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Ive seen the minis in a black coating version. Good knife but these larger ones have imho a little something extra. The mini is cool too though.
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Ive seen the minis in a black coating version. Good knife but these larger ones have imho a little something extra. The mini is cool too though.
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I have searched for "the one" fixed blade for the last 15 years. Closest I have come is the Dozier Pro Guide's knife which I have had for a couple years now.
On folders and I like folders, I am under no illusions that my "one" today will likely be different next week or month. So, in considering this question, all I can say is that I have carried pretty much the same Vic SAK for the last 15+ years. So, it must be truly "the one". But, it is the other knife I carry with the SAK that is supposed to be "the one", but it really isn't.
On folders and I like folders, I am under no illusions that my "one" today will likely be different next week or month. So, in considering this question, all I can say is that I have carried pretty much the same Vic SAK for the last 15+ years. So, it must be truly "the one". But, it is the other knife I carry with the SAK that is supposed to be "the one", but it really isn't.
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I have the KC Spyderco Cru-Wear CF knife. Definitely the best Spyderco I own!! My "one" folder, is without a doubt the Ferrum Forge Fortis!! I really hope they make a Fortis 2.0 soon! If anyone has one they want to sell, I will take it! 
The Steel, HT, blade geometry, action, ergonomics, etc., is just perfect...for me.
This never stopped me from buying a bunch of knives after. And actually I bought, sold, rebought, resold, and rebought the Fortis a few times. Wish I would have kept all those I bought. The dislike was because of my not so great sharpening skills at the time.
The Steel, HT, blade geometry, action, ergonomics, etc., is just perfect...for me.This never stopped me from buying a bunch of knives after. And actually I bought, sold, rebought, resold, and rebought the Fortis a few times. Wish I would have kept all those I bought. The dislike was because of my not so great sharpening skills at the time.
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I have found that knives (or items in general) that end up being impossible to let go of never start out with that WOW factor.
Usually items with the initial wow factor wear off in time. They start at a peak and go downhill from there. Some people try to delude themselves that the wow factor is still there after some time, but nothong stays wow if it starts like that.
Items that are hard to let go of usually start off as "meh", but the more you use it the more you appreciate its epicness. These start low, but go uphill from there.
I have had knives with the WOW factor, but I have yet to find one that withstands time.
With that said, it wouldn't be bad to have a NFF.
Usually items with the initial wow factor wear off in time. They start at a peak and go downhill from there. Some people try to delude themselves that the wow factor is still there after some time, but nothong stays wow if it starts like that.
Items that are hard to let go of usually start off as "meh", but the more you use it the more you appreciate its epicness. These start low, but go uphill from there.
I have had knives with the WOW factor, but I have yet to find one that withstands time.
With that said, it wouldn't be bad to have a NFF.
Lots of diverse answers, which is awesome! It's one of those things where this is literally all about personal preference. Hell, two people may love the same knife but for entirely different reasons.
I do agree with a few that have said finding just one knife to rule them all may be a bit of an exaggeration, especially because we never know what'll be around the corner. Always a new knife design or a new manufacturer coming to light, but there always seems to be that one special blade you have that you know even if you get yourself a mini lightsaber, that knife'll still get some pocket(or hip/boot/ect.) time.
I do agree with a few that have said finding just one knife to rule them all may be a bit of an exaggeration, especially because we never know what'll be around the corner. Always a new knife design or a new manufacturer coming to light, but there always seems to be that one special blade you have that you know even if you get yourself a mini lightsaber, that knife'll still get some pocket(or hip/boot/ect.) time.
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I doubt I could ever say "this is the one knife I'll want to carry every day forever." Depending on the situation, environment, or my preference that day I'll carry different knives. I can narrow it down to maybe 4 knives that I consider carrying first, day to day. My Sebenza 25, Spyderco Native G10, WE 615, and ZT 562. There's also others that fit different occasions better, like my Mnandi when I'm "dressing up" and want to be a bit more discreet. There's also times I just want to carry a particular knife for whatever reason. I suppose if I didn't have to consider where I was going, what I was doing, or who I was going to be using the knife around, I could probably do with just a single knife. Even then, I'd still want to carry something else from time to time just for the joy of it.
Who knows, maybe I just haven't seen "the one" yet.
Who knows, maybe I just haven't seen "the one" yet.
I think "the one" can often show up in sneaky ways for knife nuts. For modern folders, I continued to lust after and acquire new knives after I got the Horseman. But began to notice that after a few weeks or months of having something new, even if I loved the new piece, the Horseman went back into my pocket. What made it clear that it was as close to "the one" as I had found, was when I got a knife I had wanted for awhile, and loved everything about, but ended up not carrying all that much. This has made me realize that all the blades I still want, may just be a waste of money. This has led me to reevaluate and focus my criteria for big purchases and wants. Just wanting a knife doesn't make the cut for me anymore (most of the time lol), because I know that no matter how much I like the new blade, it's likely I won't carry it much after awhile. I rotate knives almost because I feel obligated to, if that makes sense. All that being said, I've got my eye on a small Sebenza! Sorry for the wordy reply, and this perhaps doesn't make sense to anyone else, but this is how the knife "journey" has gone for me!
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me too. i bought the Pacific Salt 3 years ago. Many more came later, many of them more expensive (2, 3 times the price) but this one kicked them of the pocket in very short time.
