After the last knife thread I made several months ago, I bought a Spyderco Byrd Cara Cara non-serrated blade and became disappointed with it after a while. The thin metal handle did not fit well with my hand and it became quite a pain to cut anything because it was not serrated.

I am looking at this knife right here and want opinions about said knife.

(taken from www.thebladeshop.com)

Benchmade Pardue 530S


Specs
Blade Length: 3.25"
Blade Thickness: 0.090"
Blade Material: 440C Stainless Steel
Blade Hardness: 58-60HRC
Blade Style: Spear-Point
Weight: 1.88oz.
Clip: Reversible Black Stainless Steel
Lock Mechanism: AXIS™
Overall Length: 7.42"
Closed Length: 4.17"
Sheath Material: Sold Separately

 

I picked one of these up for my inner-duty belt, as a last ditch shit-hits-the-fan weapon:



KA-BAR TDI Law Enforcement knife.

https://www.kabar.com/product_detail...%20Enforcement

I also picked up one of these, for an in-pocket all-use and protective knife (while on duty as well):



Emerson UTCOM CQC-11.
http://www.emersonknives.com/UTCOM.html

I'd recommend an Emerson over any other knife out there, for any use.

 

I like this knive, zirconium oxide and perfect size too h:

 

Umm, I am trying to keep it in the ballpark of $60 to $80.

 

That's badass.

 

Benchmade is nice, but I'd much rather have an Emerson. Especially an Emerson Wave from the CQC line:


And 440C steel? kinda bleh IMO. The Emerson I showed here uses a MUCH nicer 154CM steel, and has titamium liners too

 

 

yes!

 

:werd:

emerson FT(F'IN)W

 

its what i rock FTW bitchs dont know!