20 best knives ever made
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Valkman
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I agree that there should be a "best of" for customs and productions. A list with Loveless and Leatherman both in it is ridiculous. I guarantee SAK and Leatherman tools get much more use than Loveless knives, because at $3500 and up any use of Bob's knives stopped long ago. Now they are museum pieces, even what few new ones appear.
Omaha-BeenGlockin
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No mention of Spyderco or the BM Axis lock loses big points in credibility.
RE: the Buck 110. When I mentioned the Buck 110 it was more in the context of a knife of somewhat generic type and design. Sort of like the Randall model 7 - everyone makes one (roughly the same), with differences mainly of exact blade length, profile, materials and handle/guard types.
Just offhand, my picks for the 20 "best" knives ever made would start with the standard kitchen paring, utility or "petty" knife. My pick is the Kikuichi 4" damascus steel with "western style" ebony handle.
And like the example of the Buck 110, many people might pick a similar knife to the Kikuichi; different maker, minor blade difference, blade steel, handle etc being of the opinion it is better than the others.
Just offhand, my picks for the 20 "best" knives ever made would start with the standard kitchen paring, utility or "petty" knife. My pick is the Kikuichi 4" damascus steel with "western style" ebony handle.
And like the example of the Buck 110, many people might pick a similar knife to the Kikuichi; different maker, minor blade difference, blade steel, handle etc being of the opinion it is better than the others.
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There is 'useful' and there is 'controversial' or 'provocative'.
Definately falls in the category of the latter.
A useful article would simply give a description and examples of the best knife patterns and types. A step further and we could reflect specific uses. A third article might show the evolution of steels used and how that may impact your choice depending on need.
The article seems to be indicative of our current culture. Years ago we would consider ourselves lucky (or blessed) to have ONE good knife. Today we are choking on good knives and still not satisfied.
I've mulled it over enough to convince myself that I could get by on:
18" Ontario Military Machete
good short saw
Kabar
4" folder
Leatherman type tool
small three bladed slipjoint
scalpel blade in the first aid kit
good whetstone
small bastard file
oil (hahah)
Add to that a small axe and an entrenching tool, and you could tame the West. Oh, and please make them all in 'old fashioned' American carbon steel.
Honestly, if I couldn't get it done with that list-all hope is lost.
Definately falls in the category of the latter.
A useful article would simply give a description and examples of the best knife patterns and types. A step further and we could reflect specific uses. A third article might show the evolution of steels used and how that may impact your choice depending on need.
The article seems to be indicative of our current culture. Years ago we would consider ourselves lucky (or blessed) to have ONE good knife. Today we are choking on good knives and still not satisfied.
I've mulled it over enough to convince myself that I could get by on:
18" Ontario Military Machete
good short saw
Kabar
4" folder
Leatherman type tool
small three bladed slipjoint
scalpel blade in the first aid kit
good whetstone
small bastard file
oil (hahah)
Add to that a small axe and an entrenching tool, and you could tame the West. Oh, and please make them all in 'old fashioned' American carbon steel.
Honestly, if I couldn't get it done with that list-all hope is lost.
T.R.
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I've had great luck with common knives such as Schrade, Camillus, Buck, Ka Bar, and others. But this new (to me) COLD STEEL knife with Carbon V steel is likely to become as favorite. Size, weight, shape: all perfect for wilderness and rough country hunts. This older model was made in USA.
TR
ahh...the Cold Steel SRK!
Never owned one but have handled them and been impressed. As you said, it's a great combination of size, weight, and blade shape. A very utilitarian piece indeed.
My disease has come full circle over the last several years. After lusting after blades of all shapes, sizes, and especially high prices, I have contented myself with one or two knives made by John Greco and a few 'over the counter' pieces.
When I realized that 'I' a committed K.I.S.S. (and cheap) disciple had started to become a collector and not a 'user' I made a decision to let the collection go (not quite finished yet with that) and start enjoying actually using knives I could afford.
Anyway-the SRK is a great choice in my opinion.
Never owned one but have handled them and been impressed. As you said, it's a great combination of size, weight, and blade shape. A very utilitarian piece indeed.
My disease has come full circle over the last several years. After lusting after blades of all shapes, sizes, and especially high prices, I have contented myself with one or two knives made by John Greco and a few 'over the counter' pieces.
When I realized that 'I' a committed K.I.S.S. (and cheap) disciple had started to become a collector and not a 'user' I made a decision to let the collection go (not quite finished yet with that) and start enjoying actually using knives I could afford.
Anyway-the SRK is a great choice in my opinion.
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I REALLY like the newer zero tolerance line of knives. I love cheap knives like SAKs and Moras too. I've never been a big fan of Chris Reeve. The steel they use is extremely brittle. Of course I love busse and rangers knives, swamp rats etc.
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