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My Essential Blade Collection: Folding & Fixed Knives

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This is my curated collection of must-have knives, featuring a mix of highly versatile folding knives (folders) for everyday carry (EDC) and robust, dependable fixed blade (Fixies) knives for outdoor adventures and tougher tasks.
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Folders!

My favorite folding pocket knives.
 
Anthony Gilbert profile picture
Best quality action piece I own. Cobratec is so smooth.
CobraTec Knives Wolverine Folding Knife Drop Point Black - Strong Locking Mechanism, Perfect for Tactical and EDC Use - CTWOLVERINEBLK
 
Anthony Gilbert profile picture
This sporty hand tool reminds me of me of the 80’s!! The coloration is bright and vibrant and the all aluminum body is slick. Def a collection piece.
Rough Rider 2639 Miami Fast Satin D2 Carbon Steel Linerlock Knife Teal Handles
 
Anthony Gilbert profile picture
This thing is an obnoxious beast of a folding knife. If you are a cook and deal with bones, this will definitely help.
Buckshot Paddle Mega Cleaver Folding Knife
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Anthony Gilbert profile picture
I like this knife as soon as I got it and opened it for the first time, it is not a very light knife, but I think it would be really good for slicing food on a camping trip
Kershaw Bracket Knife
 
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The Kershaw Hatch is a cool folding knife with a neat, chunky cleaver-style blade that is great for all sorts of cutting, and it's built tough with strong D2 steel. It's a fun and unique knife that's easy to carry every day thanks to its slim size an...
Kershaw Hatch Cleaver Knife
 
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This MTech A705 knife is a very cool-looking gadget with a shiny gold and black design that makes it stand out! It's a fun and easy-to-open pocket tool that even has a neat little bottle opener and a clip so you can carry it around with you on your a...
Stylized Mtech Spring Assisted Serrated Pocket Knife
 
Anthony Gilbert profile picture
I consider this my casual or fancy EDC. If I am wearing dress shoes and a collar type of knife.
Quadrant - Bamboo | Gerber
 
Anthony Gilbert profile picture
When I saw this one I had to buy it! When I got it I was not disappointed.
Z-Hunter 051GR Karambit Yellow Assisted Opening Part Serrated Karambit Linerlock Folding Pocket Knife
 
Anthony Gilbert profile picture
Sleek black design with metallic red detail. Smooth action.
Tac Force Black Speedster Karambit (Mine is a Dispatch, same knife though)
 
Anthony Gilbert profile picture
Definitely one of the heavier folding knives I have in my collection. I grabbed it for the styling and keep it for the chonk factor.
Tenable Bömbur Folding Knife in Brown Frag Pattern Handle
 
Anthony Gilbert profile picture
Kershaw. This is an EDC tool that will last me for years.
Kershaw Trace Drop Point Assisted Opening Knife
 
Anthony Gilbert profile picture
Another great option I have for a light weight, safe tool. Gerber.
Mansfield - Natural Micarta | Gerber
 
Anthony Gilbert profile picture
Small knife here, would be great for those folks that carry a lot in those pockets.
CRKT M16-10 Tanto, Triple Point Serrations Blade, Frame Safety/Lock
 
Anthony Gilbert profile picture
This is the knife that started my collection, and was the only knife I had for several years. Case knives have a goat status.
Case Amber Bone Pocket Knife - Medium Stockman
 
Anthony Gilbert profile picture
Another small knife that would be great to have in you for minimal tasks.
Smith & Wesson® CK400 Point Folding Knife
 
Anthony Gilbert profile picture
This is another full metal handle folding knife from Smith & Wesson and it is very light. It could be carried for hiking or camping or fishing whatever you want.
Extreme Ops Liner Lock Folding Knife Drop Point Blade Aluminum Handle | Smith & Wesson
 
Anthony Gilbert profile picture
I don’t know if it’s just me but these SOG knives feel really sharp right out of the packaging. You’d have to get one and check it out yourself.
SOG Aegis Frame Lock Knife Stainless Steel (3.4" Stonewash)
 
Anthony Gilbert profile picture
My slimmest knife overall, very pokey!! I think I like the sheath the most!! Very smooth leather sheath.
Folding Pocket Knife EDC Tanto Blade

Fixies!!

Some of my branded fixed blades. I prefer folder in my pocket, but sometimes holding a fixed blade knife just feels right.
 
Anthony Gilbert profile picture
Got this sweet cutter at Walmart a while back, it is one of my favorites to wear on my belt.
Swiss Tech Olive Green Full Tang Fixed Blade Knife with Sheath and Fire Rod
 
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Very light weight full tang fixed blade tool. Hunt, camp, hike, fish, great for just about anything.
Convoy - Morel Brown | Gerber

Automatic Deployment Tools

Automatic OTF (Out the Front). I only have 1, hoping to get more soon. I do have a couple button deploy that are not OTF but folders, I will put those in this section.
 
Anthony Gilbert profile picture
Make sure it is legal to have this tool in your state. This is my first Auto and I love it. The action is smooth and the design is simple yet refined. I hope to collect many more.
CobraTec Knives Drop Point Lightweight Automatic OTF Knife