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Niddler1

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Which knife that has been made recently (last 5 years or so) do you think will be an all time classic? (Endura, Sebenza, 940, 110 etc...)
 
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Mainstream?

Unless people are into knives, it's pretty hard for them to know about specific models, much less for these to become "classics"

I nominate ESEE's Izula and Spyderco's Endura 4

If we're talking about more niche brands, the Busse TGLB is already a classic, at least just by the publicity it gets.
 
Define classic? Like, well known for a long time, or famous for ever like a buck 110 haha.
 
The buck 283 was an instant classic the day it was released.
it's a nice lightweight little knife that is very affordable .
And it's better than the buck 425 which has been around for almost 30yrs.
IMHO The 283 is just a better version of the 425 so I think it will end up surpassing it.
Probably it's best feature is the fact that there's more exposed realestate to open the blade with.
 
In the last 5 years? Hard to say. I honestly think the Benchmade Crooked River and Cold Steel Broken Skull moght have what it takes. The Crooked River just has a much more refined look than the vast majority of modern folders and combines it with plenty of strength and utility. The Broken Skull has an unfortunate gimmick built into the name, but a knife that big, that slim, that light, with those materials and all at that price scream winner to me.
 
Niddler1 said:
Something that doesn't have any gimmicks and will still be as popular as it is now in 10+ years.
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"Gimmicks" like what? Some might call a flipper a gimmick...some might say some flippers are destined to be classics.
 
Niddler1 said:
Which knife that has been made recently (last 5 years or so) do you think will be an all time classic? (Endura, Sebenza, 940, 110 etc...)
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I notice you include the 110 in your parenthesis, I can assure you the Buck 110 has been an all time classic almost since it came out in 1964 or there abouts. It pretty much sets a standard for all others to measure up even though it's so affordable. Knives have changed alot since it came out but the 110 still remains. I think an all time classic of a design in the past 5 years would have to be something that's affordable, around 50 dollars, and readily available to the masses. No matter what kind of super steel or funky design it has, if it isn't priced at a level that an average joe would pay, it won't be classic. Knife knuts just don't get to make that decison, nothing is a classic until the masses say it is.
 
bt93 said:
I notice you include the 110 in your parenthesis, I can assure you the Buck 110 has been an all time classic almost since it came out in 1964 or there abouts. It pretty much sets a standard for all others to measure up even though it's so affordable. Knives have changed alot since it came out but the 110 still remains. I think an all time classic of a design in the past 5 years would have to be something that's affordable, around 50 dollars, and readily available to the masses. No matter what kind of super steel or funky design it has, if it isn't priced at a level that an average joe would pay, it won't be classic. Knife knuts just don't get to make that decison, nothing is a classic until the masses say it is.
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I agree that it's not our place to say what sets the standard... However you have little ground to stand on that a Sebenza isn't classic even though it costs $400!
 
The Crooked River in my pocket right now votes for itself. It's the only Benchmade that I bought brand new from a dealer at regular price, and would do it again.

It's big, it's gorgeous, it's classy, it's useful, it's cool, it's solid, it's smooth, and it has all the classic styling of a Buck 110 while having a style all of its own. I think it is going to be a very good thing for Benchmade and may be the lifeblood of their Hunt series - and may outlast all other models in that series. I would love to see a gold class version of this knife, but I do mean I just want to -see- it.

Other knives:
- Kershaw Launch series
- Spyderco Roadie
- ZT 0562 (right up there with PM2s for frequency of recommendation)
- Cold Steel Broken Skull, as mentioned earlier

These all have broad appeal, good materials, and an attractive price point. I own a Crooked River, just bought a Launch 6, and there is a Roadie affixed to my keychain... So maybe I'm a little biased.
 
bt93 said:
I notice you include the 110 in your parenthesis, I can assure you the Buck 110 has been an all time classic almost since it came out in 1964 or there abouts.
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Which, I believe is precisely why it is in parentheses. Its "classic." But not a recently developed knife. I think the OP is looking for knives that came out in the last 5 years or so with the potential to become "classics," like the Sebenza, Endura, 940, 110, etc did.
 
marcinek said:
Which, I believe is precisely why it is in parentheses. Its "classic." But not a recently developed knife. I think the OP is looking for knives that came out in the last 5 years or so with the potential to become "classics," like the Sebenza, Endura, 940, 110, etc did.
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I got a little confused as well, but I am sure that's what he means.

I think the closest knife I can think of is the ZT0560 series, mainly the 0560CBCF.

So much going on in one knife, and that kinda defines the past few years for me....
 
+1 on the Benchmade Crooked River. In my opinion it is a very well executed modern interpretation of a classic. It is the only folder in their line that I consider a must-have for production knife collectors.
 
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