StuntDouble
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The great thing about Bladeforums and the internet in general, is that I get to see knives that I otherwise wouldn't be able to see if I had to depend on local sources. That's also a bad thing, since it's sometimes hard to resist seeing something I love, and buying one for myself. I was going through the same thing yesterday, browsing through dozens of models from GEC, feeling like I "had" to add one to the stable. I was agonizing over the decision, when I had an epiphany; I pretty much have all the knives I need already. I keep talking about scaling down some possessions, and living life a bit more simply, and here I am trying to add more clutter. I have reached an equilibrium, and there's no reason for me to add more weight to the scales.
That's all the traditional folders I own except for a Vic Deluxe Tinker that got left out. They may not look like much, but I feel like I can accomplish just about anything with what I have here. The Case Texas Jack, Buck 503 and 055 all make great everyday carry folders, mainly because their small size means they can ride comfortably in the bottom of a pocket. The Vic Pioneer is rather stout, and I never feel under-knifed when I take it on my adventures. The Peanut has been a pleasant surprise, and as Carl has reminded us numerous times, it can perform like a larger knife. The Opinel is a No.8 Gardening knife, and it's finally starting to grow on me. It's the one I tend to pack when we go on vacations. It's light weight and slicing ability make it a great emergency kitchen knife.
I was also starting to get obsessed with finding the perfect bushcraft knife. I must have looked at dozens of them, before I realized I already had a great one in my Mora 510. It has a tough blade, a strong, comfortable handle and is one of the sharpest knives I own. It also cost me around 10 dollars, so I'm not going to cry if something happens to it.
Another good one that doesn't cost a small fortune, the Rapala branded, Marttiini made filet knife. I'd probably use my Dexter Russell on larger stuff, but the Rapala can handle everything else.
Next up is a 3-line Buck 105. I'm sure it does a great job processing deer, but since I haven't been hunting in over a decade,I wouldn't know. What I do know is that it works great in the kitchen, and it's my go to carving knife for Christmas and Thanksgiving. It's probably a bit of overkill, but it works. I'm hoping this year I'll actually get to try it out on a couple of deer.
I'm a little torn on the Buck 119. It's a great knife except for the handle guard, and the fact it's a clip point blade. I've actually used this model on a few deer, and it worked, but things would have been so much easier with a smaller knife. Plus, I tend to prefer knives with drop or spear points for general woods usage. I also feel like I'd need to replace the sheath before I carried it for any period of time, because the one that came with it is pretty bad. Ultimately, this one may end up in the trade pile.
Finally, here's my Ontario Machete. I guess this one can still be considered traditional. This one is pretty beat up, mainly because it was my first attempt to sharpen a knife using a belt sander. I was able to sharpen out most of the damage, though there are some wavy spot along the edge now. Now it will easily slice paper. It saw a lot of use when I had to process some trees that came down, and it was able to limb them without suffering any damage. I still need a chainsaw to handle the trunks, but I feel confident this could handle anything up to a couple inches in diameter.
So has anyone else reached a point where they no longer feel the need or want for new knives?
That's all the traditional folders I own except for a Vic Deluxe Tinker that got left out. They may not look like much, but I feel like I can accomplish just about anything with what I have here. The Case Texas Jack, Buck 503 and 055 all make great everyday carry folders, mainly because their small size means they can ride comfortably in the bottom of a pocket. The Vic Pioneer is rather stout, and I never feel under-knifed when I take it on my adventures. The Peanut has been a pleasant surprise, and as Carl has reminded us numerous times, it can perform like a larger knife. The Opinel is a No.8 Gardening knife, and it's finally starting to grow on me. It's the one I tend to pack when we go on vacations. It's light weight and slicing ability make it a great emergency kitchen knife.
I was also starting to get obsessed with finding the perfect bushcraft knife. I must have looked at dozens of them, before I realized I already had a great one in my Mora 510. It has a tough blade, a strong, comfortable handle and is one of the sharpest knives I own. It also cost me around 10 dollars, so I'm not going to cry if something happens to it.
Another good one that doesn't cost a small fortune, the Rapala branded, Marttiini made filet knife. I'd probably use my Dexter Russell on larger stuff, but the Rapala can handle everything else.
Next up is a 3-line Buck 105. I'm sure it does a great job processing deer, but since I haven't been hunting in over a decade,I wouldn't know. What I do know is that it works great in the kitchen, and it's my go to carving knife for Christmas and Thanksgiving. It's probably a bit of overkill, but it works. I'm hoping this year I'll actually get to try it out on a couple of deer.
I'm a little torn on the Buck 119. It's a great knife except for the handle guard, and the fact it's a clip point blade. I've actually used this model on a few deer, and it worked, but things would have been so much easier with a smaller knife. Plus, I tend to prefer knives with drop or spear points for general woods usage. I also feel like I'd need to replace the sheath before I carried it for any period of time, because the one that came with it is pretty bad. Ultimately, this one may end up in the trade pile.
Finally, here's my Ontario Machete. I guess this one can still be considered traditional. This one is pretty beat up, mainly because it was my first attempt to sharpen a knife using a belt sander. I was able to sharpen out most of the damage, though there are some wavy spot along the edge now. Now it will easily slice paper. It saw a lot of use when I had to process some trees that came down, and it was able to limb them without suffering any damage. I still need a chainsaw to handle the trunks, but I feel confident this could handle anything up to a couple inches in diameter.
So has anyone else reached a point where they no longer feel the need or want for new knives?
