Good everyday switchblade.
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Good everyday switchblade.
Hey all, and Happy Thanksgiving. I'm sure that most of us are sharpening our carving knives in preparation of tomorrow feast festival! Lol! Hope everyone has a blessed day, and pauses to give thanks to all of the freedoms that our Great country blesses us with.
Im hoping that with your expertise, that I can make a good choice when I purchase my next switchblade. Here is what I'm looking for. A knife that can be used as everyday knife, with a non serrated blade, out of the side blade, leverlock style release, stag or wood handles, 4" blade and reliable like camillus TL-29 is. My budget is around $150. Hope I gave enough information. Thanks! Rich
Im hoping that with your expertise, that I can make a good choice when I purchase my next switchblade. Here is what I'm looking for. A knife that can be used as everyday knife, with a non serrated blade, out of the side blade, leverlock style release, stag or wood handles, 4" blade and reliable like camillus TL-29 is. My budget is around $150. Hope I gave enough information. Thanks! Rich
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Re: Good everyday switchblade.
Hi LesPaulG,
Does new or used matter? American or foreign?
There are too many options out there.
I'd say that 150.00 is a fair price for a nice used (if you are lucky) Hubertus,
Or in new I like the Mikov autos because they are inexpensive, and pretty sexy.
The 241 Predator is a nice knife... with a saw blade added. around 120.00 new
Then there are the Chinese made autos like Ganzo for 30.ish bucks but no stag that I know of.
Does new or used matter? American or foreign?
There are too many options out there.
I'd say that 150.00 is a fair price for a nice used (if you are lucky) Hubertus,
Or in new I like the Mikov autos because they are inexpensive, and pretty sexy.
The 241 Predator is a nice knife... with a saw blade added. around 120.00 new
Then there are the Chinese made autos like Ganzo for 30.ish bucks but no stag that I know of.
Ken Mc.
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Re: Good everyday switchblade.
Here's an AB stag damascus that's pretty solid and dependable. The blade may be to short at 3.25". You can find them within your budget. Google AB or SKM switchblade knives to find a dealer.
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Re: Good everyday switchblade.
Thanks for the replies. I wouldn't mind picking up a 2nd hand knife as long as it's in good shape and all. The ones that you both suggested are very nice looking. I've seen some AKC autos that look very nice too. Something with a basic blade is all I need. I'm an electrician and sometimes having the ability to open a knife with one hand can make a task 10x easier. Unfortunately I live in NY. so my buying will have to be via the net, and I won't have the ability to the feel of one before I purchase.
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Re: Good everyday switchblade.
Sounds like time for a road trip to me.
To me, these knives mentioned are kind of "weekend" knives. The kind I carry to keep in nice shape.
For a good work type knife I have a Boker 74 auto that was about 50 bucks, and I beat the tar out of it. Aluminum handles with these sort of finger grooves across them. The button needs a firm, and lengthy push to open so I don't worry about there being no safety. They come in all sorts of configurations. with different blade shapes, types, finishes...
Overall I'd call the Boker a work knife, and the others dress up knives but that's just me...
Heck within your budget you could score a Mikov, and a Boker.
To me, these knives mentioned are kind of "weekend" knives. The kind I carry to keep in nice shape.
For a good work type knife I have a Boker 74 auto that was about 50 bucks, and I beat the tar out of it. Aluminum handles with these sort of finger grooves across them. The button needs a firm, and lengthy push to open so I don't worry about there being no safety. They come in all sorts of configurations. with different blade shapes, types, finishes...
Overall I'd call the Boker a work knife, and the others dress up knives but that's just me...
Heck within your budget you could score a Mikov, and a Boker.
Ken Mc.
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Re: Good everyday switchblade.
This hits all your marks for $99.95. It still leaves you enough for down payment on a Les Paul Studio HP.
https://www.bladehq.com/item--AKC-9-Lev ... ass--50867
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SPECIFICATIONS
Overall Length:9.00"
Blade Length:4.00"
Cutting Edge:3.75"
Blade Thickness:0.11"
Blade Material:Stainless Steel
Blade Style:Spear Point
Blade Grind:Flat
Finish:Polish
Edge Type:Plain
Handle Length:5.00"
Handle Thickness:0.70"
Handle Material:Stag
Color:Brown, White
Bolster Material:Brass
Weight:4.40 oz.
