What's one fixed knife and one folder that every enthusiast should own least once???

joeyza

joeyza

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Not sure if this been done before, sorry if it has. But what do ppl think??
 
You'll probably get a wide variety of answers on this, and a lot of people suggesting the Spyderco Paramilitary 2.

It's really more involved than that, though. There's a reason there isn't just one knife that's considered the best - it comes down to personal preference. For example, as mentioned, quite a few people are likely to suggest the PM2, but I wasn't really blown away by that knife and sold the one I had. I would say the Spyderco Southard or Kershaw Ram are my current favorite folding knives, just due to comfort, size, and build quality. The pair (I often carry those two together) seem to handle any cutting task I run into.

As far as fixed blades... I only have a Cold Steel Kobun and a Smith & Wesson boot knife. I would say the Kobun is a great option, though - cheap and sturdy.
 
benchmade 860 bedlam,810 contego can't decide for the folder and the ontario sp10 marine raider for fixed awesome knives.
 
If a knife "enthusiast" hasn't owned and extensively used a slipjoint...they are not an enthusiast. I believe they would be called a "dilettante." :D
 
I think every enthusiast should own a CRK folder at least once. You either like them or you don't and there's only one way to find out.
 
I would have to say:
Mora (any)
Svord Peasant

The reason is that they are quality knives that almost anyone can afford, so they represent outstanding value. They are a great place to start and give a world of perspective from which to decide on further blade-focused endeavors. If you cannot perform a task using one of those choices, then maybe the knife isn't the problem ;)
 
At least one stag or jigged bone handled traditional folder (I prefer the stockman pattern). Get in touch with pocketknife roots (plus, infinitely more useful day to day than a big tactical).
 
Random Dan said:
Not everyone has that kind of money to spend on knives.
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...but, being an enthusiast usually means investing a considerable amount of money in the subject in question.

This is very subjective. If you've never spent more than $80 on a folder then your answer might be a Delica. If you've spent hundreds on a folder your answer will naturally be much different.
 
Kabar USMC's (I have 3 lol). Becker BK9? Someone mentioned Ontario SP10, mines in someones little mailtruck right now, will have it in hand soon.
 
I dissagree Random Dan. It might take years to save up, I have done that, but it is worth it.
 
A SAK and a Mora. When you own an inexpensive knife like these that actually do a fantastic job it puts expensive knives into perspective and you'll realize that you're not spending more to get a better knife, just one that's "nicer."
 
Buck 110 Folding hunter
Cold Steel Master Tanto for fixed.
On a budget - KaBar Military Straight Edge (1217 and similar)..
 
evanPGH said:
Exactly. This is also what makes someone an enthusiast.
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If people are not true "enthusiasts" until they have spent $1,000 on a pair of knives, that puts "enthusiasts" into a pretty rare and elite group.

Does that also mean that, if I am a spoiled rich kid, and hear you mention that the CRK and Busse are the best knives, so I buy them when I don't know a thing about knives, I automatically become an "enthusiast"? You are entitled to your opinion. :)

Shotgun said:
A SAK and a Mora. When you own an inexpensive knife like these that actually do a fantastic job it puts expensive knives into perspective and you'll realize that you're not spending more to get a better knife, just one that's "nicer."
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I agree.
I think "being an enthusiast" means having a great appreciation for something, not going out on a spree spending money on the topic. Having the appreciation for what quality/functionality/performance can be obtained from some of the most basic tools makes one more of an enthusiast, in my mind, than simply having lots of spare money and a little interest.
 
ShooterMcgavin said:
If people are not true "enthusiasts" until they have spent $1,000 on a pair of knives, that puts "enthusiasts" into a pretty rare and elite group.
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I think it's more about learning and knowing what you want, and being willing to put the time and effort (and sometimes money) into acquiring that specific thing. Not merely the dollar figure assigned.
 
Since you said everyone, I assume you mean an affordable production knife set that can be obtained by most anyone. I'll give a low, mid and high price list for affordable to all with some planning.

Low range
Blur & BK7

Mid range
Junk Yard Dog & Esee 6

High Range
ZT0560 & Knife Research Legion
 
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