I thought about getting in on it, but ultimately decided that since I don't hunt any more I've got all the "Hunting" knives I need. Now for Emergency backup or where a gun can not be carried, I've started getting into Spyderco folders. They are not as robust feeling as my Emersons, being thinner, but boy do they feel good. I am specifically speaking of the Para Military 2 (PM2) and the Para 3. The PM2 especially feels as if it were made for my hands specifically. I now have the Military on it's way to me and we will see. I primarily got it so I would have all three of the "Military models" which consists of the three knives I've mentioned. I'm not sure if a 4 inch bladed 5.5 inch handled knife will be all the pocket carry friendly. If it is, I will probably go from the present PM2 to the full size Military be cause the blade is .6 inch longer coming in at 3.48 Vs the Military 4.0. We will see.

Yeah if I’m honest with myself I’ve got the fixed blades I need.

Good afternoon, Yard

When “helping” my wife while she was doing yard work, I’ve sometimes carried the Cold Steel Espada with a 7.5” blade. It’s a little big but manageable.

If I'm honest, I have all the hunting blades I need…at least I do now. But, like I said, the kids all need an RMD. It is, IMO, the best (reasonably) affordable blade money can buy. I got the oldest a chopper from Condor. Some of their blades are actually really nice AND super affordable…if you can find them on sale.

I've got a DF, SOD, MOAD, and Chopweiller to my name for bigger blades. One to will to each kid someday. Hopefully, the blades will mean as much to them as they have to me.

There will now be 3 INFI blades in the home--2 INFImandus and a Game Warden gifted to my oldest by a generous Dog. My oldest cleaned and butchered his first deer with that blade. He doesn't know it's his yet. I'll wait until he's settled down--out of college, done with a mission, done with his enlisted life (if he continues forward with his plans to join up with the Navy--no jokes from you Jarheads). Less chance of it getting lost.

When I've hung up my hunting pack for the last time, I'll give up my INFI RMDs too. Guess I still have one more piece of INFI to buy Had it until my War Dog gave up its life in the hunt…back when INFI wasn't as pricey as unobtainium...

Two RMDs, one piece of INFI, and 3 choppers to go. 9 years takes a toll. I feel like I've aged 30 since I started here. Still love fine steel, but using it hard leaves my hands swollen and hurting for days. Heck, butchering a deer takes more of a toll than I care to admit.

Randy, I agree, Spyderco blades are nice. At a government facility, I am limited to folding blades 2.75" or less. I have a $40 Chinese-made one that comes in JUST around the line. Can't S spending more for a better one now if some curious guard decides it's too close to the line for his comfort and confiscates it.

11 years until my youngest is out of college and I can retire…

My youngest just turned 29 a couple of years ago

Just looked it up Ray. Man would Crocodile Dundee like you.

For speed of deployment from your pocket to full bore in your face action, I don't think that anything will beat an Emerson with the wave feature. I could be wrong in this, but it sure would be hard to beat. Oh, forgot to add I AM talking about folders only here.

I have a Kershaw Emerson. I HATE that blade! It bit me DEEP in my thumb. Cut right through my nail and finger tip when I put my hand in my pocket. Darn near cut my thumb tip off. Probably should have gotten stitches but was too busy…

Probably says more about me than the knife…