What do you guys think of these knives?

gSlasher327 · 07-09-2005, 05:35 PM

I need something for self protection, and I love knives, but only one kind. I have a constant image in my head of being in a struggle with a knife that comes out and locks, and the knife being hit hard on the back, busting or unlocking the lock, and cutting all my fingers off. So I have a fear of these, but I still love knives, but like I said, only one kind.

This kind, are the ones that are just a blade and handle, they don't flip out or do anything fancy, and there is no chance of a lock breaking or something and something bad happening.

So I found three knives that I like pretty well, and I want to buy all three, but the price kind of scares me. I don't know if they are just cheap, or really and truly.. cheap (a piece of shit).

What do you guys think?

http://www.knivesplus.com/smith-wesson-sw-hrt3bf.html
http://www.knivesplus.com/smith-wesson-sw-hrt2b.html
http://www.knivesplus.com/smith-wesson-sw-hrt4.html

Nergal · 07-09-2005, 07:21 PM

i like the first and 3rd one. have a few kinda like them. might wanna check ur state laws about knives tho. i know in Michigan it's illegal to carry a knife with a blade over 3". i carry my keys on a little Buck knife. (1 of about 50 Buck knives in my house)

**Pioneer** · 07-09-2005, 07:24 PM

look into SOG specialty knives. good quality. S&W are also quality.

**NNTB** · 07-09-2005, 07:27 PM

I like the first one.

**Sholiz** · 07-09-2005, 08:05 PM

I'll tell you somethin' bro, my grandpa made knives for almost 35 years. A knife will last as long as the maker making it. Invest in quality for a knife and it'll treat you well as long as you need it to.

With that said, the BEST knifes out on the market today (and this just isn't in my opinion) are ColdSteel. Other than going to a custom knifeworker, they are #1 in everything from the steel they use to grip strength, on folding knives lock strength, and on fixed blades the sheer strength of the blade.

your best bet in reality is to have a folding knife, worst comes to worst reach for the clip hanging on your poicket -- pull it out, and a quick flip it's open. you said you have a fear, as do I, but it takes trusting your skill and your knife to get rid of that fear.

best knife for your application I think: http://www.coldsteel.com/recon1.html

Spear point

check 'em out at: http://www.coldsteel.com/

RiDz · 07-09-2005, 09:22 PM

No good for self protection, I carry a switch blade on me. Look around on the internet for a switchblade, they are cheap and extremely effective. If all else fails, PM me, I might be able to hook you up with somthing... ehh... different.

gSlasher327 · 07-10-2005, 01:01 AM

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Originally Posted by RiDz

No good for self protection, I carry a switch blade on me. Look around on the internet for a switchblade, they are cheap and extremely effective. If all else fails, PM me, I might be able to hook you up with somthing... ehh... different.

I don't want a gun.

Switch blades are illegal in a lot of states. Hell, the knives I posted are illegal in my state but I'm going to carry one in my truck (i may end up just carrying all 3, and yes, no matter what i get, i'm getting 3 knives) and the ones I carry I will conceal extra tight (one/two on my ankles and one/two on the inside of my pants on my waist) so unless I get searched and all, nobody will ever know I have them, and if my life is on the line, shit I don't care what's legal and not, I won't just let someone kill me.

The problem with switch blades is if I am put through a basic search (empty pockets, show waist) they'll find it and wam, I'm gone.

Down the road I'll buy more and more knives and I'll never stop, I'll die with mountains of knives (lol maybe not mountains but i plan on having a lot) and when I turn 21 I'm going to get a small pistol and get a license to carry all this shit. In my state, you can get one permit that allows you to carry any concealed deadly weapon.

If I get in a fight, I'm not gonna use this shit, weapons in a fist fight are dumb, but if I'm getting mugged, robbed, jumped by more than one person, etc to where I am in danger, I won't go down without guns blazing and knives flying.

**Sholiz** · 07-10-2005, 02:22 AM

Read my post again ...

gSlasher327 · 07-10-2005, 02:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Sholiz

Read my post again ...

I read it already, what about it?

I never said I was getting those three in my post, I just said I'm getting three no matter what, but I don't want anything but a fixed blade.

A fixed blade knife takes no loger to get out then a folding knife if the fixed blade is on my waist, just reach for it (same as folding knife) unsnap the buckle (this would take as much time as it does to unfold the knife) and pull it out. Same time. Then if something happens with that, I have one/two more back up ones I can reach for.

EDIT: Also, I love the site you posted though. I love those knives, but I don't think I will be able to get any of those right now (they get expensive) I just don't have the money, but for Christmas (when i get some money from family and stuff) I'm going to buy as many cold steel knives as I can. Thanks for the link.

