going on vacation soon, so I need a new knife :)

[Abyss_Fish]

I've been getting reeeeally beat up at work and am taking some much needed time off out away from civilization in a month or so. At work I use my Takamura kitchen knives and my caribbean constantly, they're both spectacular but it all gets old after so much use.

Basically I just want something (or maybe some things :D) to play around with while I'm out, something somewhat durable and fun. Ideally that's the smallfly 2 but I kinda don't think that will be released soon enough. So I'm looking for suggestions! I am a huge steel nerd but I'm less concerned about it with this one than I usually am, although I seldom use carbon steels so that might be fun. Fixed or folding, it's whatever, suggest away! What's your favorite "just for fun" knife?

[Wartstein]

The answer is of course:

SPYDERTHROWERS!! :D

[TkoK83Spy]

This is the best knife I've bought in quite a while. Comes ready for scout carry, with a nice Kydex sheath, just needs a clip and you're good to go. Easily concealed, great steel, comfortable contoured micarta scales...I can't recommend it enough!

[VashHash]

Darn Dao. Beautiful and functional. I can't seem to find my pictures of it right now.
So here's a video from spyderco.


https://youtu.be/77XMDpphEW8

[carrot]

Police 4 K390. K390 is my favorite steel and the Police 4 is the "best" model that uses it. It's like a Military, but easier to slip into a front pocket.

[Catamount123]

For a folder, I’d get the Rex 45 Native Chief sprint, while they’re still available. For a fun fixed blade, I'd go with a Province or Sustain, whichever appeals to you more.

[Naperville]

Of the recommendations so far I also like the Darn Dao and Rex 45 Native Chief. I will soon have both and they are excellent. Just waiting on the delivery of the Rex 45 Native Chief.

The Darn Dao is a fun knife, and it can be your only camp knife. It's large but it can manage small tasks.

[Evil D]

Buy whatever is most unlike what you have or one you've been curious about and just need the excuse. That's how I ended up loving serrations, I bought a SE Dragonfly Salt and a SE Tasman and took them on vacation.

[Burton Knut]

What kind of “away from civilization” are you planning?

Of what’s been mentioned I can whole heartedly recommend the Darn Dao, REX45 Chief and K390 Police (I prefer the G10 if you can find it.) I just scored a Bradley Bowie (last I looked they are still available) and the design is fantastic but the edge needs a bit of love if it’s going to be used for anything that needs to be “sliced.” Finally, if all else fails you can’t go wrong with Evil D’s approach.

[kobold]

Nothing says vacation, like an Atlantic Salt SE.

[tonijedi]

Dragonfly Salt man...

[Woodpuppy]

I would have said Pac Salt but you’ve already got the Caribbean... what’s your budget, where are you going, whatcha doin?

How about a hawkbill se Ladybug salt?

[TomAiello]

I'll second the Police 4 K390. And that Bradford Wharnie. I have that same model and it's fantastic.

[TkoK83Spy]

And that Bradford Wharnie. I have that same model and it's fantastic.

I truly thank you for all your photos and replies in that fixed blade thread. This knife has really changed my outlook on small fixed blades vs folders the past couple weeks. Never expected to like it THIS much. I've got a few folders on the chopping block now, that I know I'll never grab over this knife :cool:

[vivi]

And that Bradford Wharnie. I have that same model and it's fantastic.

I truly thank you for all your photos and replies in that fixed blade thread. This knife has really changed my outlook on small fixed blades vs folders the past couple weeks. Never expected to like it THIS much. I've got a few folders on the chopping block now, that I know I'll never grab over this knife :cool:

Sounds like the Bradford opened your eyes to fixed blade EDC like the Street Beat did for me.

OP, for being away from civilization for a while, that makes me lean towards fixed blades. Street Beat and Z-cuts are my most frequently used from Spyderco. The Aqua Salt is another nice one. Its a great do it all design, not just marine uses. Of course the Waterway is worth a mention too - great all around design like the Aqua Salt with a better blade grind.

[Doc Dan]

Cat. If you lose it on vacation you are not out a ton of money, and it is a good design.

[Wartstein]

The answer is of course:

SPYDERTHROWERS!! :D

Actually, "Spyderthrowers" was not (only) meant as a joke:

If I take your words literally (quoting you: "Basically I just want something (or maybe some things :D) to play around with while I'm out, something somewhat durable and fun. Ideally that's the smallfly ...." - the Spyderthrowers are about what you want indeed... of course you´d have to bring a knife (knives...) that actually can do cutting tasks too...

Knife throwing, especially "no" spin, is really a fun and enjoyable activity and skill when being outdoors... and just hanging around in a camp, or going for a hike, casually looking for targets and so on... try it! :)

[Abyss_Fish]

The answer is of course:

SPYDERTHROWERS!! :D

tbh this is the most tempting one... Maybe 2 sets of medium throwers and a serrated wharny salt 2 just for fun.

[Wartstein]

The answer is of course:

SPYDERTHROWERS!! :D

tbh this is the most tempting one... Maybe 2 sets of medium throwers and a serrated wharny salt 2 just for fun.

Perfect choices! (Honestly!)

Though I would take the large Throwers. It is actually easier to throw larger knives. Their higher weight and mass makes for a bit like "they´d throw themselves (for illustration and VERY exaggerated: Think of throwing a javelin or a needle to make them stick in a target - this will be a lot easier with the javelin... )

[ladybug93]

if you want something fun to play with, check out the bbbarfly also. lots of fun and it's a bottle opener, so you can take it a lot more places than the smallfly.

i don't see a manix listed in you collection. have you tried one out. it's fidgety and wonderful.