Knife Type:Automatic
Lock Type:Lever Lock
Brand:AKC
Model:Leverletto
Country of Origin:Italy
Best Use:Collection
Product Type:Knife
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SPECIFICATIONS
Overall Length:9.00"
Blade Length:4.00"
Cutting Edge:3.75"
Blade Thickness:0.11"
Blade Material:Stainless Steel
Blade Style:Spear Point
Blade Grind:Flat
Finish:Polish
Edge Type:Plain
Handle Length:5.00"
Handle Thickness:0.70"
Handle Material:Stag
Color:Brown, White
Bolster Material:Brass
Weight:4.40 oz.
Knife Type:Automatic
Lock Type:Lever Lock
Brand:AKC
Model:Leverletto
Country of Origin:Italy
Best Use:Collection
Product Type:Knife
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Re: Good everyday switchblade.
How about a USA made S30V Smith & Wesson M&P auto?
http://www.adamsknifeworks.com/store/pr ... ts_id=3732
I have one I picked up over a year ago from another knife seller but I haven't EDCed it. Also, I have no connection to this seller.
http://www.adamsknifeworks.com/store/pr ... ts_id=3732
I have one I picked up over a year ago from another knife seller but I haven't EDCed it. Also, I have no connection to this seller.
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Re: Good everyday switchblade.
That S&W is one of the Taylor knives. It is "assembled" in America from China made parts. Not that that is an issue at all it's just not really "Made" here.
The Boker is anyones guess as to where the parts were made.
For the money... they are both fine beaters.
The Boker is anyones guess as to where the parts were made.
For the money... they are both fine beaters.
Ken Mc.
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Re: Good everyday switchblade.
And, the Leverletto was designed by a musician!
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Re: Good everyday switchblade.
A man of many talents!!!
You always tend to pop up in the strangest of places sir.!
I knew, and had forgotten the the Leverletto was yours! It's a slam dunk!
You always tend to pop up in the strangest of places sir.!
I knew, and had forgotten the the Leverletto was yours! It's a slam dunk!
Ken Mc.
WTB Kershaw 2120 MACHO Lockback Parts knife
I need a pile side scale. THX!
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Re: Good everyday switchblade.
I have a Boker Kalishnikov and a Mikov. Either one would make a great EDC.
Jeff
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Re: Good everyday switchblade.
You might take a look at some Ganzo knives. A few on gunbroker around $50 but they can be has for less than half that.
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Re: Good everyday switchblade.
I've been carrying Hubertus Springers for years. Highly recommend them.
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Welcome to the forum RogerG!
You have good taste in knives for sure!
You have good taste in knives for sure!
Ken Mc.
WTB Kershaw 2120 MACHO Lockback Parts knife
I need a pile side scale. THX!
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Re: Good everyday switchblade.
How about a simple Kershaw cam-assist? ~$50 or so and legal in all states.
https://kershaw.kaiusaltd.com/knives
I have 2 and carry every day.
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I have 2 and carry every day.
Re: Good everyday switchblade.
Boker's Plus Stike Drop Point Stonewash Automatic Knife $37.99 + shipping from a "playful" blade place on the Internet.
3.25" AUS-8 steel blade,
7.875" OAL,
black aluminum handle,
Slide button lock,
plunge lock blade release/lock.
great EDC/tactical carry knife.
4.70 oz.
tip-down/tip-up reversible pocket clip,
Model # 1B0400N
Made in Taiwan.
Excellent value for the money. The blade holds an excellent edge.
You can't beat this one with a stick.
3.25" AUS-8 steel blade,
7.875" OAL,
black aluminum handle,
Slide button lock,
plunge lock blade release/lock.
great EDC/tactical carry knife.
4.70 oz.
tip-down/tip-up reversible pocket clip,
Model # 1B0400N
Made in Taiwan.
Excellent value for the money. The blade holds an excellent edge.
You can't beat this one with a stick.
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Re: Good everyday switchblade.
Captain Obvious, you're not being very obvious. Are you talking about bladeplay.com? ---► https://www.bladeplay.com/item--Boker-P ... tic--17013
You've been hanging out on BF again haven't you.
You've been hanging out on BF again haven't you.
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Jerry D.
This country has become more about sub-groups than about it's unity as a nation.
"The #72 pattern has got to be pretty close to the perfect knife."
--T.J. Murphy 2012
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Re: Good everyday switchblade.
Since it's now after Xmas, I hope the OP has already bought his leverlock (and I hope he bought the Bill De Shivs Leverletto).
