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Team Sergeant, I know I'm a little late to the game, but a knife that was handy as hell to me working as a door maker was a Speed Bump, made by Kershaw knives. I've been wanting to get the Spec-Bump (the tactical version)
but have not had the money. You can get them for I think, under a $150.

The recurve, the straight edge, and the over all ergonomics were excellent on the Speed Bump. On the Spec-Bump you get G10 grips and S30V steel. Hope this helps.

I was introduced to the Emerson commander by Henk Iverson while under his "care" at the Lone Operator course. Its an amazing piece of work. Henk recommends avoiding the serrated version.. as he says it will "catch on ribs.. and he'll run off with your knife"

Ernie Emerson is both a great guy and knifemaker.

My *preference is always for non serrated blades but if sharp they cut difficult materials very well.

*because I have the luxury of using knives in fairly calm and relatively tame conditions.

Ernie is a great guy, absolutely!

However I'd recommend framelock Emerson for a duty knife. CQC12 "Comrade" is probably Ernies best folder ever - big & strong with thick titanium framelock and WAVE of course. It's available both as custom and production version.

I carried a Gerber Gator for AGES, until I used it as a pry-bar one too many times. After that I picked up a cheap Buck folder in Fred Myers until I accidentally donated it to the Tampa TSA screener last month.

I just picked up a CRKT M21-14SF folder that seems to be well made. Purchased online, it was a little larger than it looked in the pictures but still fits well in my pocket. I really like the size and weight. The "Carson Flippers" are very nice for speedy opening, both with fingers or catching on the pocket.

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The LAWKS system looks pretty solid. I'm not going to do any destructive testing, but I will use the knife any chance I get.

I was in Wade's Gun Shop here in Bellevue the other day looking at handguns and I ended up walking out with a Chris Reeve Umnumzaan. (Oops.) :p

Thing is rock solid, incredibly smooth, and definitely the nicest knife I've had the chance to play with. The lock is very positive, there is absolutely zero play in the blade, and it actually does open very quietly which I appreciate. Obviously if you really flick it hard it does make a clicking noise, but it's totally possible to open it up fairly quickly and have it lock without making much noise at all, which I consider to be a useful feature.

not that my .02 is worth much in regards to others expereinces here

but I carry 2 folders

Columbia River M21 "carson" combo edge

Lone Wolf Harsey D2 (Auto)

they both serve there purpose well for the money

but I'm a huge Fan of Harsey:)

I carry a variety of tactical folders to include a "Perseco" by Pat Crawford, a "CQC-13" by Ernie Emerson and a "Skorpin" by Duane Carrillo (Airkat). Which is my favorite?? That's hard to say, as I like them all.

I carried the Spyderco Kris (ED Shemp sp?) on duty for a few years. It was an excellent knife. VG-10 steel holds an edge and is easy to re-sharpen.

I carried the original BM 800BTS and 812BTS (AFCK). I had a liner lock failure. BM sent me the AFCK D2 Axis. D2 is a great steel. Holds an edge longer than the VG-10 but is a little harder to sharpen.

Carried the CRK Sabenza for six months straight. I feel S30V is a great steel when treated correctly. Never had a chip with the Sabenza's S30V. I will give you this warning-it is a well done knife. The fit and finish are superb-second to none. I stopped EDC of the Sabenza because I was ruining a piece of art work.

I used the Halo by Microtech on my vest. It was the only one I attached to my vest. The Microtech LUDT and SOCOM have held up well for me over the years. The Scarab and Combat Troodon have been excellent. I had a firing problem will the regular Troodon (two models) . I traded it in for the larger Combat Troodon without a problem.

Emerson/Benchmade Specwar CQC7 has held up well for the past 13-14 years.

I gave my SOG Recondo to one of my LEO partners getting deployed with the 19th. BG-42 is one of my favorite blade steels. The have a Spyderco Military with CF scales and BG-42 steel that was disco'd a few years back that I T&E'd. I loved it.

Hope this is helpful. Stay safe.

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Lone wolf Knives-Once again no chipping ever of the S30V. As you look at the Lone Wolf there is quite a bit of innovation. I remember the first time I picked up the Double Duty (DA) I thought-that was smart. You'll notice fit and finnish is beautiful. The customer service is very good. I called to ask a question and they were great. I'll echo what has been said already.

If I was coming out of retirement:
1. Lone Wolf T3
2. Emerson CQC12, UBR Commander, Super CQC8, CQC15, or CQC11
3. Spyder Manix (Eric Glasser) or Chinook (James Keating).

What would be helpful is the new guys reading their registration email and follow the instructions contained therein.

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While I own a bunch of knives from different makers, the folding knife I carry is a custom that my friend and mentor Charles Marlowe made for me. It's his Squail model. I also occasionally carry one of his Slimline folders, and a ZT300CF in my bag as a backup. The ZT hasn't cut anything since I started carrying the Squail.

Charles builds his liner and frame locks with Bob Terzoula's failsafe as described Bob's book, "The Tactical Folding Knife." I have never had the lock on one of Charles' knives fail on me. If I were to apply enough pressure to do that, the lock bar would wedge against the lock face and the knife would seize in the open position. My Squail has nearly 200 spinewhacks on it now. I can think of very few knives out there that I would try that with. Hell, I've popped the locks on knives just slapping the spine of the blade into the palm of my hand. Not cool.

Prior to my experience with the Terzoula failsafe, my favorite lock with the Axis, which I think is an outstanding system.

Oh, and once I get finished building my first liner locks for Blade this year, that ZT is getting retired or sold. :D

I mainly EDC a fixed blade. The one folder I've recently aquired is a ZT 200. This would be one that I would carry on a regular basis. I'm also fond of the Al Mar Sere 2000.
Scott