Avoid These Three Kinds of Knives

Anyone who has collected knives overtime has started to understand the pitfalls of it and what to avoid. This video focuses on three types of knives to avoid going forward. #knives #knifecollecting #knifecollector
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[@donscottvansandt4139]

You're absolutely right about the mora. Great knife. Easy to sharpen and perfect angel grind... and so affordable...

[@alexblue6991]

My age 72yr old I have a small folding pocket knife I have had for 50yr I still use it most days mostly in the kitchen Alec from Scotland

[@donpaco8163]

Being from the Caribbean and an avid horticulturist I can relate to your video. I was taught machete craft by an iliterate man of African descent who started working the sugar cane fields as a boy. Having lived in Brazil for 15 years, David McIntyre speaks of using cheap machetes with great sheaths with a two finger grip. In all honesty I strongly dislike most machetes featured in KZbin videos! A machete must be light and able to be handled mainly by wrist action with a two finger grip. That enables the handler to work for hours. I lived homeless camping out of a minivan and tents with my dogs for *years*. And the machete and a kitchen knife were my main blades. As a side note, a small yet powerful two-stroke trimmer proved invaluable securing a perimeter from scorpions, snakes, spiders and other pests. That's the real world. Thanks for your content.

[@nickjenkins1663]

some sort of cheap sulfur can be used to spread on the ground to deter snakes and insects. you can get it in powder or pellets. the pellets usually come packaged as snake away granuals. Even moth balls help discourage snakes and things. most snakes don't like anything with a strong scent. even fresh mint plants. or diesel fuel poured out as a perimiter.

[@adamblackman6660]

Always got the mora strapped to my backpack… but you’re totally correct about too many drawer knives. I recommend putting a combat knife in the car if you’re in place where it makes sense.

[@MrBluesluver]

Totally agree on the Mora. I've carried/used one off and on most of my life. I have several and they are my most carried field knife.

[@lapicker1010]

When it comes to an EDC self-defense blade, I ALWAYS go with something cheap and easily replacable. The reason being, you never know when you might unexpectedly find yourself in a situation where you’ll have to ditch it. I don’t want to be carrying something that I’ll be reluctant to part ways with.

[@billbertagnoli4226]

Totally agree. I would extend this line of thinking to cheap handguns.

[@GambitGodsey187-ku3wz]

That's how you get a handgun that jams up or backfires when you need it 😂

[@dlighted8861]

That is a classic example of "one is none."

[@edrader]

what?

[@vict4451]

​@@GambitGodsey187-ku3wzyup.

[@ozcampnhuntdan7858]

I have and carry a rotation of Esee 3, Izula 2 and artisan sea snake depending on tasks and use them every single day, I now feel like i don't NEED any other. True and brave words spoken, thank you.

[@411Outdoors]

Thanks for sharing!

[@masterofdisaster5007]

Very well said: show the variety and good options without pushing products or agenda. Like your content, honest, useful, informative, entertaining and clean lyrics!!!

[@slowwound2656]

I've had my mora knives for years. They are dependable, hold a great edge, and are comfortable to carry. I even have one as part of my edc.

[@411Outdoors]

Heck yeah👍 a most worthy edc

[@bobafettuccine3541]

Wise words. We've definitely become more of a gathering society then a hunting one and it's easy to convince ourselves that we need something for whatever reason. As a hobby, knife collecting should definitely involve the use and implementation of these tools. Appreciation comes from what you have.

[@411Outdoors]

💯💯

[@endo2th]

The Mora is great in stainless or carbon.

[@boatkid888]

I am definitely a blade junkie. If I had three thumbs, they would all be up when it comes to Mora knives. Two of my other favorite knives are the Tops mini Scandi (for a neck knife) and the Bradford Guardian 3.2 for an edc belt knife. Both of these knives are on me every chance I can legally carry them.

[@boromirofmiddleearth557]

as a Scandinavian American both Norwegian and Swedish, the Swedes make a good product! The Moraknivs are amazing at a great price! great video! always like your viewpoint!

