freeflir29 0 #1 May 13, 2003 I'm not a knife collector or anything but I needed a nice sturdy folder for work. I was down popping a few rounds off at the range earlier and couldn't pass this one up. I got a Smith and Wesson SWAT First Millenium Run for about $33. I thought it was a pretty good deal. I guess my only complaint is I wish the grip was a tad fatter. What do the officianados think about this one? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blondeflyer7 0 #2 May 13, 2003 mmmm....sorry no help from me Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #3 May 13, 2003 Its not bad, but I prefer Spyderco Enduro's for the low end folder...(I've had a handful of them, love 'em and carry one everyday) My Spyderco is like an American Express Card, I never leave home with out it! For something better, I REALLY love Emerson's stuff.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #4 May 13, 2003 I can't wait to come over and see your knife. I have a bit of a weapon collection. Knives, axes, mallets, etc. ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #5 May 13, 2003 You know, at first glance I thought you said Mullet... You appreciate a fine mullet, don't you?--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
payback462 0 #6 May 13, 2003 dude that taylor cutlery s&w stuff is CRAP! dont waste your money. like aggie dave said, the spydie enura is great for a cheaper (under $50) folder and i again have to agree that Emersons production stuff is top end production stuff (exludinge sebbies cause theyre waaay overpriced), well worth the money (i have a commander myself) if your looking for a folding prybar try the Buck/ strider collaboration knife with My buddies Mick strider and Duane dwyer, its MASSIVE! edited to add( this is coming from a guy who used to own around $6000 in custom cutlery so take it for what you will) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #7 May 13, 2003 I saw some Spydercos there but they were about $20 more and the blades didn't look as sturdy. The blade on this S&W is really thick. I still can't believe how cheap it was. $33 was with my 10% discount they give us. It came out of the box plenty sharp enough to shave my arm. We'll see how it holds up to sharpening over the years. Of course...since this is my work knife it will ONLY be used in an emergency so that probably won't be an issue. Kinda like a hook knife. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #8 May 13, 2003 QuoteYou appreciate a fine mullet, don't you? No such thing as a fine mullet. Just say no to mullets!! ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #9 May 13, 2003 Quote dude that taylor cutlery s&w stuff is CRAP! Well.....they had some nice "Benchmade" knives there. But ~$200 was a LITTLE more than I wanted to spend. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #10 May 13, 2003 Well, I guess that's how we differ, my knife is a tool that I use all the time for all sorts of crap, but primarily, it is a self defense weapon. I've spent quite a bit of time with my knife(s) that I'm able to draw, open and be ready before you can blink. That's another thing I hate about S&W knives is the placement of the clip in reference to the thumb button, its backwards for a good tactical folder. Of course you could carry it in a kydex sheath around your neck/under shirt, but that's pointless, might as well get something like the CRKT stiletto blade for that. --"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LouDiamond 1 #11 May 13, 2003 I believe Blade magazine did a feature on the S&W line of knives a while back. If it's the same one I'm thinking of , it got good marks from the magazine people. Personaly, I carry one of several different model Spyderco's as a "pocket knife" as well as CRKTs M-16. I collect Randall's and actually use it as opposed to most who never use them but simply collect them. I have one on my LBE for a fixed blade knife and a standard USAF pilot survival knife on my other LBV. If your interested in knowning more about knives check out a few of these forums for info: http://www.agrussell.com/ http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/ http://www.knifeforums.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php"It's just skydiving..additional drama is not required" Some people dream about flying, I live my dream SKYMONKEY PUBLISHING Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
payback462 0 #12 May 13, 2003 dude nobody buys knives at real stores its about the internet!! you can get most benchmades (not that im advocating that kinda thing) for around $100 at www.newgraham.com theyre also available NIB on ebay very regularly. Quote a LITTLE more than I wanted to spend. amatuer! now this http://www.tadgear.com/edged%20tools/msc-7_5b.htm is an expensive knife! (it was a moment of temporary insanity i swear, and i dont own it anymore so its ok) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
payback462 0 #13 May 13, 2003 loudiamond Blade forums sucks! Usual suspect network RULES!!!! bwahahaha, sorry, i couldnt resist! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #14 May 13, 2003 Shit, my mind just went blank... Whats the knife manufacture that makes really good custom field knives that a lot of military folks use? He also gives discounts to enlisted infantry/sf/etc guys (not to officers, though). His stuff is very very nice, I've been wanting some of his knifes for quite a while now.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #15 May 13, 2003 Sorry, found it... Strider knives.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LouDiamond 1 #16 May 13, 2003 Quote loudiamond Blade forums sucks! Usual suspect network RULES!!!! bwahahaha, sorry, i couldnt resist! Hey, I'm just giving the guy some references to look at. I have found both places to be about 50/50 but then again I only care about the Randall section and the military/knife fighting forum."It's just skydiving..additional drama is not required" Some people dream about flying, I live my dream SKYMONKEY PUBLISHING Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
payback462 0 #17 May 13, 2003 uhhh, theyres a shitload strider Busse (not custom) jerry hossom rob simonich those are the big 4 makers, although rob uses midtech manufaturing now, cause he couldnt keep up with demands. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LouDiamond 1 #18 May 13, 2003 QuoteShit, my mind just went blank... Whats the knife manufacture that makes really good custom field knives that a lot of military folks use? He also gives discounts to enlisted infantry/sf/etc guys (not to officers, though). His stuff is very very nice, I've been wanting some of his knifes for quite a while now. Actually that would be a couple of them but Randall has been doing it for years. I got bumped ahead of the 2 year wait when I ordered mine and let them know I was military. I think it's one of the best hand made knives out there."It's just skydiving..additional drama is not required" Some people dream about flying, I live my dream SKYMONKEY PUBLISHING Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #19 May 13, 2003 Oh, and fuck you for posting that link, since now I'm browsing their store and having a VERY hard time keeping my CC in my pocket... They just have such a good price on a CQC-7... --"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
payback462 0 #20 May 13, 2003 damn your quick, heh i used to own a crap load of striders ive had 3 MH's 3 MT's 2 AR's 3 GB's msc7.5 4 d-9s slcc MG SA DB i know theyres more i just dont remember, but that was before my skydiving days Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
payback462 0 #21 May 13, 2003 dude buy a mini commander, the wave is the shit Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #22 May 13, 2003 The new CQC-7's have the wave on them...although I'm looking at the commanders also (not the minis).--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #23 May 13, 2003 Think this would go past airport security? http://www.tadgear.com/edged%20tools/ti-card.htm If you just had it in your wallet with the rest of your trash...--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
payback462 0 #24 May 13, 2003 well actually just the B's have the wave you still for some reason cant get the A's waved, although the new mini is going to be waved too so im happy, now only if they could put it on the '8 and seperate it from that damn surefire C2 WTF would i want a C2 for!!!? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beemertec 0 #25 May 13, 2003 Another good knife website: www.customknifedirectory.com It's a great website and I'm not just saying that because my brother designed it. Blue Skies Steve Ok, so it's pink, but I'm secure in my manhood, and I still look cool coming in under it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
