knoefz
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Hi guys,
I've been reading lots of info and stories here for a while, out of general interst in knives. I thought it would be nice to indtroduce myself and show the knives I've been using. They're nothing fancy but helped me in different tasks most of my life. The reason for joining the forums is to make a good choise when buying a next knife. I'm an architect so my knife use is mostly on weekends and (camping)trips, not professional (as you might have guessed after seeing my collection
).
This is my small collection:
About them:
The fixed blade I bought as a child about 25 years ago, used it for playing in the woods... Has a leather sheath with tiny sharpening stone.
The folder below that with wood inlay is about 20 years old, has a brand "AAS" on the blade, had a very weak lock, but I've used it mostly during camping trips. Came with a black leather sheath (that smelled horrible for about a decade)
The blue folder is a cheap knife I have in my car door because of the safety buckle cutter and window breaker. Again the locking system for the blade is very poor. Bought it about 2 years ago. Came with a pocket clip.
The black folder next is a knife from Fenix, the flaslight company. A bit small but very sharp and a solid lock. edc-ed it for a while but it hasn't seen much use. Carried with a pocketclip. Bought about 2 years ago.
The 2 SAK's are my most used knives. The thin one I got from my grandpa as a 11 year old boy. Love it mainly for sentimental reasons. Doesn't see much use as it's very thin that makes the hard to handle.
The Victorinox Huntman has been with me for about 15 years. Used on camping trips, hikes and even edc for a while. It fits perfectly in a 1aa flashlight sheath.
Last one, the multitool sits in the back of my car. Hasn't seen much use but I like the idea of having load of tools in such a small package.
A next knife buy will probably me a bit better quality folder... although I'm not ready for spending $100,- + on a Mini Skirmish or Caly3. Maybe a decent used Delica4 will show up in the exchange forums to get me started on a more serious folder.
I've been reading lots of info and stories here for a while, out of general interst in knives. I thought it would be nice to indtroduce myself and show the knives I've been using. They're nothing fancy but helped me in different tasks most of my life. The reason for joining the forums is to make a good choise when buying a next knife. I'm an architect so my knife use is mostly on weekends and (camping)trips, not professional (as you might have guessed after seeing my collection
).This is my small collection:
About them:
The fixed blade I bought as a child about 25 years ago, used it for playing in the woods... Has a leather sheath with tiny sharpening stone.
The folder below that with wood inlay is about 20 years old, has a brand "AAS" on the blade, had a very weak lock, but I've used it mostly during camping trips. Came with a black leather sheath (that smelled horrible for about a decade)
The blue folder is a cheap knife I have in my car door because of the safety buckle cutter and window breaker. Again the locking system for the blade is very poor. Bought it about 2 years ago. Came with a pocket clip.
The black folder next is a knife from Fenix, the flaslight company. A bit small but very sharp and a solid lock. edc-ed it for a while but it hasn't seen much use. Carried with a pocketclip. Bought about 2 years ago.
The 2 SAK's are my most used knives. The thin one I got from my grandpa as a 11 year old boy. Love it mainly for sentimental reasons. Doesn't see much use as it's very thin that makes the hard to handle.
The Victorinox Huntman has been with me for about 15 years. Used on camping trips, hikes and even edc for a while. It fits perfectly in a 1aa flashlight sheath.
Last one, the multitool sits in the back of my car. Hasn't seen much use but I like the idea of having load of tools in such a small package.
A next knife buy will probably me a bit better quality folder... although I'm not ready for spending $100,- + on a Mini Skirmish or Caly3. Maybe a decent used Delica4 will show up in the exchange forums to get me started on a more serious folder.
