Author Topic: What is your favorite production Knife? (Read 145910 times)

MATT CHAOS · « **on:** February 09, 2012, 10:15:26 AM »

So what is your favorite Production Knife?
I have Beckers, Bucks, Kershaws, SAKs, CRKTs, and the list goes on................. ......
BUT
My favorite full sized Production Knife is my Doug Ritter/Becker Perserverance (MK2)
and
for a Production necker knife is my Becker Eskabar (BK)
and
for a Production EDC folder my SAK (I think it is a tinker but I am not sure)

PetrifiedWood · « **Reply #1 on:** February 09, 2012, 10:46:47 AM »

Wow, that's a tough question. There are so many to choose from!

If I had to pick just one it would be the ESEE4. I think it's a good all-around size with a comfortable handle.

greyhound352 · « **Reply #2 on:** February 09, 2012, 02:21:26 PM »

Mine would be the esee 4 also.

MATT CHAOS · « **Reply #3 on:** February 09, 2012, 04:46:30 PM »

I don't have any ESEEs. A buddy of mine, Sidecarr, (who should be joining this site soon), has more than a few. I like the ESEE 5 although a little big and I like the "mini 5" = the ESEE 3 MIL although I have never seen one in real life.

PetrifiedWood · « **Reply #4 on:** February 09, 2012, 05:02:49 PM »

I have a few of the ESEE3s too, and a few Izulas. They are nice knives. I've also got a few Beckers and hearing that they might be making glass-free sheaths now I might have to revisit them.

Other production knife companies I like are Kershaw and Buck. I like Gerber for their pliers, and for some reason the Gerber "steadfast" knife appeals to me. (More as something to look at than use.)

Oh, and I forgot, the SAKs of course! I like both Vix and Wenger, but I prefer the Wenger can opener.

rogumpogum · « **Reply #5 on:** February 09, 2012, 05:04:50 PM »

Tough, tough question. When I had one, I really, really liked the Izula, but the "survival" and "tactical" knives have fallen out of favor with me, just as anything with plastic/rubber handles - which is why I got rid of all my once beloved Moras. I've even gotten rid of my SAKs. I currently just have my GRK Sheath knife, and I plan on putting my own handle on a blank. I don't know if this is "production" as you think of it, but, yeah. Never had a knife feels so right in my hand. Looking forward to the project.

I also want to find a very small scandi blade (I have a Roselli one, but it's actually too small) for putting a stacked handle on... As a carving necker knife. Very short, very sharp, detail work oriented. But, that's another topic...

So, if I had to choose, yeah.. GRK, and really just about any of those as they all seem "right" for me and my needs.

Edit: I also got to toy with a Queen folder the other day, I believe it was a whittler. I was really impressed with the quality, and I might buy a canoe, mini trapper, or liner lock to become my EDC. I also have my eye on the new Leatherman Rebar with the awl, that will be released sometime this year.

Fire Steel 703 · « **Reply #6 on:** February 09, 2012, 06:34:48 PM »

My BHK Woodsman Pro is due to be delivered tomorrow. I'm sure that will move to the top of my list

MATT CHAOS · « **Reply #7 on:** February 09, 2012, 06:48:17 PM »

Quote from: fire steel 703 on February 09, 2012, 06:34:48 PM

My BHK Woodsman Pro is due to be delivered tomorrow. I'm sure that will move to the top of my list

My friend, I have one of those, too. It is an awesome knife. I have a couple other knives by BHK. I tend to buy them only if they are on the Monthly Special. Fine knives!

Nelson · « **Reply #8 on:** February 09, 2012, 07:04:16 PM »

I also have the BHK Woodsman Pro. It is a sweet little knife.

Red · « **Reply #9 on:** February 09, 2012, 07:12:55 PM »

you know.... ive been thinking about his question all day now. for the longest time i carried a schrade PH1. it was a fantastic blade, and thick too. stood up to anything i put in front of it. then i found my ole beater that i just recently sold, and that was an awesome knife from a less than awesome company.

and as of right now, my EDC is a gerber gator 2 Folder. tough call.... very tough...

