Darren T.

There are some knives I would consider "classics" of the hobby. Off the top of my head...
Sebenza (or some other CRK folder): generally considered the "best built" production folder and the first of the modern titanium frame-locks
Opinel No. 8 or 9 in carbon steel
Victorinox SAK: pick your favorite
Sodbuster of some sort
Microtech LCC: was generally considered the best "custom collaboration" of its era, which was a huge trend in the '90s. It would be called a mid-tech today. One of the better implementations of the Walker liner lock. Incredibly smooth action and tight lockup.
Spyderco Delica: a modern classic
Emerson CQC-7: defined the "tactical folder" with titanium liners, liner lock, ATS-34 steel, G10 scales, thumb disc, pocket clip, and lanyard hole. Pretty much every knife manufacturer in the '90s followed that pattern. It also popularized chisel grinds and the "American tanto" blade profile.
Benchmade AFO: proved that the was more to automatic opening knives than just Italian stilettos. An auto could be a robust, practical tool.
Microtech Halo: the most badass OTF auto
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Mora: pick one. Experience the Scandinavian grind.

Tom W.

This is awesome! Thanks for the list man!

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