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kristopher

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I got a package in the mail the other day with a knife that was my fathers. It's a rusty old Kabar jackknife that looks like it will be added to the carry rotation as soon as I get it cleaned up a little. That got me to thinking...knives are such a huge part of people's lives and carry interesting stories.

What is your absolutely favorite knife? What is the story behind it? Got pictures of it?

Kristopher
 
Where are your pictures?
If I had an absolute favorite I wouldn't need hundreds of them.
Here's my sentimental favorite, on the left in a group of hawkbills. My parents bought it for me in Switzerland before any of us had heard of SAKs elsewhere. I never carry it because it's too big for the pocket and I have a bigger one for my belt. I also never liked the serrated main blade. Main blade is stamped Victorinox on one side and Elinox on the other.
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I'll post some pictures after I clean it up a little. The blades are pretty rusty right now. I'm going to get after it with some oil and hope the damage isn't too severe.

Kristopher
 
I have no sentimental value knives, as almost all of the knives I have are recent acquisitions.

My favorite out of those is the Case Small Texas Jack, which I like so much I bought two of. One that I am allowing to develop a patina and one that I keep shiny, but both get carried and used. Here they are:



 
This knife, Buck 112, was passed down from my Dad, I remember as a kid he was sanding the finger grooves into it. It also had a broken blade tip that he reground. Once I got it, I had this sheath made for it and contacted Buck, who were gracious enough to clean it up and replace the shortened blade.
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I have other knives that have meaning for me as well. My first knife I bought on my first ship several years ago for one. Will have to get pics of it as well. The knife is pristine, but the sheath shows the miles.
 
Difficult to pick only one favourite but anything GEC-made is excellent in my book... :thumbup:

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My Queen Mini Trapper #51T is also right up there along with my Vic Pioneer!

-Brett
 
My favourite is probably my Scagel fruitport. This knife as been with me through some big life changes in the past few years. It was in my pocket when I had my entrance interview for physical therapy. It was in my pocket for dozens of life's little adventures. It was in my pocket for my last set of exams for that same degree that I am just now finishing. It has been a great companion :)
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Thalestin said:
My favourite is probably my Scagel fruitport. This knife as been with me through some big life changes in the past few years. It was in my pocket when I had my entrance interview for physical therapy. It was in my pocket for dozens of life's little adventures. It was in my pocket for my last set of exams for that same degree that I am just now finishing. It has been a great companion :)
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Love the Fruitport. I've got one sitting in a wish list right now. Gotta ease up on the knife buying before my wife kills me, though!

Kristopher
 
Cleaned it up a little and worked on the edge. She's coming along well.



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That Kabar looks terrific!
This pre-war Ulster Boy Scout knife is probably my favorite. It was my grandfather's when he was in the Scouts, and he gave it to me when I moved from Cub Scouts to Boy Scouts. This has got me thinking that I should really carry it more. Thanks for the nudge...
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waltmc said:
That Kabar looks terrific!
This pre-war Ulster Boy Scout knife is probably my favorite. It was my grandfather's when he was in the Scouts, and he gave it to me when I moved from Cub Scouts to Boy Scouts. This has got me thinking that I should really carry it more. Thanks for the nudge...
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Love the old scout knives. That Old Timer is beautiful, too.

Kristopher
 
I have to say my misono Swedish steel sujihiki.

I'm a sushi chef so I normally have Yanagi but needed another long slicer but more durable (double bevel instead of chisel bevel) so I got a slicer and it is outstanding!

270mm (10.5 inches I believe), carbon blade (beautiful patina from beef and fish), and extremely light. Spine thickness is 2.5mm at base and laser thin at tip.

Blade is very long for most people but I can carve intricate details with this knife (I handle this knife hours a day everyday whether at work or home).

I have given it a custom superwide bevel and microbevel a few passes on 8000 grit for durability.

It has to not only be shaving sharp, but keep that edge over 8 hours, took years to perfect polish technique.

Also this knife earns me a decent salary .
 
As much as I like single blades, and Jack knives, this 301 is my favorite to use, has an arsenal of blades, and is quite ergonomic, though it's a tad heavy in the pocket, I actually enjoy the extra heft, it feels like quality.
 
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