Knife for future wife.

Coyja said:
I also bought a few different Moras and kept them in the kitchen drawer... they're still there too, and get used more than any other knives else I own.
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Ditto. My wife is notoriously hard on gear (large and small animal vet). After she busted her second high-quality blade tip, I bought 10 bright-handled Moras and placed them strategically among drawers, vehicles and camping gear. She can always easily find a blade and I don't worry for the safety of my knives.
 
timdennis said:
You answered your question. These are all great choices but am partial toward Dozier. You can also save money initially and get a

"Mora Sweden Pro S Stainless Steel Fixed Blade Black Blue Handle Knife 01506".

Made in Sweden, buy for less than $15. If upgrade later to Dozier, can keep as spare. Doesn't have leather sheath though, a waterproof rubber one.

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I vote for a Mora HD!.
 
Mikel_24 said:
Given her background I would think of her more like a surgeon, that is, quite delicate in the use of cutting tools!
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Oh, when it comes to sutures and scalpel, laser precision. When it comes to tackling boxes from Amazon and opening stuff, bull in a china shop. I can see why she couldn't do micro-miniature repair back when she was an Avionics tech in the Navy.
 
Thank you for all your answers. I am wanting to go with the Boker Field Butcher but I have to find one to actually handle. I also want to study N690 steel before putting out two hundred bucks for this knife.

I am also going to get her a Real Steel Busjcrafter in D2, any thoughts on this knife. Are they worth the money or should I stick with a Mora.
 
I would take a Wilkins Ryback Bushtetra over the Boker and Real Steel any day, every day...

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Designed per your criteria: Food prep + bushcraft.
 
JamesofArc said:
Thank you for all your answers. I am wanting to go with the Boker Field Butcher but I have to find one to actually handle. I also want to study N690 steel before putting out two hundred bucks for this knife.

I am also going to get her a Real Steel Busjcrafter in D2, any thoughts on this knife. Are they worth the money or should I stick with a Mora.
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The real steel is in my opinion, a much nicer knife with better blade steel and a better sheath. Keep in mind that the D2 steel will be harder to sharpen and is not a true stainless steel.

You should be able order the Boker through some of the dealers that support our forum.
If you don't feel that it will meet your needs, send it back.

BTW, N690 steel is excellent, IMO.
 
adamlau said:
I would take a Wilkins Ryback Bushtetra...

Designed per your criteria: Food prep + bushcraft.
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Adamlau, thanks for posting this knife. You are about to cost me money. I just fell in love... Beautiful blade righ there! Though I must say, the sheath doesn't seem like fitting the knife that well. If I were to buy one, I would definitely make a Kydex sheath for it.
 
I'd say just get her a nicer version of whatever she likes to borrow. For example, my wife borrows whatever knife I've got on me, but her knife is a fixed griptillian. She only carries it in dingo country, and to be honest, she'd fillet any pup that gets within range with it, but it makes her feel comfortable (which is half the battle with dingos) But I got it in trade, she liked it, so it became hers. She's handled most of the others, but she likes that one.
 
GB940Rookie said:
My wife and I really like the Spyderco Sprig for camping, or kitchen, food prep.

Light weight, good slicer, S90v steel, very nice f&f and plenty strong enough to make feather sticks or any other light camp chore. We pair it with an old case kitchen knife. (again, light weight)

Comes with a well fitted sheath. Add a tek-lok and you can clip it to your belt or pack.

The 940 is there for size comparison.
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That is a good suggestion. Not to be sterotyping, but something that is just a step beyond "the kitchen" would be a great choice and likely something she would use if it is small enough (her dexterity). I personally choose something similar in shape and size to the BK-15 as my all around woods knife. My favorite is the Dozier Pro Guides knife. It might be a tad beyond what she would likely be comfortable with for now.
 
EntrekUSA Badger or Javalina, "unbreakable" 440c hand ground for $115, lifetime warranty against breakage(redundant!) When she leaves it unattended, grab it for yourself and get her a buck open season skinner in s30v! ($69 on Amazon right now)
 
Danketch said:
I get that you want your girlfriend to have something expensive, but is she really going to appreciate or notice the difference in a higher end steel? Does she have experience using/maintaining knives? Metallurgical or metalworking background? Especially since you admittedly "get by" on lower end knives yourself, why is she going to ascribe a higher value to a higher priced knife?

Why not get a $10 Ontario butcher knife, put an edge on it you like, maybe knock the scales off and make a set of nice wood ones, make or buy a leather sheath for it, and give that a whirl first? Something that you put work into will probably go farther with her than a more expensive knife.

Failing that, if you just want to spend money, I like the Bark River Aurora's alot, in all shapes and forms. The Aurora 2 in 3V is my current favorite of them.

Hope this helps some.
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This post reeks of misogyny! Lol
 
Yonose said:
This post reeks of misogyny! Lol
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Not to derail thread, but please explain.

I think I asked valid questions concerning the OP's girlfriend.

If she doesn't have knowledge of knives, why should she be expected to appreciate higher end ones over cheaper ones? It would seem a waste of money to me.

It would be like giving a high end sports car to someone to get back and forth to work, and the person would not notice or care about it being a sports car over a Yugo b/c they only are concerned with getting back to work, not the intrinsic value of the car itself, just the function of it.

I then recommended 2 solutions for OP- modifying a cheap knife, and one of my favorites to buy (thus contributing to the actual question of this thread).
 
Danketch said:
Not to derail thread, but please explain.

I think I asked valid questions concerning the OP's girlfriend.

If she doesn't have knowledge of knives, why should she be expected to appreciate higher end ones over cheaper ones? It would seem a waste of money to me.

It would be like giving a high end sports car to someone to get back and forth to work, and the person would not notice or care about it being a sports car over a Yugo b/c they only are concerned with getting back to work, not the intrinsic value of the car itself, just the function of it.

I then recommended 2 solutions for OP- modifying a cheap knife, and one of my favorites to buy (thus contributing to the actual question of this thread).
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Didn't mean to offend, sorry! It seems everyone assumes she wouldn't be interested in a quality knife. Fact is, most people aren't (who aren't on bf) which is why I was playing that card mostly joking, again sorry if I offended you. I'm also guilty since I suggested once he bought her the knife she would leave it lying around camp.
 
Yeah, using the word misogyny was a little strong.

I think this whole thread was a ploy by James to wind up with a new knife :p
 
Just doing my small bit to support American knife makers. Does using such loaded words make me a troll?
 
No offense taken.

Just thought you were wrong on my take on the situation , and instead of a considered response; about why you think I was wrong, came in with just a quick shitty thing to say and wanted clarification on it.

So, please explain the misogny you inferred in my post? I think I make good points, and stand behind them. I would be interested in hearing your response (see above post, where I explained even further, my points).

Thanks,

Danketch
 
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