# Pocket Knife Gurus **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Off Topic\ **Created:** [December 1, 2009, 10:02pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/pocket-knife-gurus/76785 "2009-12-01T22:02:32Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 14\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![JustinH](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/9fc29f/32.png) [@JustinH](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JustinH)\ **Post date:** [December 2, 2009, 4:07pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/pocket-knife-gurus/76785/21 "2009-12-02T16:07:27Z")
I really like the assisted open SOG knives. They are really nice. They list for a lot of money, but they go for about 50 percent of list on ebay, brand new. I used to have about a dozen SOG knives, they are really good quality. Keep the blade oiled and it will last a very long time. ---
**Author:** ![Freek](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/freek/32/7357_2.png) [@Freek](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Freek)\ **Post date:** [December 2, 2009, 4:10pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/pocket-knife-gurus/76785/22 "2009-12-02T16:10:38Z")
> [@JustinH](#): > > I really like the assisted open SOG knives. > > They are really nice. They list for a lot of money, but they go for about 50 percent of list on ebay, brand new. > > I used to have about a dozen SOG knives, they are really good quality. > > Keep the blade oiled and it will last a very long time. :word: I work downtown so if you’re looking for a quick opening knife with a safety on it I recommend this. It keeps a good edge. It lasted me tough a tour in afghanistan and with a simple sharpening once in a while it keep an awesome edge. ---
**Author:** ![TradersBASE](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/tradersbase/32/5321_2.png) [@TradersBASE](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/TradersBASE)\ **Post date:** [December 2, 2009, 4:12pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/pocket-knife-gurus/76785/23 "2009-12-02T16:12:10Z")
> [@bpipe95](#): > > another cool place to check out reviews is a user on youtube called “nuthinfancy” he reviews all kinds of shit, and he is usually pretty good. However he can get rather annoying at times. He is annoying but gives solid reviews. Did you see the one where he cut his finger with his spiderco? ROFL. I liked his ar vs. ak series and the knife vids aren’t shabby either. Zero Tolerance have rock solid lockup. Heavy duty blade etc… They are designed by Ken Onion of Kershaw fame. [http://www.sonomacutlery.com/store/product.php?productid=17516](http://www.sonomacutlery.com/store/product.php?productid=17516) This is a good mid sized knife with assisted open and reasonable specs/price. ---
**Author:** ![DrDoS](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ccd318/32.png) [@DrDoS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/DrDoS)\ **Post date:** [December 2, 2009, 4:14pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/pocket-knife-gurus/76785/24 "2009-12-02T16:14:09Z")
> [@TradersBASE](#): > > Spiderco on the low end. > Emerson on the mid range. > Strider on the higher end. > > You need to define better what kind of purpose the blade is providing tho. > There are so many models it’s insane. > > [Knives for sale - New Graham Knives - New Graham Knives](http://newgraham.com/store/department/1/Knives/) > This site is pretty good for pics and references. I really dont think you should be calling Spyderco on the low end - when you have other knifes like Buck, Remmigton and etc. Spyderco are one of the top brands. Emerson and Strider are more like Mercedes and BMW type deals ---
**Author:** ![bpipe95](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bpipe95/32/7294_2.png) [@bpipe95](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bpipe95)\ **Post date:** [December 2, 2009, 4:16pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/pocket-knife-gurus/76785/25 "2009-12-02T16:16:31Z")
One thing I also really like about SOG’s are the placement of the pocket/belt clip. They tend to place them all the way at the edge of the knife so it fits all the way down in your pocket keeping it well hidden. This will be my next knife, I am going to get one when we do our next group buy… [http://sogknives.com/store/AE-07.html](http://sogknives.com/store/AE-07.html) ![http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41ey5PIoIbL.SL500_AA280.jpg](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41ey5PIoIbL._SL500_AA280_.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![DrDoS](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ccd318/32.png) [@DrDoS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/DrDoS)\ **Post date:** [December 2, 2009, 4:17pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/pocket-knife-gurus/76785/26 "2009-12-02T16:17:18Z")
