Thought this would be an interesting thread, if you have a collection. I got started a year or so ago, when I found 3 at a flea market/thrift shop in my area for cheap.
First, these two are my regular EDCs, a Beretta replica of a WW2 era knife. I love this one, its light and extremely compact, I don't even notice it in my pocket. It's also extremely sharp from the factory, and stainless. Made in Italy by Maserin.
My other regular EDC is my Opinel Carbone no6. It's even lighter than the Beretta if a bit bulkier, but still almost unnoticeable in my pocket. I went with the carbon steel for myself and regularly oil the wood and blade with food-grade mineral oil. These are cheap, durable and simple. The twist blade lock is clever and works great. Made in France. These are also available with INOX/stainless blades as well.
Here's the rest of my collection, a Stahlwille cable knife (was my EDC but is just too large and heavy), an Opinel no10 for things that I need a bigger bladed for, and a couple interesting ones I found at the flea market or ebay. The top is stamped EC Magiano, made in Italy, nice compact stainless blade, bought on ebay.. Then are the two most interesting ones that I found at the flea market. The first is an IB of TCW & H. OFA Local 831. I am finding conflicting info when I search for this, the first part seems like Taxi, Chauffeur and Warehouse Teamsters union, but Local 831 turns up the NYC Sanitation Workers Union. Either way, a cool piece- stainless, made in Italy. Finally two more generic German-made carbon steel knives, one a multitool of sorts, I did a lot of work to clean this one up as best I could, it was really rusty and nasty when I got it. The case is also a bit beat up. The other is a Sea World San Diego souvenir knife. That one was also in rough shape and I was able to clean the blade up pretty well.
First, these two are my regular EDCs, a Beretta replica of a WW2 era knife. I love this one, its light and extremely compact, I don't even notice it in my pocket. It's also extremely sharp from the factory, and stainless. Made in Italy by Maserin.
My other regular EDC is my Opinel Carbone no6. It's even lighter than the Beretta if a bit bulkier, but still almost unnoticeable in my pocket. I went with the carbon steel for myself and regularly oil the wood and blade with food-grade mineral oil. These are cheap, durable and simple. The twist blade lock is clever and works great. Made in France. These are also available with INOX/stainless blades as well.
Here's the rest of my collection, a Stahlwille cable knife (was my EDC but is just too large and heavy), an Opinel no10 for things that I need a bigger bladed for, and a couple interesting ones I found at the flea market or ebay. The top is stamped EC Magiano, made in Italy, nice compact stainless blade, bought on ebay.. Then are the two most interesting ones that I found at the flea market. The first is an IB of TCW & H. OFA Local 831. I am finding conflicting info when I search for this, the first part seems like Taxi, Chauffeur and Warehouse Teamsters union, but Local 831 turns up the NYC Sanitation Workers Union. Either way, a cool piece- stainless, made in Italy. Finally two more generic German-made carbon steel knives, one a multitool of sorts, I did a lot of work to clean this one up as best I could, it was really rusty and nasty when I got it. The case is also a bit beat up. The other is a Sea World San Diego souvenir knife. That one was also in rough shape and I was able to clean the blade up pretty well.