The one knife everyone should own at some point in their life!

Pressed for an answer on a single knife, I'd go with a SAK - from the models I've tried, a Tinker, Huntsman, or a Farmer, depending on your common applications.
 
I think peoples collections start somewhere on the low end and grow in value as time goes on. People new to knives wont see the value that $100 knives have right away. It takes time and experience to appreciate the differences to make the price you paid justified. So, a "must have" for one person isn't necessarily true for another person.

Some of my personal favorites:

Spyderco Military
Ontario RAT 1
Buck 110
Zero Tolerance 0300
Bark River Bravo 1
Gransfors Bruks American felling axe
Chris Reeve Sebenza

If I had to pick just one, strictly for EDC, I would go with the Sebenza. But of course it takes time to appreciate the quality of the Sebenza. If a new knife nut who bought a Sebenza without experiencing other knives the Sebenza would seem like a waste of money because he/she doesn't have the discerning eye for the differences between other knives and a Sebenza.

Anyway, the bottom line is to buy knives from well known companies. Buy what you can afford and what catches your eye aesthetically.
 
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Some kind of Spyderco. I was one that thought they looked weird at first as well. But they they are so comfortable in hand and sharp! Just gotta find something in your size and price range.
Kershaw usually gets my recommendation for non knife people, Spyderco gets my recommendation for knife people.
 
A quality auto. They are fun, if not the most practical thing in the world. Yes, the springs break eventually, they are not as solid as a quality made manual folder, fixed blades are better all around than any folding knife, and autos in general are kind of gimmicky.

But they are fun. :)
 
Four of my favorites

CRKT Eros Ken Onion Titanium
Sebenza 25
Benchmade 940 Osborne
GEC #47 Wharncliffe blade Stag Handle

I use the Eros as EDC in dress pants, GEC in rose garden, 940 Osborne in garage, Sebenza outdoors/camping/utility
 
For everyone, including non knife nuts: SAK

For anyone remotely interested in the outdoors: A quality fixed blade, One large enough for tough work, one small enough for carving/bushcraft

For the knife nuts: Folder with at least a Benchmade level of quality.
 
A custom knife from just about anyone. You can't appreciate the quality of a good knife without having owned at least one.
 
Hi all,

I have to agree....EVERYONE should own at least ONE Swiss Army Knife. I know this is a weird example but....I liken the SAK to the (just in case)"Condom" guys used to (perhaps still do) carry in their wallets back in the day lol. SAK.....something on the order of a : Tinker, small Tinker, Farmer, etc. (most likely to be ON your person when needed). I recently acquired my first OPINEL (No. 8) and like it a lot. Scary sharp, light and easy to carry, and in general....fun to handle, I dig the Olivewood handle. Also as mentioned, super IN-expensive. No doubt the BUCK 110 is an American icon. I need to pick one up myself (although I do have a early Gerber Sportsman ll) which is very nice and kind of a similar knife design. Tough call as far as "Fixed Blade" knives go (excluding Kitchen knives). Perhaps every one should own : http://www.primitivefire.com/assets/images/hickory1.jpg
or perhaps a Mora or an old Schrade. I bought one like this many years ago : http://www.allaboutpocketknives.com/images/knife-store/product_images/909_31072_1302628265_1.JPG

HARDBALL
 
Whetstone39 said:
A quality auto. They are fun, if not the most practical thing in the world. Yes, the springs break eventually, they are not as solid as a quality made manual folder, fixed blades are better all around than any folding knife, and autos in general are kind of gimmicky.

But they are fun. :)
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I carried a Microtech DA SOCOM for years on duty. Doesn't get much better than that. I had one that was made in Vero Beach Florida before he dumped all his employees there and relocated to Bradford. I don't know about the quality now from this new facility.
 
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Given that this is for everyone and not simply knife enthusiasts, I would argue in favor of a thin, light, easy to carry knife. Many people look at a Sebenza and dont get it; most people take a SAK and throw in their tackle box or glove compartment or backpack. But something like a delica or mini-grip really captures the utility of a knife--the ease of use, convenience of low weight and pocket clip, value of material and construction. Anyone can pick it up and feel that it is a reliable knife, and that is something everyone should experience.
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There are a lot of possibilities out there, but for my money the Spyderco Cricket C29S is the one.
I have carried one for many years (a series of them actually) and still do. I use mine every single day.
The blade is a perfect, aggressive cutter and the action is flawless. It is easy to carry without a lot of bulk in your pocket.
Easy to snap open with one hand.
And not overly expensive.
 
Keychain SAK (the one everyone knows and has with one blade, file, scissors, toothpick and tweezers)

Mora for sure,

PM2 or Grip. I would have easily been in the "just get a grip" camp had I not decided to finally just go ahead and preorder a PM2. But the Grip is something you can get just about anywhere always.

Grip would have been a sure fire must have pre MAP (yeah I went there)
 
If by "the one knife" everyone should own at least once (barring tools with other functions, ie the SAK) than the Buck 110 is the clear winner. The 110 can do everything; hard use, EDC (in the sheath), delicate work etc. The 110 also bridges the gap between traditional folders and modern tacticals, as it is at bit of both.
 
1. SAK
2. Kukri- a real one, no turist junk. a HI kukri would be a excellent choice
3. kabar- USMC variant
4. buck 110
5. rat 1
 
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Lebowski22 said:
Keychain SAK (the one everyone knows and has with one blade, file, scissors, toothpick and tweezers)
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Keychain SAK FTW!

Theyre so common, The one I have on my keychain right now was one that I found lying around on the floor (cleaned it and got rid of the toothpick and tweezers obviously..... :D). Great little backup knife

I also think the grip is a good choice, but the mini grip would be better. Its cheaper and more people friendly
 
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