I need to get a new blade

[knkali]

Don't know why but need to get one. Ideas? Min 4 inch blade, folder, ambi pocket clip, can be of any assist. Oh yeah, a blade design that is fairly easy to sharpen. Price.......hmmmm....say to $200. I know that's high but want to see some of the $$ offerings.

[CJB]

Been real real happy with Gerber Covert. Applegate Fairburn shape. Good steel and adjustable for wear.

[Droolguy]

CRKT M21-14SF

I carried it through several deployments, almost exactly 4" blade.

[SGT5711]

Not exactly what you are looking for, but I love my Microtech Ultratech. I've had mine about 3 years and it is my EDC. Made in the USA and has a lifetime warranty. I got mine from BladeHQ for about $225.00.

[RRP]

Without knowing your intended use of the knife, it is impossible to make an informed recommendation. There are hundreds, if not thousands of makes and models, and the responses you'll get will be whatever the "other guy" owns. You may be drawn to the most persuasive post, even if that knife doesn't fit your needs.

I took a course from Michael Janich. The hands-down most common knife in the class was the Spyderco Delica. That model has been around a long time and gone through a number of revisions. It is a proven design. It does not meet your 4" blade minimum, however.

A few guys in the class had Benchmade. These are very good quality, but their free, after-sale service policy adds considerably to the purchase price.

A great value worthy of consideration, is the SOG Aegis. It won't draw the admiration of the ninja-wanna-bees like the Benchmade will, but it is a fine tool for the money.

If I could buy only one, it would be the Delica4, with a plain edge.

[Droolguy]

Thats true, with the blade minimum and opening assist I assumed he wanted a combat knife of some kind.

Never asked what style he was looking for.

[DanTana]

Been real real happy with Gerber Covert. Applegate Fairburn shape. Good steel and adjustable for wear.

I'll second this choice, only complaint I've had is the SV30 steel is very hard and tough to get a good edge on it, but it keeps it forever.
I liked mine so much I bought a second one. Mine is the full auto version.

[gb6491]

Don't know why but need to get one. Ideas? Min 4 inch blade, folder, ambi pocket clip, can be of any assist. Oh yeah, a blade design that is fairly easy to sharpen. Price.......hmmmm....say to $200. I know that's high but want to see some of the $$ offerings.

Darn, I don't own any folders that big. I hardly ever even pick them up to examine, but I have seen a couple that meet your requirements. Those would be the Cold Steel Recon 1 and the Spyderco Resilience. If you forego the ambi carry, then I'd add the Spyderco Military.

Now, if you just need a blade intervention....and would be receptive to a smaller knife....consider one of these: http://www.amazon.com/Sanrenmu-7010L...3803008&sr=8-1
I hardly ever carry my Sebenza anymore as the above knife is pretty darn good, about the same size/profile, and I'd not be broken up over losing/damaging one.
Sebenza on the left, Sanrenmu third from the left


Regards,
Greg

[Bawanna]

There's a Kahr branded Spyderco that's been out for awhile now. It has an everywhere legal (cept probably California of course) 2 1/2"?? blade, I love the look of it, the hump on the back makes a good thumb stop, super light, Spyderco quality.
I'm working on trying to get one, I'll let yall know how it is when I make it happen.
You think a blue handle would be too girlyman or should I stick with standard black. Not nuts about the green version, everything is mud tone these days. Cept for girl mud wrestlin I don't care all that much for mud these days.

I don't carry folder much anymore. Have a few. I have an SOG Pentagon Elite that I grab when I want a folder.
Greg sent me one similar to that one on the far left, not sure if it's the same but it's a fine little knife and I keep in close by my chair where I always seem to need a knife and don't have one. Probably gets used more than all the rest.

I also 2nd Gregs comment, a 4" folder is a hell of a big knife, way bigger than I'd ever want.

[diablo53]

The spyderco is the only knife I'll carry. The endura has a 3.75" blade. I carry a delica. The spyderco sharpmaker is a nifty sharpening kit that works well with straight and serrated blades.

[Droolguy]

So, I think everyone may be getting a bit off topic.

The first thing the OP says is that the knife must be four inches minimum.

To counter everyone who is trying to push smaller knives, when used as a weapon blade length and weight (longer and lighter respectively) are king.

Doesn't matter how sharp your knife is if the other guy has more reach and causes deeper wounds.

But, we still don't know intended use because the OP hasn't elaborated.

A utility knife is almost literally the exact opposite of a fighting or combat knife.

[Bawanna]

Only thing I could say and it will undoubtedly stir the pot which is good since it's been stagnant around here lately is nobody wins in a knife fight.

In my admittedly small mind anyone who carries a knife other than an absolute last resort tool for survival is a fool.
In my wardrobe it's a tool of many uses but knife fighting is way way way down low on the list.

I'd rather have a 6' 2x4 or a cane or stick to go up against a 4" knife.

Now if the Op is set on a 4" minimum, more power to him, there's certainly a sack full to choose from.

[muggsy]

Only thing I could say and it will undoubtedly stir the pot which is good since it's been stagnant around here lately is nobody wins in a knife fight.

In my admittedly small mind anyone who carries a knife other than an absolute last resort tool for survival is a fool.
In my wardrobe it's a tool of many uses but knife fighting is way way way down low on the list.

I'd rather have a 6' 2x4 or a cane or stick to go up against a 4" knife.

Now if the Op is set on a 4" minimum, more power to him, there's certainly a sack full to choose from.

Amen, dittos.

[ltxi]

Benchmade AFCK....if you can find one. ATS-34 clip point blade. Designed as a fighting knife, but general use excellent as well.

[Droolguy]

Only thing I could say and it will undoubtedly stir the pot which is good since it's been stagnant around here lately is nobody wins in a knife fight.

In my admittedly small mind anyone who carries a knife other than an absolute last resort tool for survival is a fool.
In my wardrobe it's a tool of many uses but knife fighting is way way way down low on the list.

I'd rather have a 6' 2x4 or a cane or stick to go up against a 4" knife.

Now if the Op is set on a 4" minimum, more power to him, there's certainly a sack full to choose from.

I wont argue that if you get in a knife fight, it's definitely going to suck for everyone involved.

Just because the other person goes down first doesn't mean you wont bleed to death your self without medical attention.

I would rather have that chance to seek medical attention though.

Once again though, reach is king, a nice long thick branch will do more damage than a 4" knife because you can pound the hell out of them before they can even get close enough to use theirs.

Always plan for the worst though which means your knife may have to serve in a primary role in certain situations.

Also, while a dedicated fighting knife is often too thin and weak to be used as a tool, a combat knife is designed to be much thicker and robust to be used as an all purpose utility tool and weapon so it tries to strike a balance between the two.

Hell, while deployed I even carried a combat axe for a minute, same concept, it was lighter and shorter than a hatchet, but still strong enough to do axe things with.