[@carnivorecaveman]

I bought a Tramontina Bolo machete. It only cost 12 dollars... But I liked it so much, I'm so satisfied with it that I bought a second copy of it... then I drew on the blade the shape of the knife that I thought was the most suitable, cut it out, and drilled a lanyard hole on the handle too, and since then this is my main knife that I use! Oh, and I patinated it by soaking it in apple cider vinegar for a day (only the blade, not the handle of course). I am perfectly satisfied with it. I wouldn't dare to call it a survival knife, the blade is not thick enough for that purpose, but it is perfect as a bushcraft knife. It can be sharpened well and retains its edge for a relatively long time, which is a rare combination for knife steels. In addition, it is made of weather-resistant steel, and it is also a type of spring steel, type SAE-1070, so it is really resistant to outdoor influences, despite of that it is basically a carbon-steel. And it is also suitable for making a spark on the ferrocerium rod... It doesn't need to be better than that... And I'm telling you, the raw material, the original machete from which I modified it, was only 12 dollars... You need to acquire knowledge, skills and practice, not spend money unnecessarily! Whenever I hear someone praise the "super" knives with a hardness of 66 HRc, and/or a knife made of powder metallurgy steel, I think: "this guy must not know how to sharpen knives, and the pathetic greenhorn novice thinks that if he buys such a hard knife, he will never have to sharpen it". Although this is of course NOT TRUE. It is a fact that such hard knives rarely lose their sharpness, but IF they do once, how does the guy sharpen that knife in the field, with only a whetstone or even a file?! Obviously no way to do it, it is a perfect example of an "impossible mission"... Knives like that are not working tools in my eyes, just "men's jewelry".

[@scotty5717]

Totally agree with your choice of the Mora companion..here in the UK we haven't got the vast wilderness's you have stateside and the Mora companion HD does everything I need

[@billbertagnoli4226]

My Mora gets used every day. I really don't have any other knives with as much utility. 😊

[@longrider42]

Oh, and I am a Buck Knife collector. I have been collecting the 100 series classic sheath knives since 1984. And I finally finished. I now have all of them, except the 103 skinner. And since I no longer hut... I will make a video of my Buck Knife collection soon. I two that are some what rare.

[@zebradun7407]

I use an Opinel Number 9 as a EDC, I have a swiss army Classic on my key chain. I use either a Marine KBar or a Buck Nighthawk. I have several cheap field knives that are the best knives I usae for camping, skinning and a Big Bowie made in Pakistan for a batoning knife.

[@eduardomagnafotografia5835]

Great video, smart words. I totally agree with you. Personally, I am in the process of selecting what I buy, and stop buying just because I see something nice. I know that 95% of all my knives will never be used properly... Just waste of money. I really use only 3 of them. Thank you for your open minding video.

[@sjohnson4882]

Good information for those who are starting or have been in it for a while but are starting to lose track of what they really want in a knife.

[@dennishein2812]

When I was growing up there weren’t so many different knives available to us. If you didn’t like the sheath- build a new one. That meant leather or canvas. If you weren’t happy with the blade or handle- modify them. If no one made your idea of the perfect knife- build your own. For sharpening you had a choice of the old course/medium stone everyone had, followed by an Arkansas stone or you could pick up a rock and use it ( I never carried a stone), or use a steel or a file or sandpaper. I was still always satisfied with my knives unless the steel in them was crap and that happened in stainless steel blades, never carbon (at least not in my experience).

[@mapleholler9800]

I love the Mora knives. I bought 3 of them for my son's and my bugout bags. They're stout blades with a sticky handle and they seat in the plastic sheath with a snap. I think at the time I paid 12 or 14 bucks apiece. I've considered buying a few more for everyday use, but.......

[@Christopher33312]

All great advice... Thanks!

[@Countryboy071]

Well presented and sensible advice.

[@Fr_dG]

These are lessons that I had to learn over the course of time. And Ive gotten down to the nitty gritty. The worse part was I came to the realization that there's way too many laws in my area to keep up with, so I ended up just putting knives away, and sticking with the Svord Mini Peasant, because it is the only one that is the most legal for me to carry. . So Im down to just two purchases, Svord and my Cold Steel GI Tanto, because I use it for throwing. That's it. I dont have the money to be a collector, as much as I want to.

[@411Outdoors]

I love that simplicity 👍

[@trava4156]

Good video! Thanks and I agree

[@happysingle6240]

Really sensible video, I agree with you about the Mora Knife. I found my first one here in Eastern Ky. at a thrift store for a dollar, carbon steel blade , stays sharp and is my daily companion. Thank you for your video .

