Got a nice knife? Let's see it.

[Squidward]

Knife selection for us who are left-handed is a bit of work as most assisted/auto/etc knives are set-up for right-handed people. I was very excited when I discovered Spyderco knives with the big hole. My Fred Flintstone fingers do not like the thumb stud style openers. Sadly, I lost it a while back. But Mrs. Squidward got me a Ken Onion Leek; yes, it's got a thumb stud but I never use it. It's every bit as a fast as the Benchmade and ambidextrous for us 'lefties'.

Since no one can have too many knives, What other brands of knives are you 'lefties' carrying?

[Roadracer_Al]

Originally Posted by Minnesota

So, I have been scanning the internet searching for a new, better, friendlier knife.

Let's just cut right to the chase, and get yourself a Kershaw Skyline. It's a "normal" knife - no assisted opening, no uber-steels, no big knobby G10 handles, no serrations.

It's inexpensive, slim, light, has good steel, is hollow ground, comes sharp, is easy to sharpen, it has a "Carson Flipper" for easy single-handed opening, and the pocket clip can be oriented in 4 different directions to suit how you like to carry it -- or no clip at all, I suppose. And, I am pretty sure that it's made in USA.

And, it's handsome, IMHO.

[TALLGUY]

Just googled that knife! Very nice looking and glad you enjoy it! I thought I might need one but my pocket knife budget is closer to the Opinel range.

This thread already cost me over $100 this year for that darned Blackbird SK5.

Originally Posted by bmwktmbill

No assist needed.
JUST CLICK THE PIC.

Protech Brend 2



bill

[bmwktmbill]

Did you say Opinel?







Rattled RTW in my cook kit.

My eating knife.
bill

[TALLGUY]

My latest desire/need/want/must have. That glass breaker pommel would have been handy a couple times. I know a Trooper who got a little excited and broke his hand on a window a while back. Of course I already carry a 2 dollar chipping hammer for such an occasion, just not on me.

Does anyone know if the standard plastic shielth that comes with this will hold this knife securely with the handle down and no other support?

[nashopolis]

Originally Posted by Squidward

Knife selection for us who are left-handed is a bit of work as most assisted/auto/etc knives are set-up for right-handed people. I was very excited when I discovered Spyderco knives with the big hole. My Fred Flintstone fingers do not like the thumb stud style openers. Sadly, I lost it a while back. But Mrs. Squidward got me a Ken Onion Leek; yes, it's got a thumb stud but I never use it. It's every bit as a fast as the Benchmade and ambidextrous for us 'lefties'.

Since no one can have too many knives, What other brands of knives are you 'lefties' carrying?

Another left-hander here - I got the bench made mini griptilian for that very reason. I really like the axis lock as it works well in either hand for me. Those leeks are nice too I remember trying one when I was shopping.

[duc]

Originally Posted by TALLGUY

My latest desire/need/want/must have. That glass breaker pommel would have been handy a couple times. I know a Trooper who got a little excited and broke his hand on a window a while back. Of course I already carry a 2 dollar chipping hammer for such an occasion, just not on me.

Does anyone know if the standard plastic shielth that comes with this will hold this knife securely with the handle down and no other support?

I own that very knife, and the answer is a resounding "yes".

[Stratlanta]

Originally Posted by duc

I own that very knife, and the answer is a resounding "yes".

Agreed. I own that one as well and it's great.

[Juanjo_NY]

Originally Posted by TALLGUY

My latest desire/need/want/must have. That glass breaker pommel would have been handy a couple times. I know a Trooper who got a little excited and broke his hand on a window a while back. Of course I already carry a 2 dollar chipping hammer for such an occasion, just not on me.

Does anyone know if the standard plastic shielth that comes with this will hold this knife securely with the handle down and no other support?

what the ESEE stand for!?

I have a Ka-Bar BK14 with ESEE stamped in one side!

[SgtDuster]

Originally Posted by Juanjo_NY

what the ESEE stand for!?

I have a Ka-Bar BK14 with ESEE stamped in one side!

Escuela de Supervivencia (Survival School in English) Escape and Evade



The BK14 is a kind of mix of the Becker Necker (blade part) and the ESEE Izula (handle part) made under license by Ka-Bar

[Juanjo_NY]

Originally Posted by SgtDuster

Escuela de Supervivencia (Survival School in English) Escape and Evade



The BK14 is a kind of mix of the Becker Necker (blade part) and the ESEE Izula (handle part) made under license by Ka-Bar

Thanks.

why are the first two worth in Spanish and last two in English?

or the whole ESEE is in Spanish
Escuela de Supervivencia Escapar y Evadir!

[Roadracer_Al]

Not exactly knives, but sharp edge related.

URL in case the embed code doesn't work: http://youtu.be/v3Ad6tBdLbM

[Roadracer_Al]

Originally Posted by TALLGUY

Just googled that knife! Very nice looking and glad you enjoy it! I thought I might need one but my pocket knife budget is closer to the Opinel range.

If you hit up Amazon, they have them from $39...

[Beemer Bob]

Originally Posted by bmwktmbill

No assist needed.
JUST CLICK THE PIC.

Protech Brend 2



bill

I carry a Pro tech 1321 and their warrenty is first class.

[JStory]

Plane nerds. That's cool.
I'm curious about the wood that they use.

Originally Posted by Roadracer_Al

Not exactly knives, but sharp edge related.

URL in case the embed code doesn't work: http://youtu.be/v3Ad6tBdLbM