If you could own only 10 knives

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Hey BF,

I was thinking about upgrading my collection to 10 knives, and what would they be? So, I would be interested in seeing what your guys list would be? I personally buy knives for a specific function or use. The last three knives I'm just meh about, but seem like the best choices available at this moment. The I categorise my knives into three categories (or uses); Tactical/hard use, EDC+ and EDC anybody else do this?

1. Hinderer XM-18 Black DLC (Tactical)
2. ZT 0560BW (Tactical)
3. ZT 0566BW (EDC+)
4. ZT 0450CF (EDC)
5. ZT 0301 (Tactical)
6. Microtech Socom Elite (Tactical)
7. ZT 0350 (EDC+)
8. ZT 0452CF (Tactical)
9. Benchmade 940BK (EDC)
10. Benchmade 560BK Freek (EDC+)

Some runners up for me are; Spyderco DLC coated PM2 or PM3, Benchmade Griptilian and Benchmade Adamas. I also didn't include Victorinox Alox Cadet because I consider it a multi-tool not a knife.
 
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Spyderco gayle Bradley 2
Spyderco delica
Spyderco Chaparral
Spyderco salt1
Becker BK14
Becker BK15
SAK cadet Alox
Larry withrow fixed blade
Benchmade mini grip
Becker BK4
 
timbo813 said:
Spyderco gayle Bradley 2
Spyderco delica
Spyderco Chaparral
Spyderco salt1
Becker BK14
Becker BK15
SAK cadet Alox
Larry withrow fixed blade
Benchmade mini grip
Becker BK4
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Interesting choices, I didn't include the Cadet because I consider it a multi-tool not a knife.
 
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What does "EDC+" mean?
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It was a term a first heard from TheLateBoyScout, it means a slightly larger more capable knife to EDC but still not a full size knife. For example, I consider the ZT 0566BW is a 3.25" blade, heavier, more capable than a 0450BK, but still slim and compact enough EDC.
 
Brous Vendetta
Brous Tyrant
Protech Godfather
CRKT Otanoshi Noh Ken
ZT 452
ZT 801
ZT 0561
Benchmade 710
Benchmade Crooked River
Brous Sniper

I could name a few more, but these are my main in rotation EDCs
 
No idea really other than the "10" would likely change semi-annually. All I really need is my SAK and a fixed blade. But I'll list some....
Dozier Pro Guides Knife (turning into my dominant woods knife)
Dozier Personal Wharncliffe/sheepsfoot (K-32 I believe)
Dozier K-6 Personal
Victorinox Adventurer (SAK)
GEC #42 (two blade) Missouri Trapper
GEC #14 Lick Creek Boys knife
ZT-0770CF
GEC #48 Improved Trapper (two blade)
TA Davison Shadow traditional
LionSTEEL Small Opera
 
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I don't own much more than 10
In no order

ZT 0095 BLK
Brous Bionic
Spyderco Manix 2 CTS-XHP
Spyderco Domino
Vic super tinker
Case mini-copperhead
Matt Bailey model 2 flipper geek edition
TSF Beast
Southern Grind Spider Monkey
Kizer Ki 423
 
1. 3V slimline machete
2. Back up slimline machete
3. Ferrum forge Fortis
4. Backup Ferrum Forge Fortis, or Archbishop
5. Jeremy Robertson PD1 El Patron Large
6. a Stellite 6K knife, Probably folder
7. Carothers Light chopper
8. Carothers field knife
9. Survive 7/7
10. Spyderco Maxamet Manix 2 or PM2
 
Based on what I own:
1. Vic. Cadet.
2. Vic. Alox Soldier/Pioneer.
3. Kershaw Zing-US made.
4. BM 531
5. BM Volli
6. BM Griptilian 551
7. BM 162 Bushcraft
8. CRKT Prowler
9. CRKT M16-02
10. SOG Flash 2

Possible changes based on upgrades I would like. Maybe.
1. Carothers Field Knife or Survive! GSO to replace the BM 162.
2. CRK Insingo to replace the Volli.
3. Ritter Grip or LionSteel TM1 instead of the 551.
 
You really need to give a pass for multitools ( not multi function knives like Saks because those are a pocket knife with some tools that's why they're called a Swiss army knife not a Swiss army multitool) as most don't usually carry them as a knife but for the tools such as pliers .

Imperial h6
Imperial peanut
Western f48a
Buck 110
Buck 482
Buck 283
Vic classic
Vic pocket pal
Vic tinker
Case sodbuster Jr

These are all based on edc, machetes are in the garage and don't count.
 
Strider SMF (any configuration)
CRK Sebenza (any variation)
ZT 0804cf
CRK Small Sebenza (also any variation)
Emerson Vindicator
Emerson CQC-15
Emerson Commander
Emerson HD-7
Benchmade 940-1

Only serrations I would consider is the Emersons
 
CPK Field Knives (2)
CPK Light Chopper
CPK Behemoth
Dan Keffeler Sasquatch
RW Loveless drop point hunter
Survive GSO 3.5 new spec 3v
Rod Garcia Skookum Bushtool 3v
Adventure Sworn Explorer 3v
Blackfeather Woodsman O1

Hopefully multi tools aren't part of the game.
 
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1. CRK inkosi
2. Benchmade Ritter grip m390
3. Benchmade 940
4. Kershaw Skyline jade g10
5. Spyderco pm2 s110v
6. Spyderco endura zdp-189(haven't acquired)
7. Buck 110 s30v(haven't acquired)
8. Tod Begg bodega(haven't acquired)
9. Bark river Bravo 1
10. Bark river bravo 3(haven't acquired)
 
1 - Andrew Demko AD-10
2 - Cold Steel 4max
3 - Large Sebenza 21 plain jane
4 - Benchmade Contego M390
5 - Benchmade 940 or 943
6 - Cold Steel SR1
7 - Spyderco Police Stainless Steel
8 - Cold Steel Recon 1 or Talwar in XHP Steel
9 - Benchmade Presidio 2
10 - Spyderco Pacific Salt
 
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Two S90V Militaries
Two Randall #1's
Two pre-1972 Case 6231 1/2
Two pre-1972 Case 6220
Two Luis Mills Long Tantos

Dunno, I feel insecure with just one prize item (fear of losing it?) Too bad I can't apply that philosophy with women.
 
1. Busse Combat NMSFNO LE [INFI]
2. Busse Combat Mini Mean Street [INFI]
3. Dan Keffler Super Assassin Katana [D3V]
4. Carter Cutlery Compact FS1 [AS/S35C/CF]
5. Carothers Performance Knives EDC [4V]
6. Carothers Performance Knives HDFK [D3V]
7. Devin Thomas 240mm Sujihiki [AEB-L]
8. Devin Thomas 210mm Gyuto [AEB-L]
9. Laurence Segal Rhino Chop [AEB-L]
 
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Selecting 10 total (fixed + modern folders + traditionals, combined) would be a daunting task. I'm pretty sure that I'm not to be trusted with such decision-making.

EDC+ is sort of a silly term...I carry "full size knives" most of the time. (Assuming 3.5-4" blades on folders count as full size.) Perhaps I should start referring to 3.25" blades as EDC-, which would probably mean something like "a good, functional knife; one could carry it every day, if it was just a little bigger".
 
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hhmoore said:
I'm pretty sure that I'm not to be trusted with such decision-making.
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I trust you...So post 'em :thumbsup: . Fixed and folders. My list is fairly arbitrary and probably changes daily. In fact, I just swapped in the upcoming CPK EDC in 4V (I envision it as a perfect necker less scales).
 
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