Hello Knife Fans! New Member Intro

This is my collection of knives. I'm a still newbie in this awesome world of fine blades & knives.
Personally I do not find serrated knives to be practical, so my blades are plain edge. If I want a saw, I will take a saw with me, but having a serrated blade just does not feel practical to me. Takes away the knife fun out of the knife blade, my personal opinion. Since I'm an average height skinny guy, I like my blades to be 4 inches or close to 4 inches, minimum 3.6, since if I go to the outdoors or hunting, I prefer these knives over bigger hunting ones and 3.6 to 4 inches just feels as the most practical blade in my hands for any type of universal use whether I am skinning an animal or working with wood pieces or cutting cardboard boxes, all is fine.

Unfortunately having hard time finding how to attach my JPG image files to this post :-/

Benchmade Barrage 581 3,6 inch with M390
Kershaw Leek Onion Design w/ 14C28N blade
Hogue X5 4 inch with CPM154
Spyderco Military 4 inch with CPM S110V
Microtech Tradoon 4 inch with Elmax
Microtech Socom Elite 4 inch with M390
Zero Tolerance 0562CF 3.6 inch with CPM 20CV blade
 
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Welcome. Many posters on BF agree with you re blade length for a EDC/utility knife. I am one. Below are three of my folders.

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Shirogorov F3/RealSteel S571/Massdrop Laconico Keen
 
Welcome OP! And its so refreshing
to hear how your knife addiction
turned out to be postive help
in the "feel good" department!
These forums can be a great outlet
for sharing and expressing personal views.
And it always welcomes another
like-minded knifenut.
Just take whatever that comes - lightly,
no point getting stressed out over opinions.
Always remember that what really matters
Is to tap into whatever positive energy that can help create a great positive outlook in all matters. Here's to an improve mental health condition. Enjoy your stay inmate ;-)
 
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Here's my collection, my children :)

I love made in USA knives. I like them close to 4 inches, it feels like a practical knife. That's why I would never buy a Victorinox knife. If I want scissors I will carry scissors, if I need a nail polisher or clip I can have those as well, but I don't need them on a knife, it just takes the whole fun and the whole idea of knife from the knife, it takes the heart and soul out of the blade. So that's why I stick to the non-serrated plain edge blades. My knives feel so comfortable in my hand that I feel it is like an extension of my arm, extension of my hand, that's what I call my knife. The knife that matches my needs, wants and passes the practicality test and just feels awesome in the hand.

What do you think? Do you think Lionsteel SR11 Blade of the year 2017 (with slipner blade) would be a good addition to the collection :)

Zero Tolerance 0562CF 3.6 inch with CPM 20CV blade
Spyderco Military 4 inch with CPM S110V
Kershaw Leek Onion Design w/ 14C28N blade
Benchmade Barrage 581 3,6 inch with M390

Microtech Tradoon 4 inch with Elmax
Hogue X5 4 inch with CPM154
Microtech Socom Elite 4 inch with M390


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GIRLYmann said:
Welcome OP! And its so refreshing
to hear how your knife addiction
turned out to be postive help
in the "feel good" department!
These forums can be a great outlet
for sharing and expressing personal views.
And it always welcomes another
like-minded knifenut.
Just take whatever that comes - lightly,
no point getting stressed out over opinions.
Always remember that what really matters
Is to tap into whatever positive energy that can help create a great positive outlook in all matters. Here's to an improve mental health condition. Enjoy your stay inmate ;-)
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Thank you! Appreciate your kindness and warm welcome!
 
Addicted_to_Knives said:
Here's my collection, my children :)

I love made in USA knives. I like them close to 4 inches, it feels like a practical knife. That's why I would never buy a Victorinox knife. If I want scissors I will carry scissors, if I need a nail polisher or clip I can have those as well, but I don't need them on a knife, it just takes the whole fun and the whole idea of knife from the knife, it takes the heart and soul out of the blade. So that's why I stick to the non-serrated plain edge blades. My knives feel so comfortable in my hand that I feel it is like an extension of my arm, extension of my hand, that's what I call my knife. The knife that matches my needs, wants and passes the practicality test and just feels awesome in the hand.

What do you think? Do you think Lionsteel SR11 Blade of the year 2017 (with slipner blade) would be a good addition to the collection :)

Zero Tolerance 0562CF 3.6 inch with CPM 20CV blade
Spyderco Military 4 inch with CPM S110V
Kershaw Leek Onion Design w/ 14C28N blade
Benchmade Barrage 581 3,6 inch with M390

Microtech Tradoon 4 inch with Elmax
Hogue X5 4 inch with CPM154
Microtech Socom Elite 4 inch with M390


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I like the variety, you could look into adding a Spyderco with a compression lock into the mix. (Para 2, Kapara, Amalgam just to name a few) It's a pretty good lock and worth trying.
And you should try a Reate, either one of the K-Series, JACK or Crossroads I can recommened without hesitation, not made in America but examples of excellent Chinese knives without any of the possible baggage.
 
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I like the variety, you could look into adding a Spyderco with a compression lock into the mix. (Para 2, Kapara, Amalgam just to name a few) It's a pretty good lock and worth trying.
And you should try a Reate, either one of the K-Series, JACK or Crossroads I can recommened without hesitation, not made in America but examples of excellent Chinese knives without any of the possible baggage.
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Thank you I'll definitely look into that. I am still very skeptical about made in China brand knives, since I have never owned it or even held it in my hand, however considering your opinion and recommendation I might test try something in near future. The only closet I have come to the made in China brand is my new addition Spyderco Euroedge ethnic series made in Taiwan.

Just got this baby and can't believe how much I enjoy this dagger like design made in Taiwan. Looks and feels just perfect. However I am still a bit sad Spyderco would manufacture such a masterpiece outside the USA

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Welcome and excellent collection thus far...enjoy the journey!
Keep 'em sharp!
 
Welcome. Wishing the best re cancer recovery.

Nice knives you've got there. Careful you don't break yourself. You won't hear it often here, but it needs to be said now and then.

We buy these high end knives that can take anything, then baby them.
 
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Smaug said:
Welcome. Wishing the best re cancer recovery.

Nice knives you've got there. Careful yippy don't break yourself. You won't hear it often here, but it needs to be said now and then.

We buy these high end knives that can take anything, then baby them.
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Very grateful for the warm welcome :) I'm super-careful, these knives are spiritual friends.
 
91bravo said:
Welcome to the fray. Zip-tie your wallet closed...NOW!
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Thank you :) Great Point!

Although I do try to stay within my $200-$300 budget. But some amazing designs you just can't resist. Benchmade Infidel 3300 is on my new "must have" list and that baby retails around $400-$450... Some others are just way out of my range unfortunately for now.
 
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