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Favorite Knife, EVER.
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Queen City; I thought for sure that they would sell out before I got my hands on one! They had been out nearly a year, and they only made 50 of them!
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Me neither, which is why I started this thread. Neither my father nor my grandfather carried a knife nor used one except when pressed to. My Dad gave my a bayonet that he brought back from WWII but since he was a B-17 navigator I assumed it did not have personal meaning. I have always used knives, although did not carry most days until the last few years. I enjoy traditional knives, the same way I do cane fly rods, wine, first editions, etc. - rich history, excellent craftsmanship, wonderful experiences using; and, quality to last for more than one lifetime. I imagine that for those who use a knife as a tool, having a fine tool would be both a matter of pride and a joy to use a tool that does exactly what it is supposed, excellently. I started this thread to live vicariously through others to read how a piece of cold steel brings both meaning and importance to their lives.
- David
I would have to say my 30 year old Victorinox Champion. It has been with me to Korea, Japan, Mexico, England, Germany, France, and Alaska. The corner of the scale behind the can opener is nearly worn thru from the many thousands of cans that it has opened. If only all objects gave so much for the dollars spent.
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I've posted this before in another thread.
My mother and father bought me this Case Sharktooth lockback as a Christmas present in the mid -70's. Everytime my mother saw me carrying it, she reminded me "how expensive" it was. It's my favorite and most prized knife.
My mother and father bought me this Case Sharktooth lockback as a Christmas present in the mid -70's. Everytime my mother saw me carrying it, she reminded me "how expensive" it was. It's my favorite and most prized knife.
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Even with all the imperfections my Queen Dan Burke Barlow came with it's probably my favorite traditional slip joint also. The D2 steel is above average and takes a forced patina which I like for some unexplainable reason. IMHO the little wharncliffe blade makes the knife. It's just so darned handy.
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For traditional knives, I really love Opinels. My parents already used them decades ago and I too got a few of them in the kitchen and I always take one with me on camping trips. They're excellent knives for preparing food, but cut other things well too. This nr. 7 is in my EDC rotation.
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Harayasu I just recently got a #7 myself to with my #8. It's a more handy paring size! GPD1998 that is a beautiful sharktooth! I just got my 15 yr. of service State of Tennessee Case Mako and I hate to say it but I like it better then my old 110!
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thanks , the Case was my 1st lockback and it actually got me started on 110's. I didn't get my 1st 110 until the early 80's.
Here's my favorite 110 ( my 1st)
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For traditional knives, I really love Opinels. My parents already used them decades ago and I too got a few of them in the kitchen and I always take one with me on camping trips. They're excellent knives for preparing food, but cut other things well too. This nr. 7 is in my EDC rotation.
Might want to take that Opinel to a strop. It looks like there's a spot of rust developing on the edge.
- Christian