Your top 5 CPKs, go!

[Jabrni]

Good question ....I forgot the rules

Each one of these has a story behind it so i couldn't narrow it down anymore than this

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Very nice…

 

[clinton1]

Good question ....I forgot the rules

Each one of these has a story behind it so i couldn't narrow it down anymore than this

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Damn, Yoko! Go easy on 'em!!!

 

[ferider]

Made me think .... Probably these 5. But I still have them.

 

[ryco1008]

Good question ....I forgot the rules

Each one of these has a story behind it so i couldn't narrow it down anymore than this

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I dunno I count 5 there

And absolutely beautiful

 

[yoko]

I dunno I count 5 there

And absolutely beautiful

Good people bro... this forum and the CPK crew are honest to God good people

 

[scaryblackrifles]

Sorry for the poor pic, but I think these four in this order:
DEK2
DEK1
FK3
FK2

Haven’t decided on a fifth yet.

 

[cpirtle]

Damn, Yoko! Go easy on 'em!!!
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We just got a Chicken Guy restaurant, lines are long, service reported to be slow, this picture makes me never want to eat there

 

[woodysone]

All these great choices but no pics?

Not 5 but close

 

[bluemax_1]

1) MC - mentioned it many times, but if I had to choose only ONE CPK (eg. for something like the TV show ’Alone’), it’s the MC, for me

2) DEK1 - perfect EDC size to me, and the flatter handle makes carry options more versatile

3) FK2 - this is the belt knife, when backpacking/camping on groomed trails where I don’t need the chopping power of the MC, but may still do some light bushcraft, and things like making kindling/feathersticks etc. The handle is what makes the difference. It allows for applying more pressure without hand fatigue when woodworking, and the size is less intimidating to normies

4) DEF - sure hope I’d never need to carry a knife for fighting, but if I have to strap something to a plate carrier, I guess this would be it.

5) K20 - if the zombie apocalypse kicks off, I’m dual carrying my matched pair of K20s (they count as one ).

 

[madcap_magician]

 

[Not_Lefty]

Getting it to five isn't that easy so ....

This weeks top 5 :

 

[Retired UPS Driver]

I would have expected nothing less, Bravo bro!!

 

[Retired UPS Driver]

Getting it to five isn't that easy so ....

This weeks top 5 :

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Way cool, you have done well!!

 

[Cwilliams563]

Well here is my pic of my top 5 CPK’s, not necessarily in this order they are photographed. I picked them to be the most practical and universal for me. I didn’t rank them on the cool factor, rarity, or badassness, just utilitarian to cover the broadest spectrum for me. Honestly thinking about it right now and looking at the pics, I could probably take out the DEK 1 and put in the FK3.

Since others are adding more (I stayed disciplined in picking my top 5 first, and felt sad for leaving others out), I’ll play too . This is my next 5…ish lol. I do agree that the SS SDFK and the HDFK are so similar I’d include them in the same spot (6 of one, half dozen of the other). Some are based on the next in line for utilitarian choice, as well as some are purely badassness, and semi rare ish, but primarily badassness

If I had to pick just ONE CPK for an all around do it all it would probably be the FK2. I know it’s not the most glamorous or popular, but all around a great knife without any compromises other than length and weight if needed specifically. Followed probably by the FK3 and then the UF2.

 

[clinton1]

Well here is my pic of my top 5 CPK’s, not necessarily in this order they are photographed. I picked them to be the most practical and universal for me. I didn’t rank them on the cool factor, rarity, or badassness, just utilitarian to cover the broadest spectrum for me. Honestly thinking about it right now and looking at the pics, I could probably take out the DEK 1 and put in the FK3.

Since others are adding more (I stayed disciplined in picking my top 5 first, and felt sad for leaving others out), I’ll play too . This is my next 5…ish lol. I do agree that the SS SDFK and the HDFK are so similar I’d include them in the same spot (6 of one, half dozen of the other). Some are based on the next in line for utilitarian choice, as well as some are purely badassness, and semi rare ish, but primarily badassness

If I had to pick just ONE CPK for an all around do it all it would probably be the FK2. I know it’s not the most glamorous or popular, but all around a great knife without any compromises other than length and weight if needed specifically. Followed probably by the FK3 and then the UF2.

Lots of goodness in this post!!! (Both pics and rationale!)

 

[yoko]

Well here is my pic of my top 5 CPK’s, not necessarily in this order they are photographed. I picked them to be the most practical and universal for me. I didn’t rank them on the cool factor, rarity, or badassness, just utilitarian to cover the broadest spectrum for me. Honestly thinking about it right now and looking at the pics, I could probably take out the DEK 1 and put in the FK3.

Since others are adding more (I stayed disciplined in picking my top 5 first, and felt sad for leaving others out), I’ll play too . This is my next 5…ish lol. I do agree that the SS SDFK and the HDFK are so similar I’d include them in the same spot (6 of one, half dozen of the other). Some are based on the next in line for utilitarian choice, as well as some are purely badassness, and semi rare ish, but primarily badassness

If I had to pick just ONE CPK for an all around do it all it would probably be the FK2. I know it’s not the most glamorous or popular, but all around a great knife without any compromises other than length and weight if needed specifically. Followed probably by the FK3 and then the UF2.

NIIIICE!

 

[Retired UPS Driver]

Well here is my pic of my top 5 CPK’s, not necessarily in this order they are photographed. I picked them to be the most practical and universal for me. I didn’t rank them on the cool factor, rarity, or badassness, just utilitarian to cover the broadest spectrum for me. Honestly thinking about it right now and looking at the pics, I could probably take out the DEK 1 and put in the FK3.

Since others are adding more (I stayed disciplined in picking my top 5 first, and felt sad for leaving others out), I’ll play too . This is my next 5…ish lol. I do agree that the SS SDFK and the HDFK are so similar I’d include them in the same spot (6 of one, half dozen of the other). Some are based on the next in line for utilitarian choice, as well as some are purely badassness, and semi rare ish, but primarily badassness

If I had to pick just ONE CPK for an all around do it all it would probably be the FK2. I know it’s not the most glamorous or popular, but all around a great knife without any compromises other than length and weight if needed specifically. Followed probably by the FK3 and then the UF2.

Well said, good rationalization, and beautiful collection bro !

 

[clinton1]

Alright, I went with top five that I use and carry....but, based on those paramaters, that turned into a clear cut #1 and the next 4. Ranked top to bottom.

I use the Potato almost daily. Has become my #1 kitchen knife easily. As stated before, sharpest knife I own.

The other four are complete dreams to carry, and paired with the right sheath can make me second guess needing a folder. (Not yours or Tanto's or Big Richard's folder Nate, we still need that!)

Obviously quite a few honorable mentions (UF2, FK2 and SSDFK are personal favorites) but if I'm being honest, the smaller CPK's are with me the most!

Amazing that we have ALL the options!! Thanks CPK!!

 

[vkp78]

Sticking, mostly to the ones I use in no particular order:
Reaper
EDC 1(any of the iterations could fill my need)
DEK1
DEK3

Boot dagger- never use it, but there are so many details that keep your eye occupied

 

[cpirtle]

Here’s a couple from my top 5 list.