Nelson · « **Reply #10 on:** February 09, 2012, 07:14:12 PM »

I have been thinking about it as well Red. I really can't decide. I like different knives for different reasons.

Red · « **Reply #11 on:** February 09, 2012, 07:17:11 PM »

Quote from: Nelson on February 09, 2012, 07:14:12 PM

I have been thinking about it as well Red. I really can't decide. I like different knives for different reasons.

i agree 100% there man, and i think the biggest problem i am having is that its been so long since i bought a production knife (or any knife really) that ive just gotten by with what i had.

Nelson · « **Reply #12 on:** February 09, 2012, 07:27:17 PM »

Quote from: redman8066 on February 09, 2012, 07:17:11 PM

Quote from: Nelson on February 09, 2012, 07:14:12 PM
I have been thinking about it as well Red. I really can't decide. I like different knives for different reasons.

i agree 100% there man, and i think the biggest problem i am having is that its been so long since i bought a production knife (or any knife really) that ive just gotten by with what i had.

Well I can't say the same. I have had to stop myself recently from buying production knives. I honestly think I am done with them for quite some time.

Red · « **Reply #13 on:** February 09, 2012, 07:36:12 PM »

i dont blame you. these days its a crap shoot if you get a decent knife or a tosser.

PetrifiedWood · « **Reply #14 on:** February 09, 2012, 09:57:48 PM »

Yeah for a smaller sized production company those BHKs are really nice. Real loveless bolts are a nice touch.

werewolf won · « **Reply #15 on:** February 10, 2012, 05:58:55 AM »

I'm satisfied with my BHKs as well. I have a Bark River that is pretty nice as well.

Hoot

Dano · « **Reply #16 on:** February 10, 2012, 06:34:12 AM »

That's a hard one to nail down. Right now I'd probably have to say my CRKT Crawford Falcon. It has a chisel grind and suits me well for being a lefty. My EDC is the CRKT, a Vic One Hand Trekker and a Schrade Walden that I've probably had for close to 30 years.

Fire Steel 703 · « **Reply #17 on:** February 10, 2012, 06:37:21 AM »

Quote from: MATT CHAOS on February 09, 2012, 06:48:17 PM

Quote from: fire steel 703 on February 09, 2012, 06:34:48 PM
My BHK Woodsman Pro is due to be delivered tomorrow. I'm sure that will move to the top of my list

My friend, I have one of those, too. It is an awesome knife. I have a couple other knives by BHK. I tend to buy them only if they are on the Monthly Special. Fine knives!

nice collection! I ordered the woodsman pro from the Sept 2011 special. I am just getting it now..lol. They are out of my budget if they arent a monthly special.

MATT CHAOS · « **Reply #18 on:** February 10, 2012, 10:03:03 AM »

Quote from: fire steel 703 on February 10, 2012, 06:37:21 AM

nice collection! I ordered the woodsman pro from the Sept 2011 special. I am just getting it now..lol. They are out of my budget if they arent a monthly special.

Wow that is a long delay since Sept. I think they got hit pretty hard with orders because it was/is such a good deal. Which handle did you choose?

I don't know if you know but this month's special is a Woodsman. Another, nice lookling knife but I have to take a pass. My next one is a REDNECK!

rogumpogum · « **Reply #19 on:** February 10, 2012, 10:40:17 AM »

I've actually got my eye on the BHK Boattail. I may have to try one.

Fire Steel 703 · « **Reply #20 on:** February 10, 2012, 01:25:22 PM »

Quote from: MATT CHAOS on February 10, 2012, 10:03:03 AM

Wow that is a long delay since Sept. I think they got hit pretty hard with orders because it was/is such a good deal. Which handle did you choose?

I don't know if you know but this month's special is a Woodsman. Another, nice lookling knife but I have to take a pass. My next one is a REDNECK!

