Anyone else collect knives?

Posts
3,157
Likes
13,682
For those of you who collect both watches and knives, this French manufacturer has you covered:
14623_452-deejo-tattoo-37gwatch-movement-juniper-wood.jpg
 
Posts
1,897
Likes
17,014
Globals are a great 'gateway knife'. If you ever find you need to spend more time on forums visit www.kitchenknifeforums.com
I know what you mean. I got into them when working in a kitchen, and just found them easy go-tos when needing something. However now I find myself looking at more interesting pieces....ruh roh ...
Been watching this guy for years
http://cutbrooklyn.com/
 
Posts
5,387
Likes
9,215
He's been around a few years now. A couple knife forum members have tried out his stuff; general consensus is are decent cutters but you could do a bit better for the price. I actually haven't heard him mentioned in a while, so there is a good chance he is fully booked. Some people really go for the 'handmade in Brooklyn' take these days.

There are a lot of custom makers around in the US now. Homebutcher.com is handling sales for a lot of US makers; a visit to his site is always interesting.

But overall bang-for-the-buck usually goes to some of the Japanese makers. And for Japanese knives in the US it is hard to beat Jon at japaneseknifeimports.com. And Korin in NYC is the long-time j-knife champ.
 
Posts
422
Likes
880
I have a couple of knives... 9 drawers of them.... 1 drawer left to fill



80sQWhl.jpg
 
Posts
177
Likes
147
Spy Spy
I started when I was in my early teens with Swiss Army knives. I had the Tool Chest Plus from Wenger and the equivilant from Victorinox. Ultimately, my attention focused on Wenger. The last Wenger I bought had the fixed needle nose pliers among other functions. That was sold a while ago after buying my first Boker.



Since that Boker, the model name was Stellar Superliner Titanium, I have branched off to Walther, made by Umarex. I am not into guns but I have much admiration for this brand and their knives live up to the standard you might expect from them.

Introducing the newest member to my Walther collection: the P99. This knife is Walther's best yet. It comes with a 440SS blade coated black, synthetic handles, and 3 enter changeable palm grips for a precise comfort fit. The easy single hand opening is super smooth and requires little effort. Yet it has a nice 'click' sound so you know it is truly closed. The box includes a mini double sided screw driver for dismantling for cleaning and a sheath with a snap closer.



P99 and PPQ


Show off your knives.


same here... I started with Swiss Army knives back in the 60's , and later I started adding Randall, Russell, etc
 
Posts
1,076
Likes
1,783
Ok, I’ve seen enough and love them all. I’ve got to get a decent pocket knife and I have 250 dollars to do so. Any recommendations for the rather petty sum to get the most for my buck?
 
Posts
3,457
Likes
9,374
I have always found it hard to go wrong with an older Case. I carry my dad's last pocket knife he bought and each of my son's carry Cases.
 
Posts
2,327
Likes
2,539
Frost Cutlery used to make excellent pocket knives. Not sure if they still do. Theres a Chinese company who's products are considered every bit as good as the old Case and Camillus knives. The name of the company escapes me for the moment even though I've bought their knives as gifts in the past.
Those are far cheaper than you are willing to spend.

I'd go for an antique in good condition over a recent product. My best pocket knife is probably a German "Eye" with very little external wear from being carried in a pocket but the blades are still in pristine condition. The company logo engraved on the main blade is striking. I found it in an old chair I was reupholstering. No one recognized it so I kept it.

Of course you can get technically better knives I suppose, but the old classics still have an appeal.
 
Posts
639
Likes
3,064
I've got a few nice knives but my goto is a French Opinel. I left one with my son in UK, blade so worn with sharpening that you have to knock the heel to open it, this one I've had for about 15 years bought in France on a holiday.

I've got a few nice kitchen knives from Japan and Australia. This is my favourite from https://www.kingforge.com.au/?s=K100DS1+Santoku
 
Posts
96
Likes
583
The CRKT was my use for everything knife while in the Army. The Dart and Hydra are my everyday EDC. The other is a Bawidamann Huginn X RDH
 
Posts
16,741
Likes
47,359
Another heading my way. LT Wright camp Muk in A2 steel with G10 handle