Help me choose the only knife I will ever own!!

Help you pick THE ONLY knife you'll ever own ? Geez, by joining this forum, you've already negated your own statement. You will NOT own only one knife if you hang around this forum.

Just in case you change your mind on the folder, you might want to check Fehrman knives, especially the 'peace maker'. Excellent knife.
 
No biggee mr trooper I know it aint no superknife but I've had shrades, bucks, cases, and gerbers and this one is so far my favorite, I guess i shoulda sent him for a Boker Tree brand or Puma stockman but ya know hindsight and all. anyway good to see some folks with a sense of humor,

Jason
 
I don't think it has been meantioned yet. I would go for Manix and if you want something a little lighter, a Military. That is from the "one knife for life" point of view. From a standpoint of pure practicality I would go with a simple Spyderco Pacific Salt.
 
Spyderco endura in zdp 189 steel plain edge, or the military model in BG42 steel, , or S30V steel. Winners all in quality, ergonomics, value,durability etc. Moderate to hard usage.

If you expect extra heavy usage get the Spyderco Manix full size or mini. Both again are winners. Hard usage, to very hard usage.

An alternate if you like assisted openers would be the Kershaw Blur in S30 steel, or the coveted SG2 steel if you can still find one. I own every knife I've mentioned and trust my life with any of them. The companies that make and warrant then are reputable and first rate. Joe
 
I bought "The last Knife I will ever buy" about 10 knives ago.:D

For only one knife under $150....hmmm. For hard use I would vote for the Mini-Rittergrip, or for light use get a Victoinox SAK and save some money.
 
My EDC right now is a Benchmade 940. Although the 943 is a bit pointy, it carries the same as the 940 and will make an ideal EDC folder. The Ritter RSK Mk1 is a great knife with an great blade profile for slicing, but it doesn't carry as easily as the BM940/943. My all black RSK is the M2 version :)
 
First off, let me thank everyone here for all the advice. I've never been on a forum that had so many people willing to help me spend my money:D

A few people suggested the BM 710. This is the only knife i've actually held. It is a great knife but was a bit too large for me. I'm thinking the Military will also feel too big. This is why i'm looking for no bigger than 3.5'' of blade length (should've mentioned that in the first post :o).

Also, as more than one person on this forum reminded me, there's a good chance that the knife will get confiscated while crossing borders. I've heard of this happening, especially in Latin America where the local police would love a forced bribe with s30v steel.

So here is my revised short list:

Spyderco Native ($40-60)
BM 551 Griptilian ($60-75)
BM Ritter grip ($110+)
BM 943 ($100+)

Ok, so call me crazy but now i'm thinking of buying the Native and the BM 151. I will stay within budget and will have a backup in case one gets stolen or lost. So here it is:

Option A: Native + BM 551
Option B: Ritter Grip
Option C: Bm 943

I like option A the most but I feel its a slippery slope to a new expensive hobby. :)
 
id go for the 943 just because I personally also really want that knife. Im a huge BM fan. My main edc is the 710 and I also carry the 635 mini skirmish.
 
J.S. Carter said:
Yea Rat and Mr Pooper Who asked you anyway? Anybody ever tell ya your avatar looks like Weird Al? My Paraframe is awesome, it holds an edge well, and everything! it's cleaned several small furry woodland creatures and they we're tasty too! geeesh insultin a man's pocket knife like that, HOW RUDE!, ya'll probably wear pink ruffly panties and prance around dreamin of lickin marshmallow cream and peanut butter off Barbara Bushes naked body. . . At least I aint a knife snob...like somepeople whom i wont mention
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There is a big difference between being a snob and knowing the difference between garbage and quality. If I did not know that difference, I would be ignorant. . . Like some people who I do not need to mention. :D

There are some knives in the same price range that do not completely suck. . .
 
I have a BM 940 and I love it, but I don't consider it a "do everything" knife. It's very refined, and an amazing slicer, but the fact that it's so long and thin -- I don't consider it a hard use knife. I'm sure it's plenty strong, but it's one of the last knives I would rely on for self defense. I consider it a slicer for light to medium stress cutting. My Native on the other hand does get used for any and everything, and inspires confidence that it will do all you can ask of a knife that size. If I had to have one "do everything" knife and had to choose between those two, I'd go with the Native.

However, the 943 is definitely much cooler, but that's not what it sounds like you're looking for.

Have you looked at the BM 14210? It has all the coolness of the 943, but is also one of the strongest folders I've come across. If it's too small it's big brother is the 14205.

Hope this helps.

Edited: I didn't see your list before I typed this. I'd go with option A or option B. I've never owned a grip or Ritter grip, but I've heard great things.
 
I don't know if the size would be right for you but my new Spyderco Endura seem like it would fit the bill very well. I also Have a CS Ultimate Hunter folder which is built like a Tank. My favorite everyday knife is probably the Kershaw Blackout. The last knife I would be without is my Vic. Explorer which has been on belt for 30+ years now.
 
Of the two you picked, I'd take the benchmade. This is only because I've carried a 710 for more years than I can count and it is still in top notch working order. You'll see very similar comments from other 710 owners. There's something about that blade that makes it the Energizer Bunny. It just keeps going and going and....
 
Morientes: In your post, you listed a Benchmade and a Native. I'm assuming these are the two that interest you. For the price range you listed ($150) you could get yourself two Natives. May I suggest a plain edge as well as a serrated edge. With the Spyderco warranty and the quality of the Native, these would serve you quite well and for quite a long time.
 
Of the two knives you mentioned, I'd go with the Native. The reason is that the grind on the BM is a wedge that gets thicker the more you sharpen it. The Native stays thinner, longer. Over years of sharpening, the Native blade will have a longer useful life.
Overall though, A Buck 110 with a BG-42 blade would be a better choice, IMHO.
 
Of the original two, I'd go with the Native. If you're willing to consider other options I'd go with a Spyderco Mini Manix. It is in a similar price range to the more expensive Benchmades you're considering.
 
You mentioned fishing right? Well, nothing removes redfish fillets better than my millitry. The 4" flat grind with no thumb studs to get in the way, accute point, longer handle, really makes fish cleaning a breeze. S30V holdes an edge alot longer than my pacific salt in h1, with no saltwater corrosion problems yet .
 
Of the two mentioned I would choose a third option! Not that there is anything wrong with what you are considering, I am just thinking about a single knife to last a lifetime, and that knife would be a Benchmade mini Rukus 615. You get a flat ground S30V blade that fits your measurements. You also get an Axis Lock with full ss liners that will give the knife the durability to last a lifetime, and at the same time a knife that can stand up under hard use, and also a knife that will be able to do a variety of tasks, and do them well, with its drop point blade shape. Do yourself a favor and check this knife out over at www.newgraham.com
 
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