I swear by the Buck 110. My dad passed down one to me that was made in the mid 70s and I keep it razor sharp. Fun story about that knife, too - he carried it for about a decade back when he got it, then managed to lose it. Close to forty years later, I managed to find the thing out in a barn that had fallen down on our property. It was just laying there in the dust in its sheath, brass tarnished all to heck and a few rust specks on the blade. I cleaned it up and reconditioned the sheath with some saddle oil before presenting it to my dad, who then told me he wanted me to have it. It's one of the most solid knives I own.
Ka-Bars are one of those things that make you make assumptions about the carrier. Like, imagine trying to mug a guy who then turns around and puts on a ski mask himself. Yet another situation to remove yourself from lol
@@Dreyno Luckily I got off that particular set of charges as I am in the same lodge as the Chief Constable. They didn't allow me to keep the panties though. Lovely frilly little things. Unfortunately the ones I find on washing lines are clean and therefore lack that certain charm.
The Leek has been my everyday carry for about 7 years. They are the perfect size for pocket carry and hand hold on the grip, the blade holds an edge well, quick access mechanism, solid defense capabilities. All around great everyday knife.
I love my leek I’m 3 years in. It’s serrated, but that makes it great for zip ties as well as trimming a branch at the tree stand or adjusting some cover around a blind.
My Opinel met an untimely end in a snowblower. I miss it. While my other knives strive to be razor sharp, my razors strive to be Opinel sharp. If my Buck 110 fell in the snow it may have been the blower that needed replacing. However, I can’t imagine dropping my 110 without noticing that my belt just got half a pound lighter. I’ve got a few of the others. There are some I would like, but don’t have a use for (like the Ka-bar), and others I can live without (Spydercos have never appealed to me, and I doubt I’ll ever own a Benchmade product. They might be well made, but they cost so much that I’d avoid using one hard).
Same here. I'm going to be getting an Opinel after seeing my friends. My father's Special Forces. Even his knives aren't that razor sharp. His shaved his arm hair. But the Opinel could split A single hair in half.
I own a few of those on this showcase. I really really like my Spyderco Delica! I bought a second one and gave it to my 18 y.o. daughter, she carries it everyday and works at a tractor supply-like store.
That’s the joy of an Opinel. They don’t cost much to replace. €10-15 and razor sharp from day one. I wasn’t a fan of Spyderco until I bought a Persistence. I still don’t like the look of them and I prefer thumb studs but I’ve carried it a lot over the years. It just works really well and feels solid. As for Benchmade, I have a Mini-Griptilian and I really like it but I can’t afford to replace a €150 knife too often so I rarely carry it.
You know, I have never owned a Morakniv, even though it seems everyone speaks highly of them. Since I am somewhat new to knife collecting, would you say that a Mora is a 'must-have'?
I love how almost every one of these is below $100. I’m firmly of the opinion that for expensive knives, you’re paying more for luxury than utility, which ironically discourages use. The one classic knife I was most familiar with growing up, besides that Victorinox, was the Buck Stockman. My dad has had one with him pretty much every single day since as far back as I can remember.
Your assessment is depending a lot on your definition on when materials, fit and finish become a luxury. But I agree, in so far that somewhere in the $100-200 range you will stop getting something truly better with some rare exception like the Benchmade Anthem (integral frame, axis lock with coil spring instead of omega etc). And it is a real step up from say a Bugout/Hogue Deka/Spyderco Native/Police/Delica. For me, the price is not the reason I don't carry the Anthem, the reason is the ergonomics and size (its too big for me and the grip is too far away from the blade). If Benchmade made a Bugout with an integral handle and a coil spring and sold it at $500, I would buy it and carry it. But I also carry a Swiss Army Knife, so I don't have to use the expensive knife for rougher stuff. That said, carrying a cheap(er) knive gives a piece of mind (I lost my CRK Inkosi on the first day I carried it, luckily I found it again).
I should also add, I have a pair of $100 scales from Russia (Aramis) for my Bugout. They are in quality on another level (both material and machining wise). I would consider them both a luxury but also think they make the knife better and are worth it.
@@etherealicer The problem here is that the fit, finish, and materials on the Bugout no way justify the price difference between the two. And then you've got fools who will spend an *additional* $100 to replace the flimsy scales.
I bought a KA-BAR knife from you guys a couple months back and I absolutely love it. It’s sharp right out of the box and durable. I’m now thinking about buying a good pocket knife for my knife collection. Now I’m thinking about getting the buck 110, because my grandpa and my uncle (his son) like using folding knife’s in the style of the buck and using case knives and they’ve used these knives for decades and there age is showing and my grandpa and uncle use them while working wether on carpentry projects or just cutting fishing line while fishing. Now I want to get one of these style of knives. The buck 110 looks great and heard great things about it. But we’ll see. That and my uncle and grandpa think spending hundreds of dollars on a handheld knife is ret*rded (there words not mine) when a good folding knife or case knife that won’t break the bank is better.
Man, I miss my Leek. It was my first "regular" folding knife (first knife ever was a swiss army) and I had it for about five years before I set it on the back of a truck at work and forgot about it before driving off. Never saw it again. Ended up with a carbon fiber Bugout to replace it which I love but I still miss my kershaw. RIP
The knife I use the most is my Official Boy Scouts of America pocket knife, made around the mid 1990s. It's been my EDC knife for over 25 years, and the wear shows. I won't even begin to estimate how many cans I've opened with it. No joke, every can opener I've ever bought breaks within a couple months, so I just stopped buying them and got good with the old-school claw can opener. I open probably 300 cans of corned beef hash a year just for breakfast alone using that knife. The blade itself is a solid design, great for just about anything from opening envelopes to carving camp tools. It also has a bottle opener - which I've used on many a balmy summer evenings around a fire pit - and a leather punch. The leather punch has been useful plenty of times for tasks other than punching holes in leather. It's not as good as a classic Swiss Army knife or a Leatherman multi-tool with all their bells and whistles, but it's a good looking knife, incredibly reliable, and one of those unsung knives I think deserved more attention. They also made smaller ones themed for the Cub Scouts, which I also have. I prefer the larger BSA model. I also have no idea how/if the quality has changed since the mid 1990s. I'm gonna guess like most things related to the Scouts, quality has probably dropped in more recent times. The one I have has gone through hell, and came out the other side intact. I really can't speak highly enough about it. Are there better knives? Of course. Are there any knives I trust more? No. Really hard to beat 25 years of everyday use and abuse, only needing an occasional sharpening and oiling. And yes, you do have to keep it oiled or the internals will rust. Only takes about 2 drops every 6 months to keep it oiled.
