Whats your favorite pocket knife and why?

Delgadonine said:
K.O.D.

Kody? Haha

It appears to be a fine acquisition and blade.

(Don't know you, probably shouldn't engage in my habit of handing out nicknames.)
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It stands for Kitten Of Death. Pronounced Kay Oh Dee.

Davis makes an old incredible knife. I've wanted one since 2015, and just got this one on the exchange in May. At some point I'll buy one in a non-damascus but I've got expenses coming up as I'm moving at some point in the spring or summer. 1100 miles so it will be expensive.
 
I’m reluctant to say I have a favorite as I have discovered over the years there is a reason for different knife designs for particular uses. I now enjoy using many different knives for different purposes.
With that said I have always been fond of the 3 blade stockman design since I was a little kid and I have usually carried one for at least 52 years. Even if I have a modern style knife with a bigger blade clipped to my rfp I also have a medium sized stockman in my pocket.
 
It has been said a few times in this thread and I totally agree - the knife that you judge all others against. For me that is exactly what your favorite would be, your own personal measuring stick as it were.

For me that would have to be the Large Sebenza 21 - I own three of them and they most certainly are my personal favorite and the barometer by which all other knives are gauged.

FWIW CRK makes my favorite knives in general, and even amongst their line up, I judge them based on the Large 21. Interesting enough I suppose the Large 21 might not be their best knife, depending on the application. The Inkosi arguably is the better worker, and the Umnumzaan a more "tactical" choice - but again I still measure those against the 21. I am in the process of getting to know the 31 - I just received my first - I have already noted a few small differences in use (I was obviously aware of the design changes) to the 21's that I am so accustomed to.
 
I have a preference for USA made like Hinderers, Koenig, CRK and Microtech, and have amassed a notable collection. However, I have a couple in my collection made by Reate which receive the greatest pocket time because of their fit, finish and useful proportions. The Giantmouse Ace Sonoma Titanium and the Monroe Metal Works Cypher Mini. Simply excellent EDCs, for my purposes, in every way.
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K.O.D. said:
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Beautiful knife. I could not carry and would not use it for fear of scratching it.
JC972 said:
I love my old three dot Buck 110. It was beat up and some blade loss but no loss of blade length when I got it, along with lock rock and some side to side play so I don’t feel the least bit bad about using it hard. It had been sharpened so poorly I had to spend some time with a worksharp belt sharpener to get it to the point where a stone would do the job. I was too lazy to use a mill file. I’ll use that old Buck to cut anything. Get home and break out the black DMT and hone it up again. I love a cleanly apexed coarse edge especially on this beater. There’s a certain freedom in that; Using it like I stole it without compunction.

When I use it up and it needs it, I’ll send it in for a re-blade and keep on using it like I hate it even though I love it like no other. It was the last Buck 110 I carried as a cop, on my duty belt in a single magazine pouch for a 1911 magazine of all things. Fits perfectly! It seen manhunts for escaped convicts, high speed pursuits, prison transports, domestic violence calls, wrecks, D.O.A.’s, O.D.’s… but it also helped during happy times too, but those don’t keep it awake at night in the dresser drawer. I reckon the thing could qualify for a PTSD retirement if I were still on the job, cause that last year or two was full of action. I digress.

I’ve pounded, sliced, pried (lightly and gently),… all kinds of knife no-no’s I’ve thrown at it and it keeps coming back for more like it has Stockholm Syndrome for me. It was with me the day I turned in my badge for good. It went with me every day to truck driving school when I decided to get my CDL and get away from cop life. It was in my pocket when I took my tests and passed. It went to Texas with me on that first job and I carried it every day driving the lower 48. It even likely saved my life one dark night at an Arizona truck stop, it changed the guys mind when he decided he didn’t want my wallet that bad after all. Not bad enough to get gutted like a deer for it anyway but that’s a story for another time maybe. I remember pulling over in the Rockies to whittle on a stick with it and missing home. It got used as a kitchen knife a lot, living on the road like that. Seeing all this wrote down makes me wanna dig it out and carry it more often. It seems to prefer the more calm life of driving trucks pulling tankers. Maybe we both do. It has a habit of kicking other knives out of my pocket. Maybe I have Stockholm Syndrome for that old beater Buck?
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Awesome tribute to an old friend. I would love to see a photo of this knife.
JC972 said:
Well thank you buddy. Same back to you! I’m just a redneck that rambles on sometimes, certainly no poet
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Nothing wrong with being a redneck. I am one and I wear that proudly.
 
I do not have a favorite work or use knife. Some I carry more than others.
I have sentimental favorite that gets carried one day a year. It is an Old Timer 94OT bought new in 1972 and given as a gift to my granddaddy. It came back in July of 93. Every Christmas morning it goes in my pocket and stays there for the day. End of the day, it goes back in the drawer and sits on top of his bible
 
nhobo said:
Summer season, Sencut Neches. Lightweight (easy carry in shorts) and very good budget price 10Cr15CoMov blade.

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I really like these simple styled designs... I only wish chinese manufacturers made more knives in the same vein without all of the frilly extras; then again people seem to like the frilly extras.
 
I'd have a hard time narrowing it down to my favourite dozen folders. I have a couple hundred knives and there's still a bunch I'd like to buy. The three I'm currently using the most in my current rotation are the Benchmade Osborne 940 (CPM-S30V), Spyderco Police 4 (K390 steel), and Spyderco Manix 2 (CPM-S110V).
 
RLB0414 said:
Beautiful knife. I could not carry and would not use it for fear of scratching it.

Awesome tribute to an old friend. I would love to see a photo of this knife.

Nothing wrong with being a redneck. I am one and I wear that proudly.
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I used to be able to post pictures but the last time I tried to a few months ago I couldn’t get it to work to save my life. As soon as I can get it to work I’ll post one.
 
RLB0414 said:
I do not have a favorite work or use knife. Some I carry more than others.
I have sentimental favorite that gets carried one day a year. It is an Old Timer 94OT bought new in 1972 and given as a gift to my granddaddy. It came back in July of 93. Every Christmas morning it goes in my pocket and stays there for the day. End of the day, it goes back in the drawer and sits on top of his bible
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I wish i could like this more than once
 
At any given moment, it tends to be whatever is in my pocket.

My taste changes from day to day (sometimes week to week, or month to month) and sometimes with the task at hand.
 
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RLB0414 said:
Beautiful knife. I could not carry and would not use it for fear of scratching it.

Awesome tribute to an old friend. I would love to see a photo of this knife.

Nothing wrong with being a redneck. I am one and I wear that proudly.
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I won't own something I'm not willing to carry and use. It's a great knife.
 
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