What’s your favorite knife?

[Rick67]

Not really a knife guy but I own some.

While ordering this pair of grips today for my Blue Fork 1911 Crosman grip panels I found out they have affordable pens and knives as well with free shipping.

Their grips, which are so much cheaper than their American-made(?) counterparts, are a lot more affordable + they have nice reviews:


https://coolhandgear.com/catalog/category/knives/

https://coolhandgear.com/catalog/category/everyday-gear/


https://coolhandgear.com/catalog/category/accessories/

Their 1911 knives looks really nice 👍

They’re probably the same as those being sold for over a $100 

[Rick67]

Again, although not a connoisseur in edged implements, I always go for American or Japanese blades…and there’s the venerable Swiss knife, of course, which I’ve had since my 2nd year college over 40 years ago.

I’ve lost my pair of the now defunct Kershaw
Skyline though, so I’m shopping for replacements that are as affordable and as slim.

[Rick67]

Not really a knife guy but I own some.

While ordering this pair of grips today for my Blue Fork 1911 Crosman grip panels I found out they have affordable pens and knives as well with free shipping.

Their grips, which are so much cheaper than their American-made(?) counterparts, are a lot more affordable + they have nice reviews:


https://coolhandgear.com/catalog/category/knives/

https://coolhandgear.com/catalog/category/everyday-gear/


https://coolhandgear.com/catalog/category/accessories/

Their 1911 knives looks really nice 👍

They’re probably the same as those being sold for over a $100 

Discount code 👍

[Matchstickshooter]

  Decided that when I can find one (and if I have the moola at the time!) I want the Victorinox Huntsman Swiss Army Knife!
  That would become my EDC.

[bantam5s]

Not really a knife guy but I own some.

While ordering this pair of grips today for my Blue Fork 1911 Crosman grip panels I found out they have affordable pens and knives as well with free shipping.

Their grips, which are so much cheaper than their American-made(?) counterparts, are a lot more affordable + they have nice reviews:


https://coolhandgear.com/catalog/category/knives/

https://coolhandgear.com/catalog/category/everyday-gear/


https://coolhandgear.com/catalog/category/accessories/

Their 1911 knives looks really nice 👍

They’re probably the same as those being sold for over a $100 

I doubt that and would personally be quite weary of these knives, but if you like them then go ahead and try one out.
I'm weary of them, but you may be perfectly happy.

[bantam5s]

  Decided that when I can find one (and if I have the moola at the time!) I want the Victorinox Huntsman Swiss Army Knife!
  That would become my EDC.

Do you think you'll really need the saw and the corkscrew ?
If not I'd check out the super tinker, it replaces the corkscrew with a #2 philips driver and leaves off the saw.
Otherwise it has everything else but is a little thinner and cost $5-$10 less.

[bantam5s]

I could never afford one,  but if you think 1911 knives are cool the Mark Knapp 1911 combat survivor Bowie is the coolest option money can buy.
https://markknappcustomknives.com/knives/1911-combat-survivor-bowie/

[Nukall856]

   Large Folding Knives

Rampage 6" blade
  TimberWolf 5" blade
STec 4.5" blade 8CR
  MIC 4.5" blade

NVak

[brewbear]

I could never afford one,  but if you think 1911 knives are cool the Mark Knapp 1911 combat survivor Bowie is the coolest option money can buy.
https://markknappcustomknives.com/knives/1911-combat-survivor-bowie/

I like the blade steel they chose for it but I'm more of "old style" guy, this one is too techno-industrial for my taste.

[bReTt]

Not a favorite but it’s one that I grab often.  Spyderco Tenacious. 

I have two.  One black with black blade and one with green scales and silver blade.  Lost the black one recently.  Partner from work texted me today and told me that he found it in the belly of the work truck.  I’m so happy!

[Matchstickshooter]

  Decided that when I can find one (and if I have the moola at the time!) I want the Victorinox Huntsman Swiss Army Knife!
  That would become my EDC.

Do you think you'll really need the saw and the corkscrew ?
If not I'd check out the super tinker, it replaces the corkscrew with a #2 philips driver and leaves off the saw.
Otherwise it has everything else but is a little thinner and cost $5-$10 less.

I have seen the corkscrew used for other things (YT)other than popping a cork, and I would like the saw part.jmho

This is my currant carry, very basic Officier Suisse, found at a 'make offer' sale. sorry not a good picture


Sometimes carry my original Leatherman.

[bantam5s]

  Decided that when I can find one (and if I have the moola at the time!) I want the Victorinox Huntsman Swiss Army Knife!
  That would become my EDC.

Do you think you'll really need the saw and the corkscrew ?
If not I'd check out the super tinker, it replaces the corkscrew with a #2 philips driver and leaves off the saw.
Otherwise it has everything else but is a little thinner and cost $5-$10 less.

I have seen the corkscrew used for other things (YT)other than popping a cork, and I would like the saw part.jmho

This is my currant carry, very basic Officier Suisse, found at a 'make offer' sale. sorry not a good picture


Sometimes carry my original Leatherman.

