New knife addict,first post :) help me decide which knife next!

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mitsuyager9

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Hi all! This is my first post, but let start off by saying that this place is great! The community on here is so enthusiastic and helpful. But anyway I got bit by the knife bug when my coworker introduced me a little over a month ago when he got his first Benchmade. We both had cheap Kershaws for work (automotive techs), he had a clash and I had a brawler. I carried it for over a year and never thought anything of it. Then my interest peaked when he got a presido, and I jumped online to look at all of the different Kershaws. That's when I found a magical world filled with blades off all shapes, sizes, and steels. The most important part was they were all WAY cheaper than I had seen on the tool trucks (msrp). I settled on a Kershaw Knockout.... then a Rake...... then a Spyderco Resilience..... then a Manix2 XL... and finally a Navajo lol. So here is my dilemma (1st world problems) I HAVE to have a purpose for each blade. So I gave away my brawler and knockout to a friend and family member. Manix2 XL and Rake are work knives, Resilience is on kitchen duty, and the Navaja is my going out blade. So here is my question, what other function can I buy a blade for!? lol Thanks -Mits

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I would suggest a fixed blade for both kitchen and outdoors. You don't need one for both, but a fixed for either is a good idea.
Becker does a great outdoors blade, and the bk15 and 5 work very well in the kitchen. But you did say you were new, so I don't know if you want to mess around with carbon steel just yet.
 
Buy a traditional knife for the nostalgia, and a nice folder in CF for formal occasions!


For the traditional, I recommend Great Eastern Cutlery. They're a bit pricey, but they come up on the Exchange on this site frequently for cheap. :)
 
Look in to a Buck Alpha Hunter folder. They are a tank of a knife. I just bought two used and nearly new ones off ebay so now I have three each with a different steel. The will last a lifetime of hard work.
 
I thought about fixed blades, but I just can't seem to think of why I would use one lol. I like to be able to edc all my blades for some reason when I first get them. And I don't do anything that would require a hard use or outdoor knife. Plus I'm a knife pervert because I like to fondle when I'm watching TV or bored at work haha, so the fixed blade takes a lot of the fun out of it.
 
mitsuyager9 said:
I thought about fixed blades, but I just can't seem to think of why I would use one lol. I like to be able to edc all my blades for some reason when I first get them. And I don't do anything that would require a hard use or outdoor knife. Plus I'm a knife pervert because I like to fondle when I'm watching TV or bored at work haha, so the fixed blade takes a lot of the fun out of it.
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I rotate an edc of a BK14, 11, and a BRKT Bravo-Necker 2. Far as playing with them, I do that as well, just a different kind than opening and closing. Frequently playing with handle wraps or changing up how the rope runs through the sheath.

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Can you think of a reasonably priced unique traditional? Like large blade, different shape. etc.
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Rough Rider. All different shapes and sizes and patterns.
 
RedRockNv said:
Look in to a Buck Alpha Hunter folder. They are a tank of a knife. I just bought two used and nearly new ones off ebay so now I have three each with a different steel. The will last a lifetime of hard work.
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Why do I hear a general distaste for Buck knives? Quality?
 
If you want a good traditional, look at knives made by Queen and Great Eastern Cutlery. Case brand knives are also a good way to break into traditionals. I grew up with traditionals, so my recent slow return to them has been more of a home coming than a real change in my preferences.

One of my early knives (recent history) was a Spyderco Native which I really like. You really don't need to justify a serious use for every new knife other than the same as what you use your other ones for. Part of the fun is learning and fine tuning your preferences.

I would suggest you consider a Victorinox Swiss Army knife. They are not just for kids. I find them to be extremely useful as an EDC. Maybe not as cool as other knives, but they are inexpensive and very useful.

Take a look at the Cold Steel Tuff Lite (~$30). I have been really impressed with this little knife. Don't mistake it for a $100 knife however.

In fixed blades, consider a Kabar Becker BK-15 as a general purpose knife and kitchen knife. My favorite Becker knife is the BK-16 which has about a 4" blade.
 
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Case or Boker Tree Brand?
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Yea that's more like it, I just find traditionals so damn boring though. My first knife was an Old Timer from my grandfather but I fear my tastes have changed since I was 8 lol. I didn't know if there where any "modernized" traditionals out there.
 
22-rimfire is on point with his SAK suggestion. An alox Cadet or Pioneer would be a great addition. You asked for a larger traditional that is somewhat unique... How about the GEC #72 with a single wharncliffe blade? GEC #72

BTW, I love your Resilience! Looks great with the holes.

EDIT: "Modernized" traditional... Maybe the Case Sodbuster in Carbon Fiber?
 
22-rimfire said:
If you want a good traditional, look at knives made by Queen and Great Eastern Cutlery. Case brand knives are also a good way to break into traditionals. I grew up with traditionals, so my recent slow return to them has been more of a home coming than a real change in my preferences.

One of my early knives (recent history) was a Spyderco Native which I really like. You really don't need to justify a serious use for every new knife other than the same as what you use your other ones for. Part of the fun is learning and fine tuning your preferences.

I would suggest you consider a Victorinox Swiss Army knife. They are not just for kids. I find them to be extremely useful as an EDC. Maybe not as cool as other knives, but they are inexpensive and very useful.

Take a look at the Cold Steel Tuff Lite (~$30). I have been really impressed with this little knife. Don't mistake it for a $100 knife however.

In fixed blades, consider a Kabar Becker BK-15 as a general purpose knife and kitchen knife. My favorite Becker knife is the BK-16 which has about a 4" blade.
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I've actually never looked at Victorinox since I was a kid (knife scissors were intriguing). The Tuff does look like a neat little knife. But do I dare ask what the obsession with Becker is? I didn't understand why Spydercos were so addictive until I bought one :D
 
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eschwebach said:
22-rimfire is on point with his SAK suggestion. An alox Cadet or Pioneer would be a great addition. You asked for a larger traditional that is somewhat unique... How about the GEC #72 with a single wharncliffe blade? GEC #72

BTW, I love your Resilience! Looks great with the holes.

EDIT: "Modernized" traditional... Maybe the Case Sodbuster in Carbon Fiber?
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Thanks man :) it was a way easy first mod to do because the liners provided the template. I'm really trying to like the traditional guys but I'm just not getting a tingle down there for them lol. Great suggestions though
 
mitsuyager9 said:
I've actually never looked at Victorinox since I was a kid (knife scissors were intriguing). The Tuff does look like a neat little knife. But do I dare ask what the obsession with Becker is? I didn't understand why Spydercos where so addictive until I bought one :D
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Cheap made in USA knives that you can beat the living hell out of, with a great warranty and great heat treat on 1095cv steel.
Also, they have arguably the most comfortable handles in production fixed blades.
 
Some may find traditionals boring, but I find them to be functional pieces of art. They cut so well.

I had a big Old Timer (sort of like a Buck 110) years ago also and used it as my "work knife" abusing the crap out of it. Truth is I actually purchased two Schrade USA knives this past weekend. I found a Schrade sheath for my large Old Timer. My first good knife was a Case Barlow (usually 3.25-3.5" closed). I still love the pattern today even though I prefer something a bit larger these days.

Added: I don't know what it really is about the Beckers. I generally stayed away from painted knives. Got an ESEE 4 and it was okay. All the talk about the BK-2 being THE knife when the end of the world comes.... bought one, but I seldom recommend them because they litterally are a pry bar. The BK-16/BK-17 is so much more functional. You buy one Becker and then you buy another and another.... they're like that. The fact is that they are a very good value and very well made.
 
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