IN THE END, THERE CAN BE ONLY ONE

Cosmic Superchunk

Cosmic Superchunk

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I hear many people say that they like one production knife brand over another, for various reasons. I don't have a very very large knife collection, but I do have various knives from various production brands that I like very much. I've often thought if one ever had to give up their collection and choose only one knife, fixed or folder, what knife would it be?
I know some of you guys have heard this asked before, but it's interesting to see individual tastes as knife trends come and go.

[This message has been edited by el cid (edited 03-01-2001).]
 
Here's one for the "Threads you've heard a hundred times before... Pages: 1 2" thread which is ongoing right now.


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Chuck
Balisongs -- because it don't mean a thing if it ain't got that swing!
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Well cid, Maybe wonder moderator
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has read it before. I haven't.

My choice would probably be either a Fallkniven S1 or a Busse Steelheart E, depending on available funds. If I can only have one, I want one that's going to perform and outlast me. I say the same about my choices in significant others, too.
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It's not the pace of life that concerns me, It's the sudden stop at the end.

[This message has been edited by sgtmike88 (edited 03-01-2001).]
 
Well, I've heard it before but it's always fun to think about. My tastes change.

I happened to be thinking about this last night. First I thought, "Could I get by with just one?" (obvious answer is no) But if I had to (maybe some Massachusetts law that leaked out into the US as a whole) I'd guess I'd go for my William Henry Evolution Wharncliffe. Handiest knife I've got - kinda grows on ya'.

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Non-controversial signature line follows: I like William Henry fine knives.
 
I only seem to recall 5 or 6 previous iterations of this thread, so will once again shamelessly hog bandwidth posting a pic of my choice.

It is a 5" drop point hunter with Talonite (r) blade, linen micarta scales by Tom Mayo, a knifemaker located in Hawaii.

This knife is corrosion proof, yet the blade will hold an edge for a very long time, and resharpen easily, even with improvised methods. Gotta love it.

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Walt
 
Wow. I was just thinking last night (no lie) about which one this would be. And tastes DO change, which is why this thread always interests me. Here' mine, and I fully admit to cheating by choosing one fixed and one folder.
Fixed: Dozier Elk Hunter (thanks Gene!!!)
Folder: Small Seb (thanks RGRAY...for the advice, not the knife!)
The Elk Hunter is the coolest Dozier I've yet owned (fixed blade, that is). The pics don't do it justice.
(yeah, I know, next week ya'll can razz me when you see it FS/T
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My idea of the quality of the cognitive abilities of ANYONE who would suggest a FOLDER as an ultimate survival knife:

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And the meercats stand behind me on this; it should be noted that they live in the Gobi desert, and as such, are regarded as experts on survival.
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Walt
 
Microtech LCC M/A but that might change when my Elishewitz Phantom gets here in the next couple of days.
 
Ah, but Walt, el Cid didn't specify that it was to be a "survival" knife, nor did he establish whether or not we are to suppose a world where current regulations are still in effect. If current regulations are in effect, my one and only knife has to be one that won't get me arrested if I carry or use it in public. Hence, my one and only might very well be a folder.

El Cid, can my "one knife" be multiple specimens of the same model? If so, make mine a Spyderco Endura. If not, I'm pretty happy with my Sebenza.

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Stop when you get to bone.
 
If I were lost in the wilderness-Cold Steel SRK, Buck Intrepid, WSI Ranger,or Kabar Warthog.
If I had to defend myself-Spyderco Gunting or Emerson Commander.
If I had to fix something-SOG Powerlock, Gerber Legend 800, or Kershaw Multi-Tool.
Every day carry and use-Spyderco Native, Benchmade Mel Pardue, or Klotzli Wharncliffe folder.
Whoops, that's more than one isn't it?
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It really depends on the situation what one knife some one might find most valuable. Take care!
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Custom Strider folder. It doubles as a pry bar. It is folder you will want if you some how lived through a nuclear war.
 
David; you are absolutely right; I got my multiply recurring threads mixed up.

This is the 'If you had to pick one out of all of the ones you have/could have' (no reason for doing so specified) thread.

I thought it was the 'If you had to pick only one out of all the ones you have/could have to take to a desert island' thread.

My humble apologies.
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Walt
 
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Well Walt... As far as I know, the meercats are indeed experts in survival...and they dont have any knife at all. So I think a folder is better than what the meercats have, (nothing).

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arinvolvo; you have obviously overlooked the meerkats' teeth and claws, which give them a choice of many sharp objects. None of which fold up.
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Walt
 
If you want the ONE knife.....you should make it yourself...then you will value it above all else.

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Love is Stronger than Death!
and Walt......thank you.....I am humbled by your evaluation!
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[This message has been edited by tom mayo (edited 03-04-2001).]
 
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