[@411Outdoors]

Thanks for watching 🙂

[@addictedtoblades2]

Well said brother, your killing it, congratulations on your growth and success with your channel, keep up the great content ❤

[@411Outdoors]

Much appreciated bro! Appreciate your support as always!

[@jeffreygenn5050]

I admire you down to earthness and obvious personal experience. I’ve tried a variety of knives in my passion for hunting and self sufficiency. Fallkniven, Benchmade, Lion, Svord and others, some were quite expensive and exotic steel. After retiring and relocating to the High Country I found the dedicated hunters used various professional boning and meat processing knives. These are reasonable in price and most importantly easy to field sharpen, purpose made and proven they are totally practical and easy to replace if lost or worn out. If you can’t beat em join em, so my current go to field knife now is a New Zealand made Victory Hunter. This cost $100 including a robust leather sheath which holds a small steel, the thin carbon steel blade is easy to keep razor sharp and it is great for breaking down the largest animals and a great camp knife as well 😎 I also keep a Havalon with replaceable blades handy as well as they are compact as. Keep up your quality content 👌

[@russelllieser4226]

Great video. Food for thought.

[@kylewood8327]

Excellent video! I use the same logic when looking for firearms.

[@martinmartinez6321]

Best advice yet, thank you for this video.

[@411Outdoors]

Glad it was helpful!

[@charlescollier7217]

Useful thoughts. I will add that there is a bit of trial and error in figuring out what you real preferences are, and those preferences can evolve over time. There are knives that I thought were amazing when I got them a decade ago, but which I never carry now. They haven't changed, but my preferences for different features have.

[@hawkeyeshawkeyes7468]

Great video. I am old school and always had to save money for a knife. Can't go wrong with swiss army pocket knives or old hickory .Like you said it has to do what it needs to for what you do. Flashy doesn't fix anything lol.

[@kipperwhite2976]

Agree on Mora's got a 20+yrv ole GI type Mora does so many things well & stays sharp longer TY

[@donwilliams6170]

Been carrying a Gerber spring assist for many years. It's not top of the line, but it has served me well.

[@ronaldrose7593]

Great video my friend, thank you for sharing it. Stay safe out there. 😊

[@acanthus01]

I own esee,mora and condor. They are wonderful and great knives. I recently bought a esee 5. It's a beefy beauty knife. It really does the job.

[@huffthomas1]

I'd like to try the esse 5. I have a esse 4HM, a condor bushlore and at least half a dozen moras. Love em all!

[@acanthus01]

@@huffthomas1 the esee 5 is a beast.

[@MrJankert64]

i love knifes, but i only have 3. don't want more because that is stress to mee, which one to use. i carry into the woods,a kukri and a mora fixed onto the kukri, and rat1 pocket knife. that's it and been doing it for years. works for me.

[@RayCollins-dv4ts]

Like the video and the points made. I've been carrying a knife for over 40 years. Started when I delivered newspapers after school and still do to this day. A sharp knife is important and a sharp mind is more important. I agree that people should avoid the flashy, gimmicky knives. I carry a SAK and a small 2 inch blade. I have a few in my SUV along with a hatchet. I used to carry a chainsaw too as I used to have to drive 2 hours each way for work and had traffic blocked by fallen trees. A knife is a great tool to always have. I have 1 Mora so far. Need to look at the Companion again. Thanks again.

[@alexbanks7115]

Good advice.

[@aromafromheaven]

Great topic

[@nobodyatall7039]

I carry a large fixed blade combat/survival knife on my hip, a box cutter for everyday tasks and precision cutting, and a hatchet in my pack. I can do absolutely anything you can imagine with only those three tools. I sold everything else at the pawn shop.

[@-echoroads-5596]

Wow. One of the more refreshing series of takes out there. My first "Mora" knife was a KJ Eriksson that originally belonged to my grandfather. It lived in his workshop for years, and it lives in my workshop now. The much newer Morakniv Kansbol is one of my favorite knives to take hiking/camping. Another worth checking out is the Hultafors Heavy Duty. $15 and it's an absolute tank.

