Why should I pay from $ 25 to $ 400 for the folding knife you ask? Can I find one that looks the same as the brand I want, but for $ 8.95 in a swap meeting or online?
The answer is the same for all things: you get what you pay for. Secondly, if all you need is a knife to open letters, packaged food or look cool on your desk, cheap can make everything in order. However, if you intend to use the knife as a utility, I strongly advise you to avoid buying a cheap knife because it will break very easily, and the steel is often brittle or has very low Rockwell hardness. Sharpening is also more difficult, and the blade will not have a sharp edge for very long.
Another point to consider is the reliability factor. If you bought a knife for wildlife, self-defense or as an emergency tool, you want to have confidence in the strength of the locking mechanism, the steel blade and the overall integrity of the structure. You do not want the knife blade to click in half or slip out of the handles due to a slight lateral pressure if the blade is stuck in some wood or other material.
I had a few of these cheap socks with knives, and they were trash. They are poorly made from low-quality steels. I travel a lot on guns and often see a table with knives, advertised as "Any knife worth $ 5 or $ 10." Knives. as if the seller just threw them out of the cardboard box. They are scratched, and the details do not fit well, there are gaps between the parts, which should be tightly fitting. There is a reason why a knife costs only 5 or 10 dollars.
Think about it ..... the knife was made in some other country and then sent to a warehouse in the USA, where a distributor bought them and sold them to knife retailers. Factors in the cost of materials, construction costs, delivery costs, warehouse costs, distributor costs, and finally, retail markup and your dollar cost of $ 10 or $ 15 is actually about $ 2 in material and building costs. So ... When you buy a knife for 5, 10 or 15 dollars, remember that when you are in trouble, you are only ready to spend about 2 dollars to get out safely. Just something to think about.
I know that the temptation is great not to spend a lot of money, but you do not need to spend a lot of money to get a quality knife. Cynscorion Products offers a wide selection of basic black two to three inch knives tactical folding knives that can be purchased from Cold Steel or CRKT, for example, just $ 29 to $ 45. You do not need to spend from $ 100 to $ 300 for the upper end of the upper character state symbol. Some of the best knife values can be found in the Cold Steel Voyager or Gunsite series and the CRKT M-16 series. These are very durable, high-quality and popular folding knives. I have a few people. My favorite nose knives are CRKT M-1 and M-16.
Shells are another area that you need to know about. Some manufacturers of fixed blades sell knives with shells as a complete package. Some unscrupulous sellers may separate the knife from the shell, and then charge extra for the shell. Check the manufacturer's website or call them and ask about the knife that interests you. Does it come with any accessories? A cheap shell can also be dangerous. Watch out for fabric shells without protective pads. Think about it. Do you really want to drag a sharp knife into an unsecure cloth holder tied to your waist or hip? Try to get a good Kydex or similar material shell.
Workmanship is also guaranteed by their knives. against defects and, as a rule, replace their knives very quickly when they are sent by mail. Try to get your cheap Chinese welding knife back after it breaks.
Tests were conducted on these cheap knives to see how much lateral and strength forces needed to destroy the blade or lock. These knives always break with surprisingly small force. Remember that ... they were made to LOOK like a real thing ...... DO NOT WORK LIKE OR LAST LIKE a real brand knife. Just like knocking down a Rolex or Montblanc pen, take a look at the original, and this is what you only pay for ..... Looks. And some breakdowns may not even look that good.
You should also know that some sellers are trying to turn in cheap knives with knives, like a real thing. If you buy a quality knife and encounter a potentially significant slowdown and look at the details. Check out the following:
1. If you can, go to the manufacturer's website for the knife you are interested in and download all the information about a particular knife. Check the technical characteristics of the building materials, the length, width, weight, colors and types of blades, as well as upload any photos of the blade and the point where the blade corresponds to the handle. Examine the information and take it with you when you buy to compare it with a physical knife.
2. Look at the knife very close. How much this depends on a good deal offered by the seller. Read the letter on the blade. Look at the wrong spelling, inconsistent face type and quality of imprinting. Look at the type of steel blade and county of production. Compare the knife with the uploaded images and information.
3. Then select the check box and the instruction / owner booklet that comes with the knife. All manufacturers of brand names provide a booklet about their warranty service and security. If the seller says that there is no box or booklet for instructions, start wondering and look very closely at the knife. Is the knife also sold as new or used? Used knife may not be supplied with box or instruction.
