|
|
Pocket knives - anyone carry one?
|
|
|
|
Mac Elite
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Minnesota
Status:
Offline
|
|
I'm in the market now for a new pocket knife. My Kershaw knife has finally gotten too old and worn after 15 years of use.
Although I enjoy using a Leatherman Micra, it just doesn't have the same feel as a single blade pocket knife. Sometimes I just want to cut a box open and pulling out a multi-tool isn't what I want.
Anyone have a good suggestion for a simple pocket knife?
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Dedicated MacNNer
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Netherlands
Status:
Offline
|
|
I have a Gerber AR 3.00 BB. It's kind of hard on the thumb(flicking it open with one hand) but otherwise great in use and handling.
|
Apple Powerbook 17" 1,67 GHz, 2 gig RAM, 100 gig HDD, ATI Mobility Radeon 9700 128MB, Superdrive 8X
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Moderator
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Polwaristan
Status:
Offline
|
|
More a full-blown knife. Stainless steel, light, folds into the hilt, ~ 6" blade, integrated belt clip.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Professional Poster
Join Date: Jun 2007
Status:
Offline
|
|
I have a shiv
Does that count
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Banned
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Indy.
Status:
Offline
|
|
This is what I carry 90% of the time.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Professional Poster
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Australia
Status:
Offline
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Dedicated MacNNer
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Central New York
Status:
Offline
|
|
I currently carry a small lock blade Kershaw. I always have my pocket knife in my pocket except when going on a flight. I'm 51 and have only owned 5 pocket knives since I started carrying one as a teenager. I feel naked without it in my pocket. I use it for something every day.
|
macforray
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Mac Elite
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Denver, CO
Status:
Offline
|
|
You can always go with a traditional Swiss Army knife...
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Addicted to MacNN
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: California
Status:
Offline
|
|
Strider SmF "MARSOC"
for a lower price point than the strider, if you like kershaws, i would recommend zero tolerance knives
like the zt301
or zt400.
they can be had for about half the price of striders, and they are ****in rock solid
ken onion (kershaw's head designer), designed most of the zero tolerance knives, so that's what made me think of it
(
Last edited by brassplayersrock²; Dec 2, 2007 at 11:47 PM.
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Clinically Insane
Join Date: Jun 2000
Location: Union County, NJ
Status:
Offline
|
|
Just a small Swiss Army Knife.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Addicted to MacNN
Join Date: Sep 2001
Location: Toronto
Status:
Offline
|
|
I've got a beautiful French Laguiole pocket knife. Blade, bottle opener, olive wood handle but I never carry it with me. No need really.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Grizzled Veteran
Join Date: Jul 1999
Location: FL Cape
Status:
Offline
|
|
I used to carry some expensive pocket knives, but I lost a few too many. Belt clips don't work out too well for me, so I picked up a Leatherman c302.
Single blade knife with a small foldaway carabiner clip. It is great, and I have yet to lose it. If I do, I might just replace it with another.
Leatherman c302/c303
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Clinically Insane
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: 46 & 2
Status:
Offline
|
|
|
"Those who expect to reap the blessings of freedom must, like men, undergo the fatigue of supporting it."
- Thomas Paine
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Mac Elite
Join Date: Feb 2002
Status:
Offline
|
|
I don't know where I'd be without my Leatherman. I've had it for years... given to me by my best friend. I like the Swiss Army version of the Leatherman also. This knife has been invaluable to me for computer hardware repair.
I've got the Leatherman PST II.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Moderator
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: on the verge of insanity
Status:
Offline
|
|
I have had a Gerber Gator for about six years now. It's quite reliable and stays sharp for quite a while.
