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One Pocket Knife For Life
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I'd be able to have this one only just as well.
It's a combination of awesome features on a beautiful, practical, light and strong package.
I'd choose an old Voyager over any of the newer ones anytime.
Ergos, weight, looks...
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Yup. when I carry one I feel prepared for whatever task presents itself.I'd be able to have this one only just as well.
It's a combination of awesome features on a beautiful, practical, light and strong package.
I'd choose an old Voyager over any of the newer ones anytime.
Ergos, weight, looks...
My answer hasn't changed from the last time this question was asked.
What is this? Really nice one!
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I'll almost definitely have a different answer next time this topic sprouts up as a new thread (thus the honest answer is NO, I can't do one for life), but for now it is this amazingly well built (thanks Sal & Spyderco) and well designed (thanks Marcin Slysz) titanium and CTS-XHP tidy little R.I.L folder.
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As of right now, this is the knife that gets carried more often than any other knife I own. I don't see that changing anytime soon as I've gotten plenty of knives since this one...
Very nice T.A. I really like the blade shape on it and I'm a fan of the green micarta.
Any Benchmade is guaranteed to survive for life (of the owner). Like literally. It's guaranteed.
I was just reading a comment which I found funny about higher priced knives tend to be handled more delicately for fear of any weather, tear or damage. Benchmade also sharpens for life, offers replacement blades (typically of equal quality) for like $20, and will keep the knife in good working condition all under its lifetime warranty, similar to a Surefire light.
All included in the price of a Benchmade knife. Not to familiar with other brands; never needed them, aside from aethestic/design value. I do own Kabar, Microtech and just recently been moving into Spyderco. Kabar is a straight tool. I like Spyderco design; they're definitely pretty, but tend to give me that handle with care feeling. That cut in the wrong angle it might break. Precision built is evident though.
Unless there's some unique materials/metals, haven't ventured into the top custom knife niche yet. Neat knives up there.
I was just reading a comment which I found funny about higher priced knives tend to be handled more delicately for fear of any weather, tear or damage. Benchmade also sharpens for life, offers replacement blades (typically of equal quality) for like $20, and will keep the knife in good working condition all under its lifetime warranty, similar to a Surefire light.
All included in the price of a Benchmade knife. Not to familiar with other brands; never needed them, aside from aethestic/design value. I do own Kabar, Microtech and just recently been moving into Spyderco. Kabar is a straight tool. I like Spyderco design; they're definitely pretty, but tend to give me that handle with care feeling. That cut in the wrong angle it might break. Precision built is evident though.
Unless there's some unique materials/metals, haven't ventured into the top custom knife niche yet. Neat knives up there.
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I suppose I could carry an awl or ice pick in my boot, a P38 can opener on my keyring, a CRKT Guppie on a belt loop for the screwdrivers and bottle opener ... for a knife it would be hard to choose. Stockman? Sunfish? Canoe? Barlow? Buck 110/Old Timer 7OT? Trapper/Moose?
I'd probably pick a large stockman, for the selection of three blades for different tasks, over the two blades of the others.
Coupled with a good fixed blade, (Condor Nessmuk or Kephart, or Buck 877) I'd be set for whatever drifts my way.
Fortunately, I can have more than one, and generally have at least three in my pocket plus the 110 or 7OT on the belt.
I'd probably pick a large stockman, for the selection of three blades for different tasks, over the two blades of the others.
Coupled with a good fixed blade, (Condor Nessmuk or Kephart, or Buck 877) I'd be set for whatever drifts my way.
Fortunately, I can have more than one, and generally have at least three in my pocket plus the 110 or 7OT on the belt.
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One knife? Probably a Swiss Champ.
I find the question frustrating because there is currently a choice between really nicely designed one handed, pocket clip single blade knives - or multiblade/multitool two handed knives. The SAK Soldier 2008 is a step in the right direction, but they are somewhat clunky and have limited tool choices.
I would love to see the slim simplicity of a SAK Farmer, but with scissors, a liner lock one handed main blade and a pocket clip. Or, a RAT 2 with a saw, scissors, multiopener and awl.
Until then, I'm going to go back in forth from flexible multitools to easy open/close single blade knives.
I would love to see the slim simplicity of a SAK Farmer, but with scissors, a liner lock one handed main blade and a pocket clip. Or, a RAT 2 with a saw, scissors, multiopener and awl.
Until then, I'm going to go back in forth from flexible multitools to easy open/close single blade knives.
I've had my Swiss Army knife in my pocket every day for the last 15 years, and have found a use for it on just about all of those days. I can't imagine not owning one. I used a Swisstool when I was a contractor, and loved that, as well. For me, it was a much better tool than the Leatherman.