Missing mora or puukko, any becker BK is must have too (imho bk5/7 are far superior to ka-bar USMC in terms of usability). i used to carry mora robust as EDC, now i carry Old hickory hunting knife and spyderco para 2. im glad opinel got on list; probably best folder for its price range :D .
I have an opinel 8, a ka-bar and a Swiss army. I never gave any thought to them. My opinel is my edc. When I go camping/hiking I take my ka-bar. Ka-bar puts manners on people. I fear nothing when that bad boy is on my hip
@@HammerSmashedFace92 yeah the deka was the first knife I bought two of. Every single one I’ve handled is smooth, doesn’t have play, and has Hogues amazing grinds. Truly an amazing piece. I feel like I have to tinker with my bugout every week to get it back to good action and no blade play. I have a love/hate relationship with it. It’s great to carry, but it frustrates me at the same time.
Great list. For the Cold Steel it should have been the Master Tanto with San Mai steel. Much more tied to Lynn Thompson and how Cold Steel got their following. I would also add the Gerber Mark II dagger to get something from that blade category. Still available and a classic shape for both blade and grip. I would have suggested a Randall Model 1 but any and all Randalls are so hard to get these days.
Only the old 110's are worth it though, from back when Buck made them good. A modern Buck 110 costs well over one hundred dollars on Buck's website and they're made so poorly, super shitty steel, terrible lock tolerances, gotta get one of the originals.
@@HotCoco_ I don't know how you decided that, but in my experience modern Buck 110's are still amazing. They're only ~$70 for the original 110 style like literally anywhere, even on their website. And the blade tolerances are still perfect, the blades are rock solid with no play. Bucks 420 HC with BOS treatment is still amazing quality. Sure, it's not a modern super steel. But it's generally significantly easier to sharpen, easier to get a razor sharp edge on, and in my experience actually holds its edge better than some more modern steels like S30V steel. Project Farm did a test on a bunch of different knifes and the Buck 110 had a edge retention in the top 3-5 in the his video. Mine still has a relatively stiff lock and blade, but the lock back style lock is incredibly strong and reliable, and the blade and lock will smooth out as I break it in more. Compared to my dad's old Buck 110, my 3 year old one has much more solid blade, it has no play while my dad's has a bit of wiggle to the blade. Also it seems to keep its edge a bit longer, but that might be because it's newer and I sharpen my edges more throughly than my dad does.
DAVID, this's one of your best documentaries. Concised and smooth. Liked more of this method. Although, where i lived, i.e. MALAYSIA, we are disallowed to import knife from the US, but i still look into your programmes. MUCHOUS GRACIAS.
I've had/have almost all of these. Haven't had the Bugout, but had the predecessor 530. Also haven't had a Delica, but that's due to me preferring the size of the Endura more.
The victorinox Classic SD is an absolute must have for me and it is by far the knife I needed and used the most of all the other knives I own. Unfortunately my fingernails tend to break easily, so I need a scissor occasionally. + the scissor comes in quite handy in so many every day situations. The toothpick is also quite convenient and the tweezer as well. I am carrying a Classic SD for almost 10 years now and need it at least every 2nd day. In my opinion it such a great knife to add to your key ring in addition to a larger folding knife.
Hi DCA, I agree with the historical value of the Ka-Bar, but I believe the ESEE 6 would supercede it in utility for most people. After that, I agree with pretty much all your other picks!
Elegant? Utilitarian? Opinel knives are infamous for how clumsy and imprecise they are, and how cheaply made. You could use basically any other knife ever made and it's superior to an Opinel.
Another great video DCA, I think the Kabar belongs in part two "fixed blades", along with a buck, mora, esee, and others. A Leatherman may have fit in this group as well.
A Mora companion was my everyday carry for years. They're pretty rugged, and are inexpensive enough that it isn't a problem if you destroy or loose them.
David C Anderson, you always deliver such practical and smart advice and I have been watching your videos oh, many of them. Always an excellent job! With regard to the knife collection, I would simply add that the small Swiss army knife was the very first one that I received and is a perfect gift for a young teenager getting into pocket knives because of its practicality, Effectiveness, low-cost and classy appearance all the way around. All the best to you and take care. Mike in Maryland.
Hmm... missing out on some very traditional European knives (Italian stiletto, laguiole etc.) but above all, I think the list needs a Mora. Technically, around here the Hultafors are probably more prevalent, I think the Mora is globally speaking one of the most recognized knives.
Beat E. Schaub :- l agree. I have most of these knives, but my collection contains a much more varied selection...European quality should not be missed (l realize that Opinal and SAK's were included but there are so many other beautiful and functional knives).
I think he chose the peanut, but I think it really represents all case slip joints. Where I’m at, all the “good ole boys” carry a case trapper on their belt. Which I think is as iconic as any other case. 6 one way,1/2 a dozen the other.
The fuller isn't for strength - or blood, it's to reduce weight with minimal drop in durability. Having no fuller would obviously be stronger, but it would also be heavier, and if you can shave off an ounce without much sacrifice to a knife's function, ergonomics, or durability, it's a smart design choice. As the old saying goes, "Ounces make pounds; pounds make pain."
What a great selection, I don't have all these knives (yet), but they would be a great foundation for any knife fan to begin with. I'd say that most knife fans would agree that they are all 'greats' and worthy members of a collection.
Really recommend Mora Companion knife as a must-own if you into bushcraft or tourism. Comfortable, amazing quality for the money and relatively cheap that I do not worry to use/lose it. Owned two, gifted one and will definetly get one more knife for backup or again to give it to somebody
I find knives cool and interesting and could easily acquire a large collection if I let myself buy all the ones I fancy. This list is nice and diverse and reflects that interest and heritage. I try and only buy knives that I would use and that have a different use case than the knives I already own or at least has some significantly different feature eg action or lock method. I was surprised to see the bugout listed as its so new but I agree whole heartedly, it is my most used knife. I had a lock back knife with wood scales and brass fittings with the nail slit like the buck 110 but smaller as my first knife. One day I'd like to get one for nostalgia purposes. I got an opinel but really never use it. I might get a slip joint trapper style knife one day for variety, but I fear it will go unused like the opinel. I have a falkniven instead of a kbar and a squirt rather than a Swiss army knife (pliers are a must). Haven't been compelled to get a large folding knife as yet. I'd add a bushcraft knife. Modern knives are just too good, the only downside is often the blades are made for form rather than function. Surprised there was not a single auto on the table.
