Five knives for the rest of your life

[Smaug]

I can't help but wonder how different our list would be if one of the five must be a multi-tool and another a fixed blade.

Great idea, start another thread.

 

[Chucktabulous]

SAK SwissChamp
Spyderco Gayle Bradley
Benchmade 710-1401
Opinel #8 - stainless
Spyderco Urban K390

 

[Humb baby]

These five. Switch the BK2 in for any of the five at any time.
I carry the ZT almost every day, it’s my favorite pocket clip I’ve ever had. I’ve taken the edge down a few degrees and it cuts really well. Also it’s been spinewhacked on my leg, palm, tape roll, wood. No failures. My favorite knife.
The GB2 is probably my second favorite. It’s a crazy good cutter.
But I’ve probably carried the benchmade the most. I carried it almost every day work and home for almost 6 years.
The spydiechef is the newest addition and I love this knife. It cuts tons of fruit for the family and I’m loving the wire clip.... first I’ve had. And it cuts like a laser.
Sorry to ramble on. Thanks for checking them out.

 

[Filthyj24]

This is pretty easy for me as I have narrowed my collection down to only 5... well technically 7 since I bought a backup for numero uno.

1. My customized Benchmade Altitude: My primary EDC. I love the knife, hated the orange. With me 24/7. Light weight, great ergos contrary to it's appearance, and I can deploy it faster than any folder. Like it so much I bought two.

2. ZT 0562CF: Had one, sold it, regretted it ever since. Ordered another one last night for a good price but I'm already having buyer's remorse.. I really liked the knife but was too afraid to really use it. Same with the 0804CF so I flipped it. I sold the last one after it opened in my pocket requiring stitches. Honestly thinking of flipping if for another custom crooked river.

3. Custom Kershaw Knockout: Black blade, black handle. My primary work knife. I beat this knife like I caught it in bed with my wife. I used the spine to unscrew a stolen license plate off a truck the other night at work.

4. ZDP Spyderco Dragonfly: Rarely leaves my backpack but nice little knife. My wife carries the H1 version.

5. Kershaw Diskin Hunter: Stays in my truck between my seat and the center console. Primarily for situations I ever need a bigger fixed blade quickly. Aesthetically my favorite knife. I just wish it had better steel (3V?) and a more comfortable handle. Won out over my Adamas 375 because it's a third of the price so I'm not afraid to thump on it.

Bonus: My TRUE edc is a shamrock green (Irish wife) Victorinox classic sd I keep on my keychain along with a handcuff key flashlight.