[@santossalinas4221]

I've been carrying knives for at least 50 years and I've never been a "collector" but I do have a collection of knives at this point. But this is the first time I've had more than one at the same time. It's more of a rotation than a collection.

[@raphaelargus2984]

For me it's the Buck 110. My constant companion since 1986.

[@longrider42]

Since this video, I have found out about Cold Steels XL sized folding knives, with blades starting at 5.5 inches and going all the way up to 7.5 inches. To date, as of today. I have two of these monsters. The Cold Steel Voyager Clip Points XL with a 5.5 inch blade, and the Rajah 2 XL. with a 6 inch blade. Yes they fold, they have very good locks and at least for me, will fit in my pocket. So they have become my EDC Self Defense knives. Give them a look, not very expensive so wont break the bank.

[@donscottvansandt4139]

I'm a new knife maker and haven't been able to match the moras bevel yet whatever steel they use is the perfect hardness. Good edge retention and easy to sharpen... the perfect temper

[@Elias.Agg.]

Great video man. Good work!

[@411Outdoors]

Thank you!

[@thisismyhome]

I’ve always had an appreciation for knives but in the past I haven’t owned a good one. I’m the kind of person that likes to research before I buy and this channel has been a gold mine. Thank you for your amazing videos and breakdowns. I also got me a tracker a few months ago and my son and I have been using it for very basic wood work and it’s awesome. We also have been practicing throwing it oh man it’s a beast!

[@411Outdoors]

Very cool!

[@derpityderp-derp4007]

My EDC is actually an Ontario Rat. Just a solid folder. My backup is a Bastion Brava Large. A beast of a knife. Now for hiking/outdoor stuff. I take my Alaska Knives Bushcamp or my K-Bar. Both are solid.

[@normanjacques4092]

Great video. Good advice. I have a ton of junk knives in my junk drawer

[@SteveAubrey1762]

My Mora Companion is in my pocket, as it has been since 2019 when I discovered them. I love my Mora. I love carbon steel. Why look further?

[@longrider42]

I have the Mora Heavy Duty Companion, and it is a great all around knife. BPS also makes great knives. I have the BPS Savage, and I use it for food prep.

[@411Outdoors]

Great blades for sure 🙂👍

[@exexpat11]

The three types of knives to avoid. 1. CRKT 2. Gas Station Knives 3. Blades too thin for the job.

[@411Outdoors]

You might be on to something haha

[@jas8256]

I collect a large variety of blades i have no intention to carry or use … I have them for presentation because it makes ME happy … It brings ME joy … I have the knives I was issued in the military over 50 years ago … I have Sets of Uncle Henry’s from small to large pocket knives with various types of blades, have the same in Old Timer, Opnel, Buck, Karmbits, Switch Blades, OTFs, Handmade from various trips to Black Smith Shops, I do have an assortment of knives I do carry, straight blades and Folders … Flippers can be faster than switch blades but there is a cool factor to a Switch Blade Buck Folding Hunter…. I also generally carry about 3 knives and a Glock …

[@beerbeansandbullets]

Damn. truer words have yet to be spoken.

[@mortykatz8818]

Great video thanks a lot 🙏🙏🙏

[@411Outdoors]

Welcome my friend!🙂

[@forestadventureswithscott8777]

Great perspective! Ok, let me preface this by saying I agree with the majority of what you’re saying. And I agree that having a box of knives you don’t or won’t use doesn’t make much sense. CRKT spew and Kershaw Blur come to mind as I’ve sold those and quite a few others that didn’t see any use. On the other hand, I rotate between 6 edc work knives and 10 bushcraft/survival knives that have specific purposes. Example, on a fishing trip a few weeks ago, I chose the Mora Kansbol. Why? Stainless. Backcountry camping trip a month ago where I knew I’d be practicing bushcraft & carving, the Tops puukko. Why? Full tang, Scandi grind. I like my Companion, and although a great budget blade, it gets the least amount of carry time. I call it ‘the garden tool.’ Great video!

[@411Outdoors]

Great add brother and very well said! If it’s useful to you, it most definitely matters, and I tell people to have as much as is useful to you and what you enjoy.

[@ronphillips6336]

Nice video, same story for myself. One of my favorites is like yours except cheaper with a red wood grip. Many thanks.