@@flipflopping Ka-Bar is noticably better quality, both in materials and fit and finnish, cutting/slicing and so on.. Strongarm is a badly sharpened prybar, made of the softest steel I have ever used. These kind of knives, should have at least a Carbon V steel. like Ka-Bar does, or 3V, Vanadis 4 extra for even better quality and performance. We speak about Soldiers knives, not about butter knives. PS My butter knives, all have better steel and way better edge and main bevels design. PS 2 TRC Mille Cuori, is a knife that I would spend my money, if I had to get a real knife.
Strongarm's steel is softer than my girlfriends lips, the quality is really low overall. No comments about the uneven edge, or really poor edge and main bevel geometry. Only good thing about that knife is the sheatn which may feel cheap too, but at least, it works. There is a reason that knife was half the price when they realesd it, and comments like yours, is the reason it nows sells for double the price it actually should cost.
I work in a salvage yard for like 6 years. I use knives daily and put them thru more abuse then 99% of people. I always keep some kind of knife on me to do things like cut radiator hoses, seat belts, or whatever. I snapped a Ka Bar fixed blade full tang knife trying to stab thru a car windshield. It wasn't the one in this video. I was showing off my Ka Bar and telling my coworker how high quality and expensive the knife was. I tried to hammer fist it thru a windshield and it snapped like halfway down the blade. It didn't even break the windshield either. Now if there was a dying child passed out in a hot car and the doors were locked, I wouldn't be able to save him. The knife failed People don't know how strong car glass is. I've bounced sledgehammers off car glass with full force power swings and I'm 6ft4 over 200lbs. I've bounced bricks off car glass.. In my mind, a good knife should be able to bust car glass and I've done it with a $25 Smith and Wesson knife I bought at Tractor Supply. You never know, you could be walking thru a Walmart parking lot and see a dying child in a hot car. For this reason, I believe tanto blades are the way to go. I also believe 1095 steel is too hard and brittle of a metal. 5160 spring steel is superior. I'm no metal expert, I just know from experience that 1095 can snap like a piece of glass. Go slap a 1095 knife flat on some concrete real hard.. I'm not talking about hitting it or hanging it.. Slap it flat real hard and see what happens. Flat side of the blade flat against some smooth concrete. The knife will break almost like glass especially if it's a longer knife. I've got a spring steel Kukri that is almost indestructible. 5160.
Hey. DCA. One of my favorite classic knives is the 12 cm Laguiole knife. Both the single blade and the blade/corkscrew versions. They have a wonderful story and tradition. My favorite maker is Forge De Laguiole. However, there are other reputable makers. They are difficult to find online in the US. The Knife Center should stock these. Let me know what you can do. Add this to one of your questions episodes. Thanks and keep up the good work.
I have several of these or variations. I bought an Ontario Rat 1 at a Walmart for $28 almost 7 yrs ago. I had flown in to Indiana pick up a car for my wife and because of not being able to fly with a knife, I felt a bit naked w/o one. After picking up the car, I swung by Walmart, and now have one of my EDC knives that I really enjoy. I have carried a knife since my Father gave me my first when I was 5 yrs old. I have become so accustomed to carrying a knife, it's like losing my wallet when I don't have one on my person.
i have a knife that looks like that buck knife, and from what i know it is from the 60s. however i have no idea what brand it is but the inlays rotted out years ago, i made new ones for it out of walnut from a tree stump on our property. it was my dad's old knife, probably a knockoff but i like it.
Looks like a timeline of knives I've carried. Grandfather gave me a Swiss army at age 5, first knife I bought with my own money I saved was Buck 110, got my father's mark 2 when I was 13 and started going in the woods overnight, Opinel in High School, Buckknife 110XL when I lost the Opinel, Recon 1 when I lost that. I've had other knives but that's what I would carry everywhere. Only other knife I bought since was a different style Recon 1 and won't carry anything else.
You should probably mention, on the Kershaw Leek, the blade deploy sliding lock on the opposite end of the frame from the pivot screw. I pulled mine out recently to oil it, & thought momentarily that it was rusted shut, until I remembered that feature.
It always amazes me when your list matches up with mine. Or maybe it's the other way around. I don't have the Case Peanut, but I do have several Cases, most are CV. I have a lot of Spydercos, but no Delica. Between a lot of Enduras, a large Yojimbo, a Caribbean, and a few Sprint runs, I doubt that I will ever own a delica. I am not sure why I continue to watch your videos. I have heard it said that if you hang around the barbershop long enough you'll get a haircut. Thank you for what you do and how well you do it.
I think you just about ticked all the boxes there, David ! I know there is going to be the younger set who'll say differently, but I'm of the old guard and those choices are pretty iconic, if not about to be iconic, let's see if the Bugout is as popular in sixty years as the timeless, archetypal Buck 110 ! And I'm in the UK, and even I can appreciate America's fine, classic choices in knives. Well done David, and thank you, Thomas. 🤗😊❤️👋
I was camping and I found a vintage buck 110 in an old dry creek bed. I put it in some wd-40 to open the blade and now it works really well as a daily knife
Does anyone remember those original Cold Steel Recon 1 models with the axis-style lock? I never found out why they converted them to lock-backs -- presumably a lock-back is cheaper & just as reliable (maybe more reliable)? They also had a weird circular thumb plate, rather than a thumb stud. That plate really liked to come unscrewed, I'm glad they got rid of it. By the way: The thumb plates used on their more recent knives (e.g. Rajah II) seem much more secure, a definite improvement.
The Mercator Black Cat k55k. Locking knife that goes back to 1890. Opinel also began in 1890, but didn’t have any lock until 1955…and the full lock (locking closed and open) beginning in 2000 (I believe). Both great, useful knives. Also, I prefer the Victorinox Rambler in place of the Classic.
I've had/have 7 out of 10 of these blades. Carry my small Swiss every day along with a Buck Nobleman. I just ordered an Ontario Rat 1 after watching another one of your videos! So many knives, so little time!
As someone who rarely wears pants or a belt, even at work, I vastly prefer lighter knives like the Bugout. I love “The Buck Knife” 🧐, but my shorts end up around my ankles; so I carry a “mini Buck knife” instead - the 055.