It looks very similar to this one:
|
I like my water with hops, malt, hops, yeast, and hops.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Professional Poster
Join Date: Jun 2000
Status:
Offline
|
|
I usually carry a sub-$20 knife in my pocket. I can use it, lose it, whatever I want and it's not a big deal.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Mac Elite
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Parker, Colorado
Status:
Offline
|
|
I carry a Leatherman Squirt Sâ and a Squirt Pâ. Small enough that both fit in a pocket without being really clunky and nice to have the pliers and scissors. Lost my Sâ at work for around 9 months. Got watered by rain and irrigation then it got to sit through Colorado winter before I found it again. A bit of pen oil and it was good to go.
|
Curse your sudden but inevitable betrayal!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Clinically Insane
Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: planning a comeback !
Status:
Offline
|
|
Have a look at Spyderco.
I carry the serrated Spyderco Ladybug3.
It's lightweight (0.6 oz) and can be opened with one hand.
-t
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Clinically Insane
Join Date: Jun 2000
Location: Union County, NJ
Status:
Offline
|
|
What do you all need a knife for on a daily basis?
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Professional Poster
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Australia
Status:
Offline
|
|
Seems strange to me, I used to carry one when I lived in China, but the triads are not so much of an issue where I live now. Can't see what you would need one for in America, all the criminal have guns there.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Mac Elite
Join Date: Mar 2002
Status:
Offline
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Moderator
Join Date: May 2001
Location: Hilbert space
Status:
Offline
|
|
A Swiss Army knife, model `Soldier'.
(
Last edited by OreoCookie; Dec 3, 2007 at 02:22 PM.
)
|
I don't suffer from insanity, I enjoy every minute of it.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Clinically Insane
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Vacation.
Status:
Offline
|
|
Carrying a knife would get me a zillion year prison term here, so I have to make do with my razor-sharp wit.
|
Been inclined to wander... off the beaten track.
That's where there's thunder... and the wind shouts back.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Professional Poster
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Australia
Status:
Offline
|
|
That seems like the best idea IMO.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Mac Elite
Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: sic semper tyrannis
Status:
Offline
|
|
i like to collect pocketknives...
i'd recommend a mini-griptillian (benchmade 556) as a simple well built pocketknife.
|
one post closer to five stars
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Professional Poster
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Hamburg
Status:
Offline
|
|
Originally Posted by Mastrap
I've got a beautiful French Laguiole pocket knife. Blade, bottle opener, olive wood handle but I never carry it with me. No need really.
Why am I not surprised that you own a Laguiole?
I just bought the Sommelier with Thuja wood handle for my brothers birthday!
(
Last edited by badidea; Dec 3, 2007 at 10:50 AM.
)
|
***
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Forum Regular
Join Date: May 2005
Status:
Offline
|
|
I own numerous pocket knives, some for collecting and some for regular daily carry. One I often carry is a Benchmade 707 Sequel. I like it because it is nice and flat so fits comfy in my pocket. And I love Benchmade's AXIS locking mechanism. Another one I frequently carry is my Le Thiers, which also fits very nicely in a pocket, and I really like the Norwegian Birch scales.
When I go hiking, I often carry a SOG Tomcat 3.0. It's nice and hefty and the Arc-lock is almost as good as the AXIS.
One of my favorite pocket knives is a damascus steel lockback I got in Alaska. It has scrimshaw scales done in whale bone by a native artist/knife maker. I don't carry it too much though, as the India ink in the scrimshaw has a tendency to wear off slowly with a lot of handling and rubbing inside a pants pocket.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Addicted to MacNN
Join Date: Sep 2000
Location: Isle of Manhattan
Status:
Offline
|
|
I stopped carrying knives years ago and have since opted for armed minions, though when I travel I always carry a Swiss Army knife.
|
"Faster, faster! 'Till the thrill of speed overcomes the fear of death." - HST
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Posting Junkie
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Iowa, how long can this be? Does it really ruin the left column spacing?
Status:
Online
|
|
Originally Posted by osiris
I stopped carrying knives years ago and have since opted for armed minions, though when I travel I always carry a Swiss Army knife.
