Well, Brian. I’d say . . . you’re spot on. 50 people/50 answers. I expect that’s why there are scores of manufacturers building thousands of knives for millions of potential customers. Sometimes I wish, as with other products, there was just ONE outfit building just ONE good knife. But, then, isn’t the journey half the fun of it all? I do learn a lot, but sometimes it can be rather time consuming.

I am currently in the market for a new knife. No . . . make that two new knives. Here’s what I have so far. I want one fixed blade and one folder. I want the fixed blade to be 5 inches. That’s it. That’s all I have so far. I have more looking, holding, feeling to do. I have a few more mental pictures to form with the knife in my hand in various field situations. Functionality is of prime importance as I’m sure it with most. Maybe I’ll get it figured out next week or maybe next month. There IS a bit of journey yet to go. By then I should have a few more thoughts to share.

BTW . . . I just started Lundin’s book. Now don’t give away the ending.