Like the list. If I were to quibble, I would've gone with the three blade Case Medium Stockman instead of a peanut; and I would've replaced the pointless Opinel with a classic smaller fixed blade like the Buck Woodsman or a Mora.
While serving in the Army, long ago (73-75), I was in a signal battalion in West Germany. It seemed like there was always a few Camillus TL-29 electricians knives floating around in the barracks. There were desks in each room and chances are good, if you opened a drawer, you would find at least one.
Recon1 tanto blade folder is what i used to carry. I put a second one in my toolbelt because it is so great at notching framing lumber and the tanto blade can cut out a clean line. It will also go through a car door and still cut.
I have two sets of keys and they both have a Victorinox keychain knife on them. One is the translucent red, the other is an Alox model in silver. If you ran into me at any given time, I’m likely to have about three knives on me, one of the keychain knives, a Victorinox Alox Cadet, and some kind of one-hand-opening knife, usually a Spyderco Shaman.
What a great list. I either oen everything on the list or something very close. I do not have a Spyderco delica but I've got many Enduras and a PM2. And I just got a Caribbean from you all and that is a great knife. I have a couple of Buck fixed blades but not fighting. I just sold my RAT1 in D2. I have another one that is assisted. Knives that I think deserve consideration include the steel will cutjack, the Terminus XL, any number of Civivis and Bestechs, and the full size Ritter Hogue.
I have a Rat 1 and 2 the 2 being my edc for 5 yrs or so I think I paid 20bucks for it just a simple reliable blade that has held up really well with moderate to heavy work great edc choice for anyone
i can tell you my buck 110 took a beating, i used for around 15 years during my time in constructio, as well as camping, it still works but it does have quite some wiggle in the blade now
Finally caved in and bought a RAT-1 last week. Never liked its looks, but the ergonomics are great. Highly recommended, and available for about $25 if you look around.
The best knife benchmade has ever made is the full size AFCK! Tremendous blade length vs handle size great ergonomics with the copy spiderco hole. I keep trying to replace it and always end up with it in my pocket!
Solid choices for sure! Type-wise I'd add a puukko but I'm not sure which one would be the classiciest in this case. Scandi grind is so popular among the bushcraft blades right now that the influence of this type of knives is hard to deny. Maybe the modern take on it would be the Mora Companion.
I have karried the Kershaw leek for nearly 15 years. I love the knife. I have modified it slightly for my time in the woods and the Blade is worn from sharpening it for so many years. It's ugly now and faded but it's my favorite folding knife.
One of my first knives was a Swiss Army knife. My older brother had given it to me when I was around 8 years old. I might still have it hidden away somewhere. My Dad had given me that classic looking Buck knife when I was a kid.
I love these kinds of videos. You obviously put a lot of thought into your selections, and I like them. I don't own all of those knives, but I do own some, and different models of others.
my uncle is a huge hiker and carries an opinel, my dad loves hunting and carries a buck knife, i carry a swiss army knife, a buck knife, and an opinel. i can’t decide which to use
I swear by the Buck 110. My dad passed down one to me that was made in the mid 70s and I keep it razor sharp. Fun story about that knife, too - he carried it for about a decade back when he got it, then managed to lose it. Close to forty years later, I managed to find the thing out in a barn that had fallen down on our property. It was just laying there in the dust in its sheath, brass tarnished all to heck and a few rust specks on the blade. I cleaned it up and reconditioned the sheath with some saddle oil before presenting it to my dad, who then told me he wanted me to have it. It's one of the most solid knives I own.
the old 440c buck 110s were so much better than the new ones
The K-Bar silhouette is so iconic it bailed my friend and I from an alley confrontation just by him whipping it out. Truly something to hold to
Ka-Bars are one of those things that make you make assumptions about the carrier. Like, imagine trying to mug a guy who then turns around and puts on a ski mask himself. Yet another situation to remove yourself from lol
I like to whip mine out in alleys.
@@sirdigbyminge1639 That’s what the charge sheet said alright. Also, something about stealing pants off a clothesline.
@@Dreyno Luckily I got off that particular set of charges as I am in the same lodge as the Chief Constable. They didn't allow me to keep the panties though. Lovely frilly little things. Unfortunately the ones I find on washing lines are clean and therefore lack that certain charm.
Bro you whip out any knife with a 7" blade and people are gonna start rethinking their choices
The Leek has been my everyday carry for about 7 years. They are the perfect size for pocket carry and hand hold on the grip, the blade holds an edge well, quick access mechanism, solid defense capabilities. All around great everyday knife.
I love my leek I’m 3 years in. It’s serrated, but that makes it great for zip ties as well as trimming a branch at the tree stand or adjusting some cover around a blind.
Agreed
Ive been carrying a CRKT Spew and love it. Disappears in the pocket and it scratches that fixed blade itch i have
@@Gillysaurxxi have a SPEW as well but i have the coated d2 blade version from SMKW
With no shade, no talking smack, with all sincerity this dude is great at his job! Great video! 👍
"All four hands?" How many arms do you have, lol. Thanks for another great review video and great selection of essential knives.
I need four hands for my everyday tasks.
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I've carried an Opinel 6 for decades. Great knife and no better value for money.
My Opinel met an untimely end in a snowblower. I miss it. While my other knives strive to be razor sharp, my razors strive to be Opinel sharp. If my Buck 110 fell in the snow it may have been the blower that needed replacing. However, I can’t imagine dropping my 110 without noticing that my belt just got half a pound lighter. I’ve got a few of the others. There are some I would like, but don’t have a use for (like the Ka-bar), and others I can live without (Spydercos have never appealed to me, and I doubt I’ll ever own a Benchmade product. They might be well made, but they cost so much that I’d avoid using one hard).
Yeah but those benchmade have that unconditional lifetime warranty… my boss has one and sends it back every year for sharpening and maintenance.
Same here. I'm going to be getting an Opinel after seeing my friends. My father's Special Forces. Even his knives aren't that razor sharp. His shaved his arm hair. But the Opinel could split A single hair in half.
"I can’t imagine dropping my 110 without noticing that my belt just got half a pound lighter."😂
I own a few of those on this showcase. I really really like my Spyderco Delica! I bought a second one and gave it to my 18 y.o. daughter, she carries it everyday and works at a tractor supply-like store.
That’s the joy of an Opinel. They don’t cost much to replace. €10-15 and razor sharp from day one.
I wasn’t a fan of Spyderco until I bought a Persistence. I still don’t like the look of them and I prefer thumb studs but I’ve carried it a lot over the years. It just works really well and feels solid.
