pocket knives

[aidank]

hi all,

looking for a good quality pocket knife with a blade <100mm long, and one that can withstand a reasonable amount of leverage.

needs to be corrosion proof and preferably washable as will be opening granulated fertiliser bags with it

anyone got any recommendations?

also how does everyone edge pocket knives with serrated blades I could never quite manage it correctly myself

pocket knives are one of those things that seem to pop up as deals every now and again so any links post em here

 

[capswin]

Buck 110 or 112 can't be beat. Made in USA and reasonably priced.

When I sharpen a serrated blade, I usually run the flat side against the sharpening stone a couple af passes once in a while. Periodically I will use a very small (small enough to fit in the grooves) round file on the serrated side. I usually don't let my knives get too dull so it only takes a couple of passes each time.

Remember, a dull knife hurts more users than a sharp knife.

 

[MoToys]

Take a look at spyderco. Cool stuff.

 

[shanker]

the only corrosion proof blade you're going to find will be a Spyderco H1...Benchmade used to make them but they no longer use H1

 

[Alchymist]

Just grab a utility knife for the fertilizer bags- cheap enough, and when it corrodes, just toss it. Save the good pocket knife for other tasks.

 

[DARKSCOPE001]

well I was going to recommend this one http://www.coldsteel.com/recon-i.html but cold steel kinda cya and when I went to the FAQ sight on the part about where they are made they say. "our knives are made in the U.S. Japan, Taiwan or china. Went and checked on the specific knife. I didnt see and coo. all it says is Japanese aus 8a stainless steel. So its probably at least corrosion resistant.

My dad caried one for years as a sub contractor for a building company. it got abused all the time. used as a screwdriver. chisel, prybar, scraper, hammer. This thing was tough and felt like a serious knife. For the money cold steel wants for one I would hope it was at least U.S. or Japanese made but I dont see any COO

http://www.leatherman.com/product/c33l/c33lx I have also been looking at that one. It can be found alot of places for about 20ish dollars. Its not quite 100mm long in blade length but still looks nice. I googled the COO and alot of different sights say that its U.S. made but leatherman doesent claim it and its not anywhere on the package or knife so im skeptically believing


Thanks
Sean Scott

 

[baolao81]

I carry a SOG Trident Tanto black

 

[Solid Lifters]

Victorinox Swiss Army - Swiss Officer pocket knife. Replaced with 'Camper' model wich isn't the same.

 

[aroncornell]

I love my kershaw scallion, and kershaw needs work. Both pretty strong and have the spring assist opening. Pretty decent deals on amazone and ebay for bout 30 bucks

 

[Tjc]

I have a sog twitch ii ,a kershaw ken onion design and a soa one shot on kill. good knives

 

[shanker]

I have a SOG, CRKT, and Spyderco...

my favorite and the one I carry daily is the Spyderco..its the Pacific Salt H1 in all black.

my SOG is chinese made and feels a little cheap compared to the CRKT & Spyderco

 

[powertrip]

I have been carrying a kershaw leak for over 7 years. Best knife I have ever had. Serrated and straight blade combo with the assisted opening.

 

[canuckian]

I've been a huge fan of spyderco for years and have accumulated several over the years. The pacific salt Shanker mentioned above (I have the pacific salt in yellow) is in a line of knives that are made to be used in a marine environment. My wife found me one a couple years ago and it's been used in salt water, fresh water, cutting open fertilizer, grass seed, road salt, etc and I just rinse it off and dry it after i'm done and there's not a speck of rust on it. Nice hard steel as well that holds an edge well.

http://www.spyderco.com/catalog/list.php?category=4

 

[5lima30]

+1 on Spiderco. They have a model called the "Salt" that is specifically made for a marine corrosive environment. Spiderco's are not cheap but are worth every penny and will last a lifetime. I've got one that I carried daily as a cop that is abut 20 years old now. It's still a great knife. BTW Benchmade is another great knife similar to Spiderco. YMMV.

 

[bart1]

Benchmade and Spyderco are great and reasonably priced.

I carry a Chris Reeve Sebenza, which is a tank, but expensive.

It soulds like you might need a tank, so consider the Buck Strider knives.

I would also recommend you giving some thought to using a small fixed blade. Possibly something from Mora.

Check this one out: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004GAVOUU/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[Wes28376]

I've tried several brands over the years to include SOG, Kershaw, Gerber, Cold Steel and Benchmade. Overall Benchmade has been my favorite. The blades hold an edge for a long time and they offer free sharpening for life but you have to pay for S&H. They completely disassemble the knife, clean it, oil it, sharpen it and put it back together. For this reason I now own two benchmades so I can rotate them out.

 

[padronanniversary]

Can you still get buck strider knives ?

 

[vonhef]

I've tried several brands over the years to include SOG, Kershaw, Gerber, Cold Steel and Benchmade. Overall Benchmade has been my favorite. The blades hold an edge for a long time and they offer free sharpening for life but you have to pay for S&H. They completely disassemble the knife, clean it, oil it, sharpen it and put it back together. For this reason I now own two benchmades so I can rotate them out.

