Lost Knife

[Porthos]

Been recently looking at Damascus steel knives, but came to the conclusion that for now, these are not a statement I need to be making on a "carrying" basis since "utility" is the primary objective at < 1/4 of a Damascus' cost.

• https://www.bokerusa.com/pocket-knives/damascus-knives?p=1
• https://damascusknife.us.com/product-category/folding-knives/
• https://www.shokuninusa.com/products/damascus-steel-dagger-handmade-for-sale?srsltid=AfmBOoqiBijGQ1Fsl4uJ37cAbf_6GGM8Z3ZbBbuomJG9Pi9G7KBiqxoG

[jgp12000]

I got one Damascus in my display case.I never heard of them until I was in the collecting faze.I got one just cause.Once you feel a kershaw spring assist its hard to beat,they stay sharp & the one hand opening is what sold me on it for EDC.Its as fast as a switch blade .

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00172A3DE/

[foakes]

This Kershaw #1945 Barge knife is a tank.

Don't know why Kershaw discontinued it.

With a short Tanto blade with lots of backbone, one handed opening and closing, locking blade, and the big thing for me —- a built in solid and strong pry-bar.

I can tell you how many knives have been ruined , broken, or bent by using them as a quick pry-bar —- all of them!

This is a beast.

Best, Fred

[Gfish]

It started with a S. A. knife, which led to a Leatherman tool. Now I can't see carrying anything without pliers and screwdriver blades, a serrated blade and a regular blade.

[DougK]

love the looks of the Damascus knives, but as you say, it's a bit of a display.. haven't brought myself to spend the money yet.

Fishing knife used to be an US-made Schrade Uncle Henry Cub from the 80s, carried on my keyring for some years and had a few scars from when I had to hotwire my own car.. sparks flew.  My son lost it cleaning trout, at least it went in action. There are China-made models of this knife which aren't terrible. Bought one as a replacement and get slightly sad every time I use it.

Fillet knife is a Rapala my brother gave me forty years ago, down to 5.5" after an accident with the tip, but still holds an edge beautifully. I just refinished the wood handle with six coats of the varnish used on cane rod refinishes, so it is a pleasure to handle. 
Backpacking knife is a Swiss Army Fisherman that my wife gave me as a present before we were married, battered and discolored by now, much like its owner.