If you could only have one knife...? | Week One Wednesday Ep. 17 

I started out my knife addiction buying cold steel knives worried I would need to bust open a car window, baton wood logs, and start a fire way more often than I have. Now I buy knives based on how well they feel cutting apples and oranges, stripping wires, and they have to be a fidget toy. Otherwise I have my leatherman for most other small things and a truck full of dewalt tools when those aren’t big enough. Much happier

My old man carried a Buck 110 on his belt for decades. Fortunately, we lived in an area where pulling it out at a cash register to clip a coupon didn't raise concerns 👍

Back in early 2015 I was repairing a bi-level railcar. I was up on the second with a harness on, about to go up top. I swung around to the ladder and my foot slipped. The safety harness strap wrapped around my neck. I managed to get out my CRKT M21-12G and cut the line. It has been my knife of choice ever since. Best knife I have ever owned and I know I can trust it with my life.

I've had my Schrader Bear paw since I was 17 year's old. I'm 55 now.

Benchmade 940 for sure! Maybe the G10 version with deep carry pocket clip, strong enough to take on many different tasks at work or in the woods and small enough to disappear in your pocket and go to the office or walk around the city... definitely a knife for the rest of your life!

I’ve been carrying the Spyderco Chapparal lightweight recently and it’s my favorite go to EDC. I carry it in the coin pocket of my pants, and it fits very nicely. It completely disappears and will not scratch your phone

My choice would be the Mora Garberg. The Scandi blade design has been around since before the age of the Vikings and we still use it today, because it works. A Mora knife is a jack-of-all-trades. It is not the best at anything, but it can do almost any job in a pinch. The Garberg is a sturdy, fixed blade with full tang so it should have all my bases covered.

Has anyone taken into consideration how to butter bread with these knives for the rest of their lives?

I know I'm about a year behind on this but over the years I always keep coming back to my good old Opinel #6. It's light, disappears in the pocket, and feels at home in my hand. I've yet to find a task I needed it for the it hasn't accomplished admirably.

Mine would probably be an esee 3. I’d rather go fixed blade if I could only have 1 knife

Great show. I like the buck 112 for a lifetime folder. Classy and practical.

I’ve literally carried the benchmade superfreek for over a year now and yes I love it so glad to see it here

Hey Blade HQ. This was a great WOW. I would really like the WE knife. And I am sold on the White River Fire Craft!

I love my Bugout 535BK-2. You forget it's there until you need it, and it's a tougher knife than you'd think it is. I carry it most days and only change it up just for the fun of carrying other knifes.

I agree with Kurt. The Firecraft looks amazing and will probably be very useful for camping which I enjoy a lot. Pair it up with a small Buck 112 and you're set. Excellent vid as always.

Thanks for sharing! I very much enjoyed the analogy of the Buck 110... one of my favorites, perhaps most favorite is the one my two sons had custom made for me with the S30V Satin blade, Blue Wood grips with nickle bolster, engraved for my birthday one year. And my favorite fixed blade, don't use it much either, is a custom Buck 119 420HC Chipflint blade, with brass guard/pummel and Iron Wood grips, with brown distressed leather sheath ... razor sharp from the factory and flawless in it's manufacture...BTW - just purchased a Morakniv Garberg Full Tang Fixed Blade Knife with Carbon Steel Blade, 4.3-Inch and I can't wait to get a grip on it... from all I've heard, it's a real pleasure to use and most utilitarian! Great reviews... Please keep us posted!

That was so much fun. I finally got to see a wow when it started. On the next WOW I'll really like to see the most underrated knives.

Good show, good to see you both.

If I could have only one pocket knife (which is unimaginably cruel), then I would probably go with my old, full-sized, Sebenza. Have had it for years and it's always been great. Plus, the folks at Reeve's knives are super nice and went way out of their way to help me get a nice sharp Christmas present to my son when he was in Iraq.

Wow, loved the video! And you really got me thinking! And it’s hard to choose! So I will be thinking of that for awhile!

Yo! Thanks for shoutout Zac! Cool thing about that Nimravus, I bought it NIB from a guy for $80!!!

