![]() Today you can get Higonakamis in tons of variants but one of the finest is the Higo 16 with the iconic a brass handle, and razor sharp Damascus (Aogami blue paper) steel. The Higonokamis have a unique thumb tab blade release called a Chikiri, a reverse tanto blade, a slight upward sweeping spine along with the iconic metal handle. The Higonokami is “Japan’s Pocket knife.” There is only one Higonokami guild and it is the one official brand still producing these iconic knives since 1894. The wonderful thing about this knife, is that it still only costs around $20 so peasants like us can still afford one! Higonokami Opinel knives are noted for their unique viru-bloc twist lock mechanism located at the hilt. The Opinel #8 features a 3-inch stainless steel clip-point blade and a simple yet elegant beach wood handle. In 1985 this humble peasants knife was even featured in the Victoria and Albert Museums “100 most beautiful products in the world” exhibit alongside the likes of Rolex and Porsche. The design has been around since the late 1800’s. The French-made Opinel #8 is a legend in its own right. France has even included “Opinel” in the official french dictionary for the generic term for “pocket knife.” ![]() Picasso himself apparently used an Opinel knife to carve his statues. To own a Buck 110 Hunter is to own a genuine piece of Americana. ![]() Hunters no longer had to carry a big knife on their belt. It was the first mass-produced locking folder able to handle the heavier-duty work usually reserved for larger fixed-blades. Since its inception in 1964 millions upon millions of Buck 110s have been sold. The Buck 110 is the original hunter folding knife. Buck 110 Hunterīehold an all-American legend. I reviewed the previous generation, here, but it has since been refined and upgraded in a few minor ways. It is the benchmark by which all other multitools are measured. The Leatherman Wave’s success has a lot to do with hitting the sweet spots of size, function, and precision build quality. I’ve owned two(lost my first.) With an impressive 18 onboard tools, the latest version of Wave would even make Batman blush with envy. The Leatheman Wave is, by far, the best-selling plyer-based(and most loved) multi-tool ever made…period. 74oz, but comes with a blade, scissors, screwdriver, toothpick and a nail file. The Classic SD is, by far, the best selling and longest running Swiss Army knife and it is also the smallest. You’ll never notice it on your keychain until the next time you open an Amazon package. Why? Because it is always with me and can still handle 90% of the mundane daily tasks I need it too. Without exaggeration, I use my Classic SD at least 5 times more than any other knife I own. It’s small, affordable, and far more practical than you’d ever think. The tiny Swiss Army Classic SD has won the heart of millions just like the Volkswagen Beetle once did. The KA-BAR is so hard-baked into the US Marine DNA that many still carry it on deployment and use them in ceremonies like cake-cutting. When you say “KA-BAR” most folks will assume you to mean USMC fighting/utility knife. In fact, this knife model has actually eclipsed its own brand name. This knife was carried onto the beaches of Iwo Jima and many other theaters of action including Korea. The 7-inch bowie blade and stacked leather handle was a fearsome thing to behold especially for Japanese infantryman in WW2. The 1217 KA-BAR USMC Fighting/Utility knife is, by far, the most iconic fixed blade of this century.įor more on the KA-BAR check out my full in-depth review of the KABAR USMC knife. Good luck! Kabar USMC fighting/utility knife Take heart though, if you still want a close relative to Rambos knife, Jimmy Lile who made the originals still produces similar First Blood knives for $2000 a pop. Recently the #8 knife was unsuccessfully auctioned with a suggested price of between $25-35,000! Only 13 original First Blood knives were ever made. Its huge, scary and ridiculously impractical…but who cares! It’s awesome! Rambo’s First Blood (FB) KnifeĮveryone knows Rambo’s knife. Many can be had for under $40!ĭid I miss a knife? Feel free to send me your suggestions via the contact form. You don’t even have to be rich to own some of these iconic knives. Today, I’d like to introduce you to the most iconic knives from around the world. ![]() is devoted to sifting out the most durable and time-tested products on earth. ![]()
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