money left over from selling the strider, maybe he could buy a vise-grip, hammer, or metal saw or something to help him out...

[Grant Lamontagne]

A month or two ago, a guy saw my SwissChamp XLT, and said he can do just as many things (save the pliers and the magnifying glass) with his 700 (American dollars) Strider knife. 

Maybe, but you can do it $550 cheaper!

Def

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

A month or two ago, a guy saw my SwissChamp XLT, and said he can do just as many things (save the pliers and the magnifying glass) with his 700 (American dollars) Strider knife. 

You should have challenged him, then sat back while he cried real tears when the tip of the strider broke off during the opening screwdriver round ;D

[David Bowen]

Actually I will admit, due to my job I rarely cary a multitool. Since I own something like 30 folders or so, I rotate around a bit and keep a tool in my car or lunchbox so it's not too far away.

David

[Viper]

His best arguement was a video from YouTube that he found, of two guys destroying a cheap airsoft gun with Strider knives, is was mostly just them taking turns stabbing it.

He told me I could never do that with a Victorinox, because it would fold in on me.

So I had to find a new wasteful activity.

[CQC-7]

At least you could take apart the airsoft gun with a swisschamp and then put it back together. 

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

Thought I'd revive this thread, as I've still not altered my opinions, but a lot of prominant members have been carrying single bladed folders of late, so I guess there's leg's in this discusion yet

[Benner]

I have been carrying a folder for quite a while now.  I find a OH blade to be very handy, so I carry either a Boker Subcom or a Spyderco Pride.  The Spyderco gets caried a lot more than the Boker as it is a legal EDC.

I always carry one with a SAK and MT though and would never chose it if for some reason I could only carry 1 item.  I just find it a handy addition to my EDC's.

[ducktapehero]

With the exception of carrying my Spyderco occasionally I haven't carried a regular folder for years. My SAK's and MT's have been able to handle everything I've needed them too. Crime is pretty low in my area so I don't worry about needing a "fighting knife".

[Grant Lamontagne]

I'm pretty well the same- the Skeletool isn't much larger than many tactical folders, and does much more.  I use screwdrivers, scissors, cap lifters and so on more often than the blade, so a folder with a blade and nothing else isn't much use to me.

Def

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

It is hard to see why you'd carry a folding knife solo, paired witha Sak or MT I can can see the point, but I'd say the Wave/Charge Oht/120mm Wenger's to name a few have rendered the tactical folder obsolete

[crocodilo]

A dedicated one hand locking folder with a clip is a darn good thing to have at hand. I always carry one, plus a SAK or multitool, and I find they get out of the pocket into action about the same number of times, for different purposes. Reaching into a pocket (with one hand) and opening a blade with a fingernail (the other hand) just to open a letter of a bag of chips is too much time consuming. I find the one hand capability very important, not for SD but for speed, ease and safety. Besides, the blade on a dedicated folder is usually a lot stronger than on most SAKs/MTs. Even a modest Delica or Mini-Grip will outperform the blade on a Charge or OHT in every aspect (ergonomics also play a role here).

My priority in EDC goes like:
0. Watch and wedding ring (only objects I sleep and shower with)
1. Knife
2. Light
3. SAK/MT



Of course, I always carry at least one of each... plus (most of the time) glasses, pen, cell phone, keys, wallet and some clothes and shoes...

[ducktapehero]

My priority in EDC goes like:
0. Watch and wedding ring (only objects I sleep and shower with)
1. Knife
2. Light
3. SAK/MT

My priority is
1. Cane
2. Wallet
3. SAK or multi-tool(lately my new Fieldmaster)
4. Cell phone
5. Lighter
6. My keys(if I'm driving, which is rare)


I didn't count my wedding ring because I never take it off so I don't consider it EDC.

[jzmtl]

I'm 30% mall ninja, so I'm required to carry both (two spydercos, a sak, and a multi).

[BIG-TARGET]

I used to carry those "Tactical Folders",  but now I carry SAK/multis due to the fact that I'm at an age I don't forsee me being involved in any forms of bloodsoaked mayhem

[WhichDawg]

I'm going to have to agree with Micky and Def, I find myself carrying my regular folders less and less now.
I really like the versatility of my OHT and other SAKs. Why carry just a single folding blade?

A dedicated folder does not out perform my OHT for EDC.
A dedicated folder may have speed and more strength, but I'd rather have a fixed blade for that.

I've gone to the dark side with Micky and Defender!

[jzmtl]

I'm not sure why are you guys calling them "tactical knives". Just because they have one hand opening doesn't make them tactical, they are still just simple pocket knives. Heck my EDC, spyderco centofante 3, is advertised as a gentleman's knife.

[Smitty44]

MT all the way!!!

[Spoonrobot]

I like normal folders, especially one-hand open/close models. The wide variety of steels, blade types and handle shapes/materials has always been an attraction for me. Weight is another issue, the lightest full-size multi cannot be clipped to a shirt pocket comfortably but I can carry some quite large folders this way without any weight issues. Couple this with the fact that I am left-handed and there has yet to be a multitool that is truly accommodating of this quirk, normal folders will probably remain a staple of my pocket forever.

Now, I see quite clearly the disparity in utility between the typical folder and the typical SAK/Multi. I would be quite cheesed off should I become stranded on a desert island with just my folder, although I suppose I could carve a PST out of a coconut or something if I got really desperate.

For most people I know a good SAK/MT would serve them much better than a regular pocket knife. They just don't carry them, I think weight and lack of sexiness are the main issues in my little circle of associates. I shall continue to ring the multi bell to all I meet but I continue to note a lack of success.

[GMArthur]

I think it depends on what activity you are engaged in. While Multi Tools do lots of things well they are not always the best tool for the job. When I'm doing landscape work I'm much more likely to have a pair of pruners or a fixed blade on my belt rather than a MT. I agree that for EDC a good MT is a great solution when you don't know what the day will bring.

[Carthas]

I'm a multitool man all the way, but I do sometimes find myself wanting a budget folder or fixed blade that I can (ab)use. Otherwise, I've never come across something to cut where I've wished I had a good folder. The blade on my Wave is fast enough and easy enough for me.

[GMArthur]

Oh I guess I forgot to add that 6 out of 7 days you will find a Benchmade clipped to my pocket. Sure there is a MT on my person as well but for sheer cutting stuff it's hard to beat a good one hand folder.