I haven't bought a knife in a long time. I'm looking for any
recommendations on a carry knife, for 'emergency' (protection) use.
Here's what I'm looking for (in no particular order.)

1. Less than $100 US.
2. Light weight.
3. Would like a 4" blade.
4. Folder, with a pocket clip.
5. EASY one-handed operation.
6. Readily available.

I am aware that everybody will have their own opinion, that's great. I am
NOT trying to start an argument.
If you'd prefer, send private email to geotek(at)gmail.com

geotek

From:	Olde Hippie
Subject:	Re: Any Suggestions for a Light Folder?
Date:	Sun, 16 Jan 2005 12:56:17 -0600

geotek wrote:
"I haven't bought a knife in a long time. I'm looking for any=20
recommendations on a carry knife, for 'emergency' (protection) use.
Here's what I'm looking for (in no particular order.)

1. Less than $100 US.
2. Light weight.
3. Would like a 4" blade.
4. Folder, with a pocket clip.
5. EASY one-handed operation.
6. Readily available.

I am aware that everybody will have their own opinion, that's great. I =
am=20
NOT trying to start an argument.
If you'd prefer, send private email to geotek(at)gmail.com"

I'm sort of on a fixed income so treats are not frequent, but last year =
I bought myself a Kershaw Leek w/serrated edge. with practice it can be =
opened well with either hand. It fits your criteria except 3. My other =
treat is a SOG Flash II, also serrated edge. This is very easy to open =
either hand, and the belt clip is not in the way as in the Leek. Again, =
doesn't meet number 3. But this is by far my favorite folding, easy to =
open, one handed opening knife. Since I use a cane for walking =
assistance, the easy open is much more important than your other =
criteria in my case.

Both also have a lock to prevent unwanted openings. The SOG is more =
positive than the Leek but both do work.

Olde Hippie
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"Stupidity is believing much, while understanding little"
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If you believe you can tell me what to think,=20
then I believe I can tell you where to go.
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From:	wdlsguy at yahoo.com
Subject:	Re: Any Suggestions for a Light Folder?
Date:	19 Jan 2005 11:20:58 -0800

Spyderco Endura?

Regards,

John

From:	Mike M
Subject:	Re: Any Suggestions for a Light Folder?
Date:	Wed, 19 Jan 2005 20:32:40 GMT

In article <1106162458.229229.256060@c13g2000cwb.googlegroups.com>,
wdlsguy@yahoo.com says...
J> Spyderco Endura?
>
> Regards,
>
> John
>
>
Or the Delica.
--
"Trust me, I do this all the time"
Mike M

From:	BG
Subject:	Re: Any Suggestions for a Light Folder?
Date:	19 Jan 2005 06:49:47 -0800

your best bet is to go to a store and pick out what YOU like.

but, if you can't do that. i'll throw in the kershaw vapor or vapor II.
you can check them out at kershawknives.com. you can buy them at
walmart for under $25.

From:	SanV
Subject:	Re: Any Suggestions for a Light Folder?
Date:	Thu, 20 Jan 2005 02:12:55 +0100

geotek wrote:

> I haven't bought a knife in a long time. I'm looking for any
> recommendations on a carry knife, for 'emergency' (protection) use.
> Here's what I'm looking for (in no particular order.)
>
> 1. Less than $100 US.
> 2. Light weight.
> 3. Would like a 4" blade.
> 4. Folder, with a pocket clip.
> 5. EASY one-handed operation.
> 6. Readily available.
>
> I am aware that everybody will have their own opinion, that's great. I am
> NOT trying to start an argument.
> If you'd prefer, send private email to geotek(at)gmail.com
>
> geotek
>
>
I would recommend the Spyderco Delica and CRKT M21-12. The Delica has
more of an aggressive shape and would work well for 'emergency
protection', I guess. The M21-12 has more of a round-bellied shaped
blade than the M16s, which makes it very nice utility knive (that's why
it is my EDC). The 'Carson-flipper' makes one handed operation very very
easy (comparable to an automatic). It sounds like the Al Mar Falcon
Ultralight would also fit your criteria, but I don't have one and would
be interested in the opinions of others on this one (especially
regarding its sturdiness).

From:	Tom Xulliton
Subject:	Re: Any Suggestions for a Light Folder?
Date:	Thu, 20 Jan 2005 01:40:41 -0500

The big Benchmade Griptillian is a fave, but the blade is only like 3.5"
long, sturdy, reliable, easy to operate even with gloves on, relatively
light at 3.25 oz., and can be had for ~$60-$65.

On 19 Jan 2005 06:49:47 -0800 "BG" wrote:
> your best bet is to go to a store and pick out what YOU like.
>
> but, if you can't do that. i'll throw in the kershaw vapor or vapor II.
> you can check them out at kershawknives.com. you can buy them at
> walmart for under $25.
>

From:	Lachlan - Grand Exalted Most High King and Emperor of All the Universe
Subject:	Re: Any Suggestions for a Light Folder?
Date:	Tue, 18 Jan 2005 20:31:04 -0000

"geotek" wrote in message
news:1%xGd.15313$wi2.9847@newssvr11.news.prodigy.com...
>I haven't bought a knife in a long time. I'm looking for any
>recommendations on a carry knife, for 'emergency' (protection) use.
> Here's what I'm looking for (in no particular order.)
>
> 1. Less than $100 US.
> 2. Light weight.
> 3. Would like a 4" blade.
> 4. Folder, with a pocket clip.
> 5. EASY one-handed operation.
> 6. Readily available.
>
> I am aware that everybody will have their own opinion, that's great. I am
> NOT trying to start an argument.
> If you'd prefer, send private email to geotek(at)gmail.com
>
> geotek
>
>

Better carrying 2 pool balls in a football sock. And wearing a pair of
steel toecap boots.
Edged weapons are far too easy to accidentally kill someone with. Who are
you expecting to be attacked by anyway?