Yeah, it took a while. I ordered the green and black handle (most comfortable handle i have ever held). It took this long cause they had an issue with getting the green & black micarta from their supplier... which happens.

The fit and finish on it is pretty good but i thought it would be sharper out of the box. it sure doesn't shave hair and cuts paper a little raggedly.

I did see the Feb special. Its nice too but thank god they sold out before i could order one.... Lol.

MATT CHAOS · « **Reply #21 on:** February 10, 2012, 02:10:56 PM »

I was contacted by BHK and was given the offer to buy a black handle one last month or so. I guess they had a bunch of this one left over. I would have liked to have gotten my son one of them but I had just spent too much on the holidays.

Mine was and still is really sharp. It shaves the hair off my arms.

greyhound352 · « **Reply #22 on:** February 10, 2012, 04:03:02 PM »

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The fit and finish on it is pretty good but i thought it would be sharper out of the box. it sure doesn't shave hair and cuts paper a little raggedly.[/quote]

Send that blade to Red and you will get an unbelievable sharp edge. You won't be disappointed and Red has fast turn around.

Remo007 · « **Reply #23 on:** February 10, 2012, 06:39:02 PM »

Wow!

Great Question Matt!!!

For the Woods & a Production Blade, I'd Have to go with an SK5 Blackbird, 154cm 5" Blade, Flat Ground, Designed by Paul Scheiter of Hedgehog Leatherworks, and produced by Ontario Knife Co. . I have a First Production Run Model, 1 of 100, and she is a nice blade!

Even built my own Sheath for her and engraved the Blackbird Logo onto the Sheath!

MATT CHAOS · « **Reply #24 on:** February 10, 2012, 07:15:25 PM »

I am not familiar with that post a pic if you can, please! I would love to see it.

Nelson · « **Reply #25 on:** February 11, 2012, 06:50:50 AM »

Quote from: Remo007 on February 10, 2012, 06:39:02 PM

Wow! Great Question Matt!!!
For the Woods & a Production Blade, I'd Have to go with an SK5 Blackbird, 154cm 5" Blade, Flat Ground, Designed by Paul Scheiter of Hedgehog Leatherworks, and produced by Ontario Knife Co. . I have a First Production Run Model, 1 of 100, and she is a nice blade! Even built my own Sheath for her and engraved the Blackbird Logo onto the Sheath!

I have that knife as well, also the first production run. Paul did a great job with it. Well thought out design and execution. The knife is definitely a user.

Remo007 · « **Reply #26 on:** February 11, 2012, 07:38:00 AM »

Quote from: Nelson on February 11, 2012, 06:50:50 AM

Quote from: Remo007 on February 10, 2012, 06:39:02 PM
Wow! Great Question Matt!!!
For the Woods & a Production Blade, I'd Have to go with an SK5 Blackbird, 154cm 5" Blade, Flat Ground, Designed by Paul Scheiter of Hedgehog Leatherworks, and produced by Ontario Knife Co. . I have a First Production Run Model, 1 of 100, and she is a nice blade! Even built my own Sheath for her and engraved the Blackbird Logo onto the Sheath!

I have that knife as well, also the first production run. Paul did a great job with it. Well thought out design and execution. The knife is definitely a user.

Hey Nelson!!! If you have Photobucket up, could you post Matt a Pic of the Blackbird SK5???... $:-\$

Fire Steel 703 · « **Reply #27 on:** February 11, 2012, 08:54:24 AM »

http://blackbirdknives.com/

Nelson · « **Reply #28 on:** February 11, 2012, 09:14:46 AM »

Hey Nelson!!! If you have Photobucket up, could you post Matt a Pic of the Blackbird SK5???... $:-\$
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Will gladly post later today

Nelson · « **Reply #29 on:** February 11, 2012, 09:15:14 AM »

Quote from: fire steel 703 on February 11, 2012, 08:54:24 AM

http://blackbirdknives.com/

That's the one. I will still post a picture of mine with sheath.

