If you had to pick one knife...

[jmw]

What would it be and why? I'm trying to find an all-around EDC/skinning/hunting knife, but I'm kind of lost in all of the mumbo jumbo regarding steel types, oil needed vs no oil, grinds, edge retention, sharpness, etc. Would you go with a folder or fixed blade? Something you can buy in a store or a handmade one from somebody on here or elsewhere? Here are a few I'm looking at.

https://www.amazon.com/Gerber-Gator-Premium-Fixed-Blade/dp/B00XNRASGI/ref=sr_1_3?s=hunting-fishing&ie=UTF8&qid=1533196644&sr=1-3&keywords=s30v&th=1

https://www.amazon.com/SOG-Huntspoint-Boning-Fixed-HT024L-CP/dp/B00TXWJ2O6/ref=sr_1_5?s=hunting-fishing&rps=1&ie=UTF8&qid=1533197030&sr=1-5&keywords=s30v&refinements=p_85%3A2470955011

https://www.amazon.com/Buck-Knives-Ranger-Skinner-Hunting/dp/B004NJ2ETY/ref=sr_1_14?rps=1&ie=UTF8&qid=1533194196&sr=8-14&keywords=skinning+knife&refinements=p_85%3A2470955011

https://www.amazon.com/Zero-Tolerance-Handle-Speed-Safe/dp/B002QFJLEI/?tag=bg999-20

[jmw]

Also, I'm not really concerned with how it looks as long as it performs well.
Edit: I'd also prefer not to get a knife that I'd have to oil all the time.

[Speedgoat]

I would get the Buck. Second would be the SOG.

[J-DUB]

everyday carry, case folder all the way. hunting knife, i prefer a custom made or knives of Alaska fixed blade dual combo

[Tony Pic]

Zero Tolerance all the way if the choices are from these 3.
Hold one, work one, feel it. You'll forget about the other 2.

[GrapeApe]

my Shaerks bushcraft knife. s30v blade, canvas micarta scales. It's a bloody beast and has been through the jungles of brazil to hunting in Michigan without a hiccup. If I can't have that, Ill just take a swiss army knife.

[RJH1]

I like a Kabar Navy MK1, it is a pretty good all around knife. Don't get it confused with the Kabar USMC, which tends to be a too big IMO for a hunting knife. For a true EDC, I feel any fixed blade is too big and would agree with GrapeApe on the SAK

[lovemylegacy]

SOG Vulcan. Holds a great edge and sharpens easily.

[Playa]

Knives are not wives, they don’t get jealous when you fondle another knife, nor do they nag. Get one of each, even if it is over time!

[TxAg]

Get one with D2 steel. Likely gona be $100ish

[rjtkdplus]

Out of those, I’d get the Zero Tolerance. A folder is much more convenient. For the record, I carry an Old Timer 194 OT. Haven’t found a task that it couldn’t handle.

[offthemap]

I was just in the same boat as you JMW and ended up going with an outdoor edge folding knife with a "caper" style blade. I really like it and it is razor sharp. I have other outdoor edge knives that have held their edge for a very long time.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001EYBR8K/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[SabreKiller]

My pocket carry is an Remington, similar to a Case. For hunting I have a Gerber LMF and a Benchmade (forgot the model) in my backpack. I also have a Gerber Backpax that has a small fixed blade knife in the the handle.

[LiftAndShoot]

Of the ones you listed, I'd pick the ZT. Those things are built to take a beating and they hold up really, really well. Made of good steel, too.

Only thing is - they are heavy as crud.

[Bisch]

If you had to pick one knife...

My EDC knife is a Havalon duel blade. It has a regular pocket knife blade and a replaceable scalpel blade. I like it best because I can’t sharpen things worth a crap, so when the scalpel blade gets dull, I just put a new one in!



Bisch


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