What’s your favorite knife?

[bantam5s]

I have one Tops knife, I like it but the grind is quite obtuse for the blade thickness and it doesn't cut all that well so I have little plan of buying any other Tops knives.
The quality is great, and if the blade stock were thinner it would be a great little knife.

[bReTt]

Gerber MKII

This was a gift from Mrs. P early in our marriage.  I can’t remember if it was a Christmas, birthday or Valentines Day gift.  Doesn’t really matter, I’ve had it for at least 30 years.  Never had to stab the enemy with it either.  😱😜🔪

[brewbear]

I have one Tops knife, I like it but the grind is quite obtuse for the blade thickness and it doesn't cut all that well so I have little plan of buying any other Tops knives.
The quality is great, and if the blade stock were thinner it would be a great little knife.

TOPS knives are designed for a specific purpose - bushcraft. As such, the blades have to be rather thick (batoning) and the scandi grind makes for a fairly versatile. Granted, it probably isn't the perfect blade geometry for a skinning knife but it does the job and when you have only one knife....
Maybe my view is a bit skewed because I really like scandi grind blades for all around backcountry knives.

[bReTt]

The smallest knives I own

These were gifts from one of my daughters over a few occasions

[bReTt]

KUBEY something or other.  I don’t remember what this model is called.  D2 steel, smooth action.  I just love knives 🔪

[bReTt]

My family will play the game with me sometimes too.  This is one my wife sent

[bReTt]

This one is a bit much.  It’s 14” blade.  I think 10” would be sufficient for my uses.  Still, it’s a fun one to pull out to slice some BBQ

[bReTt]

This is the knife that rekindled my affection for the blade.  I splurged on this knife and I carried on me every day for nearly 10 years and then the terrible event happened… I lost it.  I have no clue where it ended up.  I didn’t carry a knife on me for a few years after losing that knife.  I was bummed and it wasn’t cheap.  A few years passed and I wanted to find this knife again, just like it pictured.  I had to go to the used market and the prices were steeper than I wanted to spend at the time.  I started looking at “budget” mined knives and went into those.  That is a lot of what you see in the knives that I have purchased.  I never did replace my beloved Benchmade Griptillian with sheep’s foot blade and serrations.  I’d like to have one again someday but the quest for that particular one has taken a backseat. 

This image was taken from the interwebz

[bantam5s]

I have one Tops knife, I like it but the grind is quite obtuse for the blade thickness and it doesn't cut all that well so I have little plan of buying any other Tops knives.
The quality is great, and if the blade stock were thinner it would be a great little knife.

TOPS knives are designed for a specific purpose - bushcraft. As such, the blades have to be rather thick (batoning) and the scandi grind makes for a fairly versatile. Granted, it probably isn't the perfect blade geometry for a skinning knife but it does the job and when you have only one knife....
Maybe my view is a bit skewed because I really like scandi grind blades for all around backcountry knives.

I don't personally subscribe to the idea that a knife has to be thicker and a less effective cutter just so you can pound it through things instead of using a hatchet, but I do understand that it's a popular thing these days.

The knife I have is their MTP which is a puukko inspired knife yes, but it's a little neck knife with a narrow blade.
It's just too thick for it's size.

[bantam5s]

The smallest knives I own

These were gifts from one of my daughters over a few occasions

[bantam5s]

The smallest knives I own

These were gifts from one of my daughters over a few occasions

[brewbear]

The puuko knives I posted a few pages back were purchased from Finland or Sweeden, and all have carbon steel  blades.
Brett, did you say griptillians? I'm not a fan of serrated blades, so I never bought one, much less a 50/50 blade. In my mind, that's neither horse nor donkey. These are the ones that were handy but there are also a couple of Doug Ritter griptillians i put in my SHTF bags.

[bantam5s]

The puuko knives I posted a few pages back were purchased from Finland or Sweeden, and all have carbon steel  blades.
Brett, did you say griptillians? I'm not a fan of serrated blades, so I never bought one, much less a 50/50 blade. In my mind, that's neither horse nor donkey. These are the ones that were handy but there are also a couple of Doug Ritter griptillians i put in my SHTF bags.

