I'm a Pastor who has lost his pocket knife. I just need one to open boxes or cut a hose or trim a stick for marshmallow roasting. In other words a single blade would be fine. What are the better brands to pick from in today's market? I do want quality and not a lot of bulk.
Need a New Pocket Knife
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Kershaw has always been good to me!
Spyderco Delica (link is to a Delica on Amazon). Good steel, good carry size/weight, great American knife company.
If quality is not an issue but price is, you can likely get something that fits the bill at your nearest hardware store. You can also check out some of the items here: http://gearmoose.com/best-edc-knives-under-30/
Below are a few of my knives. My Spyderco Delica is circled. Most of the knives in this pic are from Spyderco with a few in the upper left being from Zero Tolerance, which is Kershaw's premium brand and a few other brands mixed in. The knives in the pic run from a low of $35 to a high of $220. The best performance-to-cost sweet spot these days tends to be in the $45-75 range
Kershaw's Chinese knives have really gone down in quality over past couple of years. Steel is not as good and fit and finish tends to be declining from years past. The USA made Kershaws are still very good and a good value. For USA made knives, I would recommend checking out USAmadeblade.com. That is a great website ran by a very upstanding knife aficionado. Several knives in the below picture are from that website.
AS zvm77us says above, the Buck 110 or 112 are good, solid traditional style knives. A bit on the heavy side, but good quality knives with a lifetime warranty from Buck.
Kershaw's Chinese knives have really gone down in quality over past couple of years. Steel is not as good and fit and finish tends to be declining from years past. The USA made Kershaws are still very good and a good value. For USA made knives, I would recommend checking out USAmadeblade.com. That is a great website ran by a very upstanding knife aficionado. Several knives in the below picture are from that website.
AS zvm77us says above, the Buck 110 or 112 are good, solid traditional style knives. A bit on the heavy side, but good quality knives with a lifetime warranty from Buck.
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Swiss Army Cadet is a great knife to carry. I use it as my "dress" knife for everyday work. Super sharp and well made.
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B0007QCOEC/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B0007QCOEC/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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Spyderco Delica (link is to a Delica on Amazon). Good steel, good carry size/weight, great American knife company.
I second the Spyderco Delica. I carry the larger Endura everyday and the quality is top notch.
BSW
Spyderco Delica (link is to a Delica on Amazon). Good steel, good carry size/weight, great American knife company.
I second the Spyderco Delica. I carry the larger Endura everyday and the quality is top notch.
BSW
My current EDC is a Microtech Ultratech.
I have a cheap Walther for a work knife. Takes an edge easy and is good for prying, hacking, and general mistreatment.
I have a cheap Walther for a work knife. Takes an edge easy and is good for prying, hacking, and general mistreatment.
+1 Old Timer 1940
eBay is your friend. Old Timer is your knife. Just keep searching until you find the one you want.
Lots of old knives get scooped up in drug raids and stuff. They are not evidence after they have been reviewed and they get sold in lots. Sometimes in 1's and 2's. Sometimes by the dozen.
Sharpen them up and put them back to work
eBay is your friend. Old Timer is your knife. Just keep searching until you find the one you want.
Lots of old knives get scooped up in drug raids and stuff. They are not evidence after they have been reviewed and they get sold in lots. Sometimes in 1's and 2's. Sometimes by the dozen.
Sharpen them up and put them back to work
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Gotcha on the old school stuff:
Great Eastern Cutlery (GEC), Buck, Swiss Army Knives, Queen, and Case are the main guys these days.
GEC is probably the best of the best, but if you choose this brand, you need to be ready to keep corrosion at bay. These knives have carbon steel blades. I personally love carbon steel blades....but some folks do not want the hassle.
Shrade, Old Timer, and many others exist in name only. The original companies went out of business years ago and the trade names were purchased to be produced in China. Some of them have reasonably good quality but it is somewhat of a luck-of-the-draw. If you can find an old made-in-USA model, then jump all over it!
Traditional Knives on Bladeforums is a great place to look at knives. Lots of pics and a huge wealth of knowledge.
One of my GEC knives. Very good quality. :
Great Eastern Cutlery (GEC), Buck, Swiss Army Knives, Queen, and Case are the main guys these days.
GEC is probably the best of the best, but if you choose this brand, you need to be ready to keep corrosion at bay. These knives have carbon steel blades. I personally love carbon steel blades....but some folks do not want the hassle.
Shrade, Old Timer, and many others exist in name only. The original companies went out of business years ago and the trade names were purchased to be produced in China. Some of them have reasonably good quality but it is somewhat of a luck-of-the-draw. If you can find an old made-in-USA model, then jump all over it!
Traditional Knives on Bladeforums is a great place to look at knives. Lots of pics and a huge wealth of knowledge.
One of my GEC knives. Very good quality. :
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Buy any Case pocket knife that you like. Made in Pennsylvania, USA since about 1890 or so. The carbon steel blades sharpen faster than any knife I ever used, altho you need to keep them oiled against rust.
If USA made is not a concern, the French Opinel is an awesome knife that works well and is dirt cheap ( about $15 ) The carbon steel is best for edge retention and ease of sharpening.
Both knives are available with stainless blades for less maintenance. The stainless blades are top notch too, and are 95 percent as good as carbon steel. Stainless is the best choice for most folks for a knockaround knife.
If USA made is not a concern, the French Opinel is an awesome knife that works well and is dirt cheap ( about $15 ) The carbon steel is best for edge retention and ease of sharpening.
Both knives are available with stainless blades for less maintenance. The stainless blades are top notch too, and are 95 percent as good as carbon steel. Stainless is the best choice for most folks for a knockaround knife.
CASE, BUCK OR SWISS ARMY. I use an old case knife that is ~ 50+ years old. My case was handed down from my faather about 18 years ago. Nothing fancy but, two blades, one about 3 inches inch long and the second is about 1&1/2 inches long. Ed
Single blade? do all? Proud to take it out of your pocket?
Case Sodbuster (i like yellow handles)
https://www.amazon.com/Case-038-Yellow-B...892259&sr=2
Case Sodbuster (i like yellow handles)
https://www.amazon.com/Case-038-Yellow-B...892259&sr=2
I agree with all of the recommendations above. I even have several of the various knives mentioned (I'm an amateur knife collector accumulator) There are a LOT of good knives out there....the hard part is narrowing it down to the one that best fits you.
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