Seeking recommendations for an LEO's daily carry folder

[unhingedcuffs]

Good afternoon—

I’m seeking recommendations for a folding knife for daily carry when on and off duty.

I carried a non-serrated, non-tanto point Kershaw Blur for 4-5 years in the military, and now almost 5 years on road patrol.

But the recurve in the blade is a pain to sharpen properly, the clip doesn’t hold very well, and the internals are getting rough despite oiling from time.

Looking for a similarly sized folder that is sub-$150. Regular open or assisted is fine, straight or serrated blade is fine, too.

I’ve looked at the CRKT M16, the Spyderco Tenacious and Efficient, and Benchmade Griptillian. I see Civvi and Knafs mentioned in past threads, but I know nothing about those brands.

Main requirements would be durability (we work rain, snow, sleet, heat, and hail) and ease of sharpening.

 

[Cameramonkey]

Good afternoon—

I’m seeking recommendations for a folding knife for daily carry when on and off duty.

I carried a non-serrated, non-tanto point Kershaw Blur for 4-5 years in the military, and now almost 5 years on road patrol.

But the recurve in the blade is a pain to sharpen properly, the clip doesn’t hold very well, and the internals are getting rough despite oiling from time.

Looking for a similarly sized folder that is sub-$150. Regular open or assisted is fine, straight or serrated blade is fine, too.

I’ve looked at the CRKT M16, the Spyderco Tenacious and Efficient, and Benchmade Griptillian. I see Civvi and Knafs mentioned in past threads, but I know nothing about those brands.

Main requirements would be durability (we work rain, snow, sleet, heat, and hail) and ease of sharpening.

Ive carried the M16 for years. Great little knife for the money.

 

[DadSmith]

Civivi ExOne C23036-2 - Ivory

2.94" Satin Nitro-V blade with Ivory G10 handles

edgedtools.com

I use this for edc. I really like it. Nice sharp edge, and very useful blade type. Nitro V steel.

I also like the Kershaw Leek.

 

[Edged Tools]

Good afternoon—

I’m seeking recommendations for a folding knife for daily carry when on and off duty.

I carried a non-serrated, non-tanto point Kershaw Blur for 4-5 years in the military, and now almost 5 years on road patrol.

But the recurve in the blade is a pain to sharpen properly, the clip doesn’t hold very well, and the internals are getting rough despite oiling from time.

Looking for a similarly sized folder that is sub-$150. Regular open or assisted is fine, straight or serrated blade is fine, too.

I’ve looked at the CRKT M16, the Spyderco Tenacious and Efficient, and Benchmade Griptillian. I see Civvi and Knafs mentioned in past threads, but I know nothing about those brands.

Main requirements would be durability (we work rain, snow, sleet, heat, and hail) and ease of sharpening.

Have you looked at the Paramilitary, military, or even the police models from Spyderco?

Some of the zero tolerance would be good too.

If you PM me when you narrow it down I’ll see what I can do to help out since you’re L.E.


The Mini Adamas from Benchmade is a tough one too. And there are a ton of decent well built Civivi, Kershaw, and don’t forget Hogue

 

[ironjaw77]

Kershaw Launch 1. www.kershawguy.com

Buy a factory 2nd for 85 or brand new for 125

 

[unhingedcuffs]

Have you looked at the Paramilitary, military, or even the police models from Spyderco?

Some of the zero tolerance would be good too.

If you PM me when you narrow it down I’ll see what I can do to help out since you’re L.E.


The Mini Adamas from Benchmade is a tough one too. And there are a ton of decent well built Civivi, Kershaw, and don’t forget Hogue

What are your thoughts on the plastic handled Spyderco knives? I saw the Police 4 Lightweight on the web.

 

[Edged Tools]

What are your thoughts on the plastic handled Spyderco knives? I saw the Police 4 Lightweight on the web.

I like the G10 version, but the FRN handles are more comfortable than they look. And some people prefer the texture.

I can order their full line and help you get something more for your money. Para 2, 3, and Manix and popular also.

 

[Edged Tools]

Kershaw Launch 1. www.kershawguy.com

Buy a factory 2nd for 85 or brand new for 125

I can sometimes match the new price, but not always the 2nds price.

 

[ironjaw77]

I can sometimes match the new price, but not always the 2nds price.

My bad, didn't know you were a local dealer. Didn't mean to step on your livelihood.

 

[patience0830]

My bad, didn't know you were a local dealer. Didn't mean to step on your livelihood.

He's a good guy and cuts ingo a break. Support him when you have a need, he's hard to beat on price.

 

[ironjaw77]

He's a good guy and cuts ingo a break. Support him when you have a need, he's hard to beat on price.

10-4

 

[patience0830]

For ease of sharpening, a Wharncliffe blade is simple. Tanto or reverse tanto as well.

My daily carry is a ProTech Swat auto. Been pretty tough so far.

 

[Edged Tools]

My bad, didn't know you were a local dealer. Didn't mean to step on your livelihood.

we’re good. You didn’t step on anything.

 

[ISP 5353]

One of the Emerson models or Spyderco's Para-Military.

 

[Tryin']

I've been alternating a Spyderco Manix and a Paramilitary II since signing on in 2015. Both were swearing-in gifts, hence the rotation.

 

[Tomahawkman]

Its a simple all stainless Spyderco Endura for me. Slides in and out of the pocket easy and carries really flat. I carry it in a front thigh pocket on my uniform pant. Ive tried changing to other blades here and there but I just end up going back, Im at the point where I just dont care about fancy blades or this steel or that steel anymore, I got tired of chasing the perfect blade.. It takes an edge and it cuts stuff, that'll work thank you.