Speaking if Finnish knives, I like to make miniature knives as a hobby and just finished this copy of a Marttinni / Rapala Finlander filet knife.

[Blowpipe Sam]

Brett.  I am awed.  I know several “knife collectors” who collect what I consider trash. 

Not you.

Hey!  Any of you knife freaks enthusiasts play mumblety peg?

[bReTt]

The puuko knives I posted a few pages back were purchased from Finland or Sweeden, and all have carbon steel  blades.
Brett, did you say griptillians? I'm not a fan of serrated blades, so I never bought one, much less a 50/50 blade. In my mind, that's neither horse nor donkey. These are the ones that were handy but there are also a couple of Doug Ritter griptillians i put in my SHTF bags.

I am a lineman and I work with ropes and mule tape nearly every day.  Nothing like a sharp serrated edge to cut rope!  No real need for a serrated edge other than that except for an emergency situation where one could be required to cut rope, webbing, straps, hose, rubber… you get the idea.  Look at many real divers knives and most will have a serrated edge portion.  When you need it, you can’t beat it.  Most of my every day knife needs don’t warrant a serrated edge and serrated edges are more time consuming to keep sharp.  I usually just grind the flat side down to keep the points sharp.  I’m no expert that’s just how I did/do it.  I avoid serrated edges mostly unless it looks cool. 😎

I have often looked at the DR “Griptilians”.  Just never pulled the trigger on buying one.  Maybe now is a good time?  I haven’t looked at the availability recently.  Didn’t Doug pass awawy here a couple years ago? 

[bReTt]

Brett.  I am awed.  I know several “knife collectors” who collect what I consider trash. 

Not you.

Hey!  Any of you knife freaks enthusiasts play mumblety peg?

I’ve heard of it, didn’t know what it was, looked it up, never played it.  The things people can create to do when they are bored… 😁😜🤦🏻‍♂️

[bReTt]

The puuko knives I posted a few pages back were purchased from Finland or Sweeden, and all have carbon steel  blades.
Brett, did you say griptillians? I'm not a fan of serrated blades, so I never bought one, much less a 50/50 blade. In my mind, that's neither horse nor donkey. These are the ones that were handy but there are also a couple of Doug Ritter griptillians i put in my SHTF bags.

Speaking if Finnish knives, I like to make miniature knives as a hobby and just finished this copy of a Marttinni / Rapala Finlander filet knife.

That’s super cool David!  Well done 👌🏼

[avator]

Brett.  I am awed.  I know several “knife collectors” who collect what I consider trash. 

Not you.

Hey!  Any of you knife freaks enthusiasts play mumblety peg?

I’ve heard of it, didn’t know what it was, looked it up, never played it.  The things people can create to do when they are bored… 😁😜🤦🏻‍♂️

I remember my older brother and his buddies playing it but they were too cool to let me hang around much.

[bReTt]

As you have begun to see I have a few pocket knives.  I change up my pocket carry every so often.  I just swapped over to this Spyderco Tenacious.  I have two of these.  I prefer the blacked out version that I have simply based on looks.  Both are fantastic budget minded blades.  Great for every day use and won’t ruin a marriage when purchased or lost and has to be replaced.

This is my current situation as I sit here in the parking lot at work listening to a podcast, surfing the forums, and showing off my cheap blade. 

Second image is the first Tenacious I bought (all black)

[Blowpipe Sam]

Brett.  I am awed.  I know several “knife collectors” who collect what I consider trash. 

Not you.

Hey!  Any of you knife freaks enthusiasts play mumblety peg?

I’ve heard of it, didn’t know what it was, looked it up, never played it.  The things people can create to do when they are bored… 😁😜🤦🏻‍♂️

I remember my older brother and his buddies playing it but they were too cool to let me hang around much.

Playing mumblety peg was a “thing” when I was a boy scout.  Still got a scar on my thumb.