Reccomended knife companies?

Question

Just an all purpose quality knife brand. Anyone?

Answer 1

I carry a Buck fixed blade and I have a Gerber folder (not because Buck folders are bad or Gerber fixed blades are bad, it is just what I happen to own). I like both brands, they are, IMO, great values. They take and hold an edge, no rust problems, handles are rugged (never loosen) and I can afford one without having to take out a second mortgage. My only concern is replacing my folder. I really abuse it and as such I wear one out about every two or three years. I don't like serrated blades and a regular edge is getting harder to find with each passing day.

I hope that helps.

Answer 2

Buck knives, Schrade, are good companies leatherman and gerber are also good. I personally do not own one of these knives just because My hunting knife I bought through the North American Hunting Club as a custom made one. Its the best knife I have ever used its made by Custom Cutlery I believe.

HOpe that helps

Answer 3

Camillus makes great knives at a reasonable price. Case is not as good as it used to be. Schrade went out of business and is now a cheap knife made in China. If you can find an older one made in the US it is a good knife

Answer 4

Ka-Bar is an all purpose knife company.For high quality,special purpose knives see www.benchmade.com.

Answer 5

I have had a spyderco for like 15 years. Never had to sharpen it. I have used i for skinning, cutting just about anything in camp, and I have even opened a can of soup with it. They have many models but they are all lock-blades and they kick ***. Paramedics use them for cutting people out of car wrecks.

Answer 6

Case

Answer 7

I would rely on Hecklor and Koch knives. Hk company is the German made weapons that are very reliable.

Answer 8

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Answer 9

Buck

Answer 10

Schrade---Barlow---Case