For other low cost but excellent autos, I'll throw my opinion in for a Ganzo Firebird F7582 (either the G10 or Aluminum handles). For $20 you get an excellent blade shape, razor sharp 440C steel, opens quick and reliably and it comes in a bunch of different colors!
For other low cost but excellent autos, I'll throw my opinion in for a Ganzo Firebird F7582 (either the G10 or Aluminum handles). For $20 you get an excellent blade shape, razor sharp 440C steel, opens quick and reliably and it comes in a bunch of different colors!
"The Luggage had a straightforward way of dealing with things between it and its intended destination: it ignored them." -Terry Pratchett
Re: Good everyday switchblade.
"Discretion is the better part of valor." - Sir William Shakespeare (paraphrased). I have been banned from Blade Forum. So, "Frankly, my dear, I don't give a damn." - Rhett Butler's final line from "Gone With The Wind".jerryd6818 wrote:Captain Obvious, you're not being very obvious. Are you talking about bladeplay.com? ---► https://www.bladeplay.com/item--Boker-P ... tic--17013
You've been hanging out on BF again haven't you.
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Gee, that's a shame. How will you ever survive the humility?Captain O wrote:"Discretion is the better part of valor." - Sir William Shakespeare (paraphrased). I have been banned from Blade Forum. So, "Frankly, my dear, I don't give a damn." - Rhett Butler's final line from "Gone With The Wind".jerryd6818 wrote:Captain Obvious, you're not being very obvious. Are you talking about bladeplay.com? ---► https://www.bladeplay.com/item--Boker-P ... tic--17013
You've been hanging out on BF again haven't you.
Glad to see you back on AAPK.
Forged on the anvil of discipline.
The Few. The Proud.
Jerry D.
This country has become more about sub-groups than about it's unity as a nation.
"The #72 pattern has got to be pretty close to the perfect knife."
--T.J. Murphy 2012
The Few. The Proud.
Jerry D.
This country has become more about sub-groups than about it's unity as a nation.
"The #72 pattern has got to be pretty close to the perfect knife."
--T.J. Murphy 2012
Re: Good everyday switchblade.
This is appreciated, but I want to watch my step. I tend to be seen as abrasive and blunt. I prefer to call it the "direct approach".
Re: Good everyday switchblade.
I just ordered a Ganzo G-7471-BK from Fasttech. The knife has a 3 1/2" Bowie-type blade. I hope that it is as good as my Model G-719-BK. For $19.02 I don't think that I could have gone wrong. My G-719 is an excellent carry knife, handling small to medium-sized chores with consummate aplomb.
If you don't believe that the Chinese can make a good "budget" auto, you are WRONG!
Opinions? Comments?
If you don't believe that the Chinese can make a good "budget" auto, you are WRONG!
Opinions? Comments?
Re: Good everyday switchblade.
I have a couple of those and they're worth twice the price!
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Re: Good everyday switchblade.
In addition to the F77582-AL auto, I also have a Ganzo G7361-W2 and a G7211-GR. I've been wanting to also get a G7471, I just keep spending my knife budget elsewhere...
I have a total of 9 Ganzo/Firebird knives, and I don't regret buying any of them. They aren't the most beautiful knives in the world, but for $20, they function well and get the job done FAR better than anything from Elk Ridge, Tac Force and the other gas station brands.
I have a total of 9 Ganzo/Firebird knives, and I don't regret buying any of them. They aren't the most beautiful knives in the world, but for $20, they function well and get the job done FAR better than anything from Elk Ridge, Tac Force and the other gas station brands.
"The Luggage had a straightforward way of dealing with things between it and its intended destination: it ignored them." -Terry Pratchett
Re: Good everyday switchblade.
The subject of great EDC switchblades wouldn't be complete without discussing true "pocket autos. Some of the 1950's Colonial knives come to mind. Their 724 is okay in the pocket (albeit a large one). The Famar line is expensive but last three lifetimes.TwoFlowersLuggage wrote:In addition to the F77582-AL auto, I also have a Ganzo G7361-W2 and a G7211-GR. I've been wanting to also get a G7471, I just keep spending my knife budget elsewhere...
I have a total of 9 Ganzo/Firebird knives, and I don't regret buying any of them. They aren't the most beautiful knives in the world, but for $20, they function well and get the job done FAR better than anything from Elk Ridge, Tac Force and the other gas station brands.
Would anyone here like to see the return of double-ended, vest-pocket "gentlemen's" automatic knives?