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<blockquote data-quote="chask" data-source="post: 2478220" data-attributes="member: 33360"><p>No problem. Please don't hesitate to ask if I can help at all. </p><p></p><p>At one time I had a knife collection. I got into it because my two sons were in Scouting and wanted knives my wife and I thought were a bit too much for boys their age. So I kept them until they went on Scout camping trips (with adult supervision). Both of them eventually had a small collection that I kept for them. I soon learned I really liked knives too. Before I knew it I was hooked, and carrying one too. Now I use mine at least a couple of times a day for all sorts of stuff and can't figure out how I ever got by without one. The point of all this is - In this process I have seen or have had a whole lot of knives from a lot of manufacturers and custom makers, both for the collection and as hard users. Eventually I gravitated to Emersons because they always seemed to be the easiest to use and maintain. They were so ergonomic (comfortable to hold and easy to manipulate) that I could focus more on the job than on getting the knife to do the job. The difference was subtle, but definitely there. Basically I think a tool is best when you don't notice it, you only notice what it's doing. Several years in automive shops taught me that one. That's why I like Emersons so much. Almost all of their designs felt great in my hand, and some seemed to almost just disappear (those are the ones I carry/carried). I've never had a problem with any of them. </p><p></p><p>There are lots of really good knife makers out there and you've had lots of good suggestions. As I am sure you are already aware, I think the price difference boils down to the materials used and how much manual labor vs. machine labor it took to build one. Honestly, I don't think most people would know the difference between an ATS-34. CPM154, D2 or any of the other steels when using a blade. I'm not sure I would either, except perhaps that I have noticed some need to be sharpened a bit more frequently than others; some a lot more. Far as I have been able to tell some steels just hold an edge better, especially with certain uses and/or environments (water, solvents, etc.). Some also tend to rust, pit, stain, discolor, etc. a bit more. Likewise, some scale materials tend to hold up better or are easier to hold onto. Keep what you plan to do with it in mind when you are buying. Better materials and hand fitting cost more, but when you consider the long term sometimes that extra cost is more than worth it. </p><p></p><p>I'm no expert, not by a long shot. Just get the one that feels really good in your hand (that you will be able to use without much thought) and that you think will hold up well under the use and abuse you plan to give it. You'll be very happy. But I'd really give a lot of thought to what I planned to cut with it and how often it will be used. I'm not real fond of sharpening and a few extra bucks to not have to do it as often is well worth it to me. </p><p></p><p>Please thank your little brother for his service, and ask him to please pass that on to everyone he serves with.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="chask, post: 2478220, member: 33360"] No problem. Please don't hesitate to ask if I can help at all. At one time I had a knife collection. I got into it because my two sons were in Scouting and wanted knives my wife and I thought were a bit too much for boys their age. So I kept them until they went on Scout camping trips (with adult supervision). Both of them eventually had a small collection that I kept for them. I soon learned I really liked knives too. Before I knew it I was hooked, and carrying one too. Now I use mine at least a couple of times a day for all sorts of stuff and can't figure out how I ever got by without one. The point of all this is - In this process I have seen or have had a whole lot of knives from a lot of manufacturers and custom makers, both for the collection and as hard users. Eventually I gravitated to Emersons because they always seemed to be the easiest to use and maintain. They were so ergonomic (comfortable to hold and easy to manipulate) that I could focus more on the job than on getting the knife to do the job. The difference was subtle, but definitely there. Basically I think a tool is best when you don't notice it, you only notice what it's doing. Several years in automive shops taught me that one. That's why I like Emersons so much. Almost all of their designs felt great in my hand, and some seemed to almost just disappear (those are the ones I carry/carried). I've never had a problem with any of them. There are lots of really good knife makers out there and you've had lots of good suggestions. As I am sure you are already aware, I think the price difference boils down to the materials used and how much manual labor vs. machine labor it took to build one. Honestly, I don't think most people would know the difference between an ATS-34. CPM154, D2 or any of the other steels when using a blade. I'm not sure I would either, except perhaps that I have noticed some need to be sharpened a bit more frequently than others; some a lot more. Far as I have been able to tell some steels just hold an edge better, especially with certain uses and/or environments (water, solvents, etc.). Some also tend to rust, pit, stain, discolor, etc. a bit more. Likewise, some scale materials tend to hold up better or are easier to hold onto. Keep what you plan to do with it in mind when you are buying. Better materials and hand fitting cost more, but when you consider the long term sometimes that extra cost is more than worth it. I'm no expert, not by a long shot. Just get the one that feels really good in your hand (that you will be able to use without much thought) and that you think will hold up well under the use and abuse you plan to give it. You'll be very happy. But I'd really give a lot of thought to what I planned to cut with it and how often it will be used. I'm not real fond of sharpening and a few extra bucks to not have to do it as often is well worth it to me. Please thank your little brother for his service, and ask him to please pass that on to everyone he serves with. [/QUOTE]
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