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Here are some things to consider,when you are asking for a knife recommendation.
1.What will you use it for?
ie:camping,hunting,survival,self-defense,fishing,bush-craft,etc.
2.How much are you willing to spend?What is your budget?
$20,$50,$75,$100,$300?
3.What type of environment will you will be using it in?
ie: tropical,mountainous terrain,desert,salt water,etc.
4.Do you want a folder or a fixed blade?
(a)If you want a folder,what type of lock do you prefer?
(b)Do you want a locking folder,or would you prefer a non-locking folder?
(c)If you prefer fixed blades,what type of sheathing system works for you?
5.What size?Blade,Handle,overall length?
6.What's the most important feature to you?
ie:ergonomics,country of origin,steel type,grind type,handle material,etc
7.Have you researched your local laws,& do you know what is or is not legal to own/carry in your area(or the area you will be using/carrying it)?
(Thanks rubiconss)
A few more things to consider-
1. How long the person has been using/collecting knives - This is helpful because even if someone has the disposable income to buy, say, a Sebenza as his first knife, he'd probably be better off working his way up to a $300-400 knife since that'd allow him to figure out what he likes. He'd also be more likely to be able to appreciate the quality of a CRK or custom if he's had a decent amount of experience with other knives.
2. If the person is relatively new to the knife world, what other knives are in his collection (if it's a small enough number for listing them to be practical!). - This is useful because it would help us suggest knives that complement a person's existing knives. For example, if a person has mostly small, thin-bladed slicers, a larger, harder-use folder might be a good, diversifying addition to his collection.
(Thanks neuron)
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Here are some common questions I see asked when someone asks for a knife recommendation.
I figured it'd be beneficial to the knife community,if everyone considered these before asking "Which knife should I get?".
Please feel free to add to the list.These are just off the top of my head.
Thanks
1.What will you use it for?
ie:camping,hunting,survival,self-defense,fishing,bush-craft,etc.
2.How much are you willing to spend?What is your budget?
$20,$50,$75,$100,$300?
3.What type of environment will you will be using it in?
ie: tropical,mountainous terrain,desert,salt water,etc.
4.Do you want a folder or a fixed blade?
(a)If you want a folder,what type of lock do you prefer?
(b)Do you want a locking folder,or would you prefer a non-locking folder?
(c)If you prefer fixed blades,what type of sheathing system works for you?
5.What size?Blade,Handle,overall length?
6.What's the most important feature to you?
ie:ergonomics,country of origin,steel type,grind type,handle material,etc
7.Have you researched your local laws,& do you know what is or is not legal to own/carry in your area(or the area you will be using/carrying it)?
(Thanks rubiconss)
A few more things to consider-
1. How long the person has been using/collecting knives - This is helpful because even if someone has the disposable income to buy, say, a Sebenza as his first knife, he'd probably be better off working his way up to a $300-400 knife since that'd allow him to figure out what he likes. He'd also be more likely to be able to appreciate the quality of a CRK or custom if he's had a decent amount of experience with other knives.
2. If the person is relatively new to the knife world, what other knives are in his collection (if it's a small enough number for listing them to be practical!). - This is useful because it would help us suggest knives that complement a person's existing knives. For example, if a person has mostly small, thin-bladed slicers, a larger, harder-use folder might be a good, diversifying addition to his collection.
(Thanks neuron)
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Here are some common questions I see asked when someone asks for a knife recommendation.
I figured it'd be beneficial to the knife community,if everyone considered these before asking "Which knife should I get?".
Please feel free to add to the list.These are just off the top of my head.
Thanks
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