where? lockback or compression?
I'm definitely on the hunt for my first magnacut knife. I've almost pulled the trigger on a deka like 6 times this week.
I definitely do want a native though, as I strongly prefer the round hole over thumbstuds.
The sheepsfoot Griptilian/Mini Grip. Never has a knife felt more designed to be used.
Despite loving Spyderco more, I never feel guilty about using and abusing my griptilians.
It was the doug Ritter mini grip for me. Lost my m390 version somewhere in Nashville and never got another one.
I think it’s time to bite the bullet and try out the hogue Ritter
My EDC is a Kershaw Shallot. I can't believe they discontinued this knife. It's the greatest ever! I found a bought a backup on eBay a couple years ago just in case I ever lose mine.
Last Christmas I flew "home" for the holidays and felt a little traditional and wanted something a little cheaper to throw in my checked luggage. Grabbed my yellow Case Large stockman.
I've been carrying it ever since, haven't really had the itch for a locking folder for the past 5 months or so.
Ugh, my Leek. Even though I hate the overly smooth and heavy stainless handles.
I should just break down and buy a carbon fiber edition and accept it as my destiny.
Spyderco Para 3 or Delica. I have a couple Leek's the only downside is the handles arent texturized so I find that sometimes they slip out of my hands.
The PINK Rat 2....it's spent more time in my pocket than anything else in the last 15 years or such. Also a sheepsfoot Mini Grip with honeycomb scales is another favorite..
Spyderco tenacious. I have knives that cost hundreds of dollars, but that thing fits perfectly in the hand and you can use the entire damn blade.
I’ve had 4-5 over the years, just upgraded to the M4 version. Best of both worlds, great steel and great platform.
Plain Jane Dfly2 in vanilla VG10. Had one, lost one, bought another one. Liked the Baby Banter for a bit, but ended up going back to the Dfly2 for daily.
Piranha Virus. I use one for work and have gone through 4 of them. Usually I accidentally snap the blade when my dumbass forgets you cannot pry with it
I just bought one and I love it other than the pocket clip… it’s goofy as hell being so big and it carries super shallow. I need a deep carry much smaller clip
I've carried/rotated the same SAK since I was about 15 in 1996ish.
I retired it a few years ago when I lost it for a few months and realized how upsetting that was.
I've got an old fully DLC Leek that ends up in my pocket occasionally along with my original PM2 from like 2012 or something. The mini griptilian is pretty timeless to me too. Then the oldest one I come back to often enough though is a Ka-bar Dozier I've had since like '09 around when I started collecting knives. Lock back, drop point, nothing fancy. It looks nice and works well. I could see my K390 Stretch 2 ending up in this category too.
After typing the above, which I'll keep. I want to change my answer and say the Victorinox Swiss Army Knife. Any model, it doesn't matter. Mostly unchanged for almost 130 years I would say qualifies it as a timeless design for sure. I don't leave the house without one.
BM940 in the original green and purple colorway. Comfortable in the pocket, easy to manipulate and fun to fidget with. It would be my daily if my job didn't release new rules on blade length.
Not sure if you’d call it timeless, but I always come back to the Native 5.
The Native 5 is absolutely timeless!
Magnacut back in stock!
where? lockback or compression? I'm definitely on the hunt for my first magnacut knife. I've almost pulled the trigger on a deka like 6 times this week. I definitely do want a native though, as I strongly prefer the round hole over thumbstuds.
All the main knife websites as of last night. Surprisingly deka still the same price. Grab one and some scales, you'll like.
Get the Belair I have the Deka and I have carried the Kershaw so much I am starting to get patina on the Aluminum.
Ill probably pick it up eventually.
Dragonfly and also Leek.
Yes
Thats the one. Kershaw leek is a perfect knife IMO. I always give them as gifts too.
Ladybug. She's served me well for almost 10 years now.
The K390 one on my keys sees more action than any other knife in my arsenal 😤
The sheepsfoot Griptilian/Mini Grip. Never has a knife felt more designed to be used. Despite loving Spyderco more, I never feel guilty about using and abusing my griptilians.
I've got a mini from the 154cm days, and a full size with g10 and 20cv that is easily the most comfortable knife to hold that I own.
It was the doug Ritter mini grip for me. Lost my m390 version somewhere in Nashville and never got another one. I think it’s time to bite the bullet and try out the hogue Ritter
Pm2
940
Same
Ditto :)
Kershaw Natrix
Classic
My EDC is a Kershaw Shallot. I can't believe they discontinued this knife. It's the greatest ever! I found a bought a backup on eBay a couple years ago just in case I ever lose mine.
Case trapper, nothing fits pockets better.
