PocketKNIFE @lemmy.world DominusOfMegadeus @sh.itjust.works 3 mo. ago

I am looking at these for everyday carry. What are your takes?

cross-posted from: https://sh.itjust.works/post/24661845

Smith & Wesson M&P Border Guard Spring-Assisted Folding Knife

Gerber Sumo Folding Knife

CRKT CEO Flipper Blackout Folding Knife

Buck 264 Cavalier Folding Knife

Gerber Paraframe, Mini Paraframe, and Mullet Keychain Tool Folding Knife Combo

Gerber Paraframe II Knife

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Among that list I would probably be inclined to go with the CRKT or Buck.

Current Gerber knives and all "Smith and Wesson" knives -- which are actually made by Taylor Cutlery -- are now overpriced Chinese manufactured garbage. This is not to say I have anything against Chinese manufactured garbage, per se, but there's no sense in overpaying for it.

If you are looking to blow roughly $50 at Cabelas, if I were you I would consider the Kershaw Heist.
Are these your only choices?
- No, but I am trying to use up the rest of a Cabela’s gift card
  
  Assuming you're on a budget, I'd look to Kershaw first and then CRKT at Cabela's. In particular, the Kershaw Heist. This is a fantastic ECD and a cross-bar locking knife as well. Light weight, thin, good blade shape. It's D2 steel so semi-stainless but getting a nice patina on a blade is expected with an EDC.