[@411Outdoors]

Thanks for watching! Anytime

[@jamesreese7111]

I hear ya! We've all bought knives that take up space in the drawer. My go to fixed blades are the Rokka korpisoturi, Bradford Guardian 3, and the Lionsteel M4.

[@James-ke5sx]

I had completely stopped buying knives until I saw one of your videos last week and that broke my resolution in under 2 seconds. That's why I felt safe watching this video because it's about knives that you shouldn't buy. I thank you again for turning me on to that clip point Esee 4. It immediately went into my EDC to replace the one I had before.

[@roblowe9283]

Such a Great Show !!!!!

[@411Outdoors]

Thank you!

[@kevinharrison6572]

I've purchased main brand knives at $300. where the grinds were off a 1/4" from one side to the other but then paid the same $300. for knives that were impeccable. The difference was production runs, one was a 1000 per week the other maybe 50.

[@GeezerGear]

spot on

[@lynnamandernacht2211]

Ever since I seen the movie Jagged Edge in the 80''s I wanted a Buck 119 and it is so beautiful with an awesome sheath.I finally bought myself one last summer.My EDC though is the cheap Smith and Wesson extreme ops folding knife. Thanks for the video and I love the Mora too! 🔪🔪🔪

[@globyois]

I very much liked the video, this is right up my alley! I use - as my survival knife - an original Schrade SCHF9. (in the spirit of full disclosure, price was a factor - under $50 when I bought it) But I liked it better than the Becker BK2 for - in addition to it’s lower price - it’s more “tactical capabilities” (I want an EDC to have at least some defense deign to it) while still having the same “camp” and overall survival user-friendly aspects in the field, its robust integrity being pretty much at the top! In one review that I watched, a guy clamped the blade of the SCHF9 to a picnic table and stood on the handle, even bounced a bit! With it’s 1/4” thickness and 1095 steel, it’s no wonder. One thing I want - or rather MUST HAVE - in a survival EDC blade is Virtual Indestructibility! And it has that. We ‘in the know’ so to speak, are well aware of the “deflating morale” that a busted blade can cause in a survival situation! I do have other blades, I carry a lot of steel, but for that “one blade fits all” demand, the SCHF9 is the one for me. Thanks.

[@TwitchRadio]

Very good points.. Me I like my fixed blade knifes and I really like 14C28N steel... Anyways, my number 1 most used knife is the QSP canary neck knife and I have one folder also in 14C28N which is my vosteed raccoon with bar lock.... my whole thing is I just want a good middle of the road still which is why I chose the 14C28N steel... And I like my knifes to be under $100... I think I will be getting one more fixed blade somewhere between 3 and 4 in for bushcrafting when I'm camping and I may get 2 Victorinox SAKs sometime this year before summer.. One classic for my keychain and maybe the camper one..... other than that I have a Schrade ( can't remember the model) for batoning wood and such and that stays in my camping stuff.... I found that these knives that I mentioned here are all that I would ever need and don't really buy stuff just because everyone else is buying it or it just looks cool.... Make no sense to me... But I get it... but if I ever did have a little more money to spend on a knife at a later date I might look at white rivers fire knifes or giant mouse fixed blade in elmax.... sorry don't remember any of the models or anything... One day maybe, but as long as inflation is high and I'm unable to afford things like this I will stick to my $100 budget give or take... 😎✌️

[@mistold]

Subscribed! True words...we should be living life learning what works for us...on all asepcts

[@mothra4445]

I’ve got a CRKT Hammond designed Cruiser for carry. Excellent knife that deploys quick and easy, and takes a good edge!

[@ianatkins1213]

Great advice. I get great service out of the Opinel no7. Suits my main use camping, food prep and light cutting. Will provide excellent service without breaking the bank. Thank you.

[@411Outdoors]

Anytime!🙂

[@ColinNew-pf5ix]

Good advice. In a nutshell........have discernment. Same for tools or many things in life.

[@jelkel25]

Yes, you are right though must admit I've bought the odd knife because of looks alone but none that are not perfectly functional. You are also right in that i mostly use Moras, Hultafors or other inexpensive knives most of the time. My Hultafors GK and Whitby working knife both cost £6 each and do most of what is needed.

