Definitive Knives

[Tim-Gabz]

I am getting a Buck 110 folder. I am facinated with the histories of knives and their makers. I hope, budget permitting, to move my collection onto the knife/knives that made companies, makers, standout.

There is the Chris Reeves Project that I also am saving for. It seems, to me, to be the first hollow handle blade that didn't sacrifice structural integrity or ease of access.

Kershaw?
Benchmade?
Boker?
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[Idaho Jarhead]

There was a great article in Field & Stream this past summer that might help you a little bit. Quite controversial, but what isn't when we're talking about something people are passionate about. Here's the link:

http://www.fieldandstream.com/article_gallery/The-20-Best-Knives-Ever-Made

 

[never too sharp]

Knife history is an interesting subject, Tim. I count myself as lucky for living in a part of the country that is rich in knife tradition (Kabar, Cutco, Robeson and Schatt & Morgan. Also Kinfolks, Cattaraugus and several other companies swallowed up by Case).

Maybe check out Kabar https://www.kabar.com/index.jsp, Marble's http://www.marblescutlery.com/index.html or Randall http://www.randallknives.com/

 

[Tim-Gabz]

I forgot Kabar. How could I??????????????? Checking out the links at the moment, while I have power.

 

[Tim-Gabz]

Randall models 1 & 14 I am in serious love with. My wife has just seen their prices and is not happy with me browsing.

 

[Buffalohump]

I would say the Sebenza also from CRK - for the framelock.

Spyderco - Police or Military models

 

[firebert]

Perhaps the first Speed Safe Kershaw?