Knife you keep trying to go back to?

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AzWizzard

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Ever had a knife that you kept trying to like, kept giving it "1 more shot" but it never seems to work out????

For me, this is the Strider SMF. I have owned 3 SMF's of various configurations, and sold 3 SMF's. I always want to like them, and talk myself into "trying it again". Once I get it, I end up selling it. There isn't 1 thing I could point to saying why this knife doesn't work for me... it is just a general feeling I get.

After selling my last SMF about 2 months ago, I find myself looking at them again. :confused: Maybe this time I will try a SnG and see if it makes any difference...

What about you? Ever have a knife you keep going back to even though it doesn't work out?
 
I've told this story before; but, since this thread is about that subject, here it is again.
For me, it was the PM2 <gasp>. I liked just about everything about it when I considered them individually; but, as a whole, it just wasn't there. I gave up, tried again, gave up, and tried a third time. That last time, I went with my gut and put new scales on it....had I not, I'd have been 0 for 3.

The SNG might do the trick for you. I recently bought the CC version, and like it a lot. I've been considering a DGG; but I don't necessarily want a second SNG due to the short blade (well, short cutting edge).
 
Himalayan Imports, large khukuris. Lovely to look at, heavy to hold. You may be able to disassemble a Northern Pacific locomotive without breaking one but, on a practical basis, unless you literally need a crowbar ....just too damn heavy...Not to mention the uncomfortable handle...for me anyhow. I still have one but...its basically a wall hanger. Shrug
 
For me it's Hinderer. I have had many, including 18's and 24's. Both Spanto and Slicer. Thre isn't anything I can put my finger on and say "this is wrong", they just never do it for me long term. When it comes time to sell a knife and fund something else, the Hinderer always goes first. I think a big part of it is the thickness behind the edge. They can be made wicked sharp of course, but the blade grind is such that they just aren't ever going to be great slicers. I know I'm in the minority, but that's just my opinion. Great knives, just never seem to hold on to them.
 
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