As for Benchmade, I have a Mini-Griptilian and I really like it but I can’t afford to replace a €150 knife too often so I rarely carry it.
I have 4 of those knifes already, the Buck 110 is the best knife I’ve ever used for skinning deer and cutting meat, 10 out of 10 best knife ever
I'd add the ubiquitous Leatherman Wave multi-tool, and a classic Mora.
PST rather than Wave for collecting and for heritage
and if you have some big bucks laying around, a fallkniven A1pro
mora for the win!!
Actual facts
You know, I have never owned a Morakniv, even though it seems everyone speaks highly of them. Since I am somewhat new to knife collecting, would you say that a Mora is a 'must-have'?
Great pick list
Opinel, Case peanut, Buck 110, kbar. Swiss Army classic Red.
All stars. All Icons.
MORA
I love how almost every one of these is below $100. I’m firmly of the opinion that for expensive knives, you’re paying more for luxury than utility, which ironically discourages use.
The one classic knife I was most familiar with growing up, besides that Victorinox, was the Buck Stockman. My dad has had one with him pretty much every single day since as far back as I can remember.
Replace the Bugout with the Dozier Folding Hunter and they'll all be under $100.
@@rockets4kids But you would be missing out on the sliding-bar / Axis-lock. That would be a great shame.
Your assessment is depending a lot on your definition on when materials, fit and finish become a luxury. But I agree, in so far that somewhere in the $100-200 range you will stop getting something truly better with some rare exception like the Benchmade Anthem (integral frame, axis lock with coil spring instead of omega etc). And it is a real step up from say a Bugout/Hogue Deka/Spyderco Native/Police/Delica. For me, the price is not the reason I don't carry the Anthem, the reason is the ergonomics and size (its too big for me and the grip is too far away from the blade). If Benchmade made a Bugout with an integral handle and a coil spring and sold it at $500, I would buy it and carry it. But I also carry a Swiss Army Knife, so I don't have to use the expensive knife for rougher stuff.
That said, carrying a cheap(er) knive gives a piece of mind (I lost my CRK Inkosi on the first day I carried it, luckily I found it again).
I should also add, I have a pair of $100 scales from Russia (Aramis) for my Bugout. They are in quality on another level (both material and machining wise). I would consider them both a luxury but also think they make the knife better and are worth it.
@@etherealicer The problem here is that the fit, finish, and materials on the Bugout no way justify the price difference between the two. And then you've got fools who will spend an *additional* $100 to replace the flimsy scales.
I bought a KA-BAR knife from you guys a couple months back and I absolutely love it. It’s sharp right out of the box and durable. I’m now thinking about buying a good pocket knife for my knife collection. Now I’m thinking about getting the buck 110, because my grandpa and my uncle (his son) like using folding knife’s in the style of the buck and using case knives and they’ve used these knives for decades and there age is showing and my grandpa and uncle use them while working wether on carpentry projects or just cutting fishing line while fishing. Now I want to get one of these style of knives. The buck 110 looks great and heard great things about it. But we’ll see. That and my uncle and grandpa think spending hundreds of dollars on a handheld knife is ret*rded (there words not mine) when a good folding knife or case knife that won’t break the bank is better.
Man, I miss my Leek. It was my first "regular" folding knife (first knife ever was a swiss army) and I had it for about five years before I set it on the back of a truck at work and forgot about it before driving off. Never saw it again. Ended up with a carbon fiber Bugout to replace it which I love but I still miss my kershaw. RIP
The knife I use the most is my Official Boy Scouts of America pocket knife, made around the mid 1990s.
It's been my EDC knife for over 25 years, and the wear shows. I won't even begin to estimate how many cans I've opened with it. No joke, every can opener I've ever bought breaks within a couple months, so I just stopped buying them and got good with the old-school claw can opener. I open probably 300 cans of corned beef hash a year just for breakfast alone using that knife.
The blade itself is a solid design, great for just about anything from opening envelopes to carving camp tools. It also has a bottle opener - which I've used on many a balmy summer evenings around a fire pit - and a leather punch. The leather punch has been useful plenty of times for tasks other than punching holes in leather.
It's not as good as a classic Swiss Army knife or a Leatherman multi-tool with all their bells and whistles, but it's a good looking knife, incredibly reliable, and one of those unsung knives I think deserved more attention. They also made smaller ones themed for the Cub Scouts, which I also have. I prefer the larger BSA model. I also have no idea how/if the quality has changed since the mid 1990s. I'm gonna guess like most things related to the Scouts, quality has probably dropped in more recent times. The one I have has gone through hell, and came out the other side intact. I really can't speak highly enough about it. Are there better knives? Of course. Are there any knives I trust more? No. Really hard to beat 25 years of everyday use and abuse, only needing an occasional sharpening and oiling. And yes, you do have to keep it oiled or the internals will rust. Only takes about 2 drops every 6 months to keep it oiled.
Missing mora or puukko, any becker BK is must have too (imho bk5/7 are far superior to ka-bar USMC in terms of usability). i used to carry mora robust as EDC, now i carry Old hickory hunting knife and spyderco para 2. im glad opinel got on list; probably best folder for its price range :D .
I have an opinel 8, a ka-bar and a Swiss army. I never gave any thought to them. My opinel is my edc. When I go camping/hiking I take my ka-bar. Ka-bar puts manners on people. I fear nothing when that bad boy is on my hip
Man the bugout has really solidified itself as an instant classic.
Yeah, you can also see from the availabilty of after market parts how popular that knife is. That is a crazy success story.
So did the 940
I find it too expensive for what it is…
Yeah but the hogue deka is by far superior. I mean 20CV for about the same price and better construction
@@HammerSmashedFace92 yeah the deka was the first knife I bought two of. Every single one I’ve handled is smooth, doesn’t have play, and has Hogues amazing grinds. Truly an amazing piece.
I feel like I have to tinker with my bugout every week to get it back to good action and no blade play. I have a love/hate relationship with it. It’s great to carry, but it frustrates me at the same time.
Had a bugout, own a 110, prefer a Barlow to the peanut, still watching but spot on so far👍
Alot of wood carvers Love the Opinel for carving. Great, easy to carve wood. Looks real cool when done right
Great list. For the Cold Steel it should have been the Master Tanto with San Mai steel. Much more tied to Lynn Thompson and how Cold Steel got their following. I would also add the Gerber Mark II dagger to get something from that blade category. Still available and a classic shape for both blade and grip. I would have suggested a Randall Model 1 but any and all Randalls are so hard to get these days.
