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  1. tacklebox

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    I'm due for a new one, but having a hell of a time finding something.. Maybe I am just too picky, most seem either just ugly, cheap, or I can't find the blade / grip combo I like.....

    Any suggestions?
     
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    No.6Hunter Die Hard Bowhunter

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    My EDC is a Esee Zancudo, Cuts boxes and wires daily and have only sharpened once in 2 years.
     
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    I need to get a new knife my other one has been missing for two weeks, figure if I buy a new one I will find the old one.
     
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    Sota Legendary Woodsman

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    EDC? use your words I don't read txt.;)
     
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    Every
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    I carry a Case. No complaints.
     
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    My weekday carry knife is a Buck 375T. I like it because its very small. If I am heading out to the woods I usually carry something larger.
     
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    what blade/grip are you looking for?

    this is my EDC

    Bear & Son Cutlery :: 261R

    made in MERICA!

     
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    I usually carry a SOG Flash II. I love the assisted opening blades.
     
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    I have been carrying a CRKT M16-13Z Kit Carson for the last few years. It is a great knife with my only complaint being the cutouts in the handle, they collect all kinds of nastiness and are hard to get clean. I use my knife for a lil bit of everything, literally lol so being able to get it kitchen clean after dirty use is essential.

    M16 Z Series Folding Knives| Kit Carson Knives | CRKT

    blade design and overall size of this knife is perfect for me and the quality is pretty good as well. Just not the grip...
     
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    have always carried a Gerber of one type or another usually a 4" lock blade... hard to beat an old case folder..
     
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    do you require the clip? probably for a knife that size...

    I've never really like the modern cutout handles. yes they are lightweight, but it makes it seem unbalanced in the hand. I like a substantial handle and I'm not worried about weight for an EDC.

    I have nothing bad to say about Bear MGC knives. I own several and will probably never intentionally own a different brand. lifetime warranty.

    they make some similar (pointed blade, black & clip) like this one:

    Bear & Son Cutlery :: G10

    I understand the purpose of the hole in the blade (grip for opening) but that might make it a little more difficult to clean quickly and easily

     
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    AG Russell makes it sound like a famous AMERICAN brand... but these 2 are made in china and Taiwan...

    seems they've been beat up about it before:

    A.G. Russell Knives | Why we make knives in China. - A.G. Russell

    /meh... weak sauce...
     
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    The knives designer is one of the most in demand custom knife maker today .
    Bob Doizer has well overa three year wait and has stopped taking orders for tab locks.

    My tab lock doziers cost between 600-1200 each.


    Russell isn't miss representing anything. He is clear about what your buying.

    TJ if you'd like to try one out I will mail you my trapper to see if you like it. I have knives that cost 5x as much that are comparable.
     
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