Knives every knife enthusiast should own

[Therom]

I think you shall consider:
Spyderco Paramilitary 2
for the compression lock, the spyder hole opening and the ergonomics. Good S30V steel.
Benchmade 940-1
For the light weight, the blade/handle ratio, the axis lock, the S90V steel and the carbon handles. Ask for the pocket clip of a Contego to have a deep carry on it.
ZT 0801
For a smoothness of the flipping action. All titanium framelock with lockbar insert. For the price it is one of the best you can get.
BM mini grip Doug Ritter version
For the ergonomic of the small knife, the M390 steel and the leaf shape blade.
Swiss army knife (basic 5/6 blades)
For the small size, and the number of no-non-sense tool inside it. To carry whenever you hike or do some camping. It complement your knife when you need to do something a knife is not intended to....

 

[ivanhoe]

Here's a video by Stefan Schmalhaus that goes along the line of the topic:

[video=youtube;nX1WLcmm3lY]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nX1WLcmm3lY[/video]

He covers basic knives you need to experience, and then from there you can upgrade and explore further. Good video.

 

[Frisky]

I go with:

1. Buck 110 or 119

2. SAK Farmer

3. Opinel of your choice

4. Mora of your choice

5. Spyderco Endure or Delica

 

[wazu013]

I let my pics tell the story:

 

[HOKIE_FAN]

Griptillian
PM2
Kershaw Blur
Traditional folder...maybe a Case Stockman

 

[timbo813]

Spyderco Delica (or native, endure, PM2, etc)
Benchmade Mini-Grip (or other benchmade with the axis lock)
Case knife of your choice
Swiss army knife of your choice (Alox Cadet would be my choice)
Mora Knife

Honorable mention:
"nicer" fixed blade such as a Becker
any Opinel

I kept the prices reasonable because not "every knife enthusiast" can afford to drop several hundred on a knife.

 

[TheMonsterTruk]

All of them.

No, but for real; PM2, ESEE Izula, SAK Climber or Spartan, Endura, Mini-reflex, ZT 0300 series, Recon 1, Blur, Griptilian

 

[HappyDaddy]

If I had to pick just one classic example of a modern folder that no collection (however large or small) should be without, it would be the Spyderco PM2. Doesn't mean it's perfect, or that it would be the "best" in the collection. I just think it is uniquely representative of its type.

 

[deltaboy]

USA Made 8OT
MORA
OPINEL
USA made Barlow
Case Peanut or Texas Jack.

 

[Frailer]

While I don't think there is a list of knives that everyone should own, if someone *wanted* to experience a variety of different knife types, here's what I'd suggest:

SAK (preferably with scissors)
Traditional, multi-blade slipjoint (perhaps a stockman pattern)
Modern one-hand opening locking folder
Fixed blade knife with ~4" blade
Good machete

I would be quite comfortable with one example of each of the above...except for SAKs. While I carry a Victorinox Compact 90% of the time, they're like peanuts to me. Plus I give them away with disturbing regularity. If you tell me you don't have a pocket knife, odds are you'll find a SAK shoved into your hand before you can blink.

 

[Grandmaster]

At least one Microtech OTF
CRK 25
DPX HEST
Strider
Hinderer XM 18
PM 2
Salt Series

 

[panella]

What!? No Bowie? Did I miss it?
(I guess the Marine Raider is sort of a bowie style. But still. . . .)

 

[Hawk45]

I don't believe in "you have to own one of these". I think you should get whatever suits your tastes and carry preferences. Why waste resources on something you don't really dig just because 50 guys on here say to get one. Just my perspective.

 

[Lansky1]

Gerber Multi Tool
Case medium stockman
Case Copperhead (perfect large slip joint)
Buck 110 (I posted this BEFORE reading all the love for the 110 earlier in the thread, for which I concur ... especially love the finger groove version)
Flat profile dress knife (Case 079 for example)

 

[Velitrius]

A good Bowie would be a consideration.

A Swiss Army Knife of some configuration.

A quality Balisong example.

A good modern folder, be it from Benchmade, Spyderco, Chris Reeve, ZT... It probably doesn't matter.

A fine traditional piece, whichever configuration suits your needs.

A custom piece, ordered by you, from your favorite maker in your favorite materials. A must for any knife enthusiast in either of the above categories.

 

[22-rimfire]

You can't not own a Becker BK9

I always love this statement from the Beckerheads. I still don't own one myself but have a number of other Beckers.

 

[afishhunter]

Buck 110
Opinel or Mum.
SAK or a 4 blade Scout/Camp knife.

 

[Hickory n steel]

A good Bowie would be a consideration.

A Swiss Army Knife of some configuration.

A quality Balisong example.

A good modern folder, be it from Benchmade, Spyderco, Chris Reeve, ZT... It probably doesn't matter.

A fine traditional piece, whichever configuration suits your needs.

A custom piece, ordered by you, from your favorite maker in your favorite materials. A must for any knife enthusiast in either of the above categories.

You forget about the legality of balisongs.
And why should everyone own knives that are expensive ?
( I won't think that a knife that is a must should be something that's expensive )

 

[jaypowell0185]

Buck 110
Cadet
Delica
Cqc7
Mini grip
Mora


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[Velitrius]

You forget about the legality of balisongs.
And why should everyone own knives that are expensive ?
( I won't think that a knife that is a must should be something that's expensive )

I forget nothing. In some places (Like my own Washington) Balis are illegal to carry. Not to own.

If one is a knife enthusiast, then one SHOULD definitely experience the custom knife route.

And the thread title is "Knives every knife enthusiast SHOULD own... not MUST.