4. Online sales of cheap knives should be avoided at all costs. You can't physically hold a knife. The seller can provide out of focus photos or do not fully describe the knife. Then there is the old: “I know little about it. Also note the following phrases: “Cold Steel like” “CRKT like”, “CRKT style”, “SOG Style” or similar phrases. Cold steel knife or not.
5. Finally, listen to the inner voice. Do you feel embarrassed or confident that the knife is genuine? And if you are in the store, always get a written receipt that specifically identifies the name and model of the knife and finds out the return policy.
Nothing is known. But buying a knife, which usually sells for $ 49 for $ 25, should be a warning sign that something is potentially dangerous.
Let's return to the name of our history. Guess what happens after your cheap knife demolition breaks? I hope after you return from the hospital after the lock fails and it cuts your fingers. You are buying another knife! If the knife was cheaply made, then you could buy a dozen and throw them away when they break, but then you spend the same amount or more money on a quality knife, and you don’t need to worry about your fingers, let alone have it. a manufacturer who will replace your knife if it breaks and you do not abuse it.
Oh yes, please do not use the knife as a footboard; it is a cutting tool, not a screwdriver, a rod or a hammer. This is how almost all knives break, and manufacturers know about it.
Buy Multi-Tool if you need a knife / screwdriver / mini pin / pier tool.
So the moral of the story is that you cannot buy Ferrari for the price of a Chevy Cavalier or Rolex for $ 40. This is not a reality. So do not expect to buy a quality 2 or 3-inch folding knife for $ 16.
Introduction
Now that I have explained why you should not buy a cheap knife with a knife, you need some information about buying a quality knife.
Regardless of whether you are buying your first quality folding knife or your 20th knife, this is an exciting experience, but one is also not easy. With the number of knives there it is difficult to know which one to choose. I hope this brief discussion will help you.
Quality knives wherever tactical sticks or fixed blades / hunting knives can be expensive and you can quickly spend a lot of money. If you intend to buy one or several knives, you need to think about the purchase of your knife. Some people buy knives every day, a clothes knife, go to the shooting range, a hunting knife, and then a few more knives, because they look cool. This is great if you can afford it. You need to decide whether you are going to buy one or two general-purpose knives or start assembling and think about how you create this collection.
Before you decide to buy a knife or start collecting, think about what you will use the knife (s) for, and how a particular knife fits into a large collection. I am not telling you not to buy a few knives, just to buy wisely so that you minimize the number of knives that you throw in the drawer to collect dust or to give away.
When I initially became interested in knives, I started down this road, but, unfortunately, before I began to ask myself, why do I need this knife? I used to answer myself .... because it’s better than the last knife, or that “anything” is better than the last one. I soon realized that the knives I bought in the past were for the wrong reasons. I bought them because they were in front of me and looked good. So ... Where is this going?
Before you decide to buy a knife or start collecting, think about what you will use the knife (s) for, and how a particular knife fits into a large collection. I am not telling you not to buy a few knives, just to buy wisely to minimize the number of knives that you will throw in the drawer to collect dust.
Key Knife Features
Qualitative:
Buy the best quality you can. (duh!) All the knives that I sell belong to high quality manufacturers. These are knives that I would buy myself. In fact, I do own some of some of these brands and will probably buy some more. Therefore, if you choose a knife that I sell, you at least buy a quality knife and take care of the first point.
Fixed or Folding Knife:
First determine the intended use of the knife. A knife for hunting, survival or wildlife is likely to be best used with a 6 or 7-inch fixed knife. As I look at it, the large fixed blades are designed for hunting, fishing, driving and hunting for bears. They are intended for use outdoors in the desert or in the mountains or for combat and survival situations. In any case, they are also usually impractical to carry around the house or in the city or suburb in your pocket or attached to your belt. At best, other people will think of you as playing Rambo, at worst they will call the police. Large medium knives and suburban installation do not mix. In addition, these large blade knives are generally illegal to transport hidden or open.
Folding knives for knives - a much more practical knife for carrying and using. Folding knives can be transported in a regular trouser pocket without sagging or cutting inside the waist, in a wallet or in a personal calendar. They are lightweight and most of the time under the maximum allowable length of the blades of local government.
