This is my first post, so I probably should introduce myself. My name is Curtis and probably like many of you I tend to lean heavily traditional in a lot of things. I'm 33, collect vintage watches, prefer antique furniture, and keep an original 1947 Dodge on the road. I've got two boys, 4 and 7, who love camping, fishing, hunting, and anything outdoors. We just built a treehouse!
I recently bought an NOS vintage Weidmannsheil springer to carry, but find it a little large for my taste, along with being concerned about ability to replace/fix it down the road.
So, I've been doing some research and have figured out some parameters for what I want in an edc knife. Here goes:
OAL: under 7"
Blade: strait (warncliff, sheepsfoot, etc)
Handle: slimmer better, preferably stag
Weight: preferably under 3 Oz
Cost: around $200
Markings: In general, aesthetically, I much prefer a knife with only a tang stamp and shield. For some reason the etched blades and lettering on bolsters/scales normally takes away from a knife for me.
Some of my options I think include: Northwoods Fremont, A. Wright and sons, some German jagdmessers....
I've seen many I like on the 'strait blade' thread, but don't know how hard, or expensive some of those customs are. ( I expect MANY to be outside my price range)
I want a user, not going to be using it for a screwdriver, but anything from opening mail, to cutting zip ties and fishing line.
That's probably a lot to take in, but any help is greatly appreciated. You all have some fantastic knives and knowledge! Thanks!
*Edited to add markings*
I recently bought an NOS vintage Weidmannsheil springer to carry, but find it a little large for my taste, along with being concerned about ability to replace/fix it down the road.
So, I've been doing some research and have figured out some parameters for what I want in an edc knife. Here goes:
OAL: under 7"
Blade: strait (warncliff, sheepsfoot, etc)
Handle: slimmer better, preferably stag
Weight: preferably under 3 Oz
Cost: around $200
Markings: In general, aesthetically, I much prefer a knife with only a tang stamp and shield. For some reason the etched blades and lettering on bolsters/scales normally takes away from a knife for me.
Some of my options I think include: Northwoods Fremont, A. Wright and sons, some German jagdmessers....
I've seen many I like on the 'strait blade' thread, but don't know how hard, or expensive some of those customs are. ( I expect MANY to be outside my price range)
I want a user, not going to be using it for a screwdriver, but anything from opening mail, to cutting zip ties and fishing line.
That's probably a lot to take in, but any help is greatly appreciated. You all have some fantastic knives and knowledge! Thanks!
*Edited to add markings*
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