One knife a collector must own?

I'll agree with those who say the Sebenza. Even though the ones I have handled have never really resonated with me, there is no doubting that they are the yardstick by which all others are measured.

Honourable mentions:

Buck 110
Ka-bar USMC
Spycero PM2
 
Buck 110
Opinel
Sodbuster pattern
Stockman pattern
Canoe pattern
Trapper and/or Moose
Peanut
Scout knife (4 or 5 blade)
SAK

Of course the problem is, each of these is in and of itself a collectable category.
 
whitty said:
I think all serious collectors need to own the following at some point during their lives.

1. Chris Reeve Sebenza- As others have said this knife is the measure many use to other knives. It is so widely talked about that you will not have an understanding of half the conversations on this forum without ever owning one. Plus they really are incredible knives.

2. A custom Folder- This list could be very long and there are plenty of them out there to mention but I think every collector should have one folder that is exclusive to them, made for them, that says something about who they are/ something from their life.

4. A custom fixed blade- For the same reason as a custom folder.

5. A higher end true user folder- This is the knife you do not buy to collect dust or put in a safe, but the knife you truly carry everyday and have no qualms using it. In this category the type of knife can be anything from a Spyderco to a Benchmade to a ZT to a Hinderer. It could even be the Sebenza you buy so it could combine with #1.

6. A higher end true user fixed blade- For the same reasons as the folder. Sure this could be a production knife but it would be a lot more fun with a custom fixed.

This is just my opinion as I am not the best collector. Everything I own gets beaten on. Some much worse than others!

Whitty
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afishhunter said:
Buck 110
Opinel
Sodbuster pattern
Stockman pattern
Canoe pattern
Trapper and/or Moose
Peanut
Scout knife (4 or 5 blade)
SAK

Of course the problem is, each of these is in and of itself a collectable category.
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I believe Whitty has presented a good answer but then you really do need to add a few of the traditionals. You know there is no right answer :confused: :D
 
afishhunter said:
Buck 110
Opinel
Sodbuster pattern
Stockman pattern
Canoe pattern
Trapper and/or Moose
Peanut
Scout knife (4 or 5 blade)
SAK

Of course the problem is, each of these is in and of itself a collectable category.
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Yea, I wish GEC would make a rea scout knife. One like case makes. With a spear point, can opener, bottle opener/ saw, and an awl. Awl with hole in it
 
Simple: the Chris Reeve Sebenza.

IBLeatherman.
 
Insipid Moniker said:
He got banned for it, but I can fill in if you like. I ain't buyin' one. ;)
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Really? Wow. Ok, then!

But seriously, it's one of those knives everyone should try at least once. The best part about 'em, if it's not for you, you sell it for almost what you paid, no harm no foul.
 
archieblue said:
I honestly believe that for better or for worse, regardless of anyone's opinion, the Chris Reeve Knives Sebenza will always be the yardstick to which all folding knives can/should be compared to. I also believe that few people actually grasp the totality of what they are looking at. Haha.
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I definitely agree with this. It was my first foray into 'high end' knives and showed me that using something you truly appreciate only increases the overall value of an item to the individual.
 
RayseM said:
I believe Whitty has presented a good answer but then you really do need to add a few of the traditionals. You know there is no right answer :confused: :D
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Totally agree. It was a start to a list that could have a ton added to it!
 
Every collector should own at least one Alox Swiss Army knife. The Wenger Soldier/Standard Issue is my thing.
 
Quiet said:
Really? Wow. Ok, then!

But seriously, it's one of those knives everyone should try at least once. The best part about 'em, if it's not for you, you sell it for almost what you paid, no harm no foul.
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I actually agree that, if you love great cutlery, CRK is worth trying. I tried and, while a very nice knife, it did nothing for me, particularly at the price.
 
Buck 110
Spyderco Delica
Kershaw Leek
Benchmade 940
 
There are a lot of different types of knives so it is hard to find one knife that would be common to everybody.
In my case of collecting custom fixed blade knives the Randall was the "must own". I also felt compelled to buy numerous knives in the Loveless style because I really liked the style, and I bought a few knives by D'Alton Holder because I thought he was one of the best makers we have.
 
One knife a collector must own?

The Yoda answer is yes, at least one.

Serious answer is let your collection, be "your" collection.
 
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