That would be the ubiquitous Victorinox spartan which is probably their most sold full sized model.
I don't know when the change occurred, but this is definitely not a current example since it has no hole in the awl like the current models do.

[bantam5s]

I could never afford one,  but if you think 1911 knives are cool the Mark Knapp 1911 combat survivor Bowie is the coolest option money can buy.
https://markknappcustomknives.com/knives/1911-combat-survivor-bowie/

I like the blade steel they chose for it but I'm more of "old style" guy, this one is too techno-industrial for my taste.

Techno industrial ?

[Matchstickshooter]

  Decided that when I can find one (and if I have the moola at the time!) I want the Victorinox Huntsman Swiss Army Knife!
  That would become my EDC.

Do you think you'll really need the saw and the corkscrew ?
If not I'd check out the super tinker, it replaces the corkscrew with a #2 philips driver and leaves off the saw.
Otherwise it has everything else but is a little thinner and cost $5-$10 less.

I have seen the corkscrew used for other things (YT)other than popping a cork, and I would like the saw part.jmho

This is my currant carry, very basic Officier Suisse, found at a 'make offer' sale. sorry not a good picture


Sometimes carry my original Leatherman.

That would be the ubiquitous Victorinox spartan which is probably their most sold full sized model.
I don't know when the change occurred, but this is definitely not a current example since it has no hole in the awl like the current models do.

No hole in the awl and is marked on the large blade as Officier Suisse.  I even spelled it as it is marked.

[bantam5s]

  Decided that when I can find one (and if I have the moola at the time!) I want the Victorinox Huntsman Swiss Army Knife!
  That would become my EDC.

Do you think you'll really need the saw and the corkscrew ?
If not I'd check out the super tinker, it replaces the corkscrew with a #2 philips driver and leaves off the saw.
Otherwise it has everything else but is a little thinner and cost $5-$10 less.

I have seen the corkscrew used for other things (YT)other than popping a cork, and I would like the saw part.jmho

This is my currant carry, very basic Officier Suisse, found at a 'make offer' sale. sorry not a good picture


Sometimes carry my original Leatherman.

That would be the ubiquitous Victorinox spartan which is probably their most sold full sized model.
I don't know when the change occurred, but this is definitely not a current example since it has no hole in the awl like the current models do.

No hole in the awl and is marked on the large blade as Officier Suisse.  I even spelled it as it is marked.

Victorinox never stamps the model name on the tang of their knives and Officier Suisse just means that it's design stems from the original swiss officers knife, you'll find this on many of the standard models.

[Matchstickshooter]

 David, you are right, I just looked this up on a couple of different sites. 
This is an older one, I think without the hole in the awl. 
I bought it used.
 Had one I lost long ago when I camped.
 Had the U.S. military version (all metal) at one time.

[brewbear]

I could never afford one,  but if you think 1911 knives are cool the Mark Knapp 1911 combat survivor Bowie is the coolest option money can buy.
https://markknappcustomknives.com/knives/1911-combat-survivor-bowie/

I like the blade steel they chose for it but I'm more of "old style" guy, this one is too techno-industrial for my taste.

Techno industrial ?

I prefer either wood or antler rather than metal scales. The design is too "square", it lacks the organic flow I prefer, but then again, to each .... I have exactly one small friction folder that is all metal (and lambsfoot blade) simply because it is small, weighs next to nothing, it is easy and unobtrusive to carry in my pocket. I live in California, after all.

[bantam5s]

David, you are right, I just looked this up on a couple of different sites. 
This is an older one, I think without the hole in the awl. 
I bought it used.
 Had one I lost long ago when I camped.
 Had the U.S. military version (all metal) at one time.

That would be the Ubiquitous MIL-K-818 ( that's the NATO stock number)commonly known as the " Demo knife ".
Most were made by Schrade  and Camillus, but Colonial and a few others also made many of them.
I have a Schrade with an 80's date on it ( don't remember which year ) but like many of them it's not that great.
The pull and snap on the springs is kind of weak.

[bantam5s]

I could never afford one,  but if you think 1911 knives are cool the Mark Knapp 1911 combat survivor Bowie is the coolest option money can buy.
https://markknappcustomknives.com/knives/1911-combat-survivor-bowie/

I like the blade steel they chose for it but I'm more of "old style" guy, this one is too techno-industrial for my taste.

Techno industrial ?

I prefer either wood or antler rather than metal scales. The design is too "square", it lacks the organic flow I prefer, but then again, to each .... I have exactly one small friction folder that is all metal (and lambsfoot blade) simply because it is small, weighs next to nothing, it is easy and unobtrusive to carry in my pocket. I live in California, after all.

I can't stand the modern day aesthetic either, but I didn't really see it with the Knapp 1911 knives.
I guess the angles on the grips, but I remember seeing checkered wood grips in the past.
I'm not sure if they use real 1911 grips or not.

[NCAirLine]

My very good friend recently gave me a Benchmark for my 60th.  I find that I carry it all the time now, probably due to the clip making it so easy.