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vbrad26
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Yeah talking with a buddy he recommended the ZT.
Thats what he uses as his EDC but he also recommended to me something from Kershaw.
 
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OK well for example,

@mgmarsh39 posted that CRKT a few posts above.
And a few posts above that @Jwit posted that Benchmade.

I don't necessarily have a budget, but what makes one $50 and the other $200?
Can I apply the same watch logic? Better materials, design and quality?
Cost of materials, production, fit and finish etc. blade steel is a big factor is cost (edge retention, vs corrosion resistance). Sometimes very fancy materials drive prices up like crazy too. www.bladehq.com has a few very good articles about steels, and what kind of knives are best for you. Also the amount of work that is put in by hand or machine. Fully custom knives can get in the multiples of thousands of dollars.
 
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Spyderco Delica
You cant go wrong.

Just apply same logic as watches. Just think of Benchmade and Spyderco being the Rolex and Omega of said knife world. And Chris Reeve knives at the PP level and price.
 
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Spyderco Delica
You cant go wrong.

Just apply same logic as watches. Just think of Benchmade and Spyderco being the Rolex and Omega of said knife world. And Chris Reeve knives at the PP level and price.
Still trying to figure out who Seiko would be📖
 
Professor
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I have a very finely made small pocket knife marked "John Primble" has anyone heard of that maker?
The knife is very old and shows it but the edges while sharp have never been sharpened since it left the factory.
 
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No.


In the UK we would be put in jail if we collected or owned big knives
Not strictly true. I’ve collected knives for years and still regularly attend knife fairs. Now carrying them on the street is a different matter.
 
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Not a knife collector myself but I saw this on a website and thought it a nice piece of work.

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Two new additions. Both titanium frame locks running on bearings.

Top: Kizer Gemini designed by Ray Laconico
Bottom: Zero Tolerance 0609 designed by Rj Martin
 
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in 1905 Grampa Olaf came over from Sweden to start a new life. He brought his Mora knife with him and picked up a new Longines in Winnipeg before heading out into the wilds of Jasmin Saskatchewan...
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The family is a bit scattered now... Ontario to California... but we're still here.
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May I please have recommendations for a general purpose automatic opening knife... folding or otherwise. Specifics are flexible at this point. I don't dislike the Buck 110 auto but am not sold. Not sold one way or the other on blade style. Any thoughts? Thank you.


have fun
kfw
 
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May I please have recommendations for a general purpose automatic opening knife... folding or otherwise. Specifics are flexible at this point. I don't dislike the Buck 110 auto but am not sold. Not sold one way or the other on blade style. Any thoughts? Thank you.


have fun
kfw
If you are set on autos, Micro Tech and Protech seem to be the most popular(and pricey). Kershaw also make the Launch which is very popular. I have no experience with auto though as they are illegal in my state.
 
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Not really a knife collector, but passed a nice shop in Vienna and grabbed some pictures for this thread. Sorry it was night time so not great. Prices are in euros.

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Not a knife collector, but when I saw this thread, it reminded me of a local fellow, Brian Lyttle, knifemaker, engraver, scrimshaw artist, blacksmith, and teacher. Brian passed away in 2016, but the family has maintained his website. For those who might be interested, his website is available on line at:

http://lyttleknives.com/

For your interest only. I have no financial interest in this matter. I think you will find his work of great interest, and will find his work to be very beautiful.

From the website, an example of his work.
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