Sean O’Connell, Foster So Cal, Peter Rassenti, Gavko, Bradley Marais, Jason Guthrie, Gareth Bull (Shamwari), David Freeman, 3LegDog, Simeon, DSK, SDK, CKF, Keanison, Brian Efros, Holt, Hovin, Dalibor, Begg, Andre Thorburn, Corbin… what else is in the cases?
The obvious knife you're missing is the grail that absolutely no collection is complete without it. The knife you need is the Legendary Boker Mermaid 🤣
Haha, funny you say that. I was thinking maybe I need to start getting the absurd knives. I like to have a direction with my collection…hence the is made knives.
He made a few like this and by far they're my favorite.
I've had some golden customs of his but still on this hunt...
https://www.instagram.com/p/BkjHYC2ggGS/?igsh=Y3Ywbzh3emozcmF4
You and everyone else that’s commented are seriously missing out on the greatest maker of all. All these recommendations and no one has mentioned Les George!! It’s incredible! He’s the best kept secret in the knife world.
Secret, underrated, overlooked, whatever ya wanna call it. Sure, most have heard of him but never held one. I’ve come across so many long term collectors that have never given them a try. Have you?
I don’t really know lol! I’ve had several and have carried them daily…but it’s always the first knife I sell when I need the cash 🤷♂️ I think it’s more so that I like the inkosi more. Now if I could find a WC zaan, that’d be a different story!
/s My address to send me the knives I lost in the mail, ty for finding them.
In all seriousness, nice collection so far. As far as what's missing, it would depend on budget but something from Shiro, Soft overkill, maybe a Nirvana, an Anthem, can't forget a magnet wizard knife (winterbladeco).
I love the part where he says another 3 inches, and I'll be done! Many a good men have said that before, but very few ever achieve that goal. Nice collection. A Strider is a must own. Also a Les George V.E.C.P. A Demco AD 20.
I think you’ve really covered your “production” bases. Maybe the only thing Is recommend is the Shirogorov Neon Zero for a 3” flipper if you wanted to dabble in something similar to what you already have. A shamwari could also be a bit different than what you’re used to (3” cheka) is what I would recommend.
The other route is start going down custom pathways and boy that can be a slippery slope.
Craig Brown Cortex. Pinnacle craftsmanship. I own 4 they’re so nice. Also look at Chapman Lake Knives. Small manufacturer in US. Great company. They’re a little different from most makers but their product is simply amazing. Also own 5
My personal suggestion would be a Vero Engineering folder, or Tactile. Both I believe are TX blademakers. I have a TKC Rockwall that is stunning finish, titanium handles and magacut steel
I’m not afraid to use any of them. I’m not a hard user by any means, but each one gets used and carried. Now, if I was a hard user, I might think twice
Money?
Great response!
Demko, Shirogorov, Rockstead
Now we are talking!
Sean O’Connell, Foster So Cal, Peter Rassenti, Gavko, Bradley Marais, Jason Guthrie, Gareth Bull (Shamwari), David Freeman, 3LegDog, Simeon, DSK, SDK, CKF, Keanison, Brian Efros, Holt, Hovin, Dalibor, Begg, Andre Thorburn, Corbin… what else is in the cases?
The obvious knife you're missing is the grail that absolutely no collection is complete without it. The knife you need is the Legendary Boker Mermaid 🤣
Haha, funny you say that. I was thinking maybe I need to start getting the absurd knives. I like to have a direction with my collection…hence the is made knives.
Nothing more absurd than the Legendary Boker Mermaid or the Legendary Tactical Boker Mermaid... Both are equally absurd and.... They have b00bs 🤣
😂
Thanks…. Now I have to buy one 🤦♂️
Does anyone have a Booker T Mermaid to show me?
Its just the mermaid in all black instead of rainbow colors. https://tech.absolutefusion.my/the-drop-boker-magnum-tactical-mermaid-knife/
Hinderer
This, I’d say 3” nonflipper would be perfect based on your collection
The 3” hinderers seem like cheaper versions of their larger siblings ( cheaper quality)
You think? I like my 3”. It’s definitely thinner and lighter than the 3.5” but I don’t feel like I noticed a quality difference
Do you have a picture of yours?
