Your favourite knives by the first 5 makers that come to mind ?

[Jnyiri]

Charles May - Scandi Trace
NWA - Scout
Dan Koster - bushc.
Muskrat - bushc.
Muskrat - puko

Jozsef

 

[Rockywolf]

In no particular order and I couldn't do just 5:

I have multiple knives from all these men. That should speak for itself.

JK Kephart-use the heck outta it!
Fiddleback Woodman-a go-to knife
Laconico Project W-fantastic little knife
Breeden Recon-just got it and it's crazy amazing
Koyote EDC-gave it to my son for his small knife and he loves it as much as I did
Charlie Ridge Nessie-wow on the handles and everything else

These men have made me some terrific products and will probably get more of my money in the future:
Defaultuser made my favorite EDC-a nessie (with sheath designed by me)
NWA skinner-light, tough, sharp, and great sheath.
I have a bushcraft knife from P.C. Randall that has incredible edge retention-I use it often.
B.Goode Grimlin-edc with super sharp blade after years of use
DP Woodsman- perfect size and tough as hell
Wes Whipple-can't remember the model but the knife is gorgeous
Gossman Tusker-can't be without a big knife
Will Leavitt-made my favorite small kitchen knife

Wish list:
I want a Skog niven from Brian Andrews....oh yes, I do...AND an axe.
Skookum-I had one, car problems forced a sale, I'm back on the list (only 16 months to wait!)

 

[defaultuser]

Hey Rocky - Thanks man! I really appreciated working on your knife and with you on the sheath :thumbup: :thumbup:

 

[Bob Alderman]

Thank you for mentioning me Marion and Snake Dr, I really appreciate it.

 

[udtjim]

You know what, I just couldn't do it, Most all of the makers here have knives in my favorite list even if I don't own some of them. It is not unlike picking between Blonds, Brunet's and Redheads.

 

[koyote]

It is not unlike picking between Blonds, Brunet's and Redheads.

I too like all the varieties of Retriever. :foot:

 

[Snake Dr.]

Thank you for mentioning me Marion and Snake Dr, I really appreciate it.

Hey Bob, Like I said every Knife Maker's Work Is different as Is the Style of Knife that catch's the Buyer's eye In what style they like, I like your Style, The Period Correct Style & Look of the early Bushcraft Knive's, The Knive's of the Mountain Man & Fur Trapper of the early 1800's, And your making the Original Bushcrafter's ! With Work like this I got you In my Hall of Fame !

And once I get done with Buying some Knive's I've already Ordered, I'll be contacting you and adding some of your Work to my Collection,

 

[Chinpo]

In no particular order:
1) Fiddleback-Bushcrafter Jr
2) NWA Sierra Scout
3) Gossman PSK
4) Breeden Pathfinder
5) JK Kephart

These are the ones that I use the most.

 

[Noshtero]

Too many good makers here, and I honestly don't own knives from most of them (yet).

I can say that my current favorite is a JK Kephart.
I also liked the Koster Nessmuk I had.

 

[blgoode]

Here are my 5 favorite makers in no particular order

Charles Sauer - A mentor and got me pushed into getting my heat treating methods mastered and a spot at Atlanta Blade show.
http://sauerknives.com/

Trace Rinaldi - Someone who's work I oggled over and still do!

MarcinS - Outstanding maker! I have a knife of his on the way hopefully begining of next year

Kit Carson - Another Mentor I bug alot and has pointed me in the right direction many times.

Krein - A friend and someone who's work I admire.

Luc Burnley - is my 6th on my list of 5 Had to mention him - He just plain deserves it

Thanks to you guys who have me down in your top 5! I am honored friends !!!:thumbup:

 

[jds1]

Five favorite knives from my collection (from five different BF member makers) in no particular order:

JK Kephart
Breeden 4" Pathfinder
Gossman PSK (and PSK Jr.)
Fiddleback EDC
Koster Bushcraft

Jeff

 

[Bob Alderman]

Hey Bob, Like I said every Knife Maker's Work Is different as Is the Style of Knife that catch's the Buyer's eye In what style they like, I like your Style, The Period Correct Style & Look of the early Bushcraft Knive's, The Knive's of the Mountain Man & Fur Trapper of the early 1800's, And your making the Original Bushcrafter's ! With Work like this I got you In my Hall of Fame !

And once I get done with Buying some Knive's I've already Ordered, I'll be contacting you and adding some of your Work to my Collection,

Well, thank you.

Bob

 

[EMT_Lee]

Hmm... no particular order:

1) Dan Koster - Bushcraft
2) Scott Gossman - PSK
3) Rod Garcia - Skookum Bush Tool
4) Charlie May - Skiffa Scandi
5) David Farmer - Dangerous Curves

 

[Fletcher Knives]

Andy Roy Fiddleback - Bushcrafter
Daniel Koster - Bushcrafter
Damn near anything that Ray Laconico has made
Matthew Bailey - Hallibut
Steve Liley/ Coal Creek Forge - user Spikehawk (I know it's not a knife, but it's what came to mind.)

 

[ChapmanPreferred]

Bill Moran Featherweight Utility Knife (Page 106 - top pic - Master of the Forge book, which is the model the Spyderco FB01 is based upon)
Dozier K-35
Krein TK-4
Guyer EDC
Koster Bushcraft

 

[silenthunterstudios]

Blind Horse Workhorse, a custom model with cocobolo scales, pins instead of screws
Chris Reeve large micarta Sebenza classic
Dozier Wilderness, standard model
Gossman mini Kephart, cocobolo scales and A2
ML Kephart

all mine

Chapman, do you own that Moran?

 

[JC in SC]

First up, makers I have dealt with and whose products I own and whole heartedly endorse.

Fiddleback - Bow Legged Joe - I carry it every day. It is hard to choose a favorite though since I have a Hunter, Bushcrafter, Woodsman and Bow Legged Joe. This is subject to change once Andy does a run of his new Bow Legged Chopper.

JK - Anniversary Knife - I got mine with 3/16" stock and the 6" blade. Very nice package overall. Heavy enough for light chopping, but light enough for detail work. Really looking forward to taking this one hiking sometime soon. John's Hudson Bay is definitely on my short list though.

Koster - K-Boar - When I first found Blade Forums, this was the knife that caught my eye. I scoured the forums religiously, but to no avail. I finally snagged one at Blade! This was also a tough choice as I really like my Survivor and love the look and feel Dan's Monster Nessie. The deciding factor was the fact that I had the option to either buy the Monster Nessie or K-Boar at Blade and the K-Boar was the one I brought home. My Koster Nessmuk is also awesome.

Makers I have not had the pleasure to sample yet (So many makers so little time/money).

Koyote - Spanish Dirk - I really like Christof's style, especially on his larger blades and we all know about the sweetness that is Koyote Girl's leather work.

B.Goode - Companion - This looks like a really versatile, compact and handy blade. Maybe when the backlog opens up I'll snag one.

 

[idroptapul]

In no particular order....
Gene Ingram #6
Bob Dozier Companion
Brian Andrews Bushcrafter
Brian Goode Sidekick
Walt Davis Bushcrafter

So many makers I still need to try

 

[sharpeknives]

I am truly honored to be included with makers on these lists. It is humbling.

 

[caine]

In no particular order:

Bryan Breeden
Charles May
Bill Siegle
ML Knives
Scott Gossman

Lot of others. But these 5 I own one or more.