Which knives have unexpectedly grown on you?

The Browning Ice Storm SX pictured below. I have cut boxes and tie wraps with it every day since I got it, and it's VG-10 blade has yet to see the business side of a diamond hone, and it's still just as sharp as the day I took it out of the box. A real work-horse that was a total surprise to me as I payed only $30 bucks for it!

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I would say my Spyderco Jess Horn. It seems to fit the type of work I do, cutting alot of paper, cardboard, plastic straps and such. It's a nice little blade that stays wicked sharp. I think it was kind of over shadowed by the ZDP delica and Leek.
 
I never really liked fixed blades that much. Now, I'm really starting to like them.
 
The Griptilian based Ritter RSK-1 turned into a favorite of mine. For one, the action is exceedingly smooth and distinct. Its as smooth as most $5-600 customs out there imho. And, the Axis lock needs no introduction to ease of use, integrity and dependability. Even with it's plastic handle this knife just seems to fit the bill for a near perfect all around EDC knife.

The Kershaw Bump is another knife that grew on me and reached the "favorite" status. Once I purchased it, I began to appreciate it's attributes. The simplicity and effectiveness of it's frame-lock design, the lightweight character of Titanium which makes it easier to carry than one might at first think it would be, it's AO mechanism which seems right at home after a couple operations, and the the finely ground recurve blade that just seems to put the finishing touch on a knife that could pass muster on a custom table anyday.

There are several more that are knocking on the door of unexpected affection but, in order to limit the number I only mention the above two.
 
Fallkniven U2...lightweight, holds an edge, doesn't raise any eyebrows in an office.
Jim
 
BM 910BK Stryker. Not pretty but always up to the job. Well, except for adjusting the band on my wristwatch...
 
The BM710 - my primary standby EDC, always a good choice if no special needs are foreseen. All knives should be so easy to operate, comfortable in hand, etc.

Spyderco Military - let me trust some liner-locks again (to a point, anyway) and renewed my interest knives that are great slicers. My secondary EDC for general purpose use.

U2 - dislike lockbacks in general, but the blade shape and steel make this one I am proud to carry at work (which mandates such a mini-blade length).
 
Spyderco Endura---it was given to me as a gift years ago---at the time I had no interest in such a big knife---but I figued what the heck and started carrying it---its been my EDC pretty much ever since---I'm up to 4 Endura's with another on order.

I've been unfaithfull to my old faithfull---always in search of something better---in the end I always come back to her.
 
Most of the usuals are nice so I obviously like them. What has intrigued me lately is the Queen line of D2 folders. I absolutely love them and can't get enough. Also, The knife that started it all for me quality wise, the Buck 110. I even ordered a BG42 custom version recently. Joe.
 
Cold Steel Master Hunter carbon V. I don't really care for it. Don't like the handle, don't like the sheath, got the Swamp Rat Howling Rat to replace it, but for some unexplained reason, I always choose to use the CSMH. The HR just sits there even though I like it for every reason I don't like the Hunter.
 
Benchmade 940 , green Osborne , It's my EDC knife and I love it :)

p.s It's mostly about their opening .... ***clack**** clack**** , and great blade :)
 
Have to agree with SilverFox; Native really surprised me. Fits well in my hand. Not a fan of the rivets but solid lockup w/ very little play. Have been carrying it as my EDC since I got it.
 
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