If you could only have one knife...

[Frank46]

If limited to a folder it would be either a Case two blade knife that I have had for years. Takes a great edge and has the rosewood scales. Then it could also be either a Benchmade large griptilian or my buck 110 which I have had since 1977. If limited to a fixed blade knife would be the benchmade one I bought last year has the green scales but not all that happy with the leather sheath. On one of the Kbars I have. Frank

 

[Qball]

What happened to the silver Victorinox symbol on the handle?

Now that you mention it?... I swiped the picture from the net
Mine is actually black, (with a Victorinox symbol). It is in my pocket all the time.

On the other hand i have a Mora 612 in my car, in my toolbox on the workbench.
You get the picture like everywhere.

 

[kbm6893]

Gerber LMF II knife. That thing is just so solid and useful. I think I could chop a small tree down with it if I needed to. But a quality knife is a quality knife, so other than cheap Chinese made mail order **** (and I have a few of those too), they're pretty much all the same.

 

[steelslaver]

Easy choice for me. I would pick a drop point hunter with about a 3 1/2" edge made with good D2 steel. Lots of people I make them for seem to agree.

 

[CajunBass]

I've always liked fairly small knives, so if I had to pick just one it would be my "Shelor Alaskan Hunter" that I had Ben Shelor of Varina, Virginia make for me back about 1976.



I don't use it near as much as I used to back when I was deer hunting a lot, other smaller, lighter knives (a Buck Bucklite folder mostly) have taken it's place for what little hunting I might do now, but if I only had ONE...

After I took that picture, I realized I had neglected my old friend. I cleaned it up with some Flitz, and waxed it with Ren Wax, and it looks a lot better now.

 

[Goldstar225]

Since this is in addition to a pocket knife, I'll go with my Cold Steel Master Hunter.

 

[jdlii]

Randall Mod. 28 and I would make my wife carry the Roe with stag handles.

 

[THE PILGRIM]

Way back, I went to the AF basic survival school up at Stead, near Reno.
We were issued older rough looking commercial knives, mine was a Marble.
We spent afternoons in a Quonset hut prepping gear for our camp out.
I started sharpening my Marble until I got it razor sharp.
Our instructor remarked that he never saw one of those old beater knives that sharp.
I told him it was a Marble which is a quality knife.
I sharpened all the knives in my group of about 6-8 guys.
When you go into the woods, you want everybody around you to have a sharp knife.

 

[mauser9]

The White Hunter is a great knife,but if I had to pick just one,it would be the smaller,more versatile Skinner.



f.t.

Great models ya got there fat tom. Judging from the style of the sheath on the Skinner I would guess you have a 60s made Skinner. Mine was made in 66 according to the markings. Cost me $25 new back around 67. Knife to have when I was a kid.

 

[retiredbadge8091]

There's a Victorinox Tinker, a Leatherman Micro and a CRKT M16 in my pockets right now, I'd be happy with my vintage Schrade Golden Spike or Buck 119 strapped on my belt. Poor folks have poor ways I guess.

 

[SuperMan]

But really, my trusty KaBar leather handled tanto is my go to kaniffy. I have an older Cold Steel Outdoorsman (AUS8A) & it's pretty slick too.

One of my favorite knives. Bought one of these when the came out in the 1980s...this one has processed 26 deer and antelope...the edge has only been touched up on the fine sticks of a Spyderco Sharpmaker...

The sharpened back cracks right through the heaviest bone with no damage to the blade...

Bob

 

[jlrhiner]

I always love my Randal, as pictured in my avatar.

But I bought this guy @2 years ago and it's rapidly starting to be the knife I have on (or look for if I don't!) most of the time. Blind Horse Knives Bushcrafter in the style of Kephart.

 

[les.b]

I always love my Randal, as pictured in my avatar.

But I bought this guy @2 years ago and it's rapidly starting to be the knife I have on (or look for if I don't!) most of the time. Blind Horse Knives Bushcrafter in the style of Kephart.

Jim:

That's an amazing knife! I don't think it looks like you have to worry about it not holding up!!! I may be wrong, but it looks like you would be hard pressed to damage it no matter what the task. I will have to investigate that one. I am not well up on knives, and this thread has been a revelation to me.

Best Regards, Les

 

[kozmic]

I EDC a Benchmade "Mini Grip" but if I had to chose one knife to do it all it would be my Knives of Alaska "Bush Camp". A stout 6" satin D2 blade, great grip and excellent leather sheath. It's a seriously nice, versatile knife.

 

[les.b]

Easy choice for me. I would pick a drop point hunter with about a 3 1/2" edge made with good D2 steel. Lots of people I make them for seem to agree.

steelslaver:

I've seen your work on other forums, and wonder if you are still making knives. I might be interested in one, if you are still making something similar to the ones you show here, PM me.

Nice work. I've seen some nice ones that you have crafted on the bladeforum as well, but I can't afford anything real fancy, and am looking for a sturdy working knife, D2 steel would be great, and I like the design you show above. But would be interested in your advice. I am not very well schooled in regards to knives.

Either, way, congratulations on some very good looking and well designed knives.

Best Regards, Les

 

[H Richard]

Of the knives I currently own, my Kershaw Leek would probably be the one. I wouldn't have to grab it, as it is my daily carry everyday. It is non-reflective black finish, all steel handle, 2.75" blade that takes and maintains a very sharp edge, it is one of the "Speed Safe" one handed open/close design. It is big enough to gut a deer and small enough to dress a trout. I use it for everything.

 

[Zebadiah]

ONE OF THESE:

Er, which one? Just saying'.

 

[THE PILGRIM]

Since the OP stated another knife, other than your regular carry folder,
Don't understand why some folks pick another folder.
Any of these would work for me.

 

[Zebadiah]

ONE OF THESE:

Er, which one? Just saying'.

 

[A10]

Since the OP stated another knife, other than your regular carry folder,
Don't understand why some folks pick another folder.
Any of these would work for me.

Whats the top one pilgrim? Looks like its based on a Loveless design.

And for those who love Marbles, I think Mike Stewart owns the brand now. He and his son Jim are big Marbles fans, and produce versions of them now and again. I understand a Canoe Knife will be available soon.

EDIT: Mike let me know he doesn't own the name, and modern Marbles knives are made in China and Pakistan. Sad, really. He is trying to keep the patterns alive by making Bark River versions of their classic designs.