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Fixed blades:

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I could put similar triplets together in different sizes. But if I could only have a single fixed blade, it would be in that length.

Also 3 of my favorite steels: S7, D3V and Infi.
 
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That's a tough call. I've got around a hundred knives including ones that go back to childhood. Two stand out though.
Busse Sarge 7 a fixed blade that does it all.
Spyderco Waterway a smaller fixed blade that has great ergos.
Number three would be a toss up. Maybe It'll come to me.
A Swiss Army Knife I bought in 1960 might work. Still got it.
 
Of course this is always subject to change, but here are my favorites today, L-R:

Vic Compact, Vic Rambler, Spyderco Manix 2
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The Compact is customized to have the hook and corkscrew on the back replaced with the reamer and Phillips.

The Rambler is from a local brewery.

The Manix is in S110v; a proper blade steel to compliment the soft SAK blades. It also adds a lock and an ergonomic grip.
 
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The Shirogorov Quantum Gen 2, Reate OG Torrent in M390, and my newly acquired Kunwu Padre (we’ll see if it stays!).

I love all three of these knives for similar reasons: amazing drop shut action, multiple deployment methods, useful blades, comfortable ergonomics, and incredible fit and finish/quality.

But, in specific…

I loved the variety and quality of finishes on the Shirogorov, the exquisite milling, and the long slicey blade… and it’s a Shiro. You know the drill.

The Reate gets points for incredible flipping acoustics (those external stop pins sound amazing), the ball bearing pocket clip, which is my favorite clip of all time, the best ergonomics of the three (for my hands), and the overall incredible attention to detail. It’s basically a nicer Chinese XM-18.

The Kunwu gets points for the controlled drop on the action, the interesting design, and the finger hole on a full titanium knife of this quality. It’s a combination of features. The blade is also super useful for cutting on flat surfaces, as well as cutting in general, so this thing has been making my salads and chopping herbs.
 
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