The Most "Classic" American Knife

What's the most "American" knife?

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Samael

Samael

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It's been a few years since we've done this, so let's run it up the flagpole again. In your opinion, what's the knife that's most associated with America?
 
"A big ol' Bowie" was the fourth choice - except you can't find two people who agree on what that means.
 
The Buck 110 and Ka-Bar USMC are both classic American knives. Probably no coincidence that both have Bowie-styled blades.
 
The last thing in the world I intended when I started this thread was to have it turn into a discussion of what a "Bowie-style blade" is.

If you mean a clip-point, then yeah, no argument.

If you mean this, though, it's going to be an interesting conversation:

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For me it would have to be a bowie as envisioned by Fisk or Bagwell...

Second a slip joint folder with a bit of stag on it. Any number of makers producing great ones...
 
sure would be the 110 for someone like me.
but ask anyone who had just been into knives for the past five years;
chances are, it's bound to be something NOT MADE in the USA.
 
I understand your point, and may even agree with it. But this isn't the place for statements like that. If you've got an axe to grind, start your own thread.
 
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I chose the buck 110 because every hunter, fisher, and joe-front-porch american had/has one. I think the ka bar is very american also, but more associated with the armed services, which means a smaller population.
 
Buck knives are the most recognizable patterns in modern USA.

I have heard many people term every pocket knife they see a "Buck knife". Oddly enough, #2 might just be the Swiss Army knife.
 
Even just reading the title of the thread made the Buck 110 immediately pop into my mind. When I opened the thread and saw the poll choices, it was a no brainer.
 
Buck 110 - at least around these parts. Spending my whole life in South Texas, I couldn't even fathom how many I've seen sheathed on belts or in use over the years.

ETA: While it was mentioned that "Buck knife" has become a generic term for a folding knife, It's also true that many refer to any largish fixed blade (including the Ka-bar...) as a "Bowie knife". Hmmm, maybe we need a tie for first place? ;)
 
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110 for me, when I think of someone in another country thinking of an american useing a knife the 110 always comes to mind.
 
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