I just discovered Benchmade this last week and I must say.... wow!

Had a really hard time trying to decide between the model 746 and the 581. I finally decided on the 746 because the blade was differant design than any knife I've owned before. But when I later read about the M390 super steel the 581 uses.... I went back and purchased it 2 days later.

I am proud of both of them!!

 

[Wes28376]

I just discovered Benchmade this last week and I must say.... wow!

Had a really hard time trying to decide between the model 746 and the 581. I finally decided on the 746 because the blade was differant design than any knife I've owned before. But when I later read about the M390 super steel the 581 uses.... I went back and purchased it 2 days later.

I am proud of both of them!!

Both are great choices. I have the 551 and the 9050 auto which are the knives I alternate and carry daily. For military use I carry one of those plus the fixed blade 141 on my body armor.

 

[vonhef]

Both are great choices. I have the 551 and the 9050 auto which are the knives I alternate and carry daily. For military use I carry one of those plus the fixed blade 141 on my body armor.

Nice choices.... I really like the Tanto blade on the 141.

 

[70chevellegsp]

Some pretty pricey fertilizer openers! My recommendation would be a Case Sodbuster. About $20 with a nice sized, stainless blade. http://www.casexx.com/LargeImages/092.jpg

 

[HandyManny]

Just grab a utility knife for the fertilizer bags- cheap enough, and when it corrodes, just toss it. Save the good pocket knife for other tasks.

Yeah I tend to agree on this one. For some tasks (especially opening bags of anything, a utility knife with chanegable blades is best. They make utility knives in folding lock-back versions too.

 

[cool50]

Try the Gear Journal, they have a whole forum on knives. Benchmade is my preferred brand.

 

[toymn6366]

this is what i tote i have a couple of kershaws bucks and other knifes but i bought this one on sale at lowes for 30 bucks and love it and the smith sharpener came from walmart

 

[Paco Pena]

I have a Buck 110 on me at all times but would use an Olfa knife or similar box cutter for fertilizer bags and the like.

Paco

 

[rodm1]

I love my kershaw scallion, and kershaw needs work. Both pretty strong and have the spring assist opening. Pretty decent deals on amazone and ebay for bout 30 bucks

Have you seen any reference to the court case that allows these (spring assist opening) here in MI? The state law seams to say No but I've heard references to a court case in Detroit that apparently legalized them hear.

 

[bobcatdan]

Buck 110. Last knife you will ever need.

 

[baucom]

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000BK4P9G/?tag=atomicindus08-20

I'd get one of those to handle the fertilizer sacks. I like Spyderco knives and carry a Delica 4 Wave every day, but no matter how good a knife is, sometimes you just need to use a cheap knife with throwaway blades.

 

[AdamtheMillwright]

you can find this knife on amazon in all diff sizes and with a stainless steal or high carbon

about 12$

 

[RBailey]

Buck Alpha Hunter (Folding), got to love Buck !

Can be a PIA to sharpen, but got some of the Spyderco Cermic stones which are GREAT !

 

[earthtech]

I carry a chris reeve small sebenza, built very well. I do also carry a leatherman charge tti with pocket clip sometimes. Another well built knife which I have several of is lone wolf either the ranger models, or the T1. they are excepitional knives as well. you will have to look on ebay as lone wolf has been sold or closed not sure which.

 

[TejasBimmer]

I carry either of the following.
CRKT Razel Stubby

Or my Benchmade 942SBT

 

[Jeff]

Why not a belt knife? Easier to access, especially with gloves. Mora makes an excellent belt knife for about $12.

http://www.moraofsweden.se/index.php?cid=477&ssel=396

 

[Mavawreck]

I've had a CRKT M16 for about 5 years now, love it. Haven't needed any other knife.

 

[Sr. WiNdTeCh]

http://www.bladehq.com/

That probably the best place to buy a knife.
Here is what I carry - http://www.bladehq.com/item--Piranha-Mini-Bodyguard--494
Once you push that button... you will never go back.

 

[mrholeshot]

If you want a "Pocket knife" buy a Case carbon steel. A simple med size trapper is all you need. Lifetime warranty and will hold and edge. It's a "pocket knife"

 

[saturdaymechanic]

I love my spring loaded chrome Kershaw with a 4 inch blade.

 

[Bolster]

Seems the two brands that get the most buzz in the "price for performance" sweet spot are Spyderco and Benchmade, with Kershaw often joining the mix.

I'm a Spyderco carrier, myself.

Check the steel. Stay away from 420, 420J, 440A. Those are soft enough to be stamped. Meaning they won't hold an edge either.

 

[TOOL MASTER]

spyderco..........or if you like the replaceable blade style... Milwaukee has a new knife out...

http://www.charlesandhudson.com/tools/knives/milwaukee-fastback-utility-knife-review/

the lenex gold is nice too
http://www.ezresearch.com/medical-supplies/product/Lenox-Gold-Titanium-Edge-Utility-Knife-Blade.html

 

[Joe Mamma]

Spyderco Delica (serrated, plain or partially serrated).

Joe Mamma