They’re a classic for a reason, and that reason is consistency. You buy one today, you can count on it being a good knife, just like the one your dad bought. And, most likely, your kid will be able to do the same.

Just echoing mostly, but…

DM/GM academy (which is right in line with your first one), homebrew, LFG (again, just like you said) and probably worldbuilding should be made sooner rather than later.