Small lightweight Gerber, always in my pocket. Larger knife may be nice at times but if not in my pocket, can't use it.
What pocket knife do you carry?
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Spyderco Delica
Excellent knife and so easily overlooked and under appreciated by many.
Chris Reeve Sabenza
Benchmade griptilian. the company is only 90 miles away and give great tours and big discounts to vets. get to own autos here too in Oregon.
Opinel No 8 beechwood handle
Spyderco Para 3
Yes K390 is excellent steel.
I have carried the K390 Police model for probably 3 years now and the Delica is a lighter and more compact carry.
Also I prefer frn to g10.
I am in the mood for a small fixed blade so I have this little Buck on my belt today. It's pretty handy and I forget it is there.
I carry this on my daily ravine hikes. I’m not so young anymore and I’m always afraid of sliding off a cliff or breaking my leg. I’m prepared whether it be making a walking stick or a splint.
None obviously. Why would one want to wear a knife in a civilised environment.
AimlessWanderer
Remember to forget me!
They're very useful pocket tools.
I opened two mail packages today, and a box of my usual daily medicine. I also opened a tin of chopped tomatoes with the can opener, trimmed a couple of fingernails with the scissors, and cut the top off a vape juice bottle to pour out the dregs inside. I used the hook on the back to open a shaving soap box without tearing the tab too. I could have used other tools, but I had exactly what I needed in my pocket. If I'm breaking a load of recycling down, or doing a bit of work in the garden, I might put a fixed bladed sheath knife on my belt too.
I can't think of an environment where some sort of pocket knife wouldn't be useful. I open packages and letters most days with mine. Having it on me saves steps. You make it sound as if these were weapons, which is not the intention.
Sorry if I offended anyone, that's by no means my intention. I was just amazed and puzzeled by the pictures that give me a totally different impression than that innocent swiss knife I was expecting.
So no need to defend yourself: it's clearly MY head that needs to adapt.
So no need to defend yourself: it's clearly MY head that needs to adapt.
AimlessWanderer
Remember to forget me!
If you don't ask, you don't find out.
I have everything from keyring sized knife to machete and bowie style knives, and every type has seen a lot of use. I use to be quite active though. Boating, stage management, gardening, hiking, camping. DIY, plus work was a factory environment where sharp tools were useful too.Even though life is now a lot more sedate due to disability, they all still have a role to play. A one handed folding blade can still be quite useful to me, as my other hand might be keeping me upright.
I still carry some kind of sharp thing everyday, and often a multitool of sorts, and a torch during the darker months too. Pocket tools have been a necessary feature in my life for so long, I now feel naked without one.
Not everyone has the same civilized life experience so some carry a knife.
I am in the trades so I use a knife every day.
Something like this Cold Steel Tuff Lite is perfect for my work, some may say the steel is less than adequate but I love it because just a couple swipes on my pocket stone will have it shaving sharp very quickly.
Currently in or clipped to my pocket:
The little one is a Hiro lock-back that I bought in Tokyo; blade is GIN-1 stainless. The Bone Collector clip-on is by Benchmade with D2 steel.
The little one is a Hiro lock-back that I bought in Tokyo; blade is GIN-1 stainless. The Bone Collector clip-on is by Benchmade with D2 steel.
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