An important point here! Check with the local police in person or check the local municipal codes online to find out what is the maximum legal blade length for your area. It is almost always less than 3.5 inches and can be as small as 2 inches. Apply with a knife over the legal limit, and this is a hidden weapon.
handles
Folding knives have achieved incredible success in construction and design over the past few years. Locking mechanisms reflect the greatest profit, in my opinion. Blade style, hand-made materials and shapes are good, but do they really improve the knife? Does the plastic G-10 handle compare to the Micarta or Kydex handle really improve knife cutting? I believe that the material of the knife handle depends primarily on the material, but does not create a tangible advantage for the knife or its cutting abilities.
Two of the latest materials from Titan and Kevlar brought me a smile. I think about it. Titanium. It is lighter and stronger than steel, and was originally designed for aircraft engine parts to withstand extreme loads and jet engine temperatures. This material on the folding knife handle makes the knife better, ...... how ????? For the extreme cost of titanium and saving hours, I do not see the advantage of talking about aluminum.
Kevlar is used for bulletproof vests, but now it is used for knife handles. Why am I still trying to figure out. Question? What do you plan to do with the handle for the kevlar knife? Are you planning on deflecting a barrage of 15 bullets with a dandy's bullet-resistant hand knife?
When I choose the material of the knife handle, I look for a material that does not slip when wet, does not clean or crack, and is durable. Aluminum and any current miraculous plastics are lightweight and durable enough for my need for a knife, and it is much cheaper to buy titanium or Kevlar. Wood was the historical material of the handle of a knife, as well as bone or deer. In fact, over the centuries, almost every material has been used for knife handles. I limit my discussion to the most likely materials that you are likely to find on a modern tactical folding knife.
Simply select the design of the pen and the materials you like. The knife is a very personal choice.
blades
Folding knife blades come in different styles and shapes, and every designer / manufacturer wants you to think that they are the best. Well, I think they are all equally good in a different design. Some may have advantages over others for specialized situations, but for general use I don’t think that the point of the clip, the point of tant, the point of falling or modified, which really will be significant, is functional. Choose a blade style that appeals to you.
I believe that all this concerns the design preferences and the need for manufacturers to come out with something new every year.
become
I think that the two biggest points that should be considered (pun intended) are steel and edges.
These two features directly affect the ability to cut, the ability to hold the edges and sharpen the knife. I think about it. The purpose of the knife is that it remains sharp and cut. Everything else is secondary or aesthetic. Important, but secondary. So ......
First, select high-quality rust-resistant steel that holds the rib well and is easy to sharpen. Currently, there are many steels that are used on knives, and some - debris. If you are not sure about the steel type of knife, ask.
Look at the type of blade steel and how noticeably it is mentioned in the advertisement. A knife from a quality manufacturer like Cold Steel, CRKT, or Benchmade will tell you about the steel they use. Cheap knife makers or commercial knives just talk about stainless steel. Also, 440 A and B are very different and of very poor quality than 440-C steel. Ask to make sure it is at least 440-C.
Many people have their own opinion about which steel is the best knife. Just like a truck, a beer, or something else. I like the 440-C, AUS-6, AUS-8, 154CM, ATS 34 and S30V. There are other equally good steel alloys, some of which I list on my information pages. All have different pros and cons of the ability to retain the edges, ease of sharpening and cost. I'm not a fan of steel, I'm just trying to provide some basic information and keep it simple. For more information about knife steels, visit http://www.Cynscorion.com/informationdirectory.htm.
Plain or jagged
What type of knife do you get? Good question. You have the choice of a simple edge (which most people consider to be the edge of a knife), completely serrated or partially serrated.
What will it be? Decisions, decisions.
1. Conventional cutting knives give pleasant smooth clean cuts, they are the easiest edge to sharpen and do not fall on fibrous materials. However, they require a little more effort to cut the fibrous materials.
2. Sliced knives have long been, but most people are still not used to them. Serpukhs can best be described as knife teeth. They usually consist of alternating concave large and small teeth to provide a small smooth cutting surface and break points. Fully serrated are great for cutting fibrous materials such as seat belts and other hard materials like wood sprigs. This is because they basically copy the material they cut. But they have some problems with cutting small rope or string materials than a regular knife, because the rope or string coagulates in serrate, and not through it. Он будет срезаться, но вам нужно немного поработать с ним, а затем простой ножевой нож.
