Perfect knife for me. Which one?

The Skyline has quite a following, and is generally regarded as a quality inexpensive (not cheap) piece.

Take a look at the blem section at Kershawguy, he often has some for a song.
 
Aldebaran said:
The SpydieChef looks cool. Too bad it has titanium directly against steel.
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I doubt the Ti on steel would ever wear out on you. Sebenza's have the same thing, as does the Slyz Bowie. They can wear out if you are constantly opening and closing them, but it would take a while, especially after the lock "settles."
 
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My suggestion is to take a look at the Buck Vantage Pro. S30V blade, hollow ground spear point with G10 scales, open spine for easy cleaning, good flipper action if you adjust the pivot to your liking and use a good oil. Also has Buck's version of the Spydie hole if you prefer that method of opening. And a really great, deep-carry pocket clip. There have been reports of inconsistent quality on these, so if possible arrange to handle a few before buying. In all honesty, I've owned three and haven't seen any problems. They are a liner lock -- you didn't specify pro or con on that -- but in my opinion it's one of the better ones I've seen: foolproof, easy to use and unobtrusive. Comes in large and small sizes. I wanted to like the small, but it was a bit *too* small for my hands. The large size Vantage Pro is one of the top knives in my EDC rotation. :thumbup:

As another option, look at the Buck Marksman. I've never handled one but it's a lot like the Vantage except for the unusual new blade lock mechanism. People seem to love it. I've been eyeing the "Operator" custom model available from SKBlades:

http://www.skblades.com/product-page/73d8c59e-07d1-ea56-3263-5d1dd4b49233
 
Where I live, the middle of nowhere in Chile right now, I don't have the opportunity to try things before I buy. Because of this, anything that has a patchy history of quality control is first to be crossed off my list. I like the Vantage Pro and it could very well be the perfect knife for me, but it is not likely I will chance getting a crap one.
 
I received my Ontario Rat 1 today, the one with the carbon fiber handles and D2 blade. I also ordered a coated blade. So far this is the same as any other Rat 1 as far as feel and size and I wont know how it holds up for a while but D2 is the biggest difference that I anticipate making this a much better knife. The carbon fiber is a nice touch but not necessary IMHO. The biggest thing they could do after this is to mill out the liners. A bit less weight would be most welcome to me and think many others. Some prefer heavy knives but I prefer less weight if it is not necessary. Actually it is not milling but rather a punch that stamps out these liners. A few additional holes made by a punch does not make that much difference in the overall cost and I wager would be less expensive than the cost of the carbon fiber handles over the regular nylon.
 
Vicarious Reality said:
There are no locking folding knives without springs. Even the balisong uses spring pressure to keep it closed.
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What part of this that I said in an earlier post was not clear?
"I am talking about springs made from wire, as in omega springs, torsion springs as in assisted Kershaws and ZT. I also had a Benchmade Mini Ambush fail on the "indraw" spring. Any back lock and triad lock I have owned so far have not had a spring failure. Technically frame locks, liner locks and compression locks all have springs as an integrated part of the lock device. I have yet to hear of one of these fracturing from fatigue. The Cold Steel Swift also has a bad reputation for its spring bar failing. Springs as added additional part of the design seem to be a bad idea for most knives. I want to avoid them."
 
Well I have to take some back on my enthusiasm on the D2 Rat 1. The handle is definitely thicker and it is heavier overall. The carbon fiber is just decoration over the handles and just fashion. Silly. Ontario, make the D2 version with lighter liners. Make it full carbon fiber or don't bother.
 
Aldebaran said:
I think I might have found "my" knife. I have been watching some videos on youtube and came across the Steel Will Cutjack FRN handle with D2 for under $50! It is not out yet and no real reviews but it looks just like what I have been looking for.
https://steelwillknives.com/our-knives/urban-series/cutjack-c22-1bk.html
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Seems to me you will find issue with most any knife you try. I understand, it is hard to find that "perfect" knife but I enjoy the hunt and try not to nit pick every detail since these are production knives made for the masses. You may have to save those pennies and look into getting a custom made with all of your requirements, hopefully that Cutjack works out though.
 
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