What’s your favorite knife?

[Rick67]

The Christy knife is something I really quite like.
They were in production from the 30's to the late 70's or so then maybe 15 years ago or something mr Christy's grandson acquired the all the equipment and started production back up in a very small shop ( I'm not even sure if he has any employees).

This is the companion model, but the only difference between models is the finish.

I had a knife very similar to this one in the mid 70s but there were no visible markings to speak of.

Most probably it was an imitation of some kind and they were usually sold by Muslim merchants in the Philippines yet it was very cleanly-made but not really robust.

[bantam5s]

The Christy knife is something I really quite like.
They were in production from the 30's to the late 70's or so then maybe 15 years ago or something mr Christy's grandson acquired the all the equipment and started production back up in a very small shop ( I'm not even sure if he has any employees).

This is the companion model, but the only difference between models is the finish.

I had a knife very similar to this one in the mid 70s but there were no visible markings to speak of.

Most probably it was an imitation of some kind and they were usually sold by Muslim merchants in the Philippines yet it was very cleanly-made but not really robust.

There were lots of knockoffs being made in Hongkong back then.


These were never intended to be particularly robust, just a simple slim east carrying knife with a thin blade that cuts like a razor.
They're about as robust as any small 2 blade equal end pen knife.
They were once extremely popular as corporate gifts, and they had a PX / BX sale contracts during ww2 as well as being included with some survival kits.

[Rick67]

The Christy knife is something I really quite like.
They were in production from the 30's to the late 70's or so then maybe 15 years ago or something mr Christy's grandson acquired the all the equipment and started production back up in a very small shop ( I'm not even sure if he has any employees).

This is the companion model, but the only difference between models is the finish.

I had a knife very similar to this one in the mid 70s but there were no visible markings to speak of.

Most probably it was an imitation of some kind and they were usually sold by Muslim merchants in the Philippines yet it was very cleanly-made but not really robust.

There were lots of knockoffs being made in Hongkong back then.


These were never intended to be particularly robust, just a simple slim east carrying knife with a thin blade that cuts like a razor.
They're about as robust as any small 2 blade equal end pen knife.
They were once extremely popular as corporate gifts, and they had a PX / BX sale contracts during ww2 as well as being included with some survival kits.

You’re most probably right about that knife being imported from HK.

I think they were something like P2.00 at that time.

[Zsigmund]

 Don't know about favorites but I've been carrying this Spyderco Endura for months:

 

 K390 steel sharpens easily and keeps a great edge. Touches up on a strop real quick too.

[brewbear]

I'm looking to maybe get a Mora knife just trying to figure out which one ( companion? ) Are these good knives?

Mora knives are decent, reasonably priced and utilitarian especially if you like scandi grind (I do). If you don't like it, it is fairly easy to regrind the blade to a flat grind. Depending of the  "model" they run anywhere from about $40 to $200. The blade is commonly Sanvik 12c27, UHB-20 carbon steel (I think) both are easy to sharpen and hold a decent edge or a Triflex steel- (core) very hard laminated with softer steels on the outside and also a bit pricier.
Morakniv are the ones I have everywhere, got a sale years ago and bought a dozen for $100 shipped. Keep in mind they are not full tang, but can still take a beating and keep going.

[jimbo]

I just paid $13.10 for mine from Amazon

[brewbear]

I just paid $13.10 for mine from Amazon

That's an awesome price.  They are definitely worth that and more.

[Zsigmund]

I'm looking to maybe get a Mora knife just trying to figure out which one ( companion? ) Are these good knives?

 Mora's are great, hard to decide on a particular model for me. Every tackle box and vehicle gear box around here has a Mora of some type in it.

 I keep one of these on my tool belt: https://tinyurl.com/4dt84sn8

 Cheers,
       G

[jimbo]

The one I got was the basic 511 high carbon steel. I've got the companion coming today in stainless steel for only $16.01.   I think I might get some more for as cheap as they are.

[jimbo]

This is the knife that has been in my pocket lately, it's from Outdoor Edge and has about a 2" replaceable blade. I think that it was about 20 bucks and I really like the size of it for in my pocket.  For now anyway.

[avator]

I guess I'm not an accessory kinda guy. I don't carry anything in my pockets accept a clip wallet when we leave the house. I don't wear rings, watches or have any piercings. I don't even wear a belt unless I have to. Heck, my cell phone spends 99% of the time on my chair side table.

[Nukall856]

jimbo,
 I have one of the same knives except mine is blaze orange, sharp with replaceable blades. Nice very light compact.

avator,
 I usually wear 2 or more knives, normally I have 2 watches on I also have two piercings on my left ear and I even wear a gold plated necklace. My phone is either in my pocket or laying somewhere half the time.
 K later man

NVak

[jimbo]

I have the bigger one ( I think it has about a 4" blade) in blaze orange. My buddy's dog brought it home one day while he was out roaming the woods where I hunt on his property. Apparently some one must of shot a deer out there somewhere and lost his blaze orange knife after gutting the deer.

[Nukall856]

jimbo,
 Cool, good find your dog made. Locally there are 3 models available made byOutdoor Edge. 1 is a 4 " blade folder w orange handle < $70. Another is a multi blade changeable and another has a plain blade and a blade w a gut hook. These options are abit pricey for me even if they are locally available.
 I have 2 of the Outdoor Edge small knives, 8CR13 2.2" blade w PP handles. Good small package openers.

NVak

[Zsigmund]

I guess I'm not an accessory kinda guy. I don't carry anything in my pockets accept a clip wallet when we leave the house. I don't wear rings, watches or have any piercings. I don't even wear a belt unless I have to. Heck, my cell phone spends 99% of the time on my chair side table.

 What the heck Bill? I was just about to start a "What's your favorite piercing" thread; dangit! 

[Blowpipe Sam]

I have multiple piercings but they were not voluntary.

A couple are about .380.

The rest look like they were done by someone's psycho girlfriend with a dull steak knife.

Oh wait!  

[bantam5s]

I have multiple piercings but they were not voluntary.

A couple are about .380.

The rest look like they were done by someone's psycho girlfriend with a dull steak knife.

Oh wait!

I will never intentionally put any holes in my body that I wasn't born with, it's just not my thing.

[jimbo]

I'm with you Dave!

[Blowpipe Sam]

Remember.  You can remove jewelry and no one knows you have a piercing.  Tattoos are for ever and nothing says “po buckra” quite like a bad tattoo.

[jimbo]

Yeah, no piercings or tattoos for me. Altho I did have a couple of kids sneak in some tattos after they were out of the house. I had four boys and I warned them that if they came home with an earing they had two choices, I would rip it out or they would have to wear a dress and high heel shoes. Never had to do either one.