I have a lot of knives, but the first one I ever bought for myself (birthday present) was a Zero Tolerance 0350ST. I carried that knife for almost four years and it never let me down. I've beat that knife to hell and back and it's a beast. I recently bought a Black Class Bailout to kind of retire my 0350 and from time to time I still find myself pulling the Bailout out of my pocket and being like damn... should have grabbed my 0350. One knife for the rest of my life? ZT0350ST.

Really enjoyed that episode! Thanks for (sort of) showing a 4-Max! ❤️❤️❤️

I love a good fix blade. The Esee 4 is my current, but I really want the 3 for all the reasons you guys talked about.

Buck 110. For several reasons: 1) In some places, I'm limited to folders for EDC. I'm automatically limited to folders. And, I challenge anyone to find a tougher folder than the 110. It's all brass with wood scales, so the handle and mechanism are virtually indestructible. The point is the weakest point of the knife, which brings me to my next point. 2) I've dealt with Buck's warranty service on several occasions, and it's the best bar none. The only thing I can imagine ever breaking on the 110 is the blade. And, Buck will replace my blade for $10 if it ever does. Any issues with the handle or mechanism are free. So, as long as I don't lose it, I could potentially run the same 110 my entire life and never need to buy another knife.

How about a traditional folder ( Buck stockman) Wil do everything you realistically need a knife for ,and legal everywhere.

Esee 4 for me or 6. Even the Ontario afghan. Beautiful I love it. 1/4 inch tickness, 1055 steel. Like a beefed up esee 5

I own my one knife for life already the 3Dog Knives M.A.K. in Elmax its a 4" fixed blade that is my EDC but I live in Alaska so it's pretty normal to rock a fixed blade

Cold steel ti lite aluminum version 4” blade. The army tank of knives. Ive had 3 since they came out, all are still in circulation and im an electrician, i wear a knife out fast, have had 100s.

Can we all just have some respect for the Ontario RAT II aswell???

Victorinox Electrician. I had that knife for 15 years, and it did all the cutting, reaming, screw-driving, wire stripping, and bottle opening I ever needed in that time. When I gave it away it still looked new. The two blades are great and compliment each other perfectly. If I needed one outdoor knife, I’d go Victorinox OH Trekker NS. Easy to sharpen and a few nice extra tools. Or maybe a Spyderco PM2.

I carried a Buck 110 in a Nite Ize holster along with a pen light, a small curved mosquito clamp, a bite stick,trauma shears, a small lighter, a pen and a tourniquet for 23 years as part of my medical kit. As a paramedic with several missions as a first responder to aircraft incidents and rescue missions a good knife was crucial in almost every scenario. That Buck 110 served that purpose well. While working with EOD on gunnery range clean ups my Buck 110 was a secondary tool to my Kabar. When the Kabar was too large for certain tasks the Buck 110 filled in. Unfortunately, while trying to pry a "souvenir" off an old tank (target) I broke off the tip of the Buck. Heartbroken, I used a file to re-shape a tip but not as pointed as the original. I still use that Buck 110 (55 years later) and it serves as a vital part of my survival kit in my bug out bag. The primary blade is a Gerber Strongarm which has proven itself in spades. As a matter of fact it survived a "tag gauntlet" involving several You Tubers putting it through the ringer...total abuse with intentions of trying to break it. I love it so much I bought two of them, one black and one coyote brown. Depending on what color my backpack is determines which Strongarm I take. If I had to choose between the Gerber Strongarm and the Buck 110, I'd have to go with the Buck 110 which presently resides in a Hyde and Drink leather holster alongside a Leatherman Sidekick.

If I had to pick one from the table, it would be the Benchmade Super Freek. It's a little larger than my normal carry, but if I could only have one, it'd be the one.

That question gives me anxiety.

I got my dad a Kershaw Blur from Blade HQ for Christmas this year. I wasn't sure how he would feel about the assisted open, but he loves that knife!

Loved the show, you guys did it again, kudos to you both. My forever knife would be the Giantmouse Ace Biblio (I'd go for bronze, but I know a bunch of you want the green micarta)

I would be looking long and hard at a Cold steel catalog for that pick...

Pocket Check: Mandiola Defense C.D.H.K. "Cold Dead Hands Karambit" in the satin finish

Thanks for the good words on the Firecraft FC5! You guys are awesome!

I’d have to chose either the XM-18 or Esse 5. Nice to see Kurt back. Awesome show, gentlemen

Just bought the Kwik thumb studs for my dad's Buck 110 for father's day. Totally makes sense as he's got pretty much everything he wants so just improve the things he already has.

