peacefuljeffrey 0 #1 January 28, 2004 Skydivers tend to be up-to-speed on the latest and greatest gear, of course. That's part of the fun. That's why I would not be surprised if among all of us there are many who carry a knife of decent quality on a day-to-day basis. I'm curious if any of you own any Spyderco or Benchmade knives (as they are my favorites lately), or possibly any real aficionados have higher-end knives like the Sebenza or even customs. What do you own and/or carry? Personally, I carry a Spyderco Military as a primary and sometimes a Benchmade Mini-Griptilian or a Spyderco Navigator as a secondary. (I also wear a Cold Steel Spike in a neck sheath on paracord. That's a last-ditcher.) Knife people, sound off: what do you like, and why? ---Jeffrey-Jeffrey "With tha thoughts of a militant mind... Hard line, hard line after hard line!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dustin19d 0 #2 January 28, 2004 I have a benchmade. all black with a spring loaded blade. Its not a primary or secondary or anything like that, because its only used for cutting into MRE's and through 5-50 chord not for cutting people. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peacefuljeffrey 0 #3 January 28, 2004 QuoteI have a benchmade. all black with a spring loaded blade. Its not a primary or secondary or anything like that, because its only used for cutting into MRE's and through 5-50 chord not for cutting people. Wow, waitaminute... You have a Benchmade AUTO? Usually, when someone has one of those it is not only very expensive, but they won't mention it without a name or model number. Are you sure it's a Benchmade? Their autos are pretty hard to come by, particularly without big bucks invested. (Over $200, I believe.) ---Jeffrey-Jeffrey "With tha thoughts of a militant mind... Hard line, hard line after hard line!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dustin19d 0 #4 January 28, 2004 Ok let me go get it.....geeezzee hang on Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dustin19d 0 #5 January 28, 2004 Under the butterfly logo on the blade is the #9050 on the back of the blade it says ATS-34 oh and it was free It has a hell of a kick. When u press the button to open it, it will try to jump out of your hand. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peacefuljeffrey 0 #6 January 28, 2004 QuoteUnder the butterfly logo on the blade is the #9050 on the back of the blade it says ATS-34 oh and it was free It has a hell of a kick. When u press the button to open it, it will try to jump out of your hand. Cool, sure does sound like a genuine Benchmade, then. Free, huh? Heyyyy... I guess I won't ask. I don't know the models by heart so I can't say I recognize #9050, but it's probably on their website. Have fun with it, keep it decent. Could come to be worth something! Careful now. If you want to check out a nice one, get the Nimravus Cub -- it's a fixed blade Benchmade. If you're military, it's right up your alley. ---Jeffrey-Jeffrey "With tha thoughts of a militant mind... Hard line, hard line after hard line!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stik 0 #7 January 28, 2004 I have a Benchmade auto too. I think it is the Mel Pardue model. I have a couple of other Benchmades and Spydercos but my favorite is my Spyderco Civilian. Pete Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr2mk1g 10 #8 January 28, 2004 I have a benchmade 5 as my backup hook knife, but I guess thats not really what you were asking. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bendywendy 0 #9 January 28, 2004 Spyderco Endura & Delica Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LouDiamond 1 #10 January 28, 2004 Spyderco, Benchmade, Gerber, Randall, Al Mar and Crawford Kasper are just a few in my collection."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
KawiZX900 0 #11 January 28, 2004 Spyderco Tim Zawada special. "needs a sharpnin" and a rock climbing super 8 in case I need to go "rappeling" at a moments notice. Accelerate hard to get them looking, then slam on the fronts and rollright beside the car, hanging the back wheel at eye level for a few seconds. Guaranteed reaction- Dave Sonsky Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KawiZX900 0 #12 January 28, 2004 I bought one of those in blackout stealth in Baharian but gave it to my cousin for Christmas as if I'd of kept it, it would have come out in the wrong bar at the wrong time and I'd have been getting jailled... kept it for a couple months but realized it was just "too" neat. Accelerate hard to get them looking, then slam on the fronts and rollright beside the car, hanging the back wheel at eye level for a few seconds. Guaranteed reaction- Dave Sonsky Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeemax 0 #13 January 28, 2004 i have a swiss army knife... it even has a corkscrew on it obviously its not carried on a day to day basis.. dont want to end up in prison!Phoenix Fly - High performance wingsuits for skydiving and BASE Performance Designs - Simply brilliant canopies Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bozo 0 #14 January 28, 2004 Balisong. Kabar bozo bozo Pain is fleeting. Glory lasts forever. Chicks dig scars. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #15 January 28, 2004 I have a Spyderco Endera has my carry knife and have carried it for going on 10 years now. (well, not this one, this is actually my 5th knife, they keep wondering off or stuff like that). I really want an Emerson, but my past history with my knifes keeps me from spending the money for one of his sweet blades.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KawiZX900 0 #16 January 28, 2004 yeah, my Spyderco has stayed with me for 6+ years and a couple jaunts around the world... I've even lost it and had people return it to me!!! these are pretty arn't they? Accelerate hard to get them looking, then slam on the fronts and rollright beside the car, hanging the back wheel at eye level for a few seconds. Guaranteed reaction- Dave Sonsky Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KawiZX900 0 #17 January 28, 2004 singing stones songs to self.... "street fighting man" and midnight rambler...." I don't know some DJ should hard house some stones up and do a little beat matching Accelerate hard to get them looking, then slam on the fronts and rollright beside the car, hanging the back wheel at eye level for a few seconds. Guaranteed reaction- Dave Sonsky Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #18 January 28, 2004 Now, does anyone have any 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
KawiZX900 0 #19 January 28, 2004 no. strider??? isn't that like a New Balance sneaker or somthin? You gellin? Like magellin....... squish squish. Accelerate hard to get them looking, then slam on the fronts and rollright beside the car, hanging the back wheel at eye level for a few seconds. Guaranteed reaction- Dave Sonsky Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #20 January 28, 2004 http://www.striderknives.com Those look knice (), but I haven't talked to anyone that actually has one. I really really really want an Emerson folder... http://www.emersonknives.com--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jethers203 0 #21 January 28, 2004 Hey are Smith and Wesson knives any good? I have one of those in my truck. It is the SWAT version and seems pretty solid. I usually hesitate about buying gun maker products other than there guns. I also use a Spyderco Delica and sometimes carry it clipped onto my Redwing Boot. It is light and durable as hell. I have had it around 8-9 years. Its blade got a little burnt (accidentally got stuck between 2 extension cords, oops) but it still works like a champ. Clint D-24352 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhillyKev 0 #22 January 28, 2004 Benchmade 805 TSEK Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LouDiamond 1 #23 January 28, 2004 For all you Benchmade lovers. Aerodynes new rig offers a hook knife option and that hook knife would be the Benchmade emergency tool thingy that looks like a bottle opener. It is sharp as hell too."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
kallend 1,635 #24 January 28, 2004 The hell with all those expensive knives. I have nail clippers - strikes FEAR into the hearts of the TSA!... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deuce 1 #25 January 28, 2004 I got a bunch too over the years. For daily carry I like the Spyderco Native. Best one is a limited edition Walter Brend custom automatic. I have a couple of Benchmade autos too. They are obscenely easy to get, but don't carry one around in California. http://theswitchblade.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=SFNT&Store_Code=TKGASK Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
