Do you carry a pocketknife, what brand & what do you use it for?

[JustinCharge 2,397]

Some people carry one and use it all the time.  Others not.  My dad for example used to always carry one.  He use it to slice apples, open mail, dig out a splinter, cut wires (he was an electrician).  Never seen him clean it tho.  He kept it sharp and it was getting pretty thin because of it.  I used to carry one as a kid.   Mostly used it to cut tree branches or create / maintain walking trails or shape sticks when playing out in the woods.   (For large trail maintenance, I'd borrow my dad's hedge trimmers).  I had designated a tree out in the woods as a "memory tree".  I would climb up this tree and carve short words or phrases in it way up high that only I could see to remember events in my life, sometimes with the date.

[edjr 6,592]

Only when I fly. 

 

 

[bostonlager 2,665]

Case Stockman 3 blade. 

[Reality 3,121]

No, can't stand sh!t in my pockets.

[porkbutt 893]

i always carry one. right now i have a SOG flash? maybe "II". keep it real sharp with a Work Sharp sharpener.

id say i use it every day for something.

my only problem is when i go somewhere like concert or sporting event and realize i have in pocket going in the door. sh;t. i hide it in a bush or something

[edjr 6,592]

5 minutes ago, Reality said:

No, can't stand sh!t in my pockets.

I just went from a Constanzaesque wallet to a much more sensible. Alpine Swiss Double Diamond

  https://www.alpineswiss.com/mens/wallets/money-clip/alpine-swiss-double-diamond-mens-rfid-money-clip-front-pocket-wallet/

 

I am a front pocket carrier.  My giant iphone 11 pro max in my other pocket.

[shorepatrol 1,870]

3 inch Kershaw cheapy 

[Reality 3,121]

8 minutes ago, edjr said:

I just went from a Constanzaesque wallet to a much more sensible. Alpine Swiss Double Diamond

  https://www.alpineswiss.com/mens/wallets/money-clip/alpine-swiss-double-diamond-mens-rfid-money-clip-front-pocket-wallet/

 

I am a front pocket carrier.  My giant iphone 11 pro max in my other pocket.

Absolutely, same concept but, covers the cash.  Love mine.

https://www.amazon.com/Money-Wallet-Pocket-Blocking-Minimalist/dp/B07H57QZL8/ref=asc_df_B07H57QZL8/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=309801580938&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=13147436498831015888&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9016680&hvtargid=pla-632172937157&psc=1&tag=&ref=&adgrpid=63367159364&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvadid=309801580938&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=13147436498831015888&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9016680&hvtargid=pla-632172937157

[fandandy 3,313]

18 minutes ago, porkbutt said:

i always carry one. right now i have a SOG flash? maybe "II". keep it real sharp with a Work Sharp sharpener.

id say i use it every day for something.

my only problem is when i go somewhere like concert or sporting event and realize i have in pocket going in the door. sh;t. i hide it in a bush or something

I have a SOG Trident but quit carrying it when it stopped locking in the open position.  

I carry a Buck Squire with a sheath.  I used to carry a smaller Buck Knight in my pocket but would always lose it in the recliner when I relaxed.  

I use it all the time to open cases of pop or beer etc.

[lickin_starfish 1,937]

Kershaw 155TI.

I use it all the time for cutting stuff, duh.

[Djgb13 2,339]

Got a few of them. Not really sure of the brand names. Just knives I’ve picked up at gun and knife shows. 

[5-Points 3,532]

Benchmade Griptilian

I use it for anything you might need a knife for. 

[KayJay1971 239]

I got one as a gift a few years back. I just looked at it and it does not have the brand anywhere on it so it may be a cheapie. The girls that gave it to me had the pocket clip engraved with "For better hallway vision". I use it at work for cutting things, not coworkers.  

[fandandy 3,313]

8 minutes ago, KayJay1971 said:

I got one as a gift a few years back. I just looked at it and it does not have the brand anywhere on it so it may be a cheapie. The girls that gave it to me had the pocket clip engraved with "For better hallway vision". I use it at work for cutting things, not coworkers.  

Is that because one time at a company party you had sloppy drunk sex with a dood in a darkened hallway?

[KayJay1971 239]

1 minute ago, fandandy said:

Is that because one time at a company party you had sloppy drunk sex with a dood in a darkened hallway?

I wasn't THAT drunk! His name was Steven and he was a total gentleman. 

[Utilit99 4,099]

I have about 8 pocket knives of varying steels and sizes and forms. Need to remember that blade length varies from state to state for being legal or not to carry.

2 Pumas which I love. The smaller size is the Packer the larger is the General. Great all around knives.

4 Spydercos of variying sizes from small to large. As far as comfort of use, these are awesome.

I have a large Benchmade Mel Pardue edition. It's pretty big so I don't carry it really. Haven't really put it to the test yet.

I have 1 Chris Reeves Small Sebenza 21. This knife kicks ass. They do a lot of Damascus version if you want to that type of stell and have a more customized look. They also have a bigger size as well. I like to stay under the 3" mark for everyday carry.

SPECIFICATIONS

• Overall Length:6.875"
• Blade Length