What knives do you absolutely not like or not understand the hype? I'll go first.

[skirm]

Every decade of my life had a knife hype I couldn’t resist:

Scout knives – “Be prepared for everything!” Swiss Army knives are actually useful, I own a dozen. But when they get thicker than they are tall (like the SwissChamp at 33×26 mm)…
Rambo survival knives – Hollow handle, fishing kit inside, spine saw, tan nylon sheath. Had one. Felt unstoppable at age 15.
Tactical tantos – Half-serrated, black-coated stainless, looked tough but sliced like a shovel.
Bushcraft knives – low Scandi grind, 5 mm thick, natural wood, leather sheath… overbuilt to carve a stick.
Titanium-framed supersteel folders – Beautiful art pieces. I still end up carrying a €35 knife on most days.

Whatever comes next, I’ll probably fall for it again

Recycled steel + natural wood = new “authenticity” trend (Mora Ash)
Modular EDC SAK folders with swappable blades/tools
AI-designed ergonomics tuned to your grip scan

 

[edgelion]

Whatever comes next, I’ll probably fall for it again

Recycled steel + natural wood = new “authenticity” trend (Mora Ash)
Modular EDC SAK folders with swappable blades/tools
AI-designed ergonomics tuned to your grip scscan

Enhanced cybernetics - why carry a knife when you can just pop out your wolverine claws to open the mail?

The hype over olive drab exceeds my understanding. I get having a favorite color, and I like green, even puke green knife handles, but there's a widespread obsession with this particular hue that makes little sense to me.

 

[Crag the Brewer]

Enhanced cybernetics - why carry a knife when you can just pop out your wolverine claws to open the mail?

The hype over olive drab exceeds my understanding. I get having a favorite color, and I like green, even puke green knife handles, but there's a widespread obsession with this particular hue that makes little sense to me.

The basic colors of Black, Brown, & Green are always going to be Cool...

 

[DMG]

I didn't give you the song you needed. I gave you the song you deserved.

We should start a thread where people suggest the knife you deserve based on your Bladeforums persona. Probably in a different subforum as it might technically be off topic here.

 

[calm]

"what is your spirit knife?"

 

[Crag the Brewer]

We should start a thread where people suggest the knife you deserve based on your Bladeforums persona. Probably in a different subforum as it might technically be off topic here.

With a number system keeping track of who all gets the Poop Knife.

Is it close to 50%?

 

[Blues]

One last request to keep it knife related folks. There's a lot of latitude given, but keep it (at least) marginally on topic. Thanks.
(A few posts have been moved offline.)

 

[ShaiHulud]

Hobo knives. How do you use the fork and the knife at the same time when cutting say a steak?
Ill pass on this one too

 

[SharpBits]

Hobo knives. How do you use the fork and the knife at the same time when cutting say a steak?
Ill pass on this one too

Hobos are not known for their steak consumption.

 

[calm]

Hobo knives can separate/break up into knife, spoon and fork.That is the way to use them - easy really.

 

[SharpBits]

Hobo knives can separate/break up into knife, spoon and fork.That is the way to use them - easy really.

Those are for the well-heeled Hobos. Beverly Hills Hobos and such!

 

[calm]

Boker plus does a cheaper one

 

[sgt1372]

There are knives of all kinds that appeal to many other people that don't appeal to me but that doesn't mean that I don't understand the "hype" associated with those knives.

I do but I just don't view those knives with the same level of adoration as others seem do and, of course, there are many others who do not share the same level of appreciation for the knives that I most highly value.

That's just the way it is.

 

[ShaiHulud]

Hobo knives can separate/break up into knife, spoon and fork.That is the way to use them - easy really.

Interesting
Didn't know that

 

[draggat]

Hobo knives can separate/break up into knife, spoon and fork.That is the way to use them - easy really.

Yep, I have that same exact hobo knife. True to its hobo origins, it got violent with me one day and nearly wiped my thumb off after cutting a bit of chicken.

Even though I don't carry it much anymore, this crease on my thumb is a permanent reminder.

 

[ec9]

Medford. Every one I’ve tried has been an absolute donkey in my pocket.

 

[Greasepiggy]

I gotta say, every Benchmade I've tried left me less than impressed.

 

[David Mary]

When it comes to harpoon blade shape, this is about close as a knife can get to it before it loses aesthetic appeal for me:

 

[Blues]

I like this version, personally. Only such I've ever owned...

 

[David Mary]

I like this version, personally

I like that it's subtle.

This is too much:



But I'm sure it has a purpose. Just not one I'd use.