1stindoor · 07-11-2005, 01:32 AM

This is the one I've been carrying for quite awhile. I highly recommend it.

http://www.benchmade.com/products/pr...spx?model=5000

gSlasher327 · 07-11-2005, 06:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sholiz

I'll tell you somethin' bro, my grandpa made knives for almost 35 years. A knife will last as long as the maker making it. Invest in quality for a knife and it'll treat you well as long as you need it to.

With that said, the BEST knifes out on the market today (and this just isn't in my opinion) are ColdSteel. Other than going to a custom knifeworker, they are #1 in everything from the steel they use to grip strength, on folding knives lock strength, and on fixed blades the sheer strength of the blade.

your best bet in reality is to have a folding knife, worst comes to worst reach for the clip hanging on your poicket -- pull it out, and a quick flip it's open. you said you have a fear, as do I, but it takes trusting your skill and your knife to get rid of that fear.

best knife for your application I think: http://www.coldsteel.com/recon1.html

Spear point

check 'em out at: http://www.coldsteel.com/

I just love those knives!!!!! :nosthumbs

So I'm gonna put my trust in a folding knife, and buy the Recon 1 Tanto plain blade. This is because, at school I can have pocket knives and pocket knives are not considered a deadly weapon. I wanna buy more than one, but I can't right now and if those knives are really the best and all, it should last me a while (after all, i have another little pocket knife for other things, this knife will just stay razor sharp and only be used for protection.

For Christmas I'm going to buy another folding knife for around 100 dollars and one expensive one for around 200 dollars. That way I'll have three awesome knives with me at all times and they won't be illegal.

BTW, I REALLY love the black sable and the black talon. Thanks again.

Dan · 07-11-2005, 06:30 PM

They are OK ..keep in mind you get what you pay for.

I have knives of each type yet of different makes. Cheap knoves are good for doing things where you do not expect a lot out of the knif or what might happen to it.

Thing · 07-12-2005, 01:56 AM

OK, I'll be the voice of reason here, I'm surprised 1st didn't post this!! Bad Green Beanie!! Do you know how to use a knife? I mean REALLY know how? If you come up against the wrong person, you're up shits creek with a turd for a paddle. Now he has a knife and you're fukt!! Learn how to fight with a knife, the life you save might be your own!

I still carry my Gerber which I highly recommend over ANY OTHER KNIFE EVER MADE!! I've worn out 3 scabbards over the last 20+ years, but the blade remains the same.
ROB

Matt96teg · 07-12-2005, 02:03 AM

Ok say you get a knife for self protection...You pull the knife out the guy pulls a gun you are dead. Get a gun. End of story.

gSlasher327 · 07-12-2005, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Matt96teg

Ok say you get a knife for self protection...You pull the knife out the guy pulls a gun you are dead. Get a gun. End of story.

I'm 16, guns are out of the question. Also, my parents are up tight Christians and my mom is saying she won't buy a knife for me unless it's a 20 dollar Wal-Mart knife, yea **** that! Then I remembered, I have a some money in the bank and I told her that and she didn't say anything, so when she gets home I'm gonna continue trying to get a knife.

The day I turn 21 though, I'm going to buy a gun and get a license to carry it, and I'll still carry my knives.

If my mom lets me take money out of the bank, then I'm going to argue for this bad boy right here.. http://www.coldsteel.com/60bs.html

Dan · 07-12-2005, 05:54 PM

That is way to much for a knife you are going to carry around.

Matt96teg · 07-12-2005, 06:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gSlasher327

I'm 16, guns are out of the question. Also, my parents are up tight Christians and my mom is saying she won't buy a knife for me unless it's a 20 dollar Wal-Mart knife, yea **** that! Then I remembered, I have a some money in the bank and I told her that and she didn't say anything, so when she gets home I'm gonna continue trying to get a knife.

The day I turn 21 though, I'm going to buy a gun and get a license to carry it, and I'll still carry my knives.

If my mom lets me take money out of the bank, then I'm going to argue for this bad boy right here.. http://www.coldsteel.com/60bs.html

Oh sorry I didn't know you were 16...Damn at 16 you shouldn't be worried about these things lol I still haven't gotten that Glock I wanted

I don't go anywhere dangerous anymore though heh

gSlasher327 · 07-12-2005, 07:18 PM

Yeah, I think it's sad that I do have to carry a weapon but, that's the world today and I don't feel like becoming another statistic to the people who have died from robberies or muggings or whatever.

**Sholiz** · 07-12-2005, 07:55 PM

The knife I carry on my belt from the beginning of summer to the end of hunting season. Hand made Marble's knife with hand made sheath ... :coool:

07-09-2005, 07:21 PM	#2
Nergal Mel Gibson > you Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: michigan Posts: 517 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 9	i like the first and 3rd one. have a few kinda like them. might wanna check ur state laws about knives tho. i know in Michigan it's illegal to carry a knife with a blade over 3". i carry my keys on a little Buck knife. (1 of about 50 Buck knives in my house) __________________ great big boots! great long laces! our jeans held up by scarlet braces!

