No informational thread on the basics of selecting a knife/ knife basics?

[RevDevil]

RevDevil's post has an abundance of wisdom for any new knife buyer and also this kind of information keeps us in tune to the ever evolving knife industry. Thanks BladeForums and all the mods for their continuous work they do to keep this forum a great place to hang out, Merry Christmas all!

Merry Christmas to you as well. Hope everyone has a peaceful day full of happiness and tranquility.

Everyone, thanks for the input. I have been reading, watching videos, and shopping the last day or so trying to get my foot in the door. I have narrowed down to a few items I would like to try first. Knives are generally pretty reasonably priced so I think in the not too long run I will be able to have my cake and eat it too. For starters I have opted for a couple of knives from the Spyderco line, specifically the Manix 2 XL & the Tenacious. I have heard much good about both and I am sure I will not be disappointed. I know the Tenacious is a Chinese variant but so many people are boasting about how great it is for the price and with that being said I wont have to cry if I hurt it in use. I am a mechanic by trade and it is reasonable to expect that what ever blade I am carrying will be worked out.

Thanks again to everyone, I will get some pictures up once these guys arrive.

Excellent image, it suits the thread perfectly.

Skip production, go midtech or custom. You will in a few years anyway....

Very true.