Good Pocket Knife Wanted
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Originally Posted By: Loobed
I liked BUCK knives, but they are now made in China, and I don't think you can get one for $25 or less. They have, or had, a life time warranty. I had the handle on mine break and they replaced it with a better, and more expensive, knife.
SOG made some nice knifes 15 years ago, but again I don't think you can get them for $25.
Gerber was OK, I don't know how they are now.
Buy American, Japanese, Swiss, German, Swedish, Finish (Finlandish), or Canadian knifes only. They have much better steel.
Not all Buck Knives are made in china just segments of their line are. Many are make here in the U.S.A.
I liked BUCK knives, but they are now made in China, and I don't think you can get one for $25 or less. They have, or had, a life time warranty. I had the handle on mine break and they replaced it with a better, and more expensive, knife.
SOG made some nice knifes 15 years ago, but again I don't think you can get them for $25.
Gerber was OK, I don't know how they are now.
Buy American, Japanese, Swiss, German, Swedish, Finish (Finlandish), or Canadian knifes only. They have much better steel.
Not all Buck Knives are made in china just segments of their line are. Many are make here in the U.S.A.
What is the warranty on S&W knives?
Limited Lifetime Warranty: The product is warranted to the original consumer purchaser, for as long as he or she lives, against defects in materials, manufacture of assembly. Damage due to abuse, misuse or neglect is not covered. Defective products will be repaired or replaced. Discontinued items that are not repairable will be exchanged for items of equal value. In order to get service under this warranty, send the product prepaid, together with an explanation of the defect to the address listed below. Please add $6.95 for return freight. It is recommended that you insure the defective products to be returned.
Smith & Wesson Knives will not be responsible for any damages for loss or use of defective products or for other consequential or incidental damages.
Taylor Brands, LLC
1043 Fordtown Road
Kingsport, TN 37663
(800) 251-0254
Limited Lifetime Warranty: The product is warranted to the original consumer purchaser, for as long as he or she lives, against defects in materials, manufacture of assembly. Damage due to abuse, misuse or neglect is not covered. Defective products will be repaired or replaced. Discontinued items that are not repairable will be exchanged for items of equal value. In order to get service under this warranty, send the product prepaid, together with an explanation of the defect to the address listed below. Please add $6.95 for return freight. It is recommended that you insure the defective products to be returned.
Smith & Wesson Knives will not be responsible for any damages for loss or use of defective products or for other consequential or incidental damages.
Taylor Brands, LLC
1043 Fordtown Road
Kingsport, TN 37663
(800) 251-0254
Gerber Gator. You'll love that rubber grip.
Wow no vote for Kershaw. Great knives great price. been carrying Kershaw for over 18 years now
I have an (20+ yr) old Buck (which is excellent). For newer, I have Gerber and CRKT. They have both been good (no "looseless"). I didn't know the new Bucks were made in China, but it doesn't surprise me.
Originally Posted By: hate2work
I've been carrying this same knife for over 20 years on my key ring. Great little knife, takes and holds a dang fine edge I put on it with my Japanese waterstone. It's a lock-blade to boot.
http://www.schrade-knives.com/UncleHenryLB1.html
You've probably got a USA made one, much better than what is offered now.
I've been carrying this same knife for over 20 years on my key ring. Great little knife, takes and holds a dang fine edge I put on it with my Japanese waterstone. It's a lock-blade to boot.
http://www.schrade-knives.com/UncleHenryLB1.html
You've probably got a USA made one, much better than what is offered now.
I recently got a "Real McCoy" made in Mt. Ida, Ark. for a cary work knife. Stainles and made in U.S.A. Life time warrenty.
Google McCoy Knives. Haven't figured how to get a picture on here yet.
Google McCoy Knives. Haven't figured how to get a picture on here yet.
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+1000 on Kershaw. When I worked in a lab I used my pocket knife all the time to open sealed plastic bags and cardboard boxes.
The Kershaws have the right ergonomics for me to open with the spring-assist one hand and close with one had without risking losing a finger.
Quality of the blade and handle and hinge were excellent.
I'd stay away from the Tanto blades tho, I have tough time sharpening those given the two different angles. I rather have one curved surface to sharpen.
The Kershaws have the right ergonomics for me to open with the spring-assist one hand and close with one had without risking losing a finger.
Quality of the blade and handle and hinge were excellent.
I'd stay away from the Tanto blades tho, I have tough time sharpening those given the two different angles. I rather have one curved surface to sharpen.
I'll admit the tantos take some geting used to for sharpening. However, I find that extra edge to be very useful for cutting open boxes with bottles/bags inside. I use that point in the middle of the blade and it greatly reduces the knife's propensity to go too deep into the box as I drag the blade across.
We all handle our tools differently, of course, so I may be the only one who uses a tanto this way.
As you can see in the picture of my knife above, my knife almost comes to a spear-like point. At first I was sure how well I'd like that, but now I LOVE it! It's awesome for stabbing into stuff. It doesn't veer up or down, just goes straight in, and with minimal force. The widest point of the blade is not at the top, it flows from just behind the point towards the handle, about 1/3 the way from the top of the blade. It almost acts as a channel keeping the blade track stable when thrusting straight into an object.
We all handle our tools differently, of course, so I may be the only one who uses a tanto this way.
As you can see in the picture of my knife above, my knife almost comes to a spear-like point. At first I was sure how well I'd like that, but now I LOVE it! It's awesome for stabbing into stuff. It doesn't veer up or down, just goes straight in, and with minimal force. The widest point of the blade is not at the top, it flows from just behind the point towards the handle, about 1/3 the way from the top of the blade. It almost acts as a channel keeping the blade track stable when thrusting straight into an object.
Most of the knives made in China, Pakistan, or India are worthless junk. You'll be lucky to get a year out of one, especially if you actually use it for more than showing. I suggest saving your money and upping the budget to $50. You can find a lot of good knives made here in the USA, or in Solingen Germany that will provide you with decades of service in that price range.
Disclaimer: I used to be a Case knives master dealer.
Disclaimer: I used to be a Case knives master dealer.
I've never spent more than $10 on a pocket knife. Probably never will. I'm pretty particular when I buy one though and I've never broken one. I use mine daily for a number of things. I don't use it as a prybar.
I do have 2 Ka-bars, but those aren't pocket knives.
I do have 2 Ka-bars, but those aren't pocket knives.
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Lots of good suggestions so far. If you can bump it up to $35 the Kershaw Skyline is pretty good, or you could check out the Spyderco Tenacious, Persistence, or Ambitous for around the same price. The Ontario Rat1 is a larger well built knife that can be had for around $30 on Ebay or from knife works that was listed above by someone else when they linked to a Kershaw Leek, which would also be a good choice. Be careful tho, knives can very quickly become an addiction thats even worse and more expensive than oil.........don't ask me how I know.
I like Kershaw and CRKT knives.
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