Knife you love but never use

[EngrSorenson]

You probably know that knife- it’s one you love the idea of, love the look of, and you’re sure you could use it. You never do; always leaving it behind for another choice. What knife is that for you?

For me it’s the Opinel 12. Love everything about it, but it’s too big for day-to-day and too fidgety for camping in light of other fixed blades I enjoy. I’ll always love it though.

 

[jbmonkey]

 

[norcalAF]

These guys are just not practical in my day to day

 

[ron finkbeiner jr]

I love the blade shape of the Emerson Super Commander but it's just not what I'd call a practical edc knife. But it's just plain cool to look at and wave out of the pocket, then, I go back to my K390 Endura or my DLT trading company PM2 od green and black S90v blade.

 

[K.O.D.]

My Matt Bailey model 2 flipper geek edition was a gift from my mother, and I just can't bring myself to carry it for fear of losing it.

 

[ShaiHulud]

Use them all

 

[Alone]

Use them all

Amen, Brother.

I beat the CRAP outta' all the knives that I "Love".



*That's why I love 'em.

 

[ShaiHulud]

Amen, Brother.


I beat the CRAP outta' all the knives that I "Love".

What I mean to say was, when I had knives I used them all, I currently don't have any (don't ask)
Also I never beat on or abused them, just used them heavily

 

[Gary W. Graley]

I tend to keep this one in a special wooden box and take it out to admire every now and then. A Reate Wave, exceptional build quality and beauty.

IMG_6091 by GaryWGraley, on Flickr

IMG_6092 by GaryWGraley, on Flickr

IMG_6101 by GaryWGraley, on Flickr

G2

 

[ClickBoom]

Put this together from a kit about 20 yrs ago and have always had a soft spot for it, I have it on a display and just don't carry it, I just give it a polish once in a while and flick it a few times ~

 

[cbach8tw]

For the moment it is my Mike Mann (Idaho Knife Works) Hudson Bay, it was a grail so it took me awhile to acquire, so that plays with my mind about using it. Hopefully that will change.

 

[fielder]

These guys are just not practical in my day to day

I love that top knife!

 

[norcalAF]

I love that top knife!

It's a dpx hest 6 made by lionsteel, fantastic knife, just not something I would use frequently. I bought it ages ago when I was in a dpx frenzy

 

[TkoK83Spy]

It's not expensive, custom, or anything fancy. But, knowing how easily cladding scratches from past experiences, I know I need to keep the blade away from abrasive materials. I love this Slayback with that finish looking pristine. A beautiful design in my eyes.

 

[fielder]

It's a dpx hest 6 made by lionsteel, fantastic knife, just not something I would use frequently. I bought it ages ago when I was in a dpx frenzy

What steel is it?

 

[Wolverine666]

Put this together from a kit about 20 yrs ago and have always had a soft spot for it, I have it on a display and just don't carry it, I just give it a polish once in a while and flick it a few times ~ View attachment 2528424View attachment 2528426View attachment 2528427View attachment 2528428

Great looking knife

 

[Wolverine666]

It’s a gorgeous knife. And I’ve carried it a bit but never really use it.

 

[norcalAF]

What steel is it?

Niolox

 

[Choctaw Dan]

This one:

No, wait! This one:

No, wait! This one:

No, wait! This one:

No, wait! AARRGHH!!!

 

[RoyalHolic]

I have 2 Hinderer Emmett's. My son Emmett was born 8 months before The Hinderer Emmett came out so it's special to me.

1 is from the very first run the vintage series which I will probably never use, hopefully my son does when I give it to him.

The second is a user that I bought and it's my favorite fixed blade that I have. I have dozens of knives I'll never use and plenty I hardly ever look at anymore but the ones I love I typically use.