When I travel I carry a Swiss Army.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Moderator
Join Date: Jun 2000
Location: inside 128, north of 90
Status:
Offline
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Banned
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Indy.
Status:
Offline
|
|
Originally Posted by moonmonkey
Seems strange to me, I used to carry one when I lived in China, but the triads are not so much of an issue where I live now. Can't see what you would need one for in America, all the criminal have guns there.
You think we carry them to protect ourselves from "criminals"?!?! Obviously you have never heard the phrase "bring a knife to a gun fight".
I use my knife for daily tasks. I tend to make and modify things and sometimes all I need is a small sharp knife to make something work or fit together. Open packages, cut fruits, wire, open mail, ...
I'd waste half my day looking for a knife if I didn't carry one.
Mind you, I rarely carry it when I leave the property. I especially do NOT carry it if I am going to a public event.
At friend's houses I often hear "Hey Railroader*, lend me your knife for this task I must complete."
* Names changed to protect me.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Moderator Emeritus
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL
Status:
Offline
|
|
|
ice
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Moderator Emeritus
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL
Status:
Offline
|
|
Originally Posted by Railroader
You think we carry them to protect ourselves from "criminals"?!?! Obviously you have never heard the phrase "bring a knife to a gun fight".
I use my knife for daily tasks. I tend to make and modify things and sometimes all I need is a small sharp knife to make something work or fit together. Open packages, cut fruits, wire, open mail, ...
True, there's quite a few pocket/utility knives layin around my house for daily use. And true, I wouldn't try to stab some dude who had a gun pointed at me, but I've found that the late night foot-powered scumbag doesn't always have a gun, but still wants my money just the same.
|
ice
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Mac Elite
Join Date: May 2001
Location: type 13 planet
Status:
Offline
|
|
Yeah, I don't carry a knife for "protection". Just a handy tool. I'd say it gets used at least 3-5 times a week. Yesterday as a matter of fact.
I mean, if you're low on cash you can use it in a pinch to mug old people, but they're usually packing some brutal ****.
|
New, Improved and Legal in 50 States
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Mac Elite
Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: Netherlands
Status:
Offline
|
|
absolutely everything I need, I use the knife, (wine)bottle opener, can opener, a pincher, scissors and a pen. and a clock with alarm in the morning, really ingenious. I carry it everywhere and it's handy everytime. I like multi-purpose things .
when i was ni the shop to buy it it took me about 30 minutes to choose one. If you know what you are looking for it's kind of hard to find it. Turned out i knew more about swiss army knives than the shop owner. I wouldn't be happy with the fat swiss army knives as they are just too big. This is all I need and it's very small too.
|
{Animated sigs are not allowed.}
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Clinically Insane
Join Date: Dec 1999
Status:
Offline
|
|
Victorinox Swiss army knife from Geneva, Switzerland.
|
"âĤI contend that we are both atheists. I just believe in one fewer god than
you do. When you understand why you dismiss all the other possible gods,
you will understand why I dismiss yours." - Stephen F. Roberts
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Forum Regular
Join Date: May 2005
Status:
Offline
|
|
Originally Posted by Railroader
I use my knife for daily tasks. I tend to make and modify things and sometimes all I need is a small sharp knife to make something work or fit together. Open packages, cut fruits, wire, open mail, ...
Exactly. Since I was a kid, I've always had a pocket knife with me. It goes in my pocket always as just a normal thing to carry with me. It's useful for many things in a normal day.
I also leave one in the center console box of my car - that one with a half-serrated blade (Gerber Evo). Ideal for breaking out a window with the tip, or cutting a seatbelt if someone is pinned inside a wreck.
A simple, well made knife is one of the most useful tools to have around.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Moderator
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: on the verge of insanity
Status:
Offline
|
|
Originally Posted by Laminar
When I travel I carry a Swiss Army.
When I travel, a Swiss Army carries me.
|
I like my water with hops, malt, hops, yeast, and hops.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Posting Junkie
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Iowa, how long can this be? Does it really ruin the left column spacing?
