One knife for life.Which one?

[Skyman]

If you could have one knife to carry with you all the time, which would it be? One which you could use for almost every task you face.In short, if you could have only one knife for the rest of your life, which would it be?

I want to get a good fixed blade i can carry all the time.The esse 3 and 4 are strong contenders.

[slingshot]

If you could have one knife to carry with you all the time, which would it be? One which you could use for almost every task you face.In short, if you could have only one knife for the rest of your life, which would it be?

I want to get a good fixed blade i can carry all the time.The esse 3 and 4 are strong contenders.

The ESEE 3 is preferred. Lighter, less printing, thinner and much more adaptable. The ESEE 4 is a very good knife too. But the ESEE 3 pips it at the post.

[Skyman]

If you don't mind, how much did yours cost?

[slingshot]

If you don't mind, how much did yours cost?

Skyman, my cost is not important. Its about USD 116 on www.knifecenter.com add shipping and customs and it will probably cost you about USD 170. Thats approximately INR 9300. Please check the numbers yourself. This is just an approximation from me.

[Skyman]

It appears i have a long way to go to that kind on money.Might need 10k.

[choombak]

No fixed blade for me, as it can be cumbersome to carry. A folder with thick blade and a high flat or fully flat grind. The ZT 0550 is a strong contender, and so is the Spyderco Paramilitary. I recently got a Grayman Dua, and I am surprised at how fit and finish can improve the ergonomics. Probably that one may be the only one I'd carry - only usage wil tell.

[Mark]

How many knives do you have in your kitchen, only one?

[Skyman]

Speaking of folders, i think they are as bulky, if not more than a fixed blade.But i suppose carrying a folder is more sensible for CC.

What about the izula folder that will come out?

[choombak]

Speaking of folders, i think they are as bulky, if not more than a fixed blade.But i suppose carrying a folder is more sensible for CC.

What about the izula folder that will come out?

Izula folder has been vaporware for quiet a while now...

[Skyman]

Vaporware? You mean mirage or something?

What about RAT folders? Aren't they a little cheaper to buy but good quality?

[Mack The Knife]

Khukri.

[Skyman]

While a khukri can be concealed amidst your ponderous girth, it is not so in mine .

I was asking more on the lines of a CC fixed blade or at best a 3-4 in blade camping knife, like the Esse's.I was looking at the E-4.What is the advantage of the clip point over the regular? Have you used it? I am thinking of getting a 4 over a 3.What do you suggest? You have a 3 which you showed me do you not?

It strikes me for about 5K, the esee's are the best there is.What say you?

[nagarifle]

http://www.coldsteel.com/Product/49HTF/ ... TANTO.aspx

http://www.coldsteel.com/Product/20T/TANTO_LITE.aspx

if on a small budget then try one of the above, both are good.

[Skyman]

Thanks nags, but no more tantos for me.I have one and it's great, but i want a premium fixed blade i can carry for life and a more practical point that a tanto.

[Ganesh TT]

Lifetime Fixed Blade Knive is one & only - KA BAR