The Most Expensive Knife You Carry

RevDevil said:
That would be one end of the spectrum, there are some folks that collect others that just use their knives. Nt all are the same.
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I used to be into collecting custom hunting knives, with no intention of ever using them. I don't really need a hunting knife to use but I did pick out one that I thought I could use if I ever needed one.

But OTOH all of the folding knives I buy are intended to be used, and I do carry them.

The most I have spent on a knife for carry is a used ZT0561, but I prefer buying EDC knives for less than $150.
 
bakergh said:
I've been carrying my green pm2 sprint, even though if I mess it up I will never, ever be able to get a replacement...
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Same here- I was able to buy one of the last of the first run from KW. I had complained about flippers so much that I decided I have to keep this one and use it, not sell it if I see something else I want. It is interesting to have a knife that is immune from being sold, it frees me up to use it without so much worry. If I lost it I would not buy a replacement at secondary market prices, but I will still have an S30V PM2 to carry.
 
I carried and lightly used (like, two cuts) the spyderco ATR I had. Definitely pretty rare, sold it for a good amount even lightly used.

Now it's my new benchmade 32
 
Most of my collection consists of folders in the $100-$200 range. Ironically, the knives I carry most (without hesitation or regret) are my most expensive...

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CRK Large Sebenza 21 Insingo, Small Sebenza 21 Insingo, Mnandi

I carry other folders once in a while, but it's not long before I go back to my CRK's (the Small Insingo in particular.) I'm also a big fan of traditionals and also carry the most expensive one I own, a Case/Tony Bose Coffin Jack.

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-Brett
 
carry my dalibor sirius everyday. a turpin folder was in my pocket for a few weeks but its back at dustins spa right now. I like to get my moneys worth by carrying and enjoying. I have had other knives that I sold instantly because they were too pretty to carry though.
 
My PM2,Mini barrage, or a ZT is about as "classy" as I'm going for edc. Occasionally, will carry my Tabor custom. I would cry if I scratched my Mini Infidel or one of my Microtechs, lol.
 
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If you include the price of custom scales, then I have a mini grip that is the most expensive. ImageUploadedByTapatalk1399601345.297020.jpg
 
My every day user is a Benchmade 2011 Prototype Triage. I've used it more than any knife I own and can't leave home without it.
 
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With the custom scale, this one is probably my most expensive folder. And I carry it every day :)
 
Pretty much my weekday.. Go to work knife is my custom Mel Pardue.

Mammoth and damascus is one sweet knife..
 
I carey (see what I did there ;) ? ), among others, a Peter Carey custom that apparently (aka: from what I've been told) has an approximate value of $4K. I honestly tried not carrying it but, to be honest, it is SO beautiful (to me) that I can't keep myself from bringing it along.
 
Mine are nearly all in the $150-200 range. While I could certainly "afford" to spend more, that seems to be my comfort zone. I tend to rotate among ZT 0801, 0770CF, Birk 75, PM2, Sage 1 and Hogue EX 02.
 
I have in my rotation a Willumsen Perock as my priciest carry piece.
 
Ritter Mini-Grip with Wilkins scales is probably the most expensive knife I have that has seen regular use. I have a few that cost more that get put to use, but not as regular as this one.
 
$65 shipped :o CS Mini Recon 1. Also carry a $38 Large Voyager (probably the most), $20 Vic Camper, and large trapper slipjoint found by the side of the road.
 
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