My constant carry, even though when I got it it was not as exciting as I hoped, and I quickly thought it would be just "another one in the pile".
Truth is, I bought all others after that one because of hobby, fun and curiosity, and this one kept the pocket time and space as the go-to that covered all my needs.
Always in LFP, and the other pocket is for the newcomers, novelty stuff or other knives I like and rotate but always in a secondary, casual way
it's also the one that catches the eye the most among them!
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Most of my knife purchases today do not reflect my search for "the one" any more. Like ThePeacent said, many are purchased out of curiosity. I have a small pile of folders, not so small to many, but it all this time of buying and using knives, the SAK stands out as one that stands my test of time.
I have been buying traditional folders fairly often in the last couple of years and many of them are wonderful knives.... perfect in many ways to me. But they don't boot my old favorite out of my pocket. Even bought a TA Davison handmade knife.... wonderful knife, but does it push out the SAK in my pocket? Nope....
Am I trying to Wow myself or others? or just buy a knife that I like, use, and depend on to work when I need it.
I have been buying traditional folders fairly often in the last couple of years and many of them are wonderful knives.... perfect in many ways to me. But they don't boot my old favorite out of my pocket. Even bought a TA Davison handmade knife.... wonderful knife, but does it push out the SAK in my pocket? Nope....
Am I trying to Wow myself or others? or just buy a knife that I like, use, and depend on to work when I need it.
Totally get that, man. That's actually what my Manix did for me. For the passed 6 months or so I've been buying all different types of knives just to try out and see if they fit well, went through the flipper phase, tried 2 or so traditionals just for kicks, tried the small fixed blades(I love it, but folders fit my EDC needs more), and until this came along I'd imagine instead of just one new knife, I'd have 3 or so, haha.
This one knife being able to suppress that urge to continuously buy more knives is awesome, saved me a lot of money already! That's one reason I really consider this one to be that special one. I'm betting any new knife I get will immediately get compared to it.
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I've looked for and found "the One" several times over the years.
It's happened often enough that I've made peace with it: My One today may not be the One in a year, and that's okay. My needs and tastes change, and I enjoy the hunt -- ogling knives, reading reviews, trying something new, getting familiar with it, making it a part of my daily life; the whole process is fun, as is carrying my One of the moment.
I agree with Dadpool. My truck is 23 years old and my car is 13; my wife and I have been together for, well, let's just say "decades".
So, I certainly understand finding something that "works" and staying with it. But knives are so diverse and needs can change over time. I started with a Vic Woodsman (ancient version of the present Huntsman) that I was sure was The One, but then all the guys carrying Buck 110s convinced me that it was The One. I carried that for decades and even wore out the original sheath. Then I switched to a Leatherman for a few years, but fairly recently went back to the 110. Then I decided it was time to "get with the times" and try a modern pocket clip folder. I bought a USA-made Kershaw, then saw the Kershaw Link and was sure it was The One. I like it, but it's not what I want with me all day, every day. (For one thing, between scraping my watch on the knife, scraping the knife on my keys, or sitting on it, I can't seem to figure out where to wear it. 
) Then I decided that perhaps an 84mm SAK would be ideal and bought a Walker (blade, saw, and combo tool). It is "ideal" for around the property, but not for all the time, everywhere. Then I fell in love all over again with the stockman pattern and it really feels right to me. So, right now The One is two knives, a "medium" stockman in my pocket at home (and the Walker on my belt, unless I swap it for my Tinker), and a slightly smaller "medium" stockman (and a Vic Rambler) when I'm out and about. The search for The One can be exhausting!
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Dragonfly salt with a close second endura wave. I could have just these and never need another knife
Although there are knives that I enjoy carrying for one reason or another, I always reach for one of three for general EDC: BM 520, BM 590, and a LM c33tx... although I keep a LM Squirt as a dedicated keyring MT.
Unfortunately the first two on that list are only carried when I use a belt pouch, and I'm currently playing around with alternatives for back pocket carry when a pouch is inappropriate.
Unfortunately the first two on that list are only carried when I use a belt pouch, and I'm currently playing around with alternatives for back pocket carry when a pouch is inappropriate.
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Great story and history. I also switched to a Buck 110 clone (Schrade 240T) back in the day for 10+ years when I was in the field or hunting. It didn't work too well at the office. I started with a medium sized Case jack knife (two blade) as "the one" and it was in fact the one for years even though I never really thought in those terms of "the one". Still have that knife. I eventually changed to a Vic Tinker when I was out of the country working and discovered I really like Vics. At that time, the cap lifter was beyond value (you know... don't drink the water and so forth).I agree with Dadpool. My truck is 23 years old and my car is 13; my wife and I have been together for, well, let's just say "decades".
The search for The One can be exhausting!
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So true.
From the beginning, the Benchmade Griptilian has been "meh" for me but, I reach for it most of the time I am not in dress clothes. I can't picture myself without one in my collection.
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Geeperz! Now that I'm retired I completely forgot about office life and what I carried there. Which is crazy because it's one of my most treasured knives! So much so that I keep it in the original box instead of even thinking about carrying it: Buck 703 Colt.
I guess that should be included in my long line of The Ones, too. (And it fits right in with my passion for the stockman pattern.)