I disagree about cold steel value when it comes to steel. They offer some of the best value for S35vn, the code4 and American lawman

I’ve been a long time budget collector since I was 13 with my dad. I lost every knife slowly over the 14 years and am now rebuilding my collection with more money and lots of research. I hope to comment on this again in a year or so( or the next WOW 1 knife life revisited?) with a more solid decision. I’m currently carrying the black bugout 20cv with gray g10 scales that is a blade hq exclusive and it has shattered my previous belief on knives. It’s thin as hell, stupid light and yet stronger than all the heavy cheap knives I’ve ever had. Love it, keep it up dudes

I'm surprised no one else said it but I would choose the Chaves Redencion. It's hard use, especially for what I use my knives to cut. It looks great and a great conversation piece! It's my constant "go to" out of all my knives.

Folders would be a toss up between a super freak or a Spydie chef. Fixed blade probably a bravo 1.25 LT

I had lot of knives, Spiderco, Benchmade, Coldsteel, Swiiss Army and Leatherman. My knife for life would be Swiss Army Farmer X

I also own a Spyderco Salt series Pacific model as I live in Hawai’i. I think the full serrated blade has many uses and it is very fast cutting rope

Yea do the fixed blade video! Always carry either my Bark River Bravo Edc and Leatherman Skeletool.

Probably something like a an ESEE 3 or something for me. I'm a Microtech/automatic Fanboy by the way but one for the rest of my life!?!?! Psh...a fixed blade like an ESEE 3 or 4 would work fine I think

Dawson knifes are Armageddon proof Felled 20 trees so far my raider and its still sharp AF, came shaving sharp out of the box with an amazing sheath

As I've been saying, Native 5 LW may be the only knife I carry for years to come. I carried the Endura from 1991 until about 2012. I'm all about function. Once I find something that works, I stick with it. And since I also got the KME from you, I'll be able to maintain it for years.

Just started following the show and I love it. If I had to pick one knife from my collection to carry exclusively (the horror!) it would probably be my Strider SNG with micarta scales. It’s got a semi-beefy CPM20CV blade, but it stays light because of the micarta front scale paired with a titanium back. It’s super grippy and easy to use.

Comes down to my para 3 for a folder or my esee 4 for fixed blade. My 2 favorites in my collection.

Buck 110 for me, have carried one for years.

very hard choice, but the one knife I have relied on when I have been in harsh conditions is my Tops BoB fixed blade. it will do the stuff I use my EDC folder for, but will do so much a folder won't. my second choice would be my BK7.

Just came across this while looking up a Gerber Principle. I like that the Buck 110 is in there. That is the first knife I bought new in June 1979 at the PX while in Boot Camp. Still have it in the original belt holster and in it's original box. I used and carried it early on but eventually went to other knives and put the Buck in my safe to hand down one day.

White river M1 backpacker pro. I love that knife.

Only one knife, I’m stuck between the Benchmade Bushcrafter or the Esee 4

Yes let’s see a good video on fixed blades. Specifically some RMJ knives

Since we aren't considering multitools, I can't say Leatherman Charge Plus TTI. I actually LOVE my Benchmade Barrage for my "one knife." Easy open with the Axis-assist, 154CM is a good steel, great Osborne design, does everything I need it to do. You know....open/breakdown boxes, cut rope and zipties, etc.

If you talkin folder I will take my current series of Cold Steel Recon 1 if you're talkin about a fixed blade I will talk about my first generation Cold Steel srk with carbon V blade

Benchmade Freek. By the way quit making me want to buy more knifes!😆

Looking forward to trying out the Tops Viper scout as my "only one knife!", that I ordered from Bladehq! Cannot wait! HURRRRRRRY!

Blade HQ! What’s the knife you couldn’t reveal @ 43:18 ? Please answer!

Cold steel recon 1 tanto ❤️

Grimsmo Norseman with a reverse honeycomb handle because it is gorgeous and my number one grail 😍

Kershaw blur has been in my pocket everyday for at least a year ❤️❤️ and a crkt s.p.e.w. Fixed blade that changes carry positions

Got me with the title. If you could only have one knife, here’s 27 instead lol

Just started vid and im going with my gerber strong arm. Lets see what comes lol ( out of the knives i own )

Buck 110 EDC for life. What a knife should be.

