Lets talk about knives
12-01-2010, 08:41 AM
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Most were reviewing that as every day carry knives. And what is your definition of what a knife is "meant for"? Any folding pocket knife is meant for small/medium duty cutting such as cardboard, string, rope, tape, etc. If you're sawing on wood or using it as a pry bar, then yes it is going to break.
12-01-2010, 08:45 AM
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Most were reviewing that as every day carry knives. And what is your definition of what a knife is "meant for"? Any folding pocket knife is meant for small/medium duty cutting such as cardboard, string, rope, tape, etc. If you're sawing on wood or using it as a pry bar, then yes it is going to break.
12-01-2010, 08:48 AM
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I know the spyderco's use some high grade steel, which is more brittle than cheaper knives. It's all about what you plan on using it for. You might have better luck with cheaper knives if you're wanting a "stronger" blade.
12-01-2010, 09:21 AM
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Your problems were more than likely with the steel chosen for the blade than the manufacturer of the knife. Certain steels are more corrosion resistant, and hold an edge for longer, but are more brittle. While other knife blade steels are stronger, but have softer qualities and lose their edge much faster.
I know the spyderco's use some high grade steel, which is more brittle than cheaper knives. It's all about what you plan on using it for. You might have better luck with cheaper knives if you're wanting a "stronger" blade.
I know the spyderco's use some high grade steel, which is more brittle than cheaper knives. It's all about what you plan on using it for. You might have better luck with cheaper knives if you're wanting a "stronger" blade.
12-01-2010, 09:32 AM
#27
Spydercos aren't all THAT bad...just compared to Benchmade. 
Same goes for CRKT....Knives are a bit like trucks in that people get Brand happy. They are (Spyderco) one of the top production made knives.
Chit, this thread is making me want to spend $
Same goes for CRKT....Knives are a bit like trucks in that people get Brand happy. They are (Spyderco) one of the top production made knives.Chit, this thread is making me want to spend $
12-01-2010, 09:38 AM
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You want a real knife. Buy any of the knives from the guys listed below. These guys make benchmades look like junk.
http://chrisreeve.com/
http://www.microtechknives.com/
http://www.arizonacustomknives.com/artists/?artist=587
http://chrisreeve.com/
http://www.microtechknives.com/
http://www.arizonacustomknives.com/artists/?artist=587
12-01-2010, 09:44 AM
#30
You want a real knife. Buy any of the knives from the guys listed below. These guys make benchmades look like junk.
http://chrisreeve.com/
http://www.microtechknives.com/
http://www.arizonacustomknives.com/artists/?artist=587
http://chrisreeve.com/
http://www.microtechknives.com/
http://www.arizonacustomknives.com/artists/?artist=587