Quality Pocket Knife

[SuzukiGS750EZ]

Nice looking knife and good useful set of blades, I've always had them since I was a kid. I use the wood saw a fair bit for cutting nylon tow ropes and I now prefer the semi-serrated main blade to a plain one as it's good for hacking through tough cardboard boxes and packing tape



If you could design one specifically for car mechanics, what blades would you like?

I've always wanted a custom SAK, but they're expensive to have made. They do make a "mechanic" but I think the swiss champ minus the small pen blade, chisel, fish degorger, and corkscrew would be perfect. I carry a swisstool spirit when I think I'll need to work on a vehicle. Mine also has a mini ratchet set with driver bits. I've taken inner door panels off, taken apart switches, mass air flow sensors, assembled utility carts, e.t.c with that tool easily

 

[richfinn]

I've always wanted a custom SAK, but they're expensive to have made. They do make a "mechanic" but I think the swiss champ minus the small pen blade, chisel, fish degorger, and corkscrew would be perfect. I carry a swisstool spirit when I think I'll need to work on a vehicle. Mine also has a mini ratchet set with driver bits. I've taken inner door panels off, taken apart switches, mass air flow sensors, assembled utility carts, e.t.c with that tool easily

My perfect SAK would have a Torx 30 screwdriver and a pick

 

[SuzukiGS750EZ]

My perfect SAK would have a Torx 30 screwdriver and a pick [emoji481]

Look at the victorinox cybertool line. There are a few different models.

 

[minke]

My perfect SAK would have a Torx 30 screwdriver and a pick

For a pocket knife that would take a larger pocket.

 

[richfinn]

For a pocket knife that would take a larger pocket.

Yeah

 

[JatoTheRipper]

I have a few in my rotation. I carry my Kershaw Cryo a lot. I forget if it's the first or second version.

I also just added this one which is the most expensive for me so far.

SOG Terminus XR. Carbon fiber makes everything cooler. :mrgreen:

 

[Dave455]

I've always wanted a custom SAK, but they're expensive to have made. They do make a "mechanic" but I think the swiss champ minus the small pen blade, chisel, fish degorger, and corkscrew would be perfect.

The small pen blade is one of the most useful tools on there. Victorinox are one of the few modern makers to offer a short blade that’s not delicate. It is a little thinner than the main blade though, so takes an awesome edge!

Totally right about the fish tool though! Takes all sorts I suppose!

 

[Dave455]

My perfect SAK would have a Torx 30 screwdriver and a pick

How about this for a “pick”. It’s a “Skipper Pro”.

More like a traditional British jack knife!

You’ll have to carry an additional bit driver for the T30 though!

 

[richfinn]

How about this for a “pick”. It’s a “Skipper Pro”.

More like a traditional British jack knife!

You’ll have to carry an additional bit driver for the T30 though!

I beleive that blade is a "knot unpicker" which makes sense on a sailors knife, and it does look useful

I do like that series of knifes, and my Soldier is part of that range, I think my next one will be the "Rescue"

 

[minke]

I beleive that blade is a "knot unpicker" which makes sense on a sailors knife, and it does look useful

I do like that series of knifes, and my Soldier is part of that range, I think my next one will be the "Rescue"

From: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marlinspike

Marlinspikes are used:

• As levers to open strands of laid rope when forming eyes or inserting items into the lay.
• To untie knots that have tightened under tension.
• As a lever or handle to tension marline or rope using a marlinspike hitch, much tighter
than by gripping the line with the hand alone.
• As an improvised weapon against hostile boarding parties.​

 

[Handyandy23]

From: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marlinspike

Marlinspikes are used:

• As levers to open strands of laid rope when forming eyes or inserting items into the lay.
• To untie knots that have tightened under tension.
• As a lever or handle to tension marline or rope using a marlinspike hitch, much tighter
than by gripping the line with the hand alone.
• As an improvised weapon against hostile boarding parties.​

So what you're saying is this knife is appropriate for fending off pirate attacks?

