your all-time favorite knife

[newenglandshooter]

Mine would have to be my Swiss Army. An oldie but goodie. Endlessly useful.

 

[44marty]

The Swingblade - best field dressing knife ever.

 

[In God We Trust]

Mine would have to be my Swiss Army. An oldie but goodie. Endlessly useful.

I have knives that are cooler and better made than the Swiss army but if I had to pick just one knife to own it would be my Swiss army fisherman

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[Mass-diver]

I like spydercos and benchmades for the most parts, as they seem to work well for me. But, if I ever had the cash, there are some crazy blades out there......Anyways, here some pics of some of my favorites

 

[Big Daddy 45acp]

My personal favorite, although not used much, is my original Cold Steel Tanto. Brass pommel and guard. I had one in the Army, that was stolen after I got out. Several years ago it got replaced with a NOS Tanto. My original got me out of a few jams in Atlanta.

 

[Twigg]

Case Trapper, circa 1975

Picked it up in Port Hueneme at the base PX and its been at my side for the last 36 years, ...well 34. I lost it for a year in the early 90's in between moves and it was badly rusted when I recovered it. Brought it back to life with lots of Kroil and a wire brush. A year ago I found it's twin in pristine condition at the Manchester Gun show.

 

[ranger4-7]

Randall Airman.

 

[hankster]

Randall Airman.

Nice Randall

 

[noddaduma]

I've got two..

One is owned by a close friend. Damascus blade (or as authentic as you can get) that I gave him, which he then put a bone handle on

And my Kershaw Leek with composite blade

 

[stoneypete]

Benchmade Griptilian. My everyday carry.

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[Another_David]

Leatherman. I had an original I got in the 80s but lost about 10 years ago. I still miss it. Replaced it with the Wave and I've used it on four continents doing all sorts of engineering projects. I take care of it and it looks and works as good as new.

I detest the swiss army knifes.

 

[atmay]

CRKT Hissatsu or Strider SLCC.

 

[Coyote33]

...

What is that last one there, the fixed blade?

 

[Supermoto]

Chris Reeves Sebenza or RJ Martin DRT or one of the Knives Mike Spangler made for me. They all have different purposes

 

[Business]

This knife isn't as fancy as some of you guy's bigger knives, but it has never let me down and was the best $50 bucks I ever spent. Its a Buck multi tool. Pliers, flat and philips screw driver, and a can opener thats great for getting crud from finger nails lol. I originally got it as a xmas gift for a girlfriends father. She broke up with me 2 weeks before xmas so I kept the gift.

 

[whatluck]

My fav every day utility is the Emerson CQC 7b.

 

[Rob G]

SOG trident tanto

 

[Mass-diver]

What is that last one there, the fixed blade?

Benchmade

 

[Rider]

From a utility perspective, for many years it was my Swiss Champ. Now, I give the nod to the Leatherman Wave. Together, they have about every small tool you could ever need.

ETA: This forum must have magical powers: I didn't insert that link. I hope NES gets paid for that.

 

[Chrisg67]

i would have to say this guy:



because i had it over 10 years, and it treated me good. opened its fair share of pop-tops too. i dont carry it anymore because i dont like the combo edge and moved onto the CRKT Summa plain edge. that is quickly becoming my favorite.

 

[Mike-Mike]

i would have to say this guy:

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because i had it over 10 years, and it treated me good. opened its fair share of pop-tops too. i dont carry it anymore because i dont like the combo edge and moved onto the CRKT Summa plain edge. that is quickly becoming my favorite.

The point guard wow. I haven't seen one of those in a while.

 

[hawkchucker]

Emerson A 100. A real solid blade and it is bulletproof

 

[Mike-Mike]

Emerson CQC7V is my favorite in the EDC rotation.

 

[smitty]

Rare find of mine, Emerson Bullnose Karambit.
I only has a 2.7 inch blade, but it's like a dream knife.
It has all the best traits of a Karambit with a utility blade.

Also I just picked up this Spyderco, the Yojimbo 2.


smitty

 

[Gammon]

My favorite knife is the Marble "V 42". This knife was made for a special ops unit in WWII. The attrition rate was so high for this unit that few of these knives remain. They have a long double edged stilleto blade and a sharp "skull crusher" on the pommel. I have a copy made by an ex SF knife maker. I wish I had a camera to post a pic; these knives are pure evil.

 

[Fixxah]

CRKT M-16. But I have lots to choose from.

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[TY43215]

Leatherman. I had an original I got in the 80s but lost about 10 years ago. I still miss it.

I still have mine

 

[SKS Ray]

I was heavy into Case knives and other asst. collectables for a while. The Case mini Coke bottle design (on the left) was my fav and I got every one I could find with the exception of a mother of pearl model.

Of course this was all pre-LTC/C&R days so my collector urge was based on steel. Why else could I justify spending $1500 on a Conan sword from Albion Swords!? Because Jody Samson had a hand in making every one of them.

Then came guns and my quest for edged steel was left behind. One blade I still treasure is a well worn Balisong I purchased over 25 years ago. I carried it for years and it served me well.

 

[Mike-Mike]

Great taste.

I was heavy into Case knives and other asst. collectables for a while. The Case mini Coke bottle design (on the left) was my fav and I got every one I could find with the exception of a mother of pearl model.

Of course this was all pre-LTC/C&R days so my collector urge was based on steel. Why else could I justify spending $1500 on a Conan sword from Albion Swords!? Because Jody Samson had a hand in making every one of them.

Then came guns and my quest for edged steel was left behind. One blade I still treasure is a well worn Balisong I purchased over 25 years ago. I carried it for years and it served me well.

 

[Rate_of_Twist]

So ill ask, because this threads caught my eye.

Do any of you carry a knife specifically for defensive purposes?

If so, what do you recommend for a concealable blade for that purpose?

How about the "assisted opening" knives?

How or what do you use to train with as far as a blade is concerned?

There are times when I'm not permitted to carry a firearm and I would like some sort of defensive weapon that I could become proficient with....

Edit: I will add that I would like a quality knife, but dont really want a $200-$300 investment. Are the $100ish knives even any good ( crkt was one brand I was looking at )