Ok so a couple of weeks ago I posted a thread on how to cut your cigar with a knife and a few people commented on the knives I used so I thought I would post up my collection.

Top to bottom left to right we have

Leatherman Multi
Leatherman Wave
Victorninox Swiss Tool
Medium Swiss Army
Mini Swiss Army
Cold Steel Triple Action
Two Gerber AR 3.00
Gerber Evo Serrated
Gerber Evo Straight
Gerber Armor Tanto
Gerber Torch Tanto
Gerber Evo Jr Serrated
Winchester 1788 Lockback
Kershaw Whirlwind Serrated
Kershaw Leek
CRKT m16-01k
CRKT Summit
Boker Magnum
SOG Flash I
Mantis Hi Tech

Missing from the picture are another Kershaw Whirlwind, Kershaw Leek, and a SOG Twitch.

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nice collection, I just use a cheap 12 dollar Gerber
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Nice knives. I've owned a few CRKTs, but I feel my wallet gasp every time I look at a Leek. Kinda liking that Boker too, sometimes simple does it bet :-)
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The only one that sees service is my Kershaw Leek
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(top) Tom Andersen Sandpiper #25, BG-42 blade, titanium liners with Maroon Micarta handles

(bottom) Bill Maynard Dan Pitzer SERE model, 440C with Canvas Micarta handles

And the rest.....

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Nice collection, once I get moved and unpack my knives I will post a pic.
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Blackhawk Blades Tatang
MOD CQD MarkI
MOD MPAK
MOD cant remember its name
CRKT cant remember either
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Many of you guys on here are outdoorsmen.

Let me ask you all.

I have been in the market for a knife for about 4 years now. Obviously I haven't been trying to hard to acquire one.

But, if I were looking for a good $40 dollar knife, with the intent of using it on general backpacking trips either in the Rockies or anywhere else in the world, what would you suggest?

For background, the only "knives" I have right now is a Victorinox Swiss Army Climber (in my first aid kit), and a Leatherman Wave II (on the belt during my treks).

So, I guess I would be looking for a "do it all" knife, but a dedicated knife none the less. I am not a hunter, nor a mercenary so I don't think I need any of the "functions" required for those activities. Just general survival and utility in the backcountry.

I hope this doesn't turn into a full thread-jacking. Please consider PM'ing me instead if it starts looking that way.

Cheers

John
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Absolutely nothing wrong with what you have right now.

$40 makes me say Ontario Spec Plus right off the bat...

Simple, functional, and easy on the wallet

USAF Survival

Here's one, a couple $$ cheaper

Same Knife, different vendor

Hope that helps...and Yes, many Soldiers carry those knives.
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Here is a shot of my Case Russlock's
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My every day carry is a Spyderco "POLICE"
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that sucks, my wholesaler is temp out of those.
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Here are a few Bucks that I have:

I had this 112 rehandled with stag
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A couple of older 112's and a couple of limited editions
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My Vanguards for hunting
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Custom Anza and a Benchmade Stryker 9100
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All I carry is a cutco, basic but it works great. I've got a leatherman mini I leave in the car/truck.

I'm surprised there arent more benchmade or spyderco's listed
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Not much of a collection, but they all get used!!

Wolfgang (Mark) gifted me the handsome green Schrade knife (shown in the middle)

The spyderco credit card knife on the right was gifted to me by JaKaach.

The bottom knife (Buckmasters logo) is made in the U.S.A. by Camillus, which is no longer in business unfortunately.


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I don't have a camera at the moment but I generally carry a cold steel x2 voyager on me at most times.

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A nice 6 inch folder because the 4 inch rule is only for fixed blades :-)
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The junk knife and my trusty deer skinner
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sure fire E2D
benchmade Infidel 3300 OTF
kershaw 1570
kershaw leek

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