 

[minke]

So what you're saying is this knife is appropriate for fending off pirate attacks?

I've always been very particular about which pirates I fend off. With that knife I'd limit myself to tiny pirates. OTOH if I wanted to stave off any pirates I'd use a stave.

 

[Dave455]

I beleive that blade is a "knot unpicker" which makes sense on a sailors knife, and it does look useful

I do like that series of knifes, and my Soldier is part of that range, I think my next one will be the "Rescue"

Yes, it’s a marlin spike. Used in rope work, but they have many other uses too. I find those knives a little big for everyday, and for the size I would want something heftier, but they do have their uses!

British army jack knives often featured marlin spikes, and some patterns still do! I don’t know where wikipedia got the idea of an improvised weapon, they’d be pretty useless for that!

I believe the navy issued cutlasses for that purpose, and ‘boarding axes’ too, both much later than you might think! A friends great uncle had naval experience dating back to before the war, and assured me that if detailed to form a ‘quelling party’ (I don’t know what one of those is either) he always carried a one inch ‘swivel gun ball’ in a monkey fist knot. He still had it, and still carried it!

 

[richfinn]

Yes, it’s a marlin spike. Used in rope work, but they have many other uses too. I find those knives a little big for everyday, and for the size I would want something heftier, but they do have their uses!

British army jack knives often featured marlin spikes, and some patterns still do! I don’t know where wikipedia got the idea of an improvised weapon, they’d be pretty useless for that!

I believe the navy issued cutlasses for that purpose, and ‘boarding axes’ too, both much later than you might think! A friends great uncle had naval experience dating back to before the war, and assured me that if detailed to form a ‘quelling party’ (I don’t know what one of those is either) he always carried a one inch ‘swivel gun ball’ in a monkey fist knot. He still had it, and still carried it!

I did find mine a little on the large side when it first arrived, but I soon got used to it

Completely illegal to carry in the UK of course

 

[Dave455]

Completely illegal to carry in the UK of course

I wouldn’t say so.

Only illegal to carry in a public place without “good reason”

That’s probably ‘slightly illegal’!

If you’re worried, then that’s another reason to go for a conventional jack knife!

 

[richfinn]

I wouldn’t say so.

Only illegal to carry in a public place without “good reason”

That’s probably ‘slightly illegal’!

If you’re worried, then that’s another reason to go for a conventional jack knife!

I think if its a locking blade knife over 3 inches total, it isn't permitted, somebody asked cops about carrying the Rescue version whilst at work and they said you could go to court and defend having it but you weren't guaranteed to win as other "non lethal" rescue tools are available (which most UK cops carry, to stay within the regulations)

 

[Dave455]

I think if its a locking blade knife over 3 inches total, it isn't permitted, somebody asked cops about carrying the Rescue version whilst at work and they said you could go to court and defend having it but you weren't guaranteed to win as other "non lethal" rescue tools are available (which most UK cops carry, to stay within the regulations)

Sort of!

It is an offence to carry a knife in a public place without good reason unless it is a “readily folding” knife that has a blade with a cutting edge less than 3 inches.

So, if you have good reason to carry a rescue knife, you have good reason. The fact that other rescue tools are available is an irrelevance. The law makes no reference to the availability of other tools, only that you need “good reason” to carry a knife.

Yes, ultimately you might have to argue that in court, though to get there the Police would have to decide to proceed, the CPS would need to agree (and also consider that a prosecution would succeed) and everybody would have to get the paperwork correct!

If you wished to avoid any argument, then the knife must be “readily folding” AND have a blade with a cutting edge less than 3 inches.

I don’t believe the original act intended to prohibit the carriage of lock knives without good reason, but there was one case that went to the court of appeal, and it was decided that if you have to push a button to fold a blade, it is not “readily folding”, so there you go!