Remo007 · « **Reply #30 on:** February 11, 2012, 09:40:36 AM »

Thank You Sir!!!

There you go Matt!

greyhound352 · « **Reply #31 on:** February 11, 2012, 09:46:32 AM »

Checked out the link that is a whole lotta knife for a little bit of coin. i can see why it is currently sold out.

MATT CHAOS · « **Reply #32 on:** February 11, 2012, 09:59:32 AM »

Thanks!

Woodsbilly · « **Reply #33 on:** February 11, 2012, 10:10:49 AM »

My favorite production knife is probably my BK2.

Nelson · « **Reply #34 on:** February 11, 2012, 10:14:10 AM »

I have the original BK2 made by BKT/Camillius as well as the "newer" one made by Kabar. I just love them both. They are friggin tanks

Nelson · « **Reply #35 on:** February 11, 2012, 04:53:26 PM »

Here is my BHK Woodsman Pro.

Nelson · « **Reply #36 on:** February 11, 2012, 04:56:39 PM »

My Kabar BK2

My BKT BK2

Nelson · « **Reply #37 on:** February 11, 2012, 04:58:53 PM »

Ontario Blackbird

MATT CHAOS · « **Reply #38 on:** February 11, 2012, 05:24:55 PM »

Some nice looking knives there, Nelson! If you put some orange paracord in your woodsman pro it would look just like mine!

Nelson · « **Reply #39 on:** February 11, 2012, 05:26:08 PM »

Quote from: MATT CHAOS on February 11, 2012, 05:24:55 PM

Some nice looking knives there, Nelson! If you put some orange paracord in your woodsman pro it would look just like mine!

Thank you Matt. It's funny that you say that. I had intended to put a lanyard on it today and just completely forgot. I'll probably go with a leather one though.

Remo007 · « **Reply #40 on:** February 12, 2012, 01:53:15 PM »

Quote from: Nelson on February 11, 2012, 04:56:39 PM

My Kabar BK2

My BKT BK2

That looks like a Hedge Hog Leatherworks Sheath for your Becker, VERY Nice! Blade As Well!!!

bradleybuckman · « **Reply #41 on:** February 12, 2012, 07:04:29 PM »

Probably Bark River Knives, although, I'm not the biggest fan of their sheaths.

Remo007 · « **Reply #42 on:** February 12, 2012, 07:15:52 PM »

Quote from: bradleybuckman on February 12, 2012, 07:04:29 PM

Probably Bark River Knives, although, I'm not the biggest fan of their sheaths.

Does your Supply of Sharps ever End!!!??? Seriously Nice Blades Sir!!! I have a Barrk River Bravo 1 I purchased off of Red. Nice Blade, but your right, the Sheath could use work-Read Leather!

greyhound352 · « **Reply #43 on:** February 12, 2012, 07:29:11 PM »

We are not worthy. That is one serious collection of knives Bradley and all I can say is double WOW!!!!

bradleybuckman · « **Reply #44 on:** February 12, 2012, 07:29:37 PM »

Remo007. Well, I do have a few more...

Remo007 · « **Reply #45 on:** February 12, 2012, 07:36:17 PM »

GREAT GOOGLY MOOGLY BradleyBuckman!!!

Holy Cow,.... THANX for Posting that Array of Blades!!!

Dano · « **Reply #46 on:** February 12, 2012, 08:36:37 PM »

I swear I'm gonna print this out and show my wife the next time she says I have too many knives! DANG MAN!!!

rogumpogum · « **Reply #47 on:** February 12, 2012, 09:04:30 PM »

Bradley... Does my little eye spot a Leatherman Juice Kf4? That's the wee one with the awl and a saw, right? I don't think they make them anymore...

Red · « **Reply #48 on:** February 12, 2012, 09:23:18 PM »

:o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o

Gurthy · « **Reply #49 on:** February 12, 2012, 09:58:53 PM »

Love the Helles bradly!

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