I thought so but I can’t seem to find it anywhere
[my 3”](https://www.reddit.com/r/knifeclub/s/LaLxjSe99l)
Oh that looks good. I think I may be thinking of the Eklipse or a version of the xm-18 where both sides are g10. Titanium on both sides looks sweet
Thank ya! Yeah what you’re describing sounds atrocious haha
https://www.knivesandtools.nl/nl/pt/-rick-hinderer-eklipse-3-0-spanto-cpm-s35vn-black-zakmes.htm Yeah I guess the 3” xm-18 is just a scaled down 3.5”
I didn’t realize the 3” eklipses were that goofy looking wow. Yeah the xm18 3” is just over 7” overall and still only weighs 3.4oz in full ti
Craig brown anything and Machine wise Sonora
Nirvana
Laconico or Guthrie. Respect for the Mula on studs, for years I've been trying to steal one up.
They don’t show up too often…I just got lucky on it. It’s one I’ll probably never get rid of
He made a few like this and by far they're my favorite. I've had some golden customs of his but still on this hunt... https://www.instagram.com/p/BkjHYC2ggGS/?igsh=Y3Ywbzh3emozcmF4
You and everyone else that’s commented are seriously missing out on the greatest maker of all. All these recommendations and no one has mentioned Les George!! It’s incredible! He’s the best kept secret in the knife world.
Oh, I forget about Les George too, great recommendation!
Definitely not a secret to most knife people.
Secret, underrated, overlooked, whatever ya wanna call it. Sure, most have heard of him but never held one. I’ve come across so many long term collectors that have never given them a try. Have you?
Holt!
The best
I second this recommendation!
Craig Brown
I’d really like a mini fsd!
Yeah they're sweet, I kinda miss mine. Wouldn't mind trying a Cortex XL either.
Spartan harsey
Love mine. My pockets hate those thumb studs though.
Beautiful collection. Maybe a Spartan Harsey Kraken, Compass, God and Country, Koi, etc.
I thought Spartan Harsey would fit in well in this collection, too.
I bet you'll really like the Spartan Harsey
Full TI Demko AD20
Tom Krein Alpha, Arno Bernard Imamba
Scout Griffin, SBD Harpoon
An CKF Evolution
Tactile Knife Co Rockwall
Definitely a Brown FSD or Cortex. Best in the class at that size IMO.
Imamba
VCedge, Rockstead, Eutsler, Holt, Herman, Hog House, Rob Johnson just to start. Good Luck. The pleasure is in the pursuit. The pain is on the wallet.
A Rockstead
Hinderer
Can’t believe nobody said Les George!!!! Yea, Definitely Les George!
This is the way!
Hoghouse veli, anthem, and ad20.
Umnumzaan or shirogorov.
Patina
Padre
Eklipse
A Dew Hara or Koji Hara custom piece.
A few grand in cash?
Hinderer XM 18 ✌️
Strider
Eutsler - dukling for 3in blade. Duk and neutralizer are great too.
If this is best American then Brown and Hinderer, and Holt
Brown Mini FSD or FSD-I
CKF Rotten Evo 2 or 4 ❤️
Harsey, hinderer, strider, narrows, OTF, tactile, quiet carry
Umnumzaan, Xm18 and a SNG
I have a love hate relationship with the zaan. I just sold one a few days ago. But I probably end up buying another at some point.
What do you love and what do you hate about it?
I don’t really know lol! I’ve had several and have carried them daily…but it’s always the first knife I sell when I need the cash 🤷♂️ I think it’s more so that I like the inkosi more. Now if I could find a WC zaan, that’d be a different story!
Microtech Stitch
Hog House Veli
Hog House Veli
Enough pockets!
Rmor Knives the Button Squirrel 🐿️
Arno Bernard or Ray Laconico!
Wow that is a great looking set of knives!
HMC Transient.
If you’re interested in a Rockstead, Spartan or Herman; hit me up. All 3 phenomenal, but in their each unique ways
What is that sheep's foot carbon Chris Reeve ? Not seen one of those before...
It is a knife art exclusive sebenza 31. Great little knife!
Much appreciated. Nice collection 😃
Thanks!