Police officers have no exemption from the act, however police officers have been expected, since Victorian times, to carry a pocket knife when on duty, so the “good reason” defence would undoubtedly apply!

Apologies for a lengthy post, especially to our American cousins, but it’s well to be correct!

 

[richfinn]

Sort of!

It is an offence to carry a knife in a public place without good reason unless it is a “readily folding” knife that has a blade with a cutting edge less than 3 inches.

So, if you have good reason to carry a rescue knife, you have good reason. The fact that other rescue tools are available is an irrelevance. The law makes no reference to the availability of other tools, only that you need “good reason” to carry a knife.

Yes, ultimately you might have to argue that in court, though to get there the Police would have to decide to proceed, the CPS would need to agree (and also consider that a prosecution would succeed) and everybody would have to get the paperwork correct!

If you wished to avoid any argument, then the knife must be “readily folding” AND have a blade with a cutting edge less than 3 inches.

I don’t believe the original act intended to prohibit the carriage of lock knives without good reason, but there was one case that went to the court of appeal, and it was decided that if you have to push a button to fold a blade, it is not “readily folding”, so there you go!

Police officers have no exemption from the act, however police officers have been expected, since Victorian times, to carry a pocket knife when on duty, so the “good reason” defence would undoubtedly apply!

Apologies for a lengthy post, especially to our American cousins, but it’s well to be correct!

I still use it daily, I dont worry about it too much but I have noticed they dont sell lock knifes on ebay anymore

 

[minke]

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Apologies for a lengthy post, especially to our American cousins, but it’s well to be correct!

From the wilds of Colorado thank you. I was interested.

 

[SuzukiGS750EZ]

A big cup of nope

 

[bsaint]

All kershaws are that low quality 8cr stuff. They save their good steel for their Zero Tolerance line.


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[SuzukiGS750EZ]

All kershaws are that low quality 8cr stuff. They save their good steel for their Zero Tolerance line.


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I mostly own "super" steels but I can tell you Kershaw 8cr14mov or whatever it is does take a very nice edge. They do offer some knives (like spyderco) that have premium steel at the edge and lower quality for the body of the blade.

 

[va.grouseman]

If I were you I would start off with selecting the type of steel that meets your needs and can afford and then look for a knife that has it.

The blog at the link below is a great place to start: kniferr. Personally, I’m partial to Italian Fisherman’s brand knives. They have a nice selection.

The link didn't appear on my page. I interested in those also.---Could you post the link again please.

 

[chevy302dz]

All kershaws are that low quality 8cr stuff. They save their good steel for their Zero Tolerance line.


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Not true, all import Kershaws are 8cr. US made Kershaws can be multiple blade steels up to SV30

 

[O RLY]

I’ve been carrying Spyderco PM3 LW at work lately and love it. Disappears in the pocket.

 

[RTM]

Link is buried well

Kniferr.com

https://kniferr.com/types-of-pocket-knives/

 

[va.grouseman]

Thanks, got it.

 

[pennsylvaniaboy]

All kershaws are that low quality 8cr stuff. They save their good steel for their Zero Tolerance line.


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idk, the steel in their blur line is pretty freaking good. Like so good Im not sure there is a better blade for the money for $30 less that they sell for on ebay.

 

[Draftpick1]

idk, the steel in their blur line is pretty freaking good. Like so good Im not sure there is a better blade for the money for $30 less that they sell for on ebay.

They made those in a lot of different steels, I have a S30v that I like a lot. When Ken Onion left Kershaw not many blades that I like from them. I do like the ZT hinderer line though, and some of Dimitri's stuff.

 

[SuzukiGS750EZ]

Anybody else have anything to contribute? Photos... thoughts...

 

[frankieg]

I have a few pocket knives around the place, but always have this one on my keyring when I'm out: Spyderco Honeybee Stainless. Sharp as you like and deals with most of the 'dangers' I run into in the city