Зазубренные ножи также, как правило, труднее заточить, не подавая зубцы. Это требует практики и специального инструмента для заточки, предназначенного для зубчатых колес. Есть много разных стилей зубцов, чтобы посмотреть на них всех и решить, что может быть лучше для вас, если вы хотите зубчатый нож.
3. Частично зазубренные ножи - самый популярный стиль, потому что они являются хорошим компромиссом между равнинами и зубчатыми краями. Зубцы еще труднее заточить, чем простой край, но их меньше, чтобы затачивать.
Ни один из трех стилей выше не самый худший или лучший дизайн. Они представляют собой разные конструкции, каждый из которых предназначен для специализированных задач. Прежде чем купить нож, вам нужно спросить себя, какие задачи вы, вероятно, столкнетесь, и, соответственно, купите их. Вы также можете купить два одинаковых ножа в разных стилях лезвий, если вам нравится нож и есть деньги.
Устройство открывания
В те дни, когда люди называли тактические складные ножи в качестве ножей для ножей, система открытия была простой и надежной. Он понимал отступы в верхней части лезвия (где большинство ножей теперь помещают палец большого пальца) и ваш ноготь пальца. Чтобы открыть нож, вставьте гвоздь пальца в углубление и вытащите лезвие частично. Затем возьмите лезвие большим и указательным пальцами, чтобы полностью открыть нож. Эта система работала в течение многих десятилетий до 1980-х годов. Эта система, несмотря на надежность, была медленной.
Когда нож-нож стал Тактической папкой, была разработана новая улучшенная система, позволяющая быстро открыть нож. Новое устройство было вырезом и большим пальцем. Оба работают по одному и тому же принципу. Стиль вырезания клинка, типичный для Spyderco, позволил пользователю разместить основание или подушку большого пальца в отверстии и с вращающимся давлением размахивать лезвием одним непрерывным движением. Другим наиболее распространенным устройством открытия нового стиля является палец большого пальца.
Это небольшой квадратный дюйм металлический выступ на вершине или на орбите лезвия, который выступает под углом 90 градусов от лезвия. Пользователь нажимает палец на шпильку и с одним вращающимся давлением размахивает лезвием одним непрерывным движением. «Холодная сталь» использует стиль шпильки с выдвижным ножом.
Два новых стиля систем открывания лезвий недавно появились на рынке Kershaw и CRKT. Некоторые модели ножей Kershaw (Chive, Scallion и Leek) поставляются с зарегистрированным товарным знаком «Speed Assist» для открытия ножа. Он состоит из небольшого металлического выступа на верхнем позвоночнике лезвия, который служит двум предложениям. Когда он закрыт, он служит для активации системы помощи скорости, которая представляет собой небольшую металлическую пружину, которая дает возможность открывать лезвие, когда вы надавливаете на металлический выступ. Весна не откроет нож без хорошего пальца.
Columbia River Knife and Tool Company, размещенная на некоторых моделях (M Series), аналогичных металлическим выступам, за исключением пружинной опоры. Он называется «Карсон-флиппер». Он работает аналогичным образом, но требует более сильного действия пальца и небольшого движения запястья. Общее движение очень незначительное. Нож открывается очень гладко и быстро. У меня есть один и я полностью удовлетворен и уверен в этом.
Посмотрите на все различные механизмы открытия и выберите тот, который вам больше нравится. Некоторые люди предпочитают систему Spyderco, в то время как другие клянутся выступом пальца или выступом в стиле флиппера.
Conclusion
Чтобы оставаться в бизнес-ноже, производители должны ежегодно выпускать новые ножевые проекты (новые и улучшенные).
Проблема в том, что ножи существуют уже тысячи лет. Таким образом, очень мало что действительно новое. Нож - это низкотехнологичный инструмент. Поэтому, когда вы рассматриваете различные проекты, спросите себя, что это новый дизайн ручек, материал или стиль лезвия действительно улучшат то, что я хочу делать с ножом. Не увлекайтесь новой блестящей моделью этого года.
Теперь, когда вы задумаетесь и решите, что нет ничего плохого в двух или трех ножах, которые вы подумываете, а затем приступайте к выбору того, на основе которого вы смотрите и чувствуете лучшее для себя. Здесь происходит эмоциональная связь.
Сбор ножей - это весело, но подумайте, прежде чем покупать. Таким образом, вы не получите пять или десять ножей в ящике, собирающем пыль или на продаже eBay за половину цены, которую вы заплатили за них.
