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CRKT CEO. Weighs 2/3 the weight of a Leek which is one of my EDCs and has a deep clip so it will fit nicely in a shirt pocket. Got one on the way from Amazon.
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What knife were you surprised by how much you liked this year?
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Winkler knives. I’ve known about them for a few years but wasn’t ever interested in spending much on a fixed blade. I ended up handling one from a local friend and knew I needed to pick one or a couple up. I’ve had a few shown and sold and traded a few. Only have two left but plan on picking up more this up coming year. I was surprised by the ergonomics and spectacular quality. I use almost all of my knives and if not they get sold or traded. I’ve seemed to want to use my Winklers more and more. Just going out of my way to find something to put them to the test (though none of these pictures show the “hard use”) I plan on picking up a few more and putting them to the test knowing they’ll exceeded my expectations.
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After using many great folders for a month or more at a time during the summer and autumn (two Natives, GB2, Para 3 and PM2 in Maxamet) I really enjoy the Bark River Mini Tundra (convexed Elmax). It is my EDC when I am out and about, and at home I keep it on the countertop, unsheathed. Had to strop it a bit (white compound only) and now it is sharp enough and holding it well too.
I really like the coke bottle ergonomics. It is a luxury to hold a nice 3d shaped handle after all the flat panels common on folders.
The looks. Green and gold elder burl is so much nicer than FRN, G10 or even CF and Ti..
The sense of security and control (IMHO only) fixed knives provide.
The instant availability, I pick it up, use it & put it down, granted I could do that with a folder, but somehow I never do.
Really handsome. The handle reminds me of a Gayle Bradley Folder quite a bit.
I really like the coke bottle ergonomics. It is a luxury to hold a nice 3d shaped handle after all the flat panels common on folders.
The looks. Green and gold elder burl is so much nicer than FRN, G10 or even CF and Ti..
The sense of security and control (IMHO only) fixed knives provide.
The instant availability, I pick it up, use it & put it down, granted I could do that with a folder, but somehow I never do.
Really handsome. The handle reminds me of a Gayle Bradley Folder quite a bit.
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Civivi Rustic Gent, just all around well executed, everything is well chamfered and blend seamlessly together.
Boker Expedition Barlow, lovely colors and quite well executed.
The New Mora, I think it is overall a good upgrade, the leather belt loop makes it more durable to carry.
BK24 is nothing new, but the new TKC extended handle really does breathe new lift to this knife and make the ergo that much better.
I bought a Vic Recruit for the tool selection and initially thought it might not hold up to daily use due to the plastic scales so I added a Vic Alox Army 1 (AKA Solo). I use both in EDC rotation with a Buck Canoe. Over the past couple of months, I have come to realize the Vic blade steel is superior to the ChiCom Buck so the Vics, both of them, have risen to the top of my EDC choices. So far, the plastic scales on the Recruit, while easy to scratch up, have held up well.
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I was surprised and impressed with the Cold Steel knives I bought last year. I had never owned any (mostly because of them being made in Taiwan) and was drawn in by the later Andrew Demko designs and great reviews I kept seeing.
The Recon 1 spear point has become a real favorite of mine. It took a little tweaking to smooth it out and make the Triad lock work a little easier, but that kind of tinkering is enjoyable to me.
The other surprise was an old, Lipic brand jackknife made by Camillus. It has a pen blade and a screwdriver/cap lifter blade. It is a little larger than the average knife of this type but still plenty small enough for the pocket. I prefer the screwdriver/caplifter to the usual second, smaller pen blade these type knives usually have; it's much more useful, in my opinion.
The Recon 1 spear point has become a real favorite of mine. It took a little tweaking to smooth it out and make the Triad lock work a little easier, but that kind of tinkering is enjoyable to me.
The other surprise was an old, Lipic brand jackknife made by Camillus. It has a pen blade and a screwdriver/cap lifter blade. It is a little larger than the average knife of this type but still plenty small enough for the pocket. I prefer the screwdriver/caplifter to the usual second, smaller pen blade these type knives usually have; it's much more useful, in my opinion.
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I am pleasantly surprised by how much I like the Buck 830 Marksman in S35vn with orange g10 handle from SKBlades. Form and function is spot on and it’s bearing flipper is tougher than I expected in harsh conditions. My son and I both have a marksman in 20cv and blue g10 that’s just as impressive. 
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Yeah, and after a while the scratches on the scales take on a soft feel all their own. You’ll like it.
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The top one. It's a vintage French Butcher's knife. The bottom one is a fantastic paring knife made by @Hengelo_77 . He had another in process in the same style. He even sent me pics of it in process. Then he stopped answering emails and his message box is full. But he's still posting. I don't know what to think.
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Out of all the knives I've picked up in 2020, these two were standouts for me.
Olamic Swish and the Giant Mouse ACE Grand, both with Elmax and minimal billboarding.
The Swish is a light great feeling blade, unique from all the other folders I have and the closest to feeling like pocket jewelry because it's put together so well, fit and finish are top notch.
The ACE Grand has a great looking blade profile with nicely chamfered edges, the canvas micarata handle gives the knife a less(er) hard use feel to it while also being lighter. It's quickly become my weekend carry.
The price on this one is part of why it's standout for me, less than $200 and as good as others knives in my current rotation that are twice that or more.
Both blades deploy easily with the hole, and the Grand without a flipper tab looks great overall.
Olamic Swish and the Giant Mouse ACE Grand, both with Elmax and minimal billboarding.
The Swish is a light great feeling blade, unique from all the other folders I have and the closest to feeling like pocket jewelry because it's put together so well, fit and finish are top notch.
