Looking for an edc pocket knife

[Andy54Hawken]

I saw a 6"?/7"? Faieburne-Sykes knife with leather handle on amazon. That would be a cool toy. If you know how to use it, it could be more.

I wonder if that guy that taught the commandos (fairburn I assume?) has a book of his techniques online, that would be a cool skill to learn. @Andy54Hawken probably knows if such a book exists. I have no clue. The knife keeps coming up in the medieval weapons YouTube guy who reviews old weapons as a comparison. That's what made me think of it.

Here's the YouTube guy talking about stilettos. He mentions the Fairbairn-Sykes knife numerous times.

View: https://youtu.be/UxSxRuXAoEQ?si=CnXf40LUWGB_5jMb

Get Tough and Shooting To Live are two excellent books by William E. Fairbaim.

We were taught some knife fighting techniques at various schools I went to when in the Army..
It is an interesting skill and mindset to have.

Pictured below is a Gold Rush era knife which is very similar to the Sykes - Fairbaim knife
Andy

Uberti "London Model " 1851 Navy

• Andy54Hawken
• May 5, 2024

 

[bionic knees]

So you only buy Hi-Point firearms?

Nope, not a one. There is a difference between firearms and pocket knives.

 

[bionic knees]

A quality knife will outlast you. If it has plastic anywhere its not a quality knife.

No plastic on the one I have, all steel skeletonized frame.

 

[Barfly]

I can't justify spending too much for an edc knife that might get broken or lost. I typically go with a spring assist Kershaw. I feel they are a good value and seem to last quite a while for me. I can't actually recall ever wearing one out. I usually lose them first, or give them away, lol. Last one was a victim of the river. I forgot it after cleaning some salmon, and it was gone when I went back to grab it. I did find my stringer that I left in the same spot though! Haha.

 

[1775usmc]

Nope, not a one. There is a difference between firearms and pocket knives.

To you. Not to others.

 

[Knobgoblin]

my $30 kershaw does everything the $400 knives do. I think you are stupid for paying that much. so there!

I think my original equipment knees do everything your $4million knees do, so kneener kneener.

 

[ilikegunspdx]

I have no problem with plastic knife scales. Civivi G-10 plus carbon fiber D2, and g10 D2 hollow grind. Light and durable. Plus you can dye them. Both green knives shown I later dyed blue (also shown).

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• Sep 12, 2022

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• Sep 12, 2022

 

[bp15705]

Looking to get a edc knife. What are you guys rocking? Benchmade Spiderco???

I went with the standard, but with a couple of twists. I bought the Customizable 110 Buck Folding - Hunter Knife with the best steel they had and finished it with a Quick Draw Holster for the Famous Buck 110 folding hunter by Mountain Mike. He originally designed in 1970's and the knife is horizontal with your belt ( hidden) and deploys instantly, blade open in your hand. The knife steel holds a razor edge with little maintenance.

 

[Andy54Hawken]

Case Copperlock closed

• Andy54Hawken
• Jan 21, 2026

Case Copperlock open

• Andy54Hawken
• Jan 21, 2026

My current favorite EDC knife , a Case Copper lock.....bought as a Christmas gift to myself...
Andy

 

[bradsteen]

I wonder if that guy that taught the commandos (fairburn I assume?) has a book of his techniques online, that would be a cool skill to learn.

Ask, and you shall receive!

W.E. Fairbairn's Complete Compendium of Lethal, Unarmed, Hand-to-Hand Combat Methods and Fighting. In Colour: Fairbairn, Major W E: 9781783318735: Amazon.com: Books

W.E. Fairbairn's Complete Compendium of Lethal, Unarmed, Hand-to-Hand Combat Methods and Fighting. In Colour [Fairbairn, Major W E] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. W.E. Fairbairn's Complete Compendium of Lethal, Unarmed, Hand-to-Hand Combat Methods and Fighting. In Colour

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[Tarawa86]

Get Tough and Shooting To Live are two excellent books by William E. Fairbaim.

We were taught some knife fighting techniques at various schools I went to when in the Army..
It is an interesting skill and mindset to have.

Pictured below is a Gold Rush era knife which is very similar to the Sykes - Fairbaim knife
Andy

Uberti "London Model " 1851 Navy

• Andy54Hawken
• May 5, 2024

What in the tactical butter knife...

 

[Barfly]

I just re-ordered a Kershaw Outcome to replace the one I lost at the river...

 

[Knobgoblin]

I just re-ordered a Kershaw Outcome to replace the one I lost at the river...

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Was this your Expected outcome?

 

[Barfly]

Was this your Expected outcome?

unfortunately... yes. That's why I buy these knives. Great knives, but inexpensive, so I don't cry when I lose them.

 

[1775usmc]

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unfortunately... yes. That's why I buy these knives. Great knives, but inexpensive, so I don't cry when I lose them.

Exactly why I quit carrying high dollar knives. lol.

 

[RubixQube]

I had been unaware that OR considered assisted opening knives to be illegal when concealed. I hate carrying with the pocket clip visible - I always scrape my knuckles, and I don't want to advertise.

I just picked up a $15 Opinel. No one can accuse me of being quick on the draw now!

 

[Andy54Hawken]

What in the tactical butter knife...

Knives with handles like this were very popular and common during the California Gold Rush Era , as well as the early 1860's and 70's.
Andy

 

[orygun]

my $30 kershaw does everything the $400 knives do. I think you are stupid for paying that much. so there!

My USA made Kershaw was free! Just gotta be the lucky raffle ticket holder.

 

[Medic!]

It doesn't matter what I carry.
It's the one you're gonna use when you borrow it.



Seems like nobody carries a knife.
But everybody needs one.

 

[Bobbygun]

My USA made Kershaw was free! Just gotta be the lucky raffle ticket holder.

I won one of these Gerber Randy Newberg DTS knives, but it's really hard to claim it was free. I blew A LOT of money at that RMEF banquet.