The most important feature when choosing a knife.

[CVamberbonehead]

It must have black saw cut delrin scales. It must be a stockman pattern. It must have the Buck knives shield. It must be made by Camillus or Schrade.

Simple

Schrade??? I didnt know they made any knives for Buck. Cool.

 

[CVamberbonehead]

Probably blade shape for me. I like a nice sized, pointy knife. A good clip point is always a hit with me in a pocketknife.

 

[Scott J.]

Probably blade shape for me. I like a nice sized, pointy knife. A good clip point is always a hit with me in a pocketknife.

Clip points are definitely my favorite as well.
A big part of that is familiarity and looks. My one and only knife was a 110 for a loooooong time.

 

[gaj999]

1. Aesthically pleasing lines.
2. Thinnest blade and grind suitable for the intended use.
3. Good ergonomics.
4. Quality
a. F&F
b. Materials
c. Heat treat

There are plenty of knives that meet all of these, so every one is a potential deal killer for me.

 

[CHNeal]

Schrade??? I didnt know they made any knives for Buck. Cool.

Yes Sir,
Schrade made the original 301 and 303. The 301 starting in 66’ and the 303 starting in 67’ and they made them until 71’ when Camillus took over.

 

[TOM K.]

What good is a knife if it makes you wince in shame because of how ugly it is? For me, handle materials is #1, along with the knife brand. A pretty knife that is dull as a hoe will still attract a crowd.

One of my new favorites that I just got a few weeks ago.

That's a beautiful Tuna Valley! How's the fit and finish?

 

[Rookie82]

That's a beautiful Tuna Valley! How's the fit and finish?

Top of the line. I can't find a fault in it. And this is a 1 piece proto. The Lightning Wood was never used in production for the Tuna knives, and this pattern was never made for the Tuna knives.

 

[TOM K.]

Top of the line. I can't find a fault in it. And this is a 1 piece proto. The Lightning Wood was never used in production for the Tuna knives, and this pattern was never made for the Tuna knives.

Great find, definitely one of a kind. Enjoy!

 

[Scott J.]

What good is a knife if it makes you wince in shame because of how ugly it is? For me, handle materials is #1, along with the knife brand. A pretty knife that is dull as a hoe will still attract a crowd.

One of my new favorites that I just got a few weeks ago.

Man, that's a great looking knife!!!

 

[Hickory n steel]

It has to have an old school blade steel, no CPMSVG whatevers.
Beyond that I have preferences but no real set criteria so the knife just has to appeal to me, I'll know in time with use if I really like it.

 

[tinfoil hat timmy]

I only buy knives that haven't been used in crimes previously.

 

[Boxer .45]

Most important:
1. Intended use
2. How it fits me
3. Value
4. Quality and F&F
5. Performance

Many of those go together or come in different orders.


I'm surprised more people didn't say, 'if everyone else thinks its cool'.

 

[Henry Beige]

Timing. Just like humor.