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Are you sure that's rust and not dried blood?8. Big rusty meat cleaver found in the woods
Are you sure that's rust and not dried blood?8. Big rusty meat cleaver found in the woods
Are you sure that's rust and not dried blood?
1. Smatchet
2. Swiss Army Knife
3. Opinel
4. Spyderco of some kind
5. Titanium sword
6. Basic machete
7. Rambo knife
8. Big rusty meat cleaver found in the woods
9. Traditional slipjoint
10. Fishin' knife
this is too funny!STAY ON TOPIC!
That is enough with the comments on gender specificity.
The posters think they are being witty. They are half right.
I do not agree with most of your list. No offense, OP.
I feel like there are only like maybe a couple of knives a person needs.
The fact that something as objectively not feasible as a Buck 110 still getting recommended worries me.
It's not a good folding knife. In any objective way. It sucks. You have to two hand open and close it, you have to belt carry it, which is dumb, nobody does that for folders anymore, the blade steel is awful, it weighs half a pound, it's pinned and cannot be dissembled or cleaned.You can’t understand why the Buck 110 would be in a top 10 list of knives everybody should own? It’s an American icon. Many would consider the 110 the first “tactical folder”. It’s the one that started it all. That’s a pretty big deal.
In what way is it “objectively not feasible”, exactly?
It's not a good folding knife. In any objective way. It sucks. You have to two hand open and close it, you have to belt carry it, which is dumb, nobody does that for folders anymore, the blade steel is awful, it weighs half a pound, it's pinned and cannot be dissembled or cleaned.
Anyone telling you to buy a Buck 110 is either 80 or an asshole.
Hello. I understand your point and I see my error. My apologies. Just a force of habit in my writing when I say “gents, lads, and guys.” Of course, everyone is free to participate in the discussion. It was not my intention to exclude half the population, and I would appreciate it if we didn’t start throwing “cavemen behavior” around. But I hope there’s no harm done. I’ll keep in mind what you said in future posts.And lads too! Am I right?
But seriously, asking a question that excludes half the population is cave man behavior. We always want to dispel the myth to the "sheeple" that knives are weapons, but rather are tools. Along those lines, let's dispel the myth that knives are only for men. One way we can do that is with our language. I always cringe when I see threads that ask questions like this and I'll generally say something.
Ans on topic, a list of 10 knives everyone should own seems like we are going to get a list of everyone's favorite knives. Seems really broad. Axes and multitools too? Yikes!
I'd say everyone should try and Endura, Endula, or Delica. Pick your size and see what a no frills Spyderco cutting machine can do! Don't forget the Salt variants!
I’m curious about getting one, but no luck yet in my local shops unfortunately. And int’l shipping sucks.Whew!
Well, I’m not one of those but possibly am the other.
I get a lot of good use out of my 110. It’s actually a lot easier to clean than many of my other folders. The blade geometry is also very good, with a nice thin edge. It sharpens easy, and resists corrosion very well. The sheath is a sweet bonus, plus one of the best warranties in the business.
In my personal opinion it’s a great knife and absolutely still relevant today.
It's not a good folding knife. In any objective way. It sucks. You have to two hand open and close it, you have to belt carry it, which is dumb, nobody does that for folders anymore, the blade steel is awful, it weighs half a pound, it's pinned and cannot be dissembled or cleaned.
Anyone telling you to buy a Buck 110 is either 80 or an asshole.
Sucks to lose a knife, man. I procrastinated getting a Rat 1 since the Spyderco Resilience pretty much works for my beater knife uses.D DangerZone98
I'll agree with the Buck 110.
We'll have to compromise on the Mora, and agree to disagree on the rest though.
(I like the classic/venerable Mora Number 1 best.)
I've always found multi blade folders much more practical and versatile.
No single blade type is "ideal" for every task.
I wouldn't want to have to peel a critter or clean a fish with a sheepsfoot or (true) wharncliffe, for example.
I think every lad (and lass) should have the 110, a 89 or 92/93mm 2 or three layer SAK of some sort, (Recruit and Huntsman or Field Master is my pick. The Recruit's punch/awl is ever so much more useful (to me) than the Cadet's fingernail file, and tbe Huntsman and Field Master have a dandy wood saw and scissors.*** The Field Master has a phillups screwdriver in place of the corkscrew on the back.) and/or a classic 4 blade scout/camp knife, a stockman (small, medium, or large, depending on taste) ... oh, and the SAK SD Classic or Signature of their larger SAK lacks the scissors.
A 2 blade Barlow or Canoe are also great if you want to be discrete.
***If you go to cut a wild thread or loose hair from your date's or better half's clothes or hair with a knife blade, you'll more than likely be looked at by more than one, somewhat askance. (possibly including your date or better half) If you use scissors, no one gives you a second or greater glance.
For the "modern" knives, I admit I don't have much personal exposure.
I had an Ontario RAT 1 that was pretty good ... until the daRn clip failed somehow and it came out of my pocket while riding my adult trike the 9 miles from Walmart to home ... It didn't turn it up when I back tracked.
Anyway, for a "modern" knife, that is the one I would suggest.
For the fixed blade ... I've never needed more than a 5 inch blade. I've always found longer blade a pain to use, when gutting and peeling a critter, to be honest. Truth to tell, on a squirrel or rabbit, 3.5 to 4 inch is plenty. I can't imagine trying to gut and peel one of them with a 6 inch or longer blade.
Note I don't use a knife to process my firewood, limb or fell a tree, nor do I beat them through logs, 2x4's, conrete bocks, or bricks.
(In the 65 and counting years I've been here, I've never had cause to stab some poor innocent vehicle, either ... or thought to stick 2 knives inna wall or doorway to do pullups, for that matter....)
My must have's:
Buck 110
Stockman
89 or 92/93mm 2 or 3 layer SAK (3 layer with scissors) or classic Scout/camp/Demo knife
MAYBE a SAK Sd Classic or Signatire to go on the key ring and a (2 blade) Barlow or Canoe for go to meetin' days
Lastly, a Stanley or other brand retracabke blade utility knife, such as the 10-499 for things that dull any blade regardless of steel right quick: cardboard, fiberglass, scoring drywall, cutting carpet or linoleum, and so on. Why use up one of the good knives doing those tasks? You can get 200 replacement blades for a utility knife for under $20.
A lot less than a new good knife.
Of course we're cool. Thank you for this response, understanding the point, and taking it in stride! Good show lad! Only good things can be gained if we don't exclude the opposite sex in our language when we discuss this fine hobby!Hello. I understand your point and I see my error. My apologies. Just a force of habit in my writing when I say “gents, lads, and guys.” Of course, everyone is free to participate in the discussion. It was not my intention to exclude half the population, and I would appreciate it if we didn’t start throwing “cavemen behavior” around. But I hope there’s no harm done. I’ll keep in mind what you said in future posts.
Are we cool? I know tone of voice is largely absent in text but I’m not mad nor am I looking for a fight.
On another note, heck yeah the Delica and Endura lines are awesome. I like the excellent blade length the Endura offers in a slim compact package.