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It appears that many Spyder-addicts like myself have fairly good sized collections of knives. So what knife is really your favorite? In order to not compare between totally different knives, I have broken it into classes.



My picks:

Fixed blade- Ka-Bar, black blade, kydex/kraton. Just an all-around tough knife.

Tactical folder- Spyderco Endura in FRN. Sweet knife, tough as they come, and also quite economical.

Working Folder- Old Timer Big Bear. Essentially a Buck 110, this comes with Delrin stag instead of oak and is possibly one of the hardest working knives I own.

Dress Folder- Case Russlock in Red Bone. Great looks, though it isn't really used for difficult tasks.

Classic Folder (stockman, whittler, etc.)-Old Timer Large Stockman. The first knife I actually bought, this knife has taken everything and gone everywhere.



Well, there's my Top Five. What does anyone else think?



Keepin' it real...real sharp, that is.

Fixed blade: 2 actually-EDC is a Buck 102 (Woodsman) in a BladeTech Kydex IWB lashed to my boot. IMO better than any purpose made boot knife. In the truck I keep a Cattaraugus 225Q for the heavy stuff.

Tactical folder: Spyderco Chinook

Working folder: Spyderco Chinook

Dress folder: (Though I rarely wear a dress anymore) Spyderco Chinook has been replaced by the Wegner Mouse. Smaller and lighter than all but a few handguns.

Classic folder: You guessed it! Classic bowie shape Spyderco Chinook.

"I just thought of something. What if this thing can read minds?" "He's gonna be real mad when he gets to me." THE THING

Edited by - GlockDoc on 10/4/2001 10:30:25 PM

Edited by - GlockDoc on 11/16/2001 12:37:49 AM

Fixed blade-custom made german shariff
knife
Tactical-FRN endura 50/50 may be replaced by a M.O.D.
working-endura or delica
dress- SS rookie ll
Classic-case carbon steel canoe


Jeff

FWIW

Fixed blade: Spydie drop point Moran...great hunting knife

Tactical folder: Chinook

working floder: an frn delica

dress: ss dragonfly (in my pocket now)

classic: Old timer stockman

My picks:
Fixed blade- Don't own any, though I love my Spyderco Santoku chef knife.
Tactical folder- Plain-edged Spyderco Endura in FRN.
Working Folder- Plain-edged Spyderco Endura in FRN.
Dress Folder- Buck Executive 526.
Classic Folder (stockman, whittler, etc.)-Buck 709 Yearling.

I'd like to add one category, SAK-type knives/tools- Victorinox Spartan.

Fixed blade: Boker Bud Nealy Escort

Tactical: Benchmade 705 Axis

Work knife: Spyderco Harpy

Dress knife: Case small stag stockman

Classic knife: Case chestnut bone large stockman

S.A.K. : Victorinox Huntsman

The BladeMaster
-PROUD TO BE AMERICAN-

Edited by - BladeMaster on 10/6/2001 11:10:16 AM

fixed blade: unkle henry golden spike oldest knife i own and only fixed blade.
tactical folder: military only tactical folder i own
working folder: either my gerbor gator for the handle or the tim wegner
dress folder-bob lum chinese folder
classic folder-i used to have a small pearl handed case doctor's knife but now i have none.
s.a.k.- vitorinox deluxe tinker over 10 years and it has never failed me.

Mnblade- I meant for the "classic" section to include about any traditional pocketknife, including SAKs. Thanks for the clarification.

Keepin' it real...real sharp, that is.

Fixed blade- Fallkniven A1 in VG-10, Benchmade Nimravus Cub in ATS-34 (backup)

Tactical folder- Spyderco Chinook + Spyderco Wegner Jr.(EDC), large Spyderco Wegner (2nd choice, alternative)

EDC - Spyderco Wegner Jr. (always)

Working Folder- Spyderco Wegner Jr., Delica, Opinel no. 6 and no. 8, Police

Dress Folder- Spyderco Centofante Jr., CoPilot, Dragonfly SS(ordered), Victorinox Tourist, ...

Classic Folder - Opinel, Victorinox

Regards,

Franco G

Fixed blade: TOPS Cheetah
Tac folder: Spyderco/Viele
Working folder: Spydie Blackhawk
Dress folder: Spydie Jess Horn white micarta
Classic folder: Boker large stockman, 440C and stag

Just 'cause yer paranoid don't mean someone ain't out ta getcha

I really can't pick one favorite.I like them all. But to go along with the thread I posted My choices in a reply below.They are really EDC in each catagory,so i guess that makes them My favorites .tom.

Edited by - deputy tom on 11/2/2001 9:24:57 AM

Fixed: Brend Model 2, Ka-Bar USMC fighter
Tactical Folder: Military plain edge
Working Folder: Benchmade 730 with Carbon fiber and M2, Endura
Dress Folder: Don't need one<img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>
Classic Folder: Victorinox Forester, Opinel 8, Buck 110 in BG-42, Case Hobo

Fixed blade: Cammilus arclite
Work knife: Spyderco Wegner
Dress knife: Small sebenza
Classic knife: Buck 303 stockman
S.A.K. : Victorinox tinker

Tactical folder: Spyderco Chinook

Just bought it. It was a choice of it or the Cold Steel Recon. The Recon did a better job of shaving my arm but the feel of the Chinook just couldn't be beat.

Most used - Delica II Plain Edge

Favourite - Military - Serrated - just such a serious piece of equipment - you've gotta respect it!

It is SO hard to pick a favorite, or a top # as it varies on any given day. Although I carry Spydies daily, there are so many more that fit into special uses that I would have a difficult time parting with, although I might be able to find a couple.
How DOES one cut down on buying knives ? I found once you're hooked, the game never ends.....

Fixed Blade: Bob Dozier Reverse Tanto
Tactical Folder: G-10 Native w/ Mosaic Inlay or Chinook
Working (Office) and Dress Folder: William Henry CF Spearpoint or Benchmade Park Avenue
Weekend Folder: Lum Chinese or BM 940
Classic Folder: Buck 500 or Opinel
Display Folders: Spyderco R and Q



"Chance favors the prepared mind" - Louis Pasteur

Edited by - scolby on 10/9/2001 6:22:53 PM

Fixed blade: al mar "Warrior"
Tac folder: spyderco gunting
Working folder: spyderco chinook
Dress folder: spyderco "Native" in all stainless

Edited by - nicholls on 10/31/2001 6:04:34 PM

That'll be the Harpy or the Merlin.

I love them. The Civillian looks fine to me, but if I had to choose, I'd take the Matriarch. I like them small...