Have you bought countless knives and still haven't found THE ONE?

A Golfer doesn't have just one golf club in his golf bag, does he/she? At least, that is what I keep telling my wife!
I have come close... my Dozier straight personal with desert ironwood handles is about as perfect for a EDC that I can think of. Now for large knives.... still looking! I just picked up the BK-9, and in my limited playing with it, have decided that it is a magnificent knife with a nice sheath system, made all the better/amazing in that it is $60!:eek:
I also have a similar experience to the above mentioned Camillus-made Buck stockman. I have the carbon series Camillus stockman, and it usually finds it's way into my pocket on a daily basis. It is sheeple friendly and I can easily put a nice edge on it's 1095 steel. It ain't purty, just comfortably functional. No mystic stuff though;)
Still questing.... Mongo
 
It wasn't at all easy, but I found it in the form of an ADV/Pirela Ishazi, JW Smith MRC, Polkowski Small Nomad and a Busse Flying Tiger. The finishing touch will be from my wish list: Mayo TNT, RJ Martin Wasabi and a top secret Bowie that'll be here around Christmas of 2003. That should do it although writing out checks to Blade Art does send me back into a state of emotional equilibrium for some reason so who knows.
 
My enjoyment of knives seems to be different from most of the posters so far. Non-knife-knuts can't understand why I have so many knives, but I actually have less than most forumites. When I do buy a new knife, I am not attempting to find the perfect knife. Instead, I just like variety in my daily carry. I like thinking about what things I have to do and what combination of stuff to carry. This ties in with what I am willing to spend on knives. I could afford just a few expensive knives, but I like to buy a lot of good-quality but inexpensive knives. I appreciate the different characteristics that each has and like trying them out on different tasks.

So, I guess that the short answer is "No". Wait, what was the question again...:)
 
When I got my first high-ticket (or so I thought at the time!) knife (a BM710, hey it seemed expensive at the time) I didn't think any knife could ever top it. About 30 knives later I've found that there is no ONE knife. Some do certain things better than others and even if you found one that met your every need they all have personalities. Plus your mood changes from day to day, you don't wear the same clothes everyday.
 
Well..(not sure if anyone has said this), I see it this way, there really isn't a "ONE". Truthfully, every new knife I lay my eyes on I love...I love them all...There will never be one to make me want to stop buying. Thing is, you describe the sizes, shapes, types of knives as "too heavy, shows under shirt, etc" Well...if you only look at the drawbacks, you'll never be satisified. I mean really, think realisticaly...all those knives you mention have their own situation theyd be obsoleet in, or equally usefull in. Im sure you woudn't get into a fight with a guy who had a Scotish Claymore, know what I mean? ;P

I suggest lookin for something that appeals to your eyes, and touch. I cant speak for everyone, but I've never been in a knife fight, and hopefully never will be....So just go with whatever holds best to your lifestyle! Wheather it be fighting, or doing construction work. :) Good post though. :)
 
I own 2 knives, A large Classic Sebenza and a Spyderco Native with FRN handle and 440V blade.


I've owned dozens of knives but sold them all in an effort to simplify my life.I kept these two for very distict reasons.

The Sebenza is a beautiful knife. Simple,functional,basic and plain. It has nothing a knife shouldn't have and everything it should. It is the very essence of what a folder shoukd be. I carry it every day.

The Native from Spyderco just speaks to me. No matter how I wrap my hand around it's handle it just forms to it. It fits my paws like a well made glove. The blade is perfect for defense in that it has a very narrow point and slip profile. I aslo carry it every day.

When I have to open a letter or cut a string from a shirt I reach for the Sebbie. When I have to do something that may potentialy damage my blade I reach for the fifty dollar native.

If the chips were down and I had to defend myself with a blade I would choose the Native because of its handle.

I've found my TWO
 
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