Great job, it seems that the Buck 110 is in at least 60% of videos. Proven time after time, and still my favourite
The 110 is a legend, I have one that I’ve customized a lot
Only the old 110's are worth it though, from back when Buck made them good. A modern Buck 110 costs well over one hundred dollars on Buck's website and they're made so poorly, super shitty steel, terrible lock tolerances, gotta get one of the originals.
@@HotCoco_ I don't know how you decided that, but in my experience modern Buck 110's are still amazing. They're only ~$70 for the original 110 style like literally anywhere, even on their website. And the blade tolerances are still perfect, the blades are rock solid with no play. Bucks 420 HC with BOS treatment is still amazing quality. Sure, it's not a modern super steel. But it's generally significantly easier to sharpen, easier to get a razor sharp edge on, and in my experience actually holds its edge better than some more modern steels like S30V steel. Project Farm did a test on a bunch of different knifes and the Buck 110 had a edge retention in the top 3-5 in the his video. Mine still has a relatively stiff lock and blade, but the lock back style lock is incredibly strong and reliable, and the blade and lock will smooth out as I break it in more. Compared to my dad's old Buck 110, my 3 year old one has much more solid blade, it has no play while my dad's has a bit of wiggle to the blade. Also it seems to keep its edge a bit longer, but that might be because it's newer and I sharpen my edges more throughly than my dad does.
DAVID, this's one of your best documentaries.
Concised and smooth. Liked more of this method.
Although, where i lived, i.e. MALAYSIA, we are disallowed to import knife from the US, but i still look into your programmes.
MUCHOUS GRACIAS.
I've had/have almost all of these. Haven't had the Bugout, but had the predecessor 530. Also haven't had a Delica, but that's due to me preferring the size of the Endura more.
Great list, have almost all of these along one point or another and all are great models. Totally recommended
The victorinox Classic SD is an absolute must have for me and it is by far the knife I needed and used the most of all the other knives I own. Unfortunately my fingernails tend to break easily, so I need a scissor occasionally. + the scissor comes in quite handy in so many every day situations. The toothpick is also quite convenient and the tweezer as well. I am carrying a Classic SD for almost 10 years now and need it at least every 2nd day. In my opinion it such a great knife to add to your key ring in addition to a larger folding knife.
I carry the Benchmade Griptilian G10 - love it - I replaced the crappy painted pocket clip with a Lynch titanium clip and it looks great
Hi DCA, I agree with the historical value of the Ka-Bar, but I believe the ESEE 6 would supercede it in utility for most people.
After that, I agree with pretty much all your other picks!
Like the peanut, a Barlow is also a great choice.
I'm glad you could get all four hands onto the bandle
Great video! I've got about half of these in my collection. The Opinel is my favorite. Elegant and utilitarian. Can't beat that combo!
Well I didn't know you were interested in knives.
Used an Opinel number 8 to skin 3 deer and a blackbuck without sharpening.
I love the Opinel! The new pricing is terrible!
@@latetodagame1892 what are they priced at now?
Elegant? Utilitarian? Opinel knives are infamous for how clumsy and imprecise they are, and how cheaply made. You could use basically any other knife ever made and it's superior to an Opinel.
Another great video DCA, I think the Kabar belongs in part two "fixed blades", along with a buck, mora, esee, and others. A Leatherman may have fit in this group as well.
Yea it doesn't seem to fit. This list either needs to be folders only or include more fixed blades.
A Mora companion was my everyday carry for years. They're pretty rugged, and are inexpensive enough that it isn't a problem if you destroy or loose them.
Mora all the way, I didn't need to cry when I dropped one into the Thames.
I've got 6 moras now I think? But who's counting.
Knife center out here uploading consistent bangers. Keeping it simple and not switching things up like a certain other major knife channel
David C Anderson, you always deliver such practical and smart advice and I have been watching your videos oh, many of them. Always an excellent job! With regard to the knife collection, I would simply add that the small Swiss army knife was the very first one that I received and is a perfect gift for a young teenager getting into pocket knives because of its practicality, Effectiveness, low-cost and classy appearance all the way around. All the best to you and take care. Mike in Maryland.
Hmm... missing out on some very traditional European knives (Italian stiletto, laguiole etc.) but above all, I think the list needs a Mora. Technically, around here the Hultafors are probably more prevalent, I think the Mora is globally speaking one of the most recognized knives.
Maybe add a Higonokami
Beat E. Schaub :- l agree. I have most of these knives, but my collection contains a much more varied selection...European quality should not be missed (l realize that Opinal and SAK's were included but there are so many other beautiful and functional knives).
@@blueeyeswhitedragon9839 I guess it is from an American perspective. But that is why I think the Mora is really missing.
All four hands on the bugout again aye?
I think the Case Stockman should replace the peanut and I would add the Buck Woodsman and ESEE 5 to the list ...
I think he chose the peanut, but I think it really represents all case slip joints. Where I’m at, all the “good ole boys” carry a case trapper on their belt. Which I think is as iconic as any other case. 6 one way,1/2 a dozen the other.
The fuller isn't for strength - or blood, it's to reduce weight with minimal drop in durability.
Having no fuller would obviously be stronger, but it would also be heavier, and if you can shave off an ounce without much sacrifice to a knife's function, ergonomics, or durability, it's a smart design choice. As the old saying goes, "Ounces make pounds; pounds make pain."
What a great selection, I don't have all these knives (yet), but they would be a great foundation for any knife fan to begin with. I'd say that most knife fans would agree that they are all 'greats' and worthy members of a collection.
Can still get all four hands on that bugout!
I love y'all's videos. They are by far my favorite knife distributor videos. Very good quality and presentation.
Really recommend Mora Companion knife as a must-own if you into bushcraft or tourism. Comfortable, amazing quality for the money and relatively cheap that I do not worry to use/lose it. Owned two, gifted one and will definetly get one more knife for backup or again to give it to somebody
I find knives cool and interesting and could easily acquire a large collection if I let myself buy all the ones I fancy.
This list is nice and diverse and reflects that interest and heritage.
I try and only buy knives that I would use and that have a different use case than the knives I already own or at least has some significantly different feature eg action or lock method.
I was surprised to see the bugout listed as its so new but I agree whole heartedly, it is my most used knife.
I had a lock back knife with wood scales and brass fittings with the nail slit like the buck 110 but smaller as my first knife.