Curb_Rash_Kid here and much love for the shout-out on the Livestream! Sad to say I missed it live but glad I'm seeing it now. The buck 110 is a fantastic knife, I carry my grandad's in the center console of the truck he passed down to me. It's seen everything, and has taken more abuse than any tool that I've ever seen my Grandad put his hands on. Im serious as a heart attack, only one knife? The 110.

For aesthetics and sentimentality, I'd have to go with a bone and wood carbon steel fixed-blade I picked up in Finland. It's a beautiful little custom. If I was being practical, my heavy duty Mora Companion does everything I ask of a knife. I don't worry about rust much because I live in a very dry state.

if I could only use one knife it would be SEA SKORPION A G Russell it’s just an all-around strong good knife The pointed rod is amazing phantasmagorical

I would have to say one knife for my entire life my buck 110 hands down

Cold Steel Recon 1 Combo Tanto-been my EDC for the last 7 years, sometimes switching out with my Boker Kalishnakov.

My EDC for 7 years was an Emerson CQC-15, in BTS. Now I have a CQC-14 and a Vindicator. Blade Ops now makes an GNARLY Waved PM2, with a Saber Grind. Its the perfect blend of Emerson/Spyderco

Great show! One knife only? My ed martin t3 sere. I guess it's called t3 e&e now. But one knife would never happen in my world. I cheat!

One “folding knife” leatherman wave or my custom Bk 16.

Only caught the last 10 minutes, good to see you folks back. Mine would be my Spyderco SS Endura.

These guys are the dream team. Accept no substitutes...

Great show, Recon I Clip point folder

I'm all about folders but if it came down to I can only have one forever, it would have to be a fixed blade due I to the fact that I don't believe a single folder would last me the rest of my life. Well, maybe a cold steel would.

Second time through this episode. Really enjoyed it.

Thank you for featuring my story!! You all are so awesome!!

I'm surprised the Benchmade 940 wasn't on the list. That would be my choice but from what was on the table I'd pick the super freek.

One knife for the rest of my life? I would choose a TRC South pole.

Ontario 12" blade machete. Of course, paying extra for the optional nylon sheath since it doesn't come with a sheath. going to be weak on food prep. due to the coating on the blade. But will literally do everything else needed in a survival situation, and do those things well. Outside of a survival situation, Ontario RAT-2. Legal to carry nearly anywhere. Useful blade length at 3 inches, easy to re-sharpen (obviously I don't mean the D2 option). Repositionable carry-clip, excellent thumb-stud openers. Very quick to deploy. Ironically, I'm not really much of an Ontario fan. Even though my Go-to fixed-blade is a RAT-7 in a custom kydex sheath. And the RAT-2 is my overall favorite EDC carry knife.

Just picked up a white river m1 caper from an awesome local knife dealer in colorado! Easily one of my new favorite fixed blades. I carry a fixed blade every day, im leaning towards the microtech Socom alpha mini as my ONE knife to have.

4max Scout or any other Cold Steel all the way.

It wouldn’t be a benchmade. My choice all day long Spyderco para military 2

I just bought the Manix 2 lightweight a week or so ago. It weighs nothing, but its pretty big still. I cant imagine how giant an XL must be.

I can talk Vintage Motorcycles for days on end. As well, I can talk knives, high end pens, Zippo's (Imagine that right? lol) and many more hobbies including but not limited to wood working, cabinetry, finish trim, custom wood working, machining of all types etc. Brother from another mother Zac? lol. Cheers Guys! Great WOW episode! Zip~

Omega springs by Benchmade are the only Achilles heel of that brands axis action. They’ve failed me

For me the manix 2 is the only knife you'd need in life

Easy, my Murray Carter Perfect model neck knife. Wear it everyday and couldn’t live without it. Lol

One knife for the rest of my life … my 10th anniversary Gerber 06 auto hands down!!! Luckily blade had had the exact one I wanted ! They are great people to deal with BLADEHQ’s customer service is second to none !

Hogue ex-01 4 inch tanto

Without question Cold Steel Recon 1 🤙🏾

My bugout or paramilitary 2 it would have to be one of them btw happy to have u guys back and this was a great video