Which knife is the best you have ever used?

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Hey all,:)
Till today, which knife would be on top position on your list? I bet that would be very difficult to choose!! Share a pic if available.:thumbsup:
 
It would not be difficult for me at all. It would be impossible. o_O And that is without asking for your definition of "best". lol

Having just started collecting knives in the last couple of years, virtually all of my best knives are
1. new
2. unused
3. Probably going to stay that way for quit some time.
In the past, I thought $50 was the most anyone should have to spend for a really good knife. As most of us have experienced at one point of another, the amount we are willing to spend on a knife goes up, the deeper you get into the hobby. :eek: So that being said, my best, and most expensive knives are - for the foreseeable future - nothing but safe queens and I am fine with that.

Depending on what your meaning of "best" is there are different candidates.
Sharpest - is a Santuko knife from Japan that was given to my uncle by a client of his. The damned thing could have sliced a razor blade right down along its edge. Have no idea what the brand was.
Best of Purpose - Fine detailed cutting. An Exacto knife can do what nothing else can. Fileting fish, got 3 that fill the bill, all just different sizes and perfect for the task.

But for my money, of my user knives, the winner probably goes to a knife, sold under the Cabelas label back in the mid to late 80's. I didn't even know it was actually a Boker until just a couple of years ago when the company confirmed it. It was made in Solengen Germany so this is not the cheaper Arbolito, Magnum, or Boker Plus, foreign produced lines of Boker. Classis drop point hunting knife with bone scales. Love it. If I put it on the market, it would probably sell for more than any of my other knives at this point, but not interested. Will keep it and hopefully put it to use on a few more deer in the future. Maybe even an elk, moose or a caribou if the lotto people would stop playing favorites and pull my number for a change. :cool:

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Folder - Recon 1, or Manix 2.
I made those choices based on ergonomics first, and build quality second. All of those knives fit my hand perfectly, and have zero flaws. Great blades.
 
This is going to sound silly, but most used is a Victoronix Alox Swiss Army knife, not sure of model, main blade, awl, and a can and bottle opener. I think the one you use most often, and reach for first in your EDC rotation should speak for itself. Gets the job done, jack of all trades and master of none. Maybe not the intent of the OP, but just my two cents worth.
 
The best knife I have ever used, is the knife I have on me when something needs to be cut :thumbsup:

ETA: There is no way I could ever choose “one” knife. They’ve all bailed me out of a situation or two over the years.
 
cbach8tw said:
This is going to sound silly, but most used is a Victoronix Alox Swiss Army knife, not sure of model, main blade, awl, and a can and bottle opener. I think the one you use most often, and reach for first in your EDC rotation should speak for itself. Gets the job done, jack of all trades and master of none. Maybe not the intent of the OP, but just my two cents worth.
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It doesn't sound silly :) I know exactly what you mean.
 
bloody_pawprint said:
The best knife I have ever used, is the knife I have on me when something needs to be cut :thumbsup:

ETA: There is no way I could ever choose “one” knife. They’ve all bailed me out of a situation or two over the years.
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Yup, that is true. Choosing one knife is really hard!!
 
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Chris Reeve Knives feel the best to me and age very gracefully... very comfortable knife to carry. Well thought out designs; you notice the precision and attention to detail more as you use and carry the knife daily.
Spyderco is a close second and many days my first choice. I seem to go back and forth between these two brands for EDC.
The Spydercos are cheaper and IMO cut better and always seem to fit the hand like a glove. I'd say Spyderco is the clear choice when you're mostly/ only concerned with function. Higher end stuff like CRK and Hinderer makes boring cutting jobs at work more fun. Plus, it's like the knife version of a Rolex or a Porsche but most of the Spyderco line zips through stuff like butter. Would you rather drive a Porsche or a Tacoma? It's that kind of argument where both are top of their class in what they're designed for and which is better is a weird thing to argue.

The best knife you'll ever use is one where you truly think about what you want from the knife in relation to the use that it is going to see.
If you just want a knife that is the "best knife ever" buy a CRK, Busse, Hinderer etc. because they really do offer more just in terms of holding it and looking at it.
 
Ya know, whenever these "best" threads come around, I am left scratching my head for what the heck the OP means.

For instance, if I want to slice an apple, the best is my New West Knifeworks, Damascus bladed utility knife. For pocket knives, my Opinel no.10 Effile has no competition.
But for camping, my BK16 is the king of the hill.
If I want to chop vines/grasses, my Tramonita machete is best.

See, each task has it's own "best" and nobody is using a kitchen knife to do yard work, just like nobody (at least no sane person) is using a kukri to slice apples...
 
Hard to answer as there is no “best” knife for all applications

For general all around built like a tank and perfectly constructed - ZT0620

For bushcraft - ESSE 6

For fishing and around the water - Spyderco Pacific Salt

For slicing and food prep - Opinel #6

Etc.....
 
Hickory n steel said:

How about the humble Vic recruit, which in all reality is probably not so humble.
It'll never fail to remind you just how capable it is, and have you guessing if other knives are overkill.
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Until you try to open it with one hand while wearing that glove. ;) :D

For me its the Military on the right, which replaced the Military on the left.

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It's slicy, reasonably tough,great with gloves, and has quality materials and build.

Works for me.
 
Best.... depends on “ what it’s used for”

Best pig sticker; I have killed easily 100 wild hogs with an old Buck General The Buck held a far better edge than my buddies five dollar World War II bayonet that he used

Pocket folder: a Boker BG42 blade

Skinning and processing knife;

I’m still looking for the best. So far it’s an S30v blade my buck alpha folder has a slight edge over the benchmade steep country
 
Todd21969 said:
Until you try to open it with one hand while wearing that glove. ;) :D

For me its the Military on the right, which replaced the Military on the left.

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It's slicy, reasonably tough,great with gloves, and has quality materials and build.

Works for me.
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Until you have a splinter, something in your teeth, or have screws to turn ;):D

Seriously though I'm in no hurry, I can take my gloves off.

Btw I hear nothing but good things about the pm2, not exactly a folder I'd carry but never say never I guess
 
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