One folder to last the next 40 years

[BlackKnife96]

 

[Torm]

My PM2 since its easy to disassemble and maintain and has easily replaceable parts.

 

[monger4142]

this ones 10% there, lol

 

[HwangJino]

 

[razorsdescent]

EIther an Insingo Sebbi or an Emerson CQC-8,


I am seriously eying a Les George VECP or Startac Flipper. If I ever get one, it might be the knife that never leaves my pocket (until I get an Emerson custom)

 

[Sonnydaze]

I'd agree with this one. I like mine a lot, and very few people would argue the point.

 

[Hairlesstwinkie]

Elmax blade, so low maintenance with excellent performance. Lock bar insert that act as a stabilizer means a very long lasting lock. My new favorite: ZT0801


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[Nullity]

I wonder if titanium liner/framelocks can last 40 years... they haven't even been around that long, so who knows.

Lockbacks, slipjoints, and friction folders can obviously last 40 years.

I think I'm going to change my answer to an Andrew Demko AD-10 or my Spyderco Stretch.

 

[goson]

I've used this Victorinox exclusively for 18 years until I switch to more expensive folders 2 years ago





As you can see the liners are all bent and separating from the handle, I worn of the logo on the plastic handle, and main blade is touching the liner, so imho Victorinox folders are well built but I don't think it will last another 22 years, to its credit the lockup is still perfect no blade-play whatsoever

 

[Bigfattyt]

I have an old barlow that my grandfather carried.













Slip joints will last several lifetimes if you care for them.


My dad's lock backs have been used for more than 40 years and are still going strong.

 

[Fanglekai]

My old man used a vic tourist model for 30 years. Almost anything works.

 

[P_Meticulous]

Either one of these, both are flawless to me. Would be interesting to see what they would look like after 40 years of solid use LOL

 

[Bob6794]

If I am limited to my current collection of knives I guess I will go with one of my SAK's, and if I am going that route I mine as well go with my first knife I got close to 20years ago a Victorinox Recruit. The thing held up to a lot of abuse I put it through as a child and still performs as good as my much newer and rarely used Huntsman II.

 

[The Mastiff]

I have lots of knives more than 40 years old that don't have any end of lifetime in sight. One of my Spyderco's, an Endura FRN in G2 ( Gin 1) with the molded in clip still intact gets smoother and smoother each year. Lockup is great.

I don't pry, baton, or dig with my folders so there is no real lifespan. One of my enduras has been sharpened enough to have needed a regrinding as it was getting kind of thick.

40 years should be no problem for a decent knife that isn't abused. Heck, I have knives that were cheap then that are still going. Gas station Ideals and Imperials from hardwear stores that were 2.99 -3.99$ still going.

I have a KaBar lockback in wood, brass, and 440A that is one I bought in a PX in 82 and carried as a cop for years.

I'd have no problem picking a slippie or lockback for 40 years. Not as much experience with modern one handers other than lockbacks. My oldest Millie is a 440/S60V and it's from the 90's and it locks up like new. The millie seems a good choice too.

 

[jbob24]

I would definitely take my TAD Dauntless (on the right)



Seeing how this isn't an "end of the world" thread, and lets say that any of these companies don't exist at some point in the future; I can imagine there will be knifemakers who would be able to replace the titanium frame lock on any of these knives pretty easily.

 

[stvpourciau]

Opinel, can't belies no one has posted Opinel yet though friction folders have been mentioned several times.

 

[saxon]

40 years worth of sharpening can take a toll on the edge geometry of any blade. We've gotten 40 years out of our Buck 110s and small slip joints because they are thin or hollow ground. Some of the new think folders with heavier full flat or thick saber grinds might be pretty sorry cutters after 40 years. The more high tech steels could prolong the retreat of the edge angle but if I had to pick a substitute for the 40+ year old 110s that I've carried it would be a Sebenza. I just feel that it is built and ground to do a good 40 and more.

 

[jacktrades_nbk]

I carry a peanut every day and it suffices my needs, but in 40 years, there could be times when more is welcomed, so.. for the extra tools offered, and if saks are allowed, an old soldier/pioneer would be more capable. Still, i'd have a hard time missing the peanut...
Judging from what i use a small pocket knife for, i think it will last 40 years with no problems. I only assume..

But what i really need in my knife drawer are just a few really, a small to medium fixed blade, an opinel, an alox sak, a medium stockman, and a peanut. That should keep me covered for a quite some time.

 

[BIG45-70]

It seems like there are a lot of 20 year old enduras around, I`m sure they will still be hrere in another 20.

 

[arizonaranchman]

I'd be happy with my fine little Northfield #55 for a lifetime companion.