Status:
Online
|
|
Originally Posted by Railroader
* Names changed to protect me.
We all know they actually call you
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Moderator
Join Date: Jun 2000
Location: inside 128, north of 90
Status:
Offline
|
|
I have heard that the more recent swiss army knives are not up to the old standards. True?
(I'm shopping for the husband, can you tell?)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Banned
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Indy.
Status:
Offline
|
|
Originally Posted by Laminar
We all know they actually call you
I kid.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Mac Elite
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Vente: Achat
Status:
Offline
|
|
^He changed his name too, or something.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Administrator
Join Date: Mar 2000
Location: Land of the Easily Amused
Status:
Offline
|
|
i carry this (the knife, not the book):
it's a kershaw. gets the job done.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Professional Poster
Join Date: Jun 2007
Status:
Offline
|
|
Originally Posted by Demonhood
it's a kershaw. gets the job done.
I shudder to ask but what's the job it gets done
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Addicted to MacNN
Join Date: Sep 2000
Location: Isle of Manhattan
Status:
Offline
|
|
Originally Posted by Laminar
When I travel I carry a Swiss Army.
That's got to be a lot of weight.
|
"Faster, faster! 'Till the thrill of speed overcomes the fear of death." - HST
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Posting Junkie
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Iowa, how long can this be? Does it really ruin the left column spacing?
Status:
Online
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Clinically Insane
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: 46 & 2
Status:
Offline
|
|
Originally Posted by starman
What do you all need a knife for on a daily basis?
I carry a knife so I can cut packing straps and rope, whittle, trim tree limbs, open packages, cut fruit, etc..
This sums it up nicely:
âMy good reason to carry a knife is that God gave me rather weak teeth and rudimentary claws in an evolutionary trade-off. The hairy-armed person who figured out how to put an edge on a suitable rock made it possible for us to be recognizably human in the first place. I wear a wristwatch whether or not I have an appointment to keep, and I carry a pen and/or pencil because I am a literate person whether or not I have a specific writing task ahead of me, and I carry a knife because I am a human and not an ape."
Originally Posted by moonmonkey
Seems strange to me, I used to carry one when I lived in China, but the triads are not so much of an issue where I live now. Can't see what you would need one for in America, all the criminal have guns there.
I've met many criminals, but none of them were carrying guns. However, I do often carry a gun because it's my right, I have a permit, and when I do eventually run into a criminal who is armed I won't be easy prey. If all legal, law-abiding citizens were to carry a gun society would be much more polite.
|
"Those who expect to reap the blessings of freedom must, like men, undergo the fatigue of supporting it."
- Thomas Paine
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Addicted to MacNN
Join Date: Sep 2001
Location: Toronto
Status:
Offline
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Professional Poster
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Australia
Status:
Offline
|
|
Originally Posted by Shaddim
I've met many criminals, but none of them were carrying guns. However, I do often carry a gun because it's my right, I have a permit, and when I do eventually run into a criminal who is armed I won't be easy prey. If all legal, law-abiding citizens were to carry a gun society would be much more polite.
Of all the 200 countries in the world I bet I can get which one you are from based on that one post, don't you think thats a bit strange?
Anyway, I like the knives, I would have one if I lived in a more rural area and it was legal.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Clinically Insane
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: 46 & 2
Status:
Offline
|
|
Originally Posted by moonmonkey
Of all the 200 countries in the world I bet I can get which one you are from based on that one post, don't you think thats a bit strange?
Anyway, I like the knives, I would have one if I lived in a more rural area and it was legal.
Which one? Off the top of my head, I can think of ~15 countries where you can get a permit to carry a concealed handgun.
I feel sad that you can't carry a pocket knife, that's just wrong.
|
"Those who expect to reap the blessings of freedom must, like men, undergo the fatigue of supporting it."
- Thomas Paine
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Forum Rules
|
|
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
|
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|