07-09-2005, 07:24 PM	#3
Pioneer Moderator Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,726 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 75	look into SOG specialty knives. good quality. S&W are also quality. __________________ "A Marine in battle fears disgracing himself by running. He fears not losing his life, but losing his honor. He may not be able to preserve his life, but he can always preserve his honor. That much is within his power... To fear disgrace but not death, to fear not duty but dereliction from duty -- this is courage." -FMFM 1-0 "Leading Marines" pg. 43 Drive on

07-09-2005, 07:27 PM	#4
NNTB rEVOLutionary Join Date: May 2005 Location: FL Posts: 2,447 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 163	I like the first one. __________________ "This country, with its institutions, belongs to the people who inhabit it. Whenever they shall grow weary of the existing government, they can exercise their constitutional right of amending it, or exercise their revolutionary right to overthrow it." Abraham Lincoln

07-09-2005, 08:05 PM	#5
Sholiz Soldier In Progress Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Michigan Posts: 3,431 Recipes: 3 Rep Power: 230	I'll tell you somethin' bro, my grandpa made knives for almost 35 years. A knife will last as long as the maker making it. Invest in quality for a knife and it'll treat you well as long as you need it to. With that said, the BEST knifes out on the market today (and this just isn't in my opinion) are ColdSteel. Other than going to a custom knifeworker, they are #1 in everything from the steel they use to grip strength, on folding knives lock strength, and on fixed blades the sheer strength of the blade. your best bet in reality is to have a folding knife, worst comes to worst reach for the clip hanging on your poicket -- pull it out, and a quick flip it's open. you said you have a fear, as do I, but it takes trusting your skill and your knife to get rid of that fear. best knife for your application I think: http://www.coldsteel.com/recon1.html Spear point check 'em out at: http://www.coldsteel.com/ __________________ You hear me before you see me, I got King Kong in the trunk

07-10-2005, 02:22 AM	#8
Sholiz Soldier In Progress Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Michigan Posts: 3,431 Recipes: 3 Rep Power: 230	Read my post again ... __________________ You hear me before you see me, I got King Kong in the trunk

07-09-2005, 05:35 PM	#1
gSlasher327 Pro Stature Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: USA Posts: 185 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 5	What do you guys think of these knives? I need something for self protection, and I love knives, but only one kind. I have a constant image in my head of being in a struggle with a knife that comes out and locks, and the knife being hit hard on the back, busting or unlocking the lock, and cutting all my fingers off. So I have a fear of these, but I still love knives, but like I said, only one kind. This kind, are the ones that are just a blade and handle, they don't flip out or do anything fancy, and there is no chance of a lock breaking or something and something bad happening. So I found three knives that I like pretty well, and I want to buy all three, but the price kind of scares me. I don't know if they are just cheap, or really and truly.. cheap (a piece of shit). What do you guys think? http://www.knivesplus.com/smith-wesson-sw-hrt3bf.html http://www.knivesplus.com/smith-wesson-sw-hrt2b.html http://www.knivesplus.com/smith-wesson-sw-hrt4.html __________________ Bob Marley r0<k$3rz!!!

07-09-2005, 09:22 PM	#6
RiDz Pro Stature Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Near Sholiz Posts: 131 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 5	No good for self protection, I carry a switch blade on me. Look around on the internet for a switchblade, they are cheap and extremely effective. If all else fails, PM me, I might be able to hook you up with somthing... ehh... different.

07-11-2005, 06:30 PM	#12
Dan Unpaid Trash Collector Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,725 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 26	They are OK ..keep in mind you get what you pay for. I have knives of each type yet of different makes. Cheap knoves are good for doing things where you do not expect a lot out of the knif or what might happen to it. __________________ Got an issue send a PM ... to anyone but me

07-12-2005, 02:03 AM	#14
Matt96teg MATT SMASH!@!@!@ Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 361 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 10	Ok say you get a knife for self protection...You pull the knife out the guy pulls a gun you are dead. Get a gun. End of story.

07-12-2005, 05:54 PM	#16
Dan Unpaid Trash Collector Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,725 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 26	That is way to much for a knife you are going to carry around. __________________ Got an issue send a PM ... to anyone but me

07-12-2005, 07:18 PM	#18
gSlasher327 Pro Stature Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: USA Posts: 185 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 5	Yeah, I think it's sad that I do have to carry a weapon but, that's the world today and I don't feel like becoming another statistic to the people who have died from robberies or muggings or whatever. __________________ Bob Marley r0<k$3rz!!!