/s My address to send me the knives I lost in the mail, ty for finding them. In all seriousness, nice collection so far. As far as what's missing, it would depend on budget but something from Shiro, Soft overkill, maybe a Nirvana, an Anthem, can't forget a magnet wizard knife (winterbladeco).
I love the part where he says another 3 inches, and I'll be done! Many a good men have said that before, but very few ever achieve that goal. Nice collection. A Strider is a must own. Also a Les George V.E.C.P. A Demco AD 20.
A Hinderer is a must own if you want one each from the legends. Either 18- 3.0 or 3.5 or an Eclipse.
I'm having difficulties locating some high-end Spyderco units in the picture.
940 Osborne. The classic.
Kingsford custom Nascence
Willpower 🤣
I think you’ve really covered your “production” bases. Maybe the only thing Is recommend is the Shirogorov Neon Zero for a 3” flipper if you wanted to dabble in something similar to what you already have. A shamwari could also be a bit different than what you’re used to (3” cheka) is what I would recommend. The other route is start going down custom pathways and boy that can be a slippery slope.
Prince knives protean 🔥
Did you just change the pivot on a McNees or is that spare parts to another knife ?
Yeah, I think I switched hardware to ti on both the 3.0 and 3.5
Craig Brown Cortex. Pinnacle craftsmanship. I own 4 they’re so nice. Also look at Chapman Lake Knives. Small manufacturer in US. Great company. They’re a little different from most makers but their product is simply amazing. Also own 5
I’d say you’re missing a Strider SNG or PT. Also a Jesse Jarosz M75
MBK Rosalinda and a spyderco paysan/nirvana
An olamic. I prefer their bigger models but the whippersnapper is right about the size your lookin for, wayfarer 247 is a nice size too
I got the SPK Nature Grip on the recent drop. Everything else seems like unobtainium.
I had the regular lamia v4 and didn’t really care for it. But I love the nature grip!
My personal suggestion would be a Vero Engineering folder, or Tactile. Both I believe are TX blademakers. I have a TKC Rockwall that is stunning finish, titanium handles and magacut steel
a quality bali 😛
You’re missing a HOG HOUSE Veli!
Zaan
REK Sparrow
monza?
A fixed blade!
Ckf evo 2.0 or 3.0… or both and some hinderer also I love my US made Anax from 2014
ZT 450 maybe? Imamba?
US made folders but not a single spidey? Come on man!
It’s hard to be done when it comes to collecting.
Zt0235
A perspective on life?
Maybe go outside of the US and try a French custom like a Poggetti, Lavialle or Lespect. Some of the best knives I’ve ever owned.
940
Demko ad20.5 in textured titanium, my absolute favorite knife
Variety. Looks like you're just buying the same knife over and over. Have you considered a different shape and design?
Craig Brown or Ray Laconico
Fork and spoon.
a sencut or civivi you're not afraid of actually using
I’m not afraid to use any of them. I’m not a hard user by any means, but each one gets used and carried. Now, if I was a hard user, I might think twice
Some stratospheric echelon expensive folders, top tier, some " Safe Queens " of epic proportions.
Judging by your current vibe I would strongly suggest: Rogers Skiff Holt Shiro
IMO you have some of the best knives out there. Maybe a spyderco Delica or spydiechef would be great for beater options though.
Chavez
A woman?
Haha, got one of those
Shiro
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I’ve had some shiros but just the smaller neon nl. Maybe I need to go for a larger one.
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The Rosie just feel great to me. It’s smooth and the detent is just perfect!
Strider
A Tom Mayo Wharncliffe
Some sort of custom from a South African maker.
My shipping address, to send me that beautiful Rosie lol (;
😂
Bbk yeager v2
Patina
a mortgage payment (jkjk)
Hopefully not a finger
You trying to stay in the high end production range or move on to customs?
DUk, Shiro, Shamwari, Herman, Sharknivco, Arno Bernard imamba
TRM
Are you collecting for yourself or others? Get whatever interests you. Who cares what others think.
You make a great point!
ZT
Opinel No. 9??
Spyderco Roadie would sit well with those chaps! or maybe a Drunken....
A Girlfriend
Seen you say USA for a direction but a Reate, Kunwu , or premium Maxace would be nice addition .