I spent 10yrs. From 25-35 collecting knives. Buying selling various knives. From BM AFCK's to Mayo Xl's. I'm 53 now, and have 2. For every day work carry Strider SNG. For weekend carry Chris Reeve Sebenza. For me it just came down to tool for the job, you can go through hundreds of knives but there are few that will do what you want day in and day out.