The ACE Grand has a great looking blade profile with nicely chamfered edges, the canvas micarata handle gives the knife a less(er) hard use feel to it while also being lighter. It's quickly become my weekend carry.
The price on this one is part of why it's standout for me, less than $200 and as good as others knives in my current rotation that are twice that or more.
Both blades deploy easily with the hole, and the Grand without a flipper tab looks great overall.
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Civivi Rustic Gent, just all around well executed, everything is well chamfered and blend seamlessly together.
I've been eyeballing one of these pretty hard for a while now.
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I have been recently surprised by two Benchmades. Idk why but I'm a huge fan of BM.
I've always liked the 917 Triage but never held one and never got one because it was too expensive to me. Then when I found out they were discontinuing, I was sad to see that but happy to find discounted prices. I bought my first one from BHQ and immediately loved it. The rescue hook and glass breaker appealed to me. Plus the handle texture is perfect for EDC because I won't tear up your pants pockets like the 916. The only thing I dont like is the weak clip and I hooked it while putting on a backpack and bent it. The clip screw is so soft that I accidentally stripped it so I hope BM can remove it for me. Well anyways, I liked it so much I bought a second one from KnifeCenter and engraved my name on it. Then doing some browsing of the clearance section of Midway I saw they dropped the price twice on a 917BK with one left in stock. So I just bought it today. So now I have a backup to my backup.
The other is a BM Bugout Mini with white scales and coated blade. I didn't think I would like the full-size and my fiancé wanted me to have more variety and options so she surprised me with the mini Bugout for Christmas. I was surprised I love it so much. The mini makes more sense to me because its even lighter than the full-size and if I want a larger blade, my 940 makes more sense to me because the handle feels more substantial and compact at the same time and the difference in weight is so minimal to me.
I've always liked the 917 Triage but never held one and never got one because it was too expensive to me. Then when I found out they were discontinuing, I was sad to see that but happy to find discounted prices. I bought my first one from BHQ and immediately loved it. The rescue hook and glass breaker appealed to me. Plus the handle texture is perfect for EDC because I won't tear up your pants pockets like the 916. The only thing I dont like is the weak clip and I hooked it while putting on a backpack and bent it. The clip screw is so soft that I accidentally stripped it so I hope BM can remove it for me. Well anyways, I liked it so much I bought a second one from KnifeCenter and engraved my name on it. Then doing some browsing of the clearance section of Midway I saw they dropped the price twice on a 917BK with one left in stock. So I just bought it today. So now I have a backup to my backup.
The other is a BM Bugout Mini with white scales and coated blade. I didn't think I would like the full-size and my fiancé wanted me to have more variety and options so she surprised me with the mini Bugout for Christmas. I was surprised I love it so much. The mini makes more sense to me because its even lighter than the full-size and if I want a larger blade, my 940 makes more sense to me because the handle feels more substantial and compact at the same time and the difference in weight is so minimal to me.
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I was on a knife purchasing binge in 2020 and purchased many that I liked.
However, this thread is about those by which we were surprised by how much we liked them.
So, putting aside those that I expected to like and then once received actually liked there are very few remaining. Among them is the Kershaw Flitch which I purchased a few of to give as gifts yet kept open just because. What a great little beater/user it is! For it's price point, I was surprised as to how much I like using the daylights out of it, touching up the easy to sharpen edge and then using it some more. Its size and ergos work well for me though i wish it were lighter but I was pleasantly surprised.
However, this thread is about those by which we were surprised by how much we liked them.
So, putting aside those that I expected to like and then once received actually liked there are very few remaining. Among them is the Kershaw Flitch which I purchased a few of to give as gifts yet kept open just because. What a great little beater/user it is! For it's price point, I was surprised as to how much I like using the daylights out of it, touching up the easy to sharpen edge and then using it some more. Its size and ergos work well for me though i wish it were lighter but I was pleasantly surprised.
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Cold steel ad15 was a lot nicer than I thought it would be.
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What's old is new:
The Buck 110 of my youth stands out in my mind as being too heavy, requiring two hands to open and lacking a pocket clip. The modern 110 variants resolve all those issues but why buy an oldie that's had some new crap bolted onto it? I'll tell you why, this cheap orange version has become one of my favorite knives to carry and use. It handles anything you throw at it, carries thin and light, and that oversized handle feels great in use.
Lovable out-the-side autos:
After sleeping on this style of knife I found two I really loved this year. Both are fabulous in their own way, with the X having a more generally useful blade shape and handle but the 13 coming in with more funkiness and style.
Wrench knife!
Seriously, after owning this I don't understand why anyone would buy any other too-fat ridiculously overbuilt full tang small fixed blade. I prefer this cheap bugger to every Bradford I've owned by something like a thousand percent.
The Buck 110 of my youth stands out in my mind as being too heavy, requiring two hands to open and lacking a pocket clip. The modern 110 variants resolve all those issues but why buy an oldie that's had some new crap bolted onto it? I'll tell you why, this cheap orange version has become one of my favorite knives to carry and use. It handles anything you throw at it, carries thin and light, and that oversized handle feels great in use.
Lovable out-the-side autos:
After sleeping on this style of knife I found two I really loved this year. Both are fabulous in their own way, with the X having a more generally useful blade shape and handle but the 13 coming in with more funkiness and style.
Wrench knife!
Seriously, after owning this I don't understand why anyone would buy any other too-fat ridiculously overbuilt full tang small fixed blade. I prefer this cheap bugger to every Bradford I've owned by something like a thousand percent.