Where to start.

[Joe58]

Buck 301 and 303. American made, serviceable SS blade steel, lifetime warrantee, reasonable price.

 

[jc57]

100% correct John. At this very second I have a RR trapper, a Case Texas Jack and a RR Mini Whittler in my front pocket and an Elmax Blur in my back pocket and a Vic Classic on my keychain. Yea I'm a little out there for an old man.

I'm a little more toned down than that today. Vic Alox Mini Champ on the key ring, Vic Alox Cadet in front pocket, RR Small Coke Bottle in the watch pocket. I left the Elmax ZT flipper in the car.

 

[Habiru]

First welcome to the porch.[emoji106] A good place to start with traditional knives IMO is the Rough Rider brand. Super inexpensive and although made in China they are very well made. Good f&f, razor sharp out of the box and hold an edge well. It's a good way to try some different patterns to see what you like then move up to more expensive knives. I used to collect modern folders and traditionals are a whole different world. Good luck.

This. It's exactly what I would do. Great advice!

 

[bush-haus]

Check out the GEC Beer Scout... Unreal awesome!!

I will echo what others have said, Rough Rider is a great place to start. Great quality for the price. You can buy 5-10 at a time with no significant effect to your budget. Buy different styles and carry them each so that you know what is comfortable and what blade style you like. They have just about every style out there and I have never gotten one that I have been displeased with.

 

[gonebad395]

Thanks bush I will again thanks everyone for all your help still lost but getting better