From:	geotek
Subject:	Re: Any Suggestions for a Light Folder?
Date:	Wed, 19 Jan 2005 01:48:48 GMT

"Lachlan - Grand Exalted Most High King and Emperor of All the Universe"
wrote in message
news:41ed7208$0$20974$ed2619ec@ptn-nntp-reader02.plus.net...
>
> "geotek" wrote in message
> news:1%xGd.15313$wi2.9847@newssvr11.news.prodigy.com...
>>I haven't bought a knife in a long time. I'm looking for any
>>recommendations on a carry knife, for 'emergency' (protection) use.
>> Here's what I'm looking for (in no particular order.)
>>
>> 1. Less than $100 US.
>> 2. Light weight.
>> 3. Would like a 4" blade.
>> 4. Folder, with a pocket clip.
>> 5. EASY one-handed operation.
>> 6. Readily available.
>>
>> I am aware that everybody will have their own opinion, that's great. I
>> am NOT trying to start an argument.
>> If you'd prefer, send private email to geotek(at)gmail.com
>>
>> geotek
>>
>>
>
> Better carrying 2 pool balls in a football sock. And wearing a pair of
> steel toecap boots.
> Edged weapons are far too easy to accidentally kill someone with. Who are
> you expecting to be attacked by anyway?
>

As I mentioned already, I am NOT trying to start an argument. I'd like to
buy a new knife. I don't need 2 balls.
geotek

From:	Bush
Subject:	Re: Any Suggestions for a Light Folder?
Date:	Wed, 19 Jan 2005 16:34:39 -0500

Check out the M16 line from CRKT.

In article <1%xGd.15313$wi2.9847@newssvr11.news.prodigy.com>, "geotek"
wrote:

> I haven't bought a knife in a long time. I'm looking for any
> recommendations on a carry knife, for 'emergency' (protection) use.
> Here's what I'm looking for (in no particular order.)
>
> 1. Less than $100 US.
> 2. Light weight.
> 3. Would like a 4" blade.
> 4. Folder, with a pocket clip.
> 5. EASY one-handed operation.
> 6. Readily available.
>
> I am aware that everybody will have their own opinion, that's great. I am
> NOT trying to start an argument.
> If you'd prefer, send private email to geotek(at)gmail.com
>
> geotek

-- Ted Bush

"Pain is my form of self-expression"

From:	Bush
Subject:	Re: Any Suggestions for a Light Folder?
Date:	Wed, 19 Jan 2005 16:33:39 -0500

I'm not sure there are many (any?) 4" blades that are light weight -- by
which I assume you mean 2-3oz. Any that are, are not likely to be under
$100.

General rule of thumb: as weight goes down, price goes up.

In article <1%xGd.15313$wi2.9847@newssvr11.news.prodigy.com>, "geotek"
wrote:

> I haven't bought a knife in a long time. I'm looking for any
> recommendations on a carry knife, for 'emergency' (protection) use.
> Here's what I'm looking for (in no particular order.)
>
> 1. Less than $100 US.
> 2. Light weight.
> 3. Would like a 4" blade.
> 4. Folder, with a pocket clip.
> 5. EASY one-handed operation.
> 6. Readily available.
>
> I am aware that everybody will have their own opinion, that's great. I am
> NOT trying to start an argument.
> If you'd prefer, send private email to geotek(at)gmail.com
>
> geotek

-- Ted Bush

"Pain is my form of self-expression"

From:	Fraser Johnston
Subject:	Re: Any Suggestions for a Light Folder?
Date:	Mon, 17 Jan 2005 10:31:41 +0800

"geotek" wrote in message
news:1%xGd.15313$wi2.9847@newssvr11.news.prodigy.com...
>I haven't bought a knife in a long time. I'm looking for any
>recommendations on a carry knife, for 'emergency' (protection) use.
> Here's what I'm looking for (in no particular order.)
>
> 1. Less than $100 US.
> 2. Light weight.
> 3. Would like a 4" blade.
> 4. Folder, with a pocket clip.
> 5. EASY one-handed operation.
> 6. Readily available.
>
> I am aware that everybody will have their own opinion, that's great. I am
> NOT trying to start an argument.
> If you'd prefer, send private email to geotek(at)gmail.com

Kershaw Ken Onion Leek. Great knife for the money.

Fraser

From:	ZJ Driver
Subject:	Re: Any Suggestions for a Light Folder?
Date:	Mon, 17 Jan 2005 00:32:33 GMT

Not sure how well it meets #2 (fine for me) but you can find a Benchmade 710
online for <$100 all over the place. It's not assisted opening but it is so
silky smooth that it can be easily opened with a flick of the wrist.

I'll be picking up the 710HS is about a month.

-F

"geotek" wrote in message
news:1%xGd.15313$wi2.9847@newssvr11.news.prodigy.com...
> I haven't bought a knife in a long time. I'm looking for any
> recommendations on a carry knife, for 'emergency' (protection) use.
> Here's what I'm looking for (in no particular order.)
>
> 1. Less than $100 US.
> 2. Light weight.
> 3. Would like a 4" blade.
> 4. Folder, with a pocket clip.
> 5. EASY one-handed operation.
> 6. Readily available.
>
> I am aware that everybody will have their own opinion, that's great. I am
> NOT trying to start an argument.
> If you'd prefer, send private email to geotek(at)gmail.com
>
> geotek
>
>

From:	wdlsguy at yahoo.com
Subject:	Re: Any Suggestions for a Light Folder?
Date:	19 Jan 2005 17:31:37 -0800

> Or the Delica.
The Delica is only 3". The Endura is 3-15/16".

Regards,

John