[@kielyclinton]

Been there, done that! Great advice mate 👍

[@411Outdoors]

🙂👍

[@andreasstenberg2676]

And I’m also a chef so I have a shit ton of knifes, I was a concript in the infantery and learned knife fighting. Dirty business but saved my life

[@robertfleming387]

💯My knife twin...after all the knives I bought, my edc is Mora,..... efficient, effective, practical....the journey is real...👊

[@alanrice39]

I went thru my phase of carrying tactical knives years ago, although I like some of these knife they are no longer practical for what I do, I’ve always been a outdoors person, camp, hike, fish etc, most my life. Been more into bushcraft last five years and have a renewed appreciation for the bush, so bushcraft knifes are now what my interest are, I also you don’t need a 200$ bushcraft knife either, I more into the more practical knifes like Mora and Condor for example and they do all I need done, in the beginning I did go for some of the more expensive knifes with the super steels , and where are they now, in my drawer not to hardly being used. Good video, new sub here

[@411Outdoors]

Very cool! And thank you for sharing your story

[@Sarge2112]

Mora knives are the BEST budget knife ever

[@411Outdoors]

Love em!

[@user-rz3wf1dd3l]

Thank you for the video. I think everyone has their favorites. I like Buck, Gerber, I have a little Camillus, neon green spring assist knife, titanium, with I think maybe a 2 inch blade with pocket clip. I love that little knife for everyday carry. Paid like $14 bucks for it at Walmart a couple years ago. Great everyday goto. Not used for self-defense. I'm sure there are many knife companies that make great stuff as well that I haven't checked out as of yet. - People may ask what the best knife for survival purposes is? My reply, the one that doesn't fail you when you need it. 😂

[@razorrook218]

Cold Steel only way to go for self defense

[@411Outdoors]

They have some real staples

[@user-zk4oe7mc8n]

Paul Harrell did a great video on knifes. What i find myself carrying is the Swiss Army Spartan and a Kershaw Blur.

[@arctodussimus6198]

A good discussion.

[@panamared3681]

Esee 6 when I’m in the woods, cheap buck folder for edc, cold steel push dagger when I’m traveling.

[@LAG3]

I am 54. Thru a lifetime I have always tried to find the best weapon I could. From lockbcks, inexpensive switchblades, Butterfly knives. Then I discovered the A G. Russell Sting Boot Knife. No lock, no worries about opening it under stress. I carried a Gerber Guardian I for a long time. I bought expensive knives. Right now $200 or so for a Spyderco Yojimbo 2 or Canis is as high as I'll go. I'm never happy with generic fixed blades. I will spend money for the right design. My carry knife looks plain, like a beefed up paring knife. The sheath and carry system is just as important.

[@danielanthony9621]

Good video!

[@nicholausellis9167]

I love knives, they all just feel right in my hand I like carving, throwing ect.

[@davepiteri9808]

I have three rules for knives. EDC, Field work and occasional special needs. EDC are always cheap folders that have blade strength and solid grips with a pommel. These if used are throw aways and I have several. Swiss army knives, with multi tools and weatherman multifunction knives. Field work are always full tang, double edge and thick width blades. my brand is pre 1990 Gerber BMF or guardian series which are hard to come by and expensive, but mine are all over 35 years old, I have multiples. Occasional are a few weighted throwing knives and a couple of throwing darts. My gear is old was cheap and tried true and has stood test of time. Most of my knives are as good or better than anything produces today and have greatly increased in price over time.

[@user-fm4fm4vz7z]

I allocated one of my Moras to the kitchen and use it every day.

[@bronco1199]

The Kabar tdi line are great.

[@ulvesparker]

I discovered Mora about a decade ago in Scandinavia and intended to use it as just a beater utility in my woodworking toolbox. But it turned out to be a great bushcraft knife and I don't have to really baby it in the field like I would my heirloom quality knives. Super durable, easy to maintain scandi grind, easy to re-handle, good protective sheath that is customizable. It doesn't look aggressive so it doesn't draw attention.

