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theflyingplatypus

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I am a very big fan of simple knives. That is not to say I don't appreciate a good complex design, I simply love the beauty in something that is all simplicity and all function.

On my list of simple knives there is:

Emerson A-100 ( I own and love)
Sebenza (on my wishlist)
Chris Reeve integral
Belgian Customs Explorer ( I really really want)


What others could be added to the list? Please tell me your thoughts.

Kaleb
 
I really can't see where any knife is all that complicated. Even my LionSteel SR-1 has only three moving parts, the blade, lock disc and lock-bar. In fact you could even say the LionSteel is even more simple than the Sebenza, with it's one piece handle and no pins through it. A Spyderco Military and a Sebenza both have the same number of moving parts. (I suppose you could say the floating lanyard attachment on the back of the Sebenza makes another) The Military has a back-spacer, but that doesn't make it exactly make it not simple. So, I have to ask what is a knife that's not simple?
(Assisted opening and Autos I guess are the only ones I'd say are a bit more)
 
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Nate1714: The bolsters add to much to the complexity ;).

The list so far:

Emerson A-100
Sebenza
Chris Reeve integral
Belgian Customs Explorer
Kershaw Leek
Douk-Douk
ESEE Izula
Case Sodbuster

Kaleb
 
Going by the bolsters adding a lot to complexity, then you'd have to include nearly every Spyderco ever made. Nearly all Kershaws (assisted opening models should not be included) and Cold Steel models. In fact there's more models that are "simple" than not with all brands.
 
Jill Jackson: My goal of this thread was to simply collect the thoughts of the people on what they consider a simple knife. I will add the Buck 110 if you please. I like knives along the vain of what I listed, that is what I consider simple. Thanks

Kaleb
 
The Leek is assisted opening. So, it doesn't belong on the list.
I'm just saying "simple" knives are more the normal than complicated, IMO.
 
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jill jackson said:
The Leek is assisted opening. So, it doesn't belong on the list.
I'm just saying "simple" knives are more the normal than complicated, IMO.
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Jill, don't ruin a discussion with logic! :D


To be honest, I'm with Jill in opinion, but want to see if I sorta understand where the OP is coming from.

What about a fixed blade Strider with cord wrap handle, hideaway knife, and a mora?

Zero
 
Going by less parts making simple, then you can't get much more so than....
ChrisReeve_ProfessionalSoldierKnife1_168d.jpg
 
I guess it all goes to the interpretation of what is simple. Just by reading the thread title what came to mind was the Mora and Opinel. To me these exemplify simplicity and function.
 
Liveitloud said:
I guess it all goes to the interpretation of what is simple. Just by reading the thread title what came to mind was the Mora and Opinel. To me these exemplify simplicity and function.
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Very true. I cannot believe I forgot Opinel.

Hmmm, it seems some people don't want to play. It displeases me much when people try to shut down a thread just because they don't agree with the OP. If you don't agree with my line of thought in the area of simple that is fine, but please don't hijack my thread. I really mean that, and I say it with respect. I am sure that you all had good intentions by your posts but it still is kind of unnecessary. Again, I have not met any of you in person so I cannot say that you are trolls or any of the sort, I might just be missing the intention of the post all together. Thanks guys.

I guess I will try and get this thread going a different direction. How about we post knives that follow the basic idea of the Emerson A-100.

Much Respect
Kaleb
 
Kershaw OD-1 has similar lines and is an affordable frame-lock with surprising fit and finish (think it even has the little Hinderer stabilizer). Cold Steel Caledonian Edge also has the lines, but it has bolsters and is rather expensive.
 
theflyingplatypus said:
Hmmm, it seems some people don't want to play. It displeases me much when people try to shut down a thread just because they don't agree with the OP. If you don't agree with my line of thought in the area of simple that is fine, but please don't hijack my thread. I really mean that, and I say it with respect. I am sure that you all had good intentions by your posts but it still is kind of unnecessary. Again, I have not met any of you in person so I cannot say that you are trolls or any of the sort, I might just be missing the intention of the post all together. Thanks guys.

I guess I will try and get this thread going a different direction. How about we post knives that follow the basic idea of the Emerson A-100.

Much Respect
Kaleb
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Yes, you missed my intent I was merely trying to establish the line, between simple vs. not simple. You can't pose a question like that and not expect people to think about what you have asked. I started thinking about my Sebenzas (which you mentioned) and my other knives and seeing most all of them as simple as they are. At least most all of the ones that aren't assisted opening or auto.
 
Svord peasant knives are about as simple as you can get in a folder. They don't have any sort of locking mechanism or anything like that, just a blade, a handle, and a pivot.
 
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