Originally posted by kirch:
First off, I'm wondering what you're looking for here. Do you want to know the most popular brand of knife out there? If you're going by sales volume, it's probably going to be companies like Buck, Imperial-Schrade, Camillus and other very recognizable names in the industry.
If you want to know the "best" knife, you're opending up a Pandora's box. Best for what -- hunting, fishing, camping, self-defense, theatrical use? Best value for the money? Best you can get away with without spending much money? Most expensive? Etc., etc., etc.
This is like asking a group of people what the best car is -- everyone will have a different opinion. If you can give us a little more to go on, I'm sure we can come up with some options that appropriate to your needs.