[@DDDYLN]

Excellent advice. I bought too many knives, because I'm a bit of a blade addict. That said, I'm nowhere near as bad as most. I'll get on the Internet literally every 2nd or 3rd day, looking for more blades to buy. Recently, I was looking at the Ontario Woodscraft Bushman as a large survival knife. Then, I remembered i have both the Cold Steek Survivalist (new version), and the Ontario SP6. If I need a large chopper, I have the Ontario SP10. If I need a bushcraft type knife, I gave the Cold Steel SRK in CPM-3V. I even gave a Leatherman for super fine work. I have many more knives than this. But every time a new Bowie or large survival knife catches my eye, I remind myself I have knives that can do it better, and they typically have better sheaths. Would I like a Cold Steel Trailmaster in CPM-3V? Of course I would! Do I need such a giant, heavy blade, no.

[@2104dogface]

deff things to think about. early on while in the Army i changed my type of combat knife 2 times from a EK too a SOG (the 3rd really doesn't count as it was lost on a training exercise) heck i even carried an old WW2 M3 trench knife for a short time. then when i got in security / LE S&W and CRKT / SOG knives were a big thing alot of the guys on my teams were into. it became tricky trying new ways to wear /carry items , i wasn't a fan of anything on my ankle with a big system. I do collect alot of WW1 & WW2 combat knives. for EDC i have a selection i change up between work 1's & out an about. nice to have options

[@411Outdoors]

Definitely 💯

[@abandonedotter4270]

I have the Mora Companion HD, Kansbol and Garberg. I still cant decide which is my favorite, lol. As far as EDC goes I carry and use the Condor Huron (small version) and have had great success with it after 2 years of daily use. When I go out I also pack the Selknam and have found its features to be highly useful. All of these are very durable knives on a budget.

[@davidneal6920]

I purchased a heavy semi custom kukhri style survival knife. Nice knife and cost a bit.but not really practical for bush carry as for me was too heavy. And the handle was too small so for me it was almost useless. I also bought the biggest kukhri I could find which I sold as it was only good for decoration. Now I do like to save my money and buy a really well thought out good quality blade. Now I tend to go for a custom high carbon steel knife or good reputable factory made knife. It’s good to hear regular good comments about certain brands (Mora) that must be good as so many people like them. Cheers 🇺🇸 🇳🇿

[@411Outdoors]

Cheers my friend and thanks for sharing!

[@user-lh2qi5gx8v]

Some of my favorite blades are bottrrfly blades, they are readily accessible, easy to open, I love it for fishing, holding the line to cut, gutting the fish, cutting line , great utility knife. And I never used it in a self defense situation. The karambit, same thing as the butterfly knife, the curve lends itself to gutting the fish, also as a can opener. Small machetes, cutting branches, and feathering fire sticks, used for batoning, and when needed make shift shovel. These are just a few of my favorite knives, snd they are straight knives with no add ons or gimmicks. The butterfly knife and karambit are also fun to flip, spin and twirl. I also practice arnis. So I feel at hpme with these blades.

[@SmokeNUFC]

I've also carried a mora (my favourite being the mora black outdoors knife) most of my adult life in the woods and a opinel no 8 pocket knife

[@thorny3218]

I’ve carried a knife since I was about 8 years old. Kicking around the woods solo. I’ve had everything from bowies to Swiss Army knives. You wind up not carrying it. The knife you want is the knife you’ll carry. If I’m dressed I have a knife in my pocket. I use a cheap 30 dollar folding knife.Actually my second one of the same in twenty years. I use it too, every day at work, picking out a coin while metal detecting, popping pimples, digging slivers. I have friends who are “into knives” and have expensive collections. Just ain’t me babes. I’m a utilitarian type and cheap has always worked for me.

[@stevanoutdoor]

I'm a knife collector since childhood and I buy knives just because I expect them to get popular and go up in price. I'm also a Bushcraft Outdoor Survival (BOS) instructor since 1986 and what I call my selection of user knives might be very different and usually is. So I do have a draw full of user knives but a lot more of other knives in storage that never leave the box untill I can make a good profit.

[@tomconway8881]

Well done

[@abandonedotter4270]

As far as collecting goes now I tend to buy older worn Solingens and Kinfolks and restore them.

[@kevinshockey1836]

I love a $20 knife I'm not afraid to use it or mess it up. I spent $100 on a Ka-Bar knife just because my dad had one when I was a kid, and just like my dad it rides underneath the front seat of my truck. By the way there is no such thing as a self defense knife the active stabbing or cutting is an offensive move

[@411Outdoors]

I definitely get that. It’s self defense until you start using it then it becomes offensive haha so yep I can see that