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Forever knife
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Me, too. "You can never have too many knives." Logan Ninefingers, a.k.a. The Bloody Nine
VorpelSword
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Nothing is forever.
A knife, any knife, is a tool. Ye4s, some knives have sentimental or historic cache, but they are still a tool.
In my childhood, I met friends of my parents who were Holocaust survivors of Auschwitz, tatoo number and all. As a teen, I expresses displeasure at something I thought was wrong . . .and now do not really recall just what (that important). The man put his hand on my arm and, with quiet intensity said, "Young man. Anything that money can buy back is not a tragedy."
A forever knife? Not that big a deal.
A knife, any knife, is a tool. Ye4s, some knives have sentimental or historic cache, but they are still a tool.
In my childhood, I met friends of my parents who were Holocaust survivors of Auschwitz, tatoo number and all. As a teen, I expresses displeasure at something I thought was wrong . . .and now do not really recall just what (that important). The man put his hand on my arm and, with quiet intensity said, "Young man. Anything that money can buy back is not a tragedy."
A forever knife? Not that big a deal.
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Locutus D'Borg
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You have a type: you like holes in your blades.
A fitting analogy.
somniloquist
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"Forever knife" sounds like a term that could have multiple meanings. I will tell you my version of the definition: a high quality, durable knife that cuts well. To me, the most notable company that makes "forever knives" is Chris Reeve Knives.
I have owned Sebenzas, Inkosis, an Umnumzaan, Mnandis, one piece fixed blades, and all of them exhibit those properties in my use and experience.
What's more, CRK actively encourages their owners to disassemble and service the knives themselves and also provides the tools and instructions to do so with each one. Furthermore, if I lose a screw or bend a clip, CRK or one of their dealers will just sell me a new one. How many other companies that you can think of do both of those things? After sale service is a big feature of a "forever knife" for me. If it breaks, or I want to refinish it or replace the blade, CRK has me covered.
Finally, we can have all kinds of debates of the relative merits of their folders but the Sebenza reminds me a bit of something like a Rolex Submariner which many watch lovers uphold as some kind of Platonic ideal of a sports watch. It's a high quality, functional tool that has been around a long time and had iterative design changes and improvements but is largely the same product over decades. Both the Sebenza and the Submariner are sort of the yard stick to which other knives/watches are measured. Both are made by venerated brands and come at a high cost. Both are also the subject of near endless debates and big emotions on web forums
Anyway, lots of different knives could be "forever knives" but CRK is the "forever knife" for me.
I have owned Sebenzas, Inkosis, an Umnumzaan, Mnandis, one piece fixed blades, and all of them exhibit those properties in my use and experience.
What's more, CRK actively encourages their owners to disassemble and service the knives themselves and also provides the tools and instructions to do so with each one. Furthermore, if I lose a screw or bend a clip, CRK or one of their dealers will just sell me a new one. How many other companies that you can think of do both of those things? After sale service is a big feature of a "forever knife" for me. If it breaks, or I want to refinish it or replace the blade, CRK has me covered.
Finally, we can have all kinds of debates of the relative merits of their folders but the Sebenza reminds me a bit of something like a Rolex Submariner which many watch lovers uphold as some kind of Platonic ideal of a sports watch. It's a high quality, functional tool that has been around a long time and had iterative design changes and improvements but is largely the same product over decades. Both the Sebenza and the Submariner are sort of the yard stick to which other knives/watches are measured. Both are made by venerated brands and come at a high cost. Both are also the subject of near endless debates and big emotions on web forums
Anyway, lots of different knives could be "forever knives" but CRK is the "forever knife" for me.
I truly believe my CRK inkosi tanto is my forever folder mostly because it's is very well made and it's a lefty in a world that has very few lefties so options are few. As far as fixed go I'm sure my custom handle cold steel recon scout in 3v is my forever. That said I would never say others will not be included.
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You beat me to it, I was thinking the same thingI though a Forever Knife is one you put in a casket with you.
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Well, my main EDC is definitely a BK14 and I use it daily and have several of them.
However, I think I can state that my SAK Climber with white cellidor scales (a giveaway from some company called aspro) is most likely my forever knife.
This is due to having it in my EDC pouch in my backpack and only gets used if I need one of the tools.
Today I opened a can with it, as the office's can opener was not up to the task.
It is a 100% reliable tool that I won't replace as it has all the useful tools for everyday life.
It's roughly 20 years old and has only seen light use and will continue to live in that pouch until I need it for a couple of minutes and then be put back there...
ps: I just cut my finger in the small blade when i tried to arrange it for the picture...
However, I think I can state that my SAK Climber with white cellidor scales (a giveaway from some company called aspro) is most likely my forever knife.
This is due to having it in my EDC pouch in my backpack and only gets used if I need one of the tools.
Today I opened a can with it, as the office's can opener was not up to the task.
It is a 100% reliable tool that I won't replace as it has all the useful tools for everyday life.
It's roughly 20 years old and has only seen light use and will continue to live in that pouch until I need it for a couple of minutes and then be put back there...
ps: I just cut my finger in the small blade when i tried to arrange it for the picture...
After 20 years I think you've got your money's worth. Sorry to hear about your finger.
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"Forever knife" sounds like a term that could have multiple meanings. I will tell you my version of the definition: a high quality, durable knife that cuts well. To me, the most notable company that makes "forever knives" is Chris Reeve Knives.
I have owned Sebenzas, Inkosis, an Umnumzaan, Mnandis, one piece fixed blades, and all of them exhibit those properties in my use and experience.
What's more, CRK actively encourages their owners to disassemble and service the knives themselves and also provides the tools and instructions to do so with each one. Furthermore, if I lose a screw or bend a clip, CRK or one of their dealers will just sell me a new one. How many other companies that you can think of do both of those things? After sale service is a big feature of a "forever knife" for me. If it breaks, or I want to refinish it or replace the blade, CRK has me covered.
Finally, we can have all kinds of debates of the relative merits of their folders but the Sebenza reminds me a bit of something like a Rolex Submariner which many watch lovers uphold as some kind of Platonic ideal of a sports watch. It's a high quality, functional tool that has been around a long time and had iterative design changes and improvements but is largely the same product over decades. Both the Sebenza and the Submariner are sort of the yard stick to which other knives/watches are measured. Both are made by venerated brands and come at a high cost. Both are also the subject of near endless debates and big emotions on web forums
Anyway, lots of different knives could be "forever knives" but CRK is the "forever knife" for me.
I was going to post something very similar - well stated and I couldn't agree more. I just purchased what I hope to be a forever knife for my son, he recently turned 21 and I was fortunate enough to find a Large 31 that was made on his 21st birthday. It brings me incredible joy to give that to him in the hopes that it will be a lifelong companion for him and be his "forever knife."