Which knife do you like that others...well, really don't?

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heekma

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Howdy folks,

One of the greatest things about collecting knives is the overwhelming number of unique designs--there's a flavor for everyone, but not everybody has the same taste.

One of my all-time favorites is the Benchmade 420 Resistor. I love the thick aluminum scales, I think the g-10 overlays look extremely cool, and the blade shape with "volcano" thumb studs gets me every time I open it up.

Now, I know it looks like a leftover, poorly thought out prop from one of the Batman movies with George Clooney--point accepted. The blade to handle ratio is so wrong that if it were any more wrong it would be swinging back towards being right.

Supposedly the funky swedges on the blade are influenced by Filipino knife fighting styles. Since I know less than nothing about knife fighting in general, that tells you about how much I know about Filipino knife fighting.

I know all these things, and yet it's still one of my most favorite knives. Although I've come across a few others who dig it, I find most do not.

So, which knives do you really dig that most others generally don't?

Best,

Heekma
 
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I like my Tanto blur. It's about as mall ninja as they come; all black, partially serrated, assisted opening, tanto tip, and it's an older one with 440A steel. Because it's so overly mall-ninja, some folks scoff at me using it. In spite of all that, I like it. Easy to sharpen, takes a good edge, extremely abuseable (don't have to feel guilty about it), but surprisingly useable.
 
I love poliwogs. ever since I first handled one I've loved them
I'm gonna try more of spyderco's to see if I love ALL of the but I really do like poliwogs
 
All things chisel ground.
 
Benchmade Hardtail 13100.

IMO it's a near perfect blend between the classic Buck 110 and Benchmade 710 but its Harley-Davidson logo/partnership seems to turn everyone off.
 
The Blackhawk Tatang. I haven't seen a whole lot of attention paid to it other than "It's video game knife so it sucks." But it still seems like an intriguing, useful knife and I really want one.
 
I like Smith and Wesson / Taylor Cutlery.
There, I feel better now :D
Some of their heavy FB tantos actually are getting some notice
but their claims of military and law enforcement endorsements are
somewhat questionable. They also have some extra heavy [talkin 11+ oz.]
folders which are interesting.
 
I have an on-again, off-again kind of relationship with my Benchmade Vex. With the "deployment hole" and the recurve, it looks like a bad attempt at a Spyderco/Kershaw ripoff. But once it's in my hand and I'm using it, it just feels right. It's been my back pocket fishing buddy several times, and I've come to appreciate it a little more each time I've carried it.
 
lacrosse11attack said:
I love poliwogs. ever since I first handled one I've loved them
I'm gonna try more of spyderco's to see if I love ALL of the but I really do like poliwogs
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Of all spydies I've tried, I've liked poliwog the best. Handle is a bit limiting for different grips, but it rides fantastically in coin pocket.
 
"...So, which knives do you really dig that most others generally don't?..."
- heekma

it's probabaly anything marked SRM;
and a real low-end taiwanese made pantographic knife that nobody has ever ask to borrow from my tackle box.
 
I like the Gerber Covert Folder Applegate Fairbarin. I know I am definitely in the minority there. Its a great knife though.
 
I grew up (30ish) years ago with Gerber - before their reputation slipped. I still have several that don't seem to suck. The LST - the older ones any way - is a sharp and light little folder and the Big Rock and Freeman Hunter both seem very solid (though of uncertain steel).

I've migrated more towards Ka-Bar / Becker for good reasons, but Gerbers need some more love.
 
So, which knives do you really dig that most others generally don't?
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Just about any knife made by William Henry. I think many knife aficionados tend to dismiss their knives as expensive "man jewelry". Having finally gotten my hands on one, I can assure you that they're far more than that.
 
My Abelblade. Steve Abel is known for his high end flyreels but not so much for his knife. I was told that Benchmade made mine but I think Steve makes the whole thing in house now.
Great knife.
 
Brennan,

Like I said in my OP, there's such a bewildering array of knives, makers and styles that I'm constantly finding new knives I've never heard of before.

That Adel Blade is a looker for sure.

Best,

Heekma
 
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