The classics

The Kershaw Leek should probably go on your list as well as some flavor of SAK. For the traditional, I’d say a good example of the sodbuster pattern would be a nice addition. Most of the fixed blades that come to mind have already been mentioned.
 
mitchnola said:
I don’t know wanna derail the thread but if you ever wanna talk Les, I’m here for ya.

Simply put the most underrated maker of all.
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Be careful Mitch will get you be hooked on those George's. I went from none a few months ago to seven of them now 😂. Proceed with caution as they're addicting! Mitch showed me the way !
 
el gigantor said:
I am a giant. I have huge hands. My list would be totally out-to-lunch compared to a lot of guys here.

That said, everyone should have a Spartan Harsey Folder. Full sized version. I love that knife.
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Love your philosophy, and the SHF! That said, Mitch is not leading you astray in suggesting that you examine Les George's offerings. Les has a level of fit and finish that is beyond most midtech knives. SHF is my favorite due to handle design and overall curb appeal, but I realize that isn't everyone's bag of tea.
 
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You should also add a fixed blade from Ethan Becker/kabar/camillus collab to your collection. I recommend the BK2 or BK62. My personal favorite from Uncle Ethan, is a collab with Esee, the BK14.
 
el gigantor said:
Definitely interested! Seems his stuff is impossible to find though..
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Not too hard to find, last week they were popping up like I’ve never seen. If ya keep your eye on the exchange they pop up a few times a month but they go fast.

He’s also been doing quite a few drops. You have to follow him on one of the platforms or get alerts from the dealers. But they also go fast.

If ya go back a few days on the exchange there was a vecp with a tan coated blade that I don’t think sold and there’s also a Talos last I checked that hadn’t sold.
 
The ZT 0562 is a “classic”, perhaps even what pushed Rick to upgrade his knives with the Tri-Way system, because when it came out it had noticeably better action than a real Hinderer… same with the 0392
So you could say it (ZT and the 0562/0392s specifically) pushed the innovation of a lot of knives too… just all my opinion of course
 
tony281sc2 said:
The ZT 0562 is a “classic”, perhaps even what pushed Rick to upgrade his knives with the Tri-Way system, because when it came out it had noticeably better action than a real Hinderer… same with the 0392
So you could say it (ZT and the 0562/0392s specifically) pushed the innovation of a lot of knives too… just all my opinion of course
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I like ZTs iterations of others designs
I have Hinderer, Emerson, Rexford, and others, but they are all ZT 😁 I'm looking for a Les George 0920, especially since I have one of his in hand, I'm curious to compare the two
 
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Traditional classic;

Marbles Ideal hunting knife. Gladstone MI, early vintage.
Or other variants ie, Woodcraft or Canoe.

It's hard to find a nice vintage one in good shape, but being one of the first production hunting knives made,
I believe it solidly fits into that category.
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