In the market for a new EDC

[SouthPaw]

I have the AKC OTF, mainly like you to experiment with the OTF. Works fine, but loses the slide too often to trust it as an EDC. It's also quite stiff to engage and retract. I'm also not impressed with the blade.


I'll really look hard at my next one, as I love the concept, but really need to trust it for EDC. If they all lose the slide, then I just will never be able to trust them and will need a "locking" mechanism, even if I have to give up the automatic, out the front.


-John

Exactly what I got it for, to tinker.

True. My now discontinued Kershaw Ken Onion Avalanche 1570 just keeps going.

That's the thing, the ones I like have been discontinued. I'm glad I picked up a spare one but now I don't want to carry it in fear of not being able to replace it. They are truly a great knife.

[Gman]

You have a knife 'safe queen'? I'm not sure I get the point of having a knife that you don't use, unless it's collectible.

The date on the blade of my discontinued Kershaw Avalanche is FEB 08. If it broke, I'm pretty sure I can find something else.

[SouthPaw]

You have a knife 'safe queen'? I'm not sure I get the point of having a knife that you don't use, unless it's collectible.

The date on the blade of my discontinued Kershaw Avalanche is FEB 08. If it broke, I'm pretty sure I can find something else.

I wouldn't call it a safe queen but I haven't had the need to use it yet. So yes, it does just sit in the safe along with other items that are used daily, such as guns. Can't that I 'use' all of my guns either.
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[newracer]

One of these has been on my want list for a couple of years now. I've heard nothing but good things about them, just wish that one came in black instead of OD.

https://www.bladehq.com/item--Boker-Kalashnikov--619

[SouthPaw]

https://www.bladehq.com/item--Boker-Kalashnikov--619

I got one getting delivered today! Can't wait to play with it!

I have to say that I never knew what it was like to have a 'nice' knife. The benchmade boost is bigger than the Kershaw I was carrying and it feels like half the weight. Action is buttery smooth and it is EXTREMELY sharp.