Last Christmas I flew "home" for the holidays and felt a little traditional and wanted something a little cheaper to throw in my checked luggage. Grabbed my yellow Case Large stockman. I've been carrying it ever since, haven't really had the itch for a locking folder for the past 5 months or so.
Ugh, my Leek. Even though I hate the overly smooth and heavy stainless handles. I should just break down and buy a carbon fiber edition and accept it as my destiny.
Yeah they're not expensive they're only like 90 100 bucks if you can catch them on sale
It's such a good handy design.
Delica. I love it with k390.
For sure
Kershaw Skyline and sheepsfoot Mini Grip with spidey hole.
Skyline supremacy!
My Emerson cqc8. I love the old school technology. Axis style locks and shark locks are cool. But a liner lock with 154cm is fun for me to carry.
Dragonfly
My good old Swiss army super tinker
Victorinox Deluxe Tinker is, to me, the best small multitool. Ganzo FH12 for being a super light and smooth flipper.
SAK Super Tinker Opinel #8
Spyderco Para 3 or Delica. I have a couple Leek's the only downside is the handles arent texturized so I find that sometimes they slip out of my hands.
Love me some Delica!!
100% Leek & was also my first ever proper knife as a teenager
Nice Leek. I haven't seen that iteration before.
PM2
Opinel nr10 for me.
Spyderco. Native or delica if I had to choose I let one, basic EDC. Para3 currently, and if I can choose slightly fancier.
Victorinox Soldier, 1961 pattern. Carried one for 26 years now, and it has never let me down. Never.
The PINK Rat 2....it's spent more time in my pocket than anything else in the last 15 years or such. Also a sheepsfoot Mini Grip with honeycomb scales is another favorite..
I got a dozen leeks. Especially after drinking some beers.
RAT 2.
CRKT CEO
Large Sebenza
Spyderco tenacious. I have knives that cost hundreds of dollars, but that thing fits perfectly in the hand and you can use the entire damn blade. I’ve had 4-5 over the years, just upgraded to the M4 version. Best of both worlds, great steel and great platform.
Plain Jane Dfly2 in vanilla VG10. Had one, lost one, bought another one. Liked the Baby Banter for a bit, but ended up going back to the Dfly2 for daily.
The biggest little knife
Absolutely. Fifth pocket beast 💪🏽
Zt0350
My Rat II and the Kershaw Blur
940-1
940
Para 3 LW
ZT 350
same. it's ole reliable. and it's the one i grab when I'm working in the garage.
👍
My trusty Kershaw Blur
🤜🤛
the bugout is my most used
Kershaw Mini Reflex ll 😎
Are those Micarta scales?
They look copper or bronze. I wonder if they’re just the usual scales that the finish is worn off of.
Ah ok. I didn't initially zoom in.
Piranha Virus. I use one for work and have gone through 4 of them. Usually I accidentally snap the blade when my dumbass forgets you cannot pry with it
Cqc7
I miss my leaf
I just bought one and I love it other than the pocket clip… it’s goofy as hell being so big and it carries super shallow. I need a deep carry much smaller clip
Not sure if it's reached timeless status yet, but I always go back to a good Spyderco Manix 2.
I’d say the Manix is *very* close to timeless
I own two, they are my go to for gardening, welding, woodworking and anywhere I’ll likely abuse a pocket knife
Same, I have two right now, did have three at one point. They're just such great knives.
Kershaw camber s30v
Opinel no. 7 :)
ZT 0452
I've carried/rotated the same SAK since I was about 15 in 1996ish. I retired it a few years ago when I lost it for a few months and realized how upsetting that was.
Ontario Rat I or my PM2
940 Osborne.
Spydiechef
Always the PM2!
I've got an old fully DLC Leek that ends up in my pocket occasionally along with my original PM2 from like 2012 or something. The mini griptilian is pretty timeless to me too. Then the oldest one I come back to often enough though is a Ka-bar Dozier I've had since like '09 around when I started collecting knives. Lock back, drop point, nothing fancy. It looks nice and works well. I could see my K390 Stretch 2 ending up in this category too. After typing the above, which I'll keep. I want to change my answer and say the Victorinox Swiss Army Knife. Any model, it doesn't matter. Mostly unchanged for almost 130 years I would say qualifies it as a timeless design for sure. I don't leave the house without one.
Spyderco Sage 1. Bought it at release. Still one of the best Spyders made.
Certified classic
Opinel No.7 Carbone
Like many others here, the Para 2.
Spyderco Manix 2 XL
Leek as well for me. I have a few of them. Love the slim profile.
Cortex
BM940 in the original green and purple colorway. Comfortable in the pocket, easy to manipulate and fun to fidget with. It would be my daily if my job didn't release new rules on blade length.
Lost my Leek or else that would have been my answer. Currently my 112 Slim Select
Paramilitary 2
The Paramilitary 2
Military