One day I'd like to get one for nostalgia purposes.
I got an opinel but really never use it.
I might get a slip joint trapper style knife one day for variety, but I fear it will go unused like the opinel.
I have a falkniven instead of a kbar and a squirt rather than a Swiss army knife (pliers are a must).
Haven't been compelled to get a large folding knife as yet.
I'd add a bushcraft knife.
Modern knives are just too good, the only downside is often the blades are made for form rather than function.
Surprised there was not a single auto on the table.
#11 - Mora basic
I would replace the Ka-bar with the Gerber Strongarm; not as iconic, but more people would find it useful.
I have heard others say the same thing. The Gerber seems to be the all-around go-to blade for most...
@@flipflopping Ka-Bar is noticably better quality, both in materials and fit and finnish, cutting/slicing and so on.. Strongarm is a badly sharpened prybar, made of the softest steel I have ever used. These kind of knives, should have at least a Carbon V steel. like Ka-Bar does, or 3V, Vanadis 4 extra for even better quality and performance. We speak about Soldiers knives, not about butter knives. PS My butter knives, all have better steel and way better edge and main bevels design. PS 2 TRC Mille Cuori, is a knife that I would spend my money, if I had to get a real knife.
Strongarm's steel is softer than my girlfriends lips, the quality is really low overall. No comments about the uneven edge, or really poor edge and main bevel geometry. Only good thing about that knife is the sheatn which may feel cheap too, but at least, it works. There is a reason that knife was half the price when they realesd it, and comments like yours, is the reason it nows sells for double the price it actually should cost.
@@greekveteran2715 Wow...understood.
I will follow your lead on this.
I work in a salvage yard for like 6 years. I use knives daily and put them thru more abuse then 99% of people. I always keep some kind of knife on me to do things like cut radiator hoses, seat belts, or whatever.
I snapped a Ka Bar fixed blade full tang knife trying to stab thru a car windshield. It wasn't the one in this video. I was showing off my Ka Bar and telling my coworker how high quality and expensive the knife was. I tried to hammer fist it thru a windshield and it snapped like halfway down the blade. It didn't even break the windshield either.
Now if there was a dying child passed out in a hot car and the doors were locked, I wouldn't be able to save him. The knife failed
People don't know how strong car glass is. I've bounced sledgehammers off car glass with full force power swings and I'm 6ft4 over 200lbs. I've bounced bricks off car glass..
In my mind, a good knife should be able to bust car glass and I've done it with a $25 Smith and Wesson knife I bought at Tractor Supply.
You never know, you could be walking thru a Walmart parking lot and see a dying child in a hot car. For this reason, I believe tanto blades are the way to go. I also believe 1095 steel is too hard and brittle of a metal. 5160 spring steel is superior. I'm no metal expert, I just know from experience that 1095 can snap like a piece of glass. Go slap a 1095 knife flat on some concrete real hard.. I'm not talking about hitting it or hanging it.. Slap it flat real hard and see what happens. Flat side of the blade flat against some smooth concrete. The knife will break almost like glass especially if it's a longer knife.
I've got a spring steel Kukri that is almost indestructible. 5160.
Hey. DCA. One of my favorite classic knives is the 12 cm Laguiole knife. Both the single blade and the blade/corkscrew versions. They have a wonderful story and tradition. My favorite maker is Forge De Laguiole. However, there are other reputable makers. They are difficult to find online in the US. The Knife Center should stock these. Let me know what you can do. Add this to one of your questions episodes. Thanks and keep up the good work.
We are pleased to carry Laguiole Honoré Durand: kcoti.com/2Veie7L
@@knifecenter Boycott France
I have several of these or variations. I bought an Ontario Rat 1 at a Walmart for $28 almost 7 yrs ago. I had flown in to Indiana pick up a car for my wife and because of not being able to fly with a knife, I felt a bit naked w/o one. After picking up the car, I swung by Walmart, and now have one of my EDC knives that I really enjoy. I have carried a knife since my Father gave me my first when I was 5 yrs old. I have become so accustomed to carrying a knife, it's like losing my wallet when I don't have one on my person.
Definitely agree about the 940 being better than the bugout. I have 2 bugouts, but I never carry them anymore due to carrying my old 940.
i have a knife that looks like that buck knife, and from what i know it is from the 60s. however i have no idea what brand it is but the inlays rotted out years ago, i made new ones for it out of walnut from a tree stump on our property. it was my dad's old knife, probably a knockoff but i like it.
Looks like a timeline of knives I've carried. Grandfather gave me a Swiss army at age 5, first knife I bought with my own money I saved was Buck 110, got my father's mark 2 when I was 13 and started going in the woods overnight, Opinel in High School, Buckknife 110XL when I lost the Opinel, Recon 1 when I lost that. I've had other knives but that's what I would carry everywhere. Only other knife I bought since was a different style Recon 1 and won't carry anything else.
You should probably mention, on the Kershaw Leek, the blade deploy sliding lock on the opposite end of the frame from the pivot screw. I pulled mine out recently to oil it, & thought momentarily that it was rusted shut, until I remembered that feature.
It always amazes me when your list matches up with mine. Or maybe it's the other way around. I don't have the Case Peanut, but I do have several Cases, most are CV. I have a lot of Spydercos, but no Delica. Between a lot of Enduras, a large Yojimbo, a Caribbean, and a few Sprint runs, I doubt that I will ever own a delica.
I am not sure why I continue to watch your videos. I have heard it said that if you hang around the barbershop long enough you'll get a haircut. Thank you for what you do and how well you do it.
I am 58 years old I got my buck 110 when I was 12 my first year of hunting and I still carry it same knife
I think you just about ticked all the boxes there, David ! I know there is going to be the younger set who'll say differently, but I'm of the old guard and those choices are pretty iconic, if not about to be iconic, let's see if the Bugout is as popular in sixty years as the timeless, archetypal Buck 110 !
And I'm in the UK, and even I can appreciate America's fine, classic choices in knives.
Well done David, and thank you, Thomas. 🤗😊❤️👋
Good to know you can get all four hands on the bugout.
When do we get another blooper reel? :-)
He was saying that right as I was reading your comment. Made it that much more funny!
All four slightly larger than average hands
@@brianwhitelaw7483 It takes four hands to handle the Bigout.
I love the modern version of the Buck 110 with drop point 20CV blade and tan leather sheath, amazing modern take on the classic.
I don't think the drop point suits the 110.