> [@bpipe95](#): > > another cool place to check out reviews is a user on youtube called “nuthinfancy” he reviews all kinds of shit, and he is usually pretty good. However he can get rather annoying at times. > [@TradersBASE](#): > > He is annoying but gives solid reviews. Did you see the one where he cut his finger with his spiderco? ROFL. > > I liked his ar vs. ak series and the knife vids aren’t shabby either. > > Zero Tolerance have rock solid lockup. Heavy duty blade etc… > They are designed by Ken Onion of Kershaw fame. > [http://www.sonomacutlery.com/store/product.php?productid=17516](http://www.sonomacutlery.com/store/product.php?productid=17516) > This is a good mid sized knife with assisted open and reasonable specs/price. His youtube channel is [http://www.youtube.com/nutnfancy](http://www.youtube.com/nutnfancy) - I have been an subscriber with him over a year now and got one of his dorky shirts haha. He does great reviews - but he is a huge dork ---
**Author:** ![Garick](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/8797f3/32.png) [@Garick](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Garick)\ **Post date:** [December 2, 2009, 4:39pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/pocket-knife-gurus/76785/27 "2009-12-02T16:39:41Z")
smaller knives come up pretty frequently on [www.steepandcheap.com](http://www.steepandcheap.com) Usually crkt or SOG or similar for around $20. ---
**Author:** ![Jon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/3bc359/32.png) [@Jon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jon)\ **Post date:** [December 2, 2009, 6:20pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/pocket-knife-gurus/76785/28 "2009-12-02T18:20:06Z")
Microtech makes some sweet knives… All that is man website : [http://www.microtechknives.com/](http://www.microtechknives.com/) ---
**Author:** ![gpkid16](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/d2c977/32.png) [@gpkid16](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/gpkid16)\ **Post date:** [December 2, 2009, 9:20pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/pocket-knife-gurus/76785/29 "2009-12-02T21:20:15Z")
Thanks for all of the suggestions and information. I really like a lot of the SOG knives so far. Is there any legal issues with carrying a spring assisted knife? ---
**Author:** ![khoveraki](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/khoveraki/32/5131_2.png) [@khoveraki](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/khoveraki)\ **Post date:** [December 3, 2009, 3:33am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/pocket-knife-gurus/76785/30 "2009-12-03T03:33:29Z")
> [@gpkid16](#): > > Thanks for all of the suggestions and information. I really like a lot of the SOG knives so far. Is there any legal issues with carrying a spring assisted knife? I think in NYS it has to be manually assisted (leverage) and not automatic assisted (spring). I could be wrong, this is just what a CO told me. ---
**Author:** ![Cavi\_Mike](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/cavi_mike/32/5217_2.png) [@Cavi\_Mike](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Cavi_Mike)\ **Post date:** [December 3, 2009, 5:22am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/pocket-knife-gurus/76785/31 "2009-12-03T05:22:53Z")
Get him a folding utility knife. I don’t know how I lived without one. [http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product\_6970\_200321321\_200321321](http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_6970_200321321_200321321) [http://www.superknives.com/](http://www.superknives.com/) ---
**Author:** ![bpipe95](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bpipe95/32/7294_2.png) [@bpipe95](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bpipe95)\ **Post date:** [December 3, 2009, 10:10pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/pocket-knife-gurus/76785/32 "2009-12-03T22:10:53Z")
> [@gpkid16](#): > > Thanks for all of the suggestions and information. I really like a lot of the SOG knives so far. Is there any legal issues with carrying a spring assisted knife? Nope no issue at all. it can have any kind of spring as long as the user “starts” the movement with direct contact on the blade. ie no push button open or “switch blades”. ---
**Author:** ![burnt\_toast](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/burnt_toast/32/7518_2.png) [@burnt\_toast](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/burnt_toast)\ **Post date:** [December 3, 2009, 10:39pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/pocket-knife-gurus/76785/33 "2009-12-03T22:39:16Z")
> **[Kershaw Knives](https://kershaw.kaiusaltd.com/)** > > New Designs 2018 Automatics Emerson BlackWash Manual Everyday Carry SpeedSafe® Hunting Fixed Blade Read blog article Read press ...Click to read more. I had that one for many many many years, and it was great. ---
**Author:** ![TradersBASE](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/tradersbase/32/5321_2.png) [@TradersBASE](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/TradersBASE)\ **Post date:** [December 4, 2009, 5:16am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/pocket-knife-gurus/76785/34 "2009-12-04T05:16:56Z")
> **[Bradley Alias II Folder 2.95 inch Devin Thomas Damascus Blade & Titanium](https://www.knifecenter.com/kc_new/store_detail.html?s=BRAD17650DAM)** > > Bradley Alias II Folder 2.95 inch Devin Thomas Damascus Blade & Titanium ![http://www.knifecenter.com/knifecenter/bradley/images/17650dam.jpg](http://www.knifecenter.com/knifecenter/bradley/images/17650dam.jpg) Here’s the guy I’m carrying with me today. I \<3 damascus steel. Mines a limited edition and looking at the prices online I got a steal of a deal. No pun intended. LOL [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/pocket-knife-gurus/76785.md?page=1)