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Sept 9, 2018 12:54:13 GMT -8
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Post by High Sierra Fan on Sept 9, 2018 12:54:13 GMT -8
bradmacmtMy original Classic, which I still have, is also red and seen similar service. I switched to yellow for my long distance hike simply to upgrade findability, with the intention of enhancing odds that it would never be left behind. Have never needed anything more. Long ago I added a lanyard of reflective cord to my classic Super Tinker for similar findability function.
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Post by trinity on Sept 9, 2018 13:12:27 GMT -8
I’m surprised that nobody mentioned mora knives. Light, inexpensive and good for most outdoor chores. They aren’t custom, cool or tactical they just work. My son got a Mora fixed blade for his first real knife this past summer. I have been quite impressed with it. Just like you said, light, inexpensive, and functional.
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Sept 9, 2018 14:05:45 GMT -8
Post by driftwoody on Sept 9, 2018 14:05:45 GMT -8
Several years ago I bought a Benchmade Mini Gryptillian, but I rarely carry it. Instead, I have Leatherman Squirt multitool (small enough for a keychain accessory). It includes scissors, a file, and a bottle opener. It unfolds into pliers and straight & phillips screwdrivers. I've used all those features backpacking except the bottle opener and the phillips. Same here. That and the Spyderco. Since my post I broke the file on the Squirt, using it to pry something. I replaced it with the Gerber Dime. I like the knife better, the bottle opener is much better, and I've used the secondary blade for opening clamshell packaging.
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Sept 9, 2018 18:53:25 GMT -8
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Post by oldguy59 on Sept 9, 2018 18:53:25 GMT -8
Yea, I have a lot of knives, old knive new knives 4or 5 multi tools. Kind of thought it was a joke when I was given my 1st mora, then I used it for everything including cutting drywall. Still use all my other knives for their intended purpose. But like I said toss the mora in the pack and never worry about it.
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Sept 12, 2018 21:25:55 GMT -8
Post by gcvrsa on Sept 12, 2018 21:25:55 GMT -8
But, this is just one woman's opinion. Someday, I hope to put my own designs into production. Please do, there is a lot of thought and experience there My newer favorite backpacking knife. It is a pawn shop find. I steal great ideas and practices from the Ultra Lighters and deep Preppers alike and do what is best for my Wyoming-Colorado-Montana backpacking. I have gone back to a good fixed blade knife from Benchmade. I have several Benchmade knives, and they are all lovely. Allen Elishewitz is a great designer. I have the original Benchmade 100RR, a First Production model in GIN-1 steel, which shares a handle design with yours.
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Post by gcvrsa on Sept 12, 2018 21:31:03 GMT -8
That's a pretty knife. Have a friend who has spent quite a few $$ on really beautiful knives made by craftsmen, not factories. Thanks. They’re lifetime tools so for the right feel and fit I see good knives as worth it. I chose mine at a custom knife show he was participating in. I’ll buy many things sight unseen but not hand tools. This is my actual copy. Bob Dozier makes great knives. I met him at the NY Knife Show years ago. Nice guy, would definitely buy from him.
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Sept 12, 2018 21:35:20 GMT -8
Post by gcvrsa on Sept 12, 2018 21:35:20 GMT -8
I’m surprised that nobody mentioned mora knives. Light, inexpensive and good for most outdoor chores. They aren’t custom, cool or tactical they just work. The only reason I don't have a Mora is because I already own too many knives, but I've had my eye on getting a few Hultafors knives just to try them out. I like their double sheath option, and the price is of course very low. I've even sold off most of my collection. I used to have tons of vintage Gerbers from the 80s and early 90s, but I sold most, and still need to sell more. I have two vintage Gerber Yaris that I really need to admit I'm just never going to use, and finally sell them. I will keep my Harsey AirFrame folders, though.
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Post by Jason Klass on Oct 5, 2018 18:29:05 GMT -8
I always have a Spyderco Delica 4 on me, for EDC and for hiking and backpacking. It's light, ergonomic, and just the right size.
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Oct 5, 2018 18:36:31 GMT -8
Post by snappypepper on Oct 5, 2018 18:36:31 GMT -8
I bought my husband a fixed blade Winkler for Christmas last year. Beautiful knife and he loves it. They are expensive, but it's both functional and has amazing craftsmanship.
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Post by BigLoad on Oct 5, 2018 20:30:04 GMT -8
I saw this one at such a ridiculously low price that I couldn't not buy it. The vendor said it had passed through a couple dealers and she had gotten it cheap from somebody going out of business.
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Post by Jason Klass on Oct 8, 2018 21:47:10 GMT -8
I'm also a Spyderco guy. For me, it's the Delica 4.
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Oct 24, 2018 16:13:07 GMT -8
Post by bradmacmt on Oct 24, 2018 16:13:07 GMT -8
For my annual backpack-elk hunt, my favorite pattern from my favorite custom maker... Gene Ingram - Hunter Pattern:
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Oct 24, 2018 19:15:10 GMT -8
Post by Lamebeaver on Oct 24, 2018 19:15:10 GMT -8
For my annual backpack-elk hunt, Even de-boned, hauling an elk any distance is hard work!
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Post by bradmacmt on Oct 24, 2018 19:30:21 GMT -8
Even de-boned, hauling an elk any distance is hard work! Really? Do tell...
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Oct 25, 2018 10:31:02 GMT -8
Post by Deleted on Oct 25, 2018 10:31:02 GMT -8
I've even sold off most of my collection. I used to have tons of vintage Gerbers from the 80s and early 90s, but I sold most, and still need to sell more. I have two vintage Gerber Yaris that I really need to admit I'm just never going to use, and finally sell them. I will keep my Harsey AirFrame folders, though. I too have culled the herd, only my old Gerbers were from the 60s and 70s. When the price started getting up there it was about time to cash in. I had a few of the older Mark series, and some of the Commands too. There are only a couple of Pixies left. I prefer to buy what I like, and if other collectors start the running the prices up I figure it is time to shift to some other brand and cash in the old ones. The only problem now is that the old ones that I am looking for must be too popular. Other collectors are buying them too, and I do not like getting in a bidding war. I saw this one at such a ridiculously low price that I couldn't not buy it. There is something about Damascus that just calls out to be bought. The ones in my hoard are safe as heck. They are much too pretty to use, and I still like them enough that it is not time to move them out to make room for new ones. Collecting knives is about the most addictive hobby known to man. There are never enough, and the next one is calling all the time. It is hard to keep the numbers down.
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