@@CadillacDriver I think it looks pretty good on it. But I like both the clip point and drop point on the 110
I was camping and I found a vintage buck 110 in an old dry creek bed. I put it in some wd-40 to open the blade and now it works really well as a daily knife
Yea that was mine, im glad you found it. You can send it back to me please, ill pay shipping.
Does anyone remember those original Cold Steel Recon 1 models with the axis-style lock? I never found out why they converted them to lock-backs -- presumably a lock-back is cheaper & just as reliable (maybe more reliable)? They also had a weird circular thumb plate, rather than a thumb stud. That plate really liked to come unscrewed, I'm glad they got rid of it. By the way: The thumb plates used on their more recent knives (e.g. Rajah II) seem much more secure, a definite improvement.
The Mercator Black Cat k55k. Locking knife that goes back to 1890. Opinel also began in 1890, but didn’t have any lock until 1955…and the full lock (locking closed and open) beginning in 2000 (I believe). Both great, useful knives. Also, I prefer the Victorinox Rambler in place of the Classic.
2:26 yes i can totally get all 4 of my hands on that handle, very well designed
Hey DCA like always great video! I’ll always like knife center videos more then any other company! Y’all got it figured out! 🤙🏻🔪🇺🇸
The Swiss Army knife for me is the most iconic and the entry drug as well as the one that you still love as a knife enthusiast.
I've had/have 7 out of 10 of these blades. Carry my small Swiss every day along with a Buck Nobleman. I just ordered an Ontario Rat 1 after watching another one of your videos! So many knives, so little time!
I've carried my Victorinox officer's knife since 1986 it has literally saved my life and is my favourite knife ever.
As someone who rarely wears pants or a belt, even at work, I vastly prefer lighter knives like the Bugout.
I love “The Buck Knife” 🧐, but my shorts end up around my ankles; so I carry a “mini Buck knife” instead - the 055.
Like the list. If I were to quibble, I would've gone with the three blade Case Medium Stockman instead of a peanut; and I would've replaced the pointless Opinel with a classic smaller fixed blade like the Buck Woodsman or a Mora.
I have them all except for the leek! Maybe I need to pick one up🤔
Darn! With the exception of the Bugout I own each an every one of the rest. I do own a Griptillian though.
I've handled most of these. Great choices. Bugout Redifined E. D. C. .!
No joke have been collecting knives for around 10 years and currently own 4 out of the 10. Great video 👍
3 knives every outdoorsman needs bucknife, full tang knife like a bowie for survival , grandfather knife kept razzzor sharp for skinning
I carry three knives, my Trapper folder, my Buck 119 and my Gerber Mark II.
No one does better knife presentations than David.
Carried Buck folding hunter in Vietnam.
While serving in the Army, long ago (73-75), I was in a signal battalion in West Germany. It seemed like there was always a few Camillus TL-29 electricians knives floating around in the barracks. There were desks in each room and chances are good, if you opened a drawer, you would find at least one.
2:28 all four hands . . . love it, my first really good laugh of the day, thank you DCA.
Recon1 tanto blade folder is what i used to carry. I put a second one in my toolbelt because it is so great at notching framing lumber and the tanto blade can cut out a clean line.
It will also go through a car door and still cut.
I have two sets of keys and they both have a Victorinox keychain knife on them. One is the translucent red, the other is an Alox model in silver. If you ran into me at any given time, I’m likely to have about three knives on me, one of the keychain knives, a Victorinox Alox Cadet, and some kind of one-hand-opening knife, usually a Spyderco Shaman.
I have 3 on this list, I better get going on the other 7! Great list DCA!
2:28 "all four hands on it" damn if I had 4 hands I could hold 40% of this list all at once!
What a great list. I either oen everything on the list or something very close. I do not have a Spyderco delica but I've got many Enduras and a PM2. And I just got a Caribbean from you all and that is a great knife. I have a couple of Buck fixed blades but not fighting. I just sold my RAT1 in D2. I have another one that is assisted. Knives that I think deserve consideration include the steel will cutjack, the Terminus XL, any number of Civivis and Bestechs, and the full size Ritter Hogue.
I have a Rat 1 and 2 the 2 being my edc for 5 yrs or so I think I paid 20bucks for it just a simple reliable blade that has held up really well with moderate to heavy work great edc choice for anyone
i can tell you my buck 110 took a beating, i used for around 15 years during my time in constructio, as well as camping, it still works but it does have quite some wiggle in the blade now
Finally caved in and bought a RAT-1 last week. Never liked its looks, but the ergonomics are great. Highly recommended, and available for about $25 if you look around.
The best knife benchmade has ever made is the full size AFCK! Tremendous blade length vs handle size great ergonomics with the copy spiderco hole. I keep trying to replace it and always end up with it in my pocket!
A Buck and Lava stone all I need Partner when comes to a Knife !!
Great list. I have a Buck 110, Ontario R1 & Victorinox Huntsman.
Solid choices for sure! Type-wise I'd add a puukko but I'm not sure which one would be the classiciest in this case. Scandi grind is so popular among the bushcraft blades right now that the influence of this type of knives is hard to deny. Maybe the modern take on it would be the Mora Companion.
Hey guys! Essential knives by a knife salesman. Trust me bro you need them.
I absolutely love my bugout. Gotta have one
Great primer for the novice knife collector
I have karried the Kershaw leek for nearly 15 years. I love the knife. I have modified it slightly for my time in the woods and the Blade is worn from sharpening it for so many years. It's ugly now and faded but it's my favorite folding knife.
One of my first knives was a Swiss Army knife. My older brother had given it to me when I was around 8 years old. I might still have it hidden away somewhere.
My Dad had given me that classic looking Buck knife when I was a kid.
I love these kinds of videos. You obviously put a lot of thought into your selections, and I like them. I don't own all of those knives, but I do own some, and different models of others.
I have every knife on this list except the Recon. I have never been a fan of Cold Steel but maybe I will give them a chance.
Agree about the delica its a great edc knife, stays sharp and great grips.
I got the 110 50th anniversary edition love that knife
my uncle is a huge hiker and carries an opinel, my dad loves hunting and carries a buck knife, i carry a swiss army knife, a buck knife, and an opinel. i can’t decide which to use
Lots of these folders would be next level if they had better clips. Great choices!
my go to knive is my mora. i never had a knive that performed like my mora for 15 euros. just incredible
940 Osborne was my first modern pocketknife about 20 years ago. Still my #1 tbh
Old Timer Sharpfinger is my favorite