Satisfied?

In all honesty when I bought the Rittergrip I knew I'd found the folder of my dreams. I LOVE that knife.

After that I wanted a decent fixed blade. I had a Buck Special 119, but didn't like the blade shape - I wanted more of a drop point. I bought the Becker BK10, but the blade was too thick, the knife was too heavy, and the blade's shape was not quite what I wanted. Actually what would have been great would have been knife based on the Becker BK11 blade, but a bit longer, maybe a tad thicker (not needed though), and of a real handle. Doug Ritter had said he was working on some new fixed blade knives, so I waited patiently. When Doug's fixed Rittergrip came out I was so excited and bought it immediately. I wasn't disappointed. It was worth the wait. I'd found the fixed blade I wanted.

Now I'm looking for the axe of my dreams. I have a Gerber, but I'm not as pleased with it as others seem to be. The answer probably starts with "Granfors", but I can't settle on a size, so I wait. I know Doug won't help me there since he's doesn't feel an axe has a place in survival due to their innate danger.
 
hmmm.

The perfect knife?

Id say I am a guy who woudnt use a knife that cost more than $100. But I like to buy more expensive knives.

A knife I really, really liked was the Benchmade Dejavoo, which I foolishly sold.

Hopefully my next one, will be my last for a loooong time.
 
I would have to say that the most satisfying knives that I own are my Buck 110s'. They have a sort of timeless elegance, combined with proven quality and function. The custom 110s' allow the owner a choice of steel and scale materials, as well as blade finish. I really like my Spydies and Kershaws, but I just keep running back to Buck for their designs and quality.
 
Rocket Knives, Dragon Series like this...
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or a Peter Atwood like this...
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I feel like I've found a perfect array of knives for my lifestyle and location.

For office carry - BM 530
For evening walks in the park with my dog/weekend carry - BM 710D2
For day hikes - Busse Game Warden or Active Duty
For camping - Busse Satin Jack Tac
For zombie attacks - Busse Fat Fusion Battle Mistress


Its taken me about seven months to discover and purchase all of the above.
While I'm currently completely happy with my choices, I am always looking for new knives and new reasons to buy them.:D
 
1. Yes, the Spyderco UKPK / Caly 3. Currently I own the UKPK and it's the best all around EDC I've owned. It's small, light, takes up very little pocket space, has a full 4 finger grip yet remains small enough for precision work. I like to carry two other knives, one smaller and one larger for added versatility, but if I had to EDC only one knife, the Caly 3 would be it.

2. Yes, Spyderco. I've used no production knife with superior heat treating so far. Sal Glesser and company seem to understand tool ergonomics on a level few others have approached. They offer excellent variety in premium materials and knife design. In addition to their knives, the company seems founded on a noble set of morals I find myself in agreement with.
 
Barrabas said:
Couple of questions...

1) Have you found the Perfect knife for Your needs, meaning you have no desire to get another knife in the forseeable (That can't be a word sorry :barf:) future?

If so - What is it, and how long did it take to find it?

2) May be you have not found "The knife" yet, but perhaps you have Found "The Maker / Manufacturer" for your needs and will stick with them for their line of knives exclusively, having no desire to get another from anyone else in the forseeable (sorry can't help the spelling :barf:) future?

If so - Who is the Maker, why do you like them so much?
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I still believe that there can always be improvements, but I am very close to that point with three different knives:

- Spyderco Para Military
- Benchmade 555 Mini Griptilian
- Spyderco waved Delica

I am exceedingly fond of each of these. I love everything about the Para Military except something about the pivot, and I can't even remember for sure what that was. I think it's the fact that it has screws on both sides, making it a little weird to adjust.

The 555 is nearly perfect except for the fact that space between the liners and handle scales turned out to be perilous: I discovered corrosion under them at one point. I also worry about the durability and lifespan of the omega springs (although in fairness I have not had any failure).

I really can't think of anything I don't think is nearly ideal about a waved Delica. It's just a wonderful knife in every way.
 
I used to be pretty unfaithfull to my EDCs , Im pretty happy with the present line up - Strider PT an Leartherman Charge Ti . The PT has been my EDC since 2005 , the only change I would contemplate is a stonewashed PT-CC . The Leatherman would likley only be supplanted by a nicer Leatherman . I still buy the odd piece , but they usually end being found wanting an get passed on to friends an co workers .

Chris
 
The vast majority of the time, my benchmade 921 is perfect for me. It's slim, pretty, keeps a very keen edge, and it works for everything I need to do on a daily basis. I suppose I could go out and buy something else, but I just don't feel the urge.

For days when I know I'm in for heavy-duty work, I just switch to the large Cyclone, and I'm set.
 
1. No.
I have a few which are almost perfect for my uses:
Spyderco C83 Persian
Caly3
R2
If Spyderco will ever made 3.5" Caly3, than it will be as close as it can get (cocobolo or snakewood scales would be great). But life with just one EDC can be kind of boring.
2. Spyderco. Currently I have 40 Spydercos and one old pre-Spydie SAK.
I used to have few BMs, carried 551 Grip and Presideo. Solld them. Bought several Kershaws, never used them, sold them.
Spyderco it is great designs, good steels, ergo, Spyderhole. Cannot be any better
 
The closest thing to a perfect knife I have found is the Busse Active Duty in it's thinnest consiguration.
 
For fishing see:
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=527963

I still carry the Buck 110 I got back in the early 70's and I learned to open it one-handed. I carried it for more than 30 years edc, it's on it's 3rd sheath. Used it when hiking, when I was a piano and furniture mover and when necessary to protect myself and family.

I have lots of knives but I still go back to Buck 110.
 
I'm happy with the "selection" of knives I have for a given chore, but will always want another.
 
I don't post here too often. (mostly in the Chris Reeve subforum) but yes I found the perfect work pocket knife. (Chrise Reeve Large Sebenza flat ground blade) bought it in 2002. After just admiring it for a couple months I started using it and didn't feel compelled to buy another knife until this past Christmas. (this is coming off a habit of at least one new knife a month) my new knife? after years of searching and begging for Chris Reeve to reintroduce the Umfaan (mini-sebenza) I finally bought the almost perfect gentlemans knife. Decorated Small Sebenza. (Umfaan would be perfect)

Now I do still need to find the perfect fixed blade, (possibly a Busse or Chris Reeve) but as I am yet to handle a Busse, I can't convince myself to pull the trigger on either. Until I do my old gerber works OK.

(It's kinda sad but I use my old benchmades, bucks, and gerbers as beater knives in tool boxes and such, sometimes I feel guilty using a hundred dollar plus knife to scrape off old gaskets and such but hey, they work.)

I still like to visit the forums and knife counters and look at all the pretty shiny things but I'm just looking.

Later Gdwtvb
 
Barrabas said:
Couple of questions...

1) Have you found the Perfect knife for Your needs, meaning you have no desire to get another knife in the forseeable (That can't be a word sorry :barf:) future?

If so - What is it, and how long did it take to find it?
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Yes, actually. After about 10 years of carrying and working with several makes and models, I found two I consistently went to; Spyderco Delica and Buck 110, depending on job, environment, or whim. They satisfied all my requirements, both practical and personal, and the only ones I now own (not counting multi-tools, a different category, IMHO, which I am still processing.)

2) May be you have not found "The knife" yet, but perhaps you have Found "The Maker / Manufacturer" for your needs and will stick with them for their line of knives exclusively, having no desire to get another from anyone else in the forseeable (sorry can't help the spelling :barf:) future?

If so - Who is the Maker, why do you like them so much?
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Every knife company I have dealt with has my respect. However, if I were to lose either knife, I would replace it with the exact same model, or an improved version like the Delica 4 over the earlier. Only if a maker comes up with a genuinely radical improvement would I consider another.

Many thank to Allen C. for pointing me to the Buck. It truly deserves its status as an American classic.
 
1) no

2) Not exactly, I have been trying to bring myself to get more spydies and kershaws but Benchmade just keeps reeling me back in. The new 930 and 480 are the main culprits now. I like the quality of the benchmades i have gotten; they are extremely sharp and have the strongest lockup I have ever encountered. Not to mention they look awsome. Oh well i guess after these i will get more spydies.
 
While I may never stop looking at knives, I have tried enough of them that I could pick maybe 10 from my stock that would fill my needs VERY VERY well. I could live well with three kitchen knives, three fixed blade knives, three folders and a good Hatchet.
 
Very nice Q...

I have all in all three knives which actually I believe that they are perfect in what they can do for me.

The first knife is a folder from Benchmade... BM943 plain edge S30V blade with axis-lock mechanism. This is my EDC for just everything a small knife can do... food prep, opening boxes, cutting plastic, hose etc. This knife gets sharpened almost every week. It's perfect for me because it's a reliable everyday cutter that gets my job done.

The second knife is also a folder but from Camillus... CUDA1 plain edge ATS34 blade Quick Action mechanism. Since this is a "first production run" model that I have, I like to believe that it is somewhat collectable now that the Camillus company has closed and so it stays in the shelf. This is perfect for me because it satisfies my "collecting" need, even though it costs only a fraction of a custom knife.

My third knife is an OTF auto from Microtech... QD tactical Scarab with single two-tone edge. This knife like the CUDA1 stays in the shelf. This knife is perfect for me because I cannot afford to buy another one or anything better than that in the auto category. If I had the money I would probably buy a J. Harkin's or a Sandshark, either of which would then be my perfect auto.

Best wishes,
Edalb
 
For me the perfect knife is my Vic Huntsman SAK. I got it when I was twelve, 25 years ago. This does nearly everything I would need to do.

Of course, this hasn't stopped me one bit from getting a lot of others for specific uses and for my own pleasure.
 
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