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In your opinion, what are the top 5 knife brands/makers and their iconic models?
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Like was stated, it's difficult to quantify what makes them worthy of "top 5". I think it's a balance of quality, price, and popularity.
1. Buck 110 - Without the influence of the Buck 110 the knife world as we know it would be massively different. It's a mainstay today as much as always, although maybe not among the more discerning crowd.
2. Spyderco Delica - Spyderco pioneered the pocket clip, and without it the knife world would be very different. The Delica is regarded among many as being the perfect EDC and is probably more prolific than the PM2 due to economics.
3. Benchmade Griptilian - This knife is the every man's Benchmade/Axis lock entry point. Not the most refined or best knife Benchmade makes but it's affordable, good quality, and well known.
4. Kershaw Leek - Regarded as one of the best EDC knives out there. Also, it has the iconic speedsafe technology, if you're into that kind of thing.
5. Kabar - mention a combat knife and what image comes to mind? The Kabar. Not the only maker of the knife but one of the finest few remaining. Ontario makes good users and may arguably be better.
There are so many it's hard to stop at 5.
1. Buck 110 - Without the influence of the Buck 110 the knife world as we know it would be massively different. It's a mainstay today as much as always, although maybe not among the more discerning crowd.
2. Spyderco Delica - Spyderco pioneered the pocket clip, and without it the knife world would be very different. The Delica is regarded among many as being the perfect EDC and is probably more prolific than the PM2 due to economics.
3. Benchmade Griptilian - This knife is the every man's Benchmade/Axis lock entry point. Not the most refined or best knife Benchmade makes but it's affordable, good quality, and well known.
4. Kershaw Leek - Regarded as one of the best EDC knives out there. Also, it has the iconic speedsafe technology, if you're into that kind of thing.
5. Kabar - mention a combat knife and what image comes to mind? The Kabar. Not the only maker of the knife but one of the finest few remaining. Ontario makes good users and may arguably be better.
There are so many it's hard to stop at 5.
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It doesn't have to be the knife everyone thinks of ( ie buck 110 ) to be the most iconic.
The vic classic is probably the world's most carried folding knife, and the lm micra is their oldest model in production and has been going strong for 19yrs. It's also probably the world's most carried multitool.
Even if you're not a knife guy or not a mt guy, you could definitely use one of either and probably have.
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These may not be considered the top 5 knife brands, but are significant.
Victorinox-the Tinker is their iconic model.
Spyderco-the Delica and Native are iconic models to me.
Benchmade- Griptillian, although I don't own one.
Buck-the 110 is iconic, but not a knife I that I consider using any more.
Great Eastern Cutlery-their iconic model is probably their #72-73 models (jack knives).
Victorinox-the Tinker is their iconic model.
Spyderco-the Delica and Native are iconic models to me.
Benchmade- Griptillian, although I don't own one.
Buck-the 110 is iconic, but not a knife I that I consider using any more.
Great Eastern Cutlery-their iconic model is probably their #72-73 models (jack knives).
