One knife to rule them all!! If you were given only ONE

Woodrow F Call said:
Search "cult of the peanut" before the cult gets mad.
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haha! Yea I know of the cult. I do won a chestnut CV peanut. Used to carry it to work everyday, and ocationally paired it with a sodbuster jr (probably one of the best all purpose knives I own. I love the peanut for small whittling though) until I found out that they didn't mind I took a slightly larger knife.. Then I got a Brohmann two blade pocket knife (About 3 7/8") and that is just too big. Thats when I looked for a good middle ground GEC #15 at about 3 1/2" it is a great size! my hand will still look for that soddie and the peanut on my change pocket though.

I am currently trying to scale down my collection from this:

buck trio
buck solitaire

victorinox cadet red alox
victorinox pioneer
victorinox waiter
wenger standard issue

case small texas jack amber scales cv
(these two are usually a pair)
1: case peanut chestnut cv
2: case sodbuster jr yellow cv

case sodbuster jr black ss (already gifted to a good pocket)

old timer pocket pal (good old USA made version)

A & wright sheep foot ebony scales
GEC 15 jack with ebony scales and spear main blade

To keeping perhaps 3 knives at most to work as:
-lunch knife or some food prep
-small organic gardening
-whittling
-and it being not too scary looking to show in public

So far I am thinking of keeping the GEC as my pocket buddy, the case peanut and sodbuster jr as whittlers and gardening knives, and throwing the vic pioneer in the car glove box for any unexpected repairs. Or in the case I end up forgetting to put my buddy in my pocket that day, the vic will get to ride dibs then.
 
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I wish I could say that I have found the one knife to rule them all. But, alas, my precious has remained elusive...which is part of the reason why I spend so much time here.
 
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Traditionals only, please.
 
Must be big enough to handle food prep. Small enough to carry easily. Tough enough to stand up to the toughest tasks. Friendly enough to make public appearances in any social situation.

For me, this is a no brainer. The Opinel #8.

Opinel #8 Drop-point 2 by Pinnah, on Flickr
 
pinnah said:
Must be big enough to handle food prep. Small enough to carry easily. Tough enough to stand up to the toughest tasks. Friendly enough to make public appearances in any social situation.

For me, this is a no brainer. The Opinel #8.

Opinel #8 Drop-point 2 by Pinnah, on Flickr
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That is a great knife. Nice modifications to the handle too.

I do have one in the toolbox use it mostly when I need brute force cutting power. I found it awkward to carry in my pocket (too bulky) on my front right pocket. How do you carry yours?
 
One knife and one knife only...




Though this isn't my most carried knife, this one would be it. Two blades, excellent grinds, and holds an edge for a good long time. No, it would definitely NOT be a peanut!
 
Oddly enough, I would keep the Western Barlow that my grandfather gave me. Even though I don't much care for the Barlow patterns that are out there (yet)...(There is that TC Charlow something.. I don't know much about it..).. My grandfather gave me this knife when I was a teenager (after he felt his electric sharpener wore the blades concave, so it looks). I'm the one who melted the pen blade tip off. I was spreading a battery terminal one of the only few weeks that I carried it.

(sorry for all the captions,, I'm getting over it)

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For the second choice, I'd pic the SAK classic (it was one of the only "adult" EDC knives ((before there was EDC knives)) that he gave me). This knife had a business name painted (red Scotch brite took it off) on one side. I'll keep the name private since he didn't elect to have it released :) The other side is missing the tweezers, thanks to an EX girlfriend (who actually didn't steal the whole thing)

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In my experiences I have been liking the Peanut and the Small Texas Jack from Case. That CV is neat. I think I may go to a hobby shop to get some different wood to try for whittling soon. I have only used them for daily tasks that come about by themselves for the most part.

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Okay, I change my mind. I want a Outlaw Jack Bose with the blades laminated with a 1095 core, wrapped in VG-10. I'm just kidding. I'm still learning all of this stuff, but I see how people can get picky with things.

Why aren't there laminated blades in traditionals... Outside of Mora blades?
 
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edmundo.gurza said:
That is a great knife. Nice modifications to the handle too.

I do have one in the toolbox use it mostly when I need brute force cutting power. I found it awkward to carry in my pocket (too bulky) on my front right pocket. How do you carry yours?
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I carry mine in my RFP with the lock ring down. That way the sticky sharp edge of the collar doesn't hang up in my pocket as I walk. Rounding off the butt of the handle helps in allowing to slide about more easily too.

I wear carpenters pants most days, not closer cut slacks. With slacks, my Buck Duke gets the nod.
 
For my only knife to go on a quest to Mordor and places beyond I would have to take my Scharade 194T, wirth the liner lock and slim blade I could easily skin, butcher, and filet almost anything. the blade is 3 1/8" long and slim enough to filet a fish. The liner lock is a plus to keep my fingers "un-fileted"



And I'm sure my Paraframes will look at me like my dogs do every morning when I walk pout the door...


But then again Father's Day is coming up and there is a something that has caught my attention...an A.G. Russel Funny Folder...
 
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My Original EDC was the Schrade 123ot Pioneer. And was for 27 years.

Recently the GEC Missouri Trapper has been the one in my RFP.

For me a medium sized single blade has been the ticket. The lock back is a great plus.
 
I worked as a mechanic for a number of years, then I have been on the keyboard pretty much during, and since that type of work. I think I may change the only knife I can have to an easy open. In my twisted knuckle bone joints, I'll be able to use a set of large handle pliers to open it. Jk; but maybe not, I don't know whats coming in terms of conditions :D

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I would make my own friction folder. I have really fallen for the Opinel 8 but for one knife only? Well, I would have to make my own. I would definitely have it expertly heat treated, but the rest would be all my work. I would go opinel style integral handle. Similar blade to my modded opinels I have but more like the No9 blade in a No8 sized handle. Same thickness and convex grind. I would do the handle out of Ivory with a built in blade stop. Stonewashed titanium collar and pivot pin. I would checker the ivory but do it RIGHT and not like the slop jobs I have just practicing. I would go with A2 blade steel hardened to its max potential (find a custom maker that specializes in it).

I think this would be a real cool folder that I could take pride in carrying. Okay, time to stop dreaming.

I would say just have a custom maker do it but I know from doing fixed blades and stuff like that for myself its so much more satisfying.

Kevin
 
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Would I change anything? Well some Ironwood scales would be nice and possibly a clip blade.

Sam
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If I recall correctly, one is able to change the covers on this one, yes? Is ironwood in the realm of possibility, especially given some of the custom work we've seen here and yon? (No idea how you'd swap a clip blade in, but the sides would be a start. ;)

Woodrow F Call said:
Doesn't everyone know the correct answer to this question is "peanut"
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So, how's the Lady Leg thing workin' out for you?

:p

~ P.
 
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Traditional patterns only, please.
 
If I had to limit myself to one knife it would have to be a special one. Not just functional, but imbued with sentimental meaning. This is the one I'd choose.

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Beautifully made, with quality steel and good looking covers. More importantly it was given by my wife and kid. This knife is irreplaceable.

- Christian
 
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