>>162113>what would be a good first knife?Depends on where you live but I'd usually say Mora for a fixed blade and an Opinel for a folder.
>I would also like to use it for ceremonial stuffWhat?
>Also, I get that big knives are basically weaponsThat depends entirely on the design and, frankly, what you as an individual decide to use it for. Pic related is a tool in my mind but something like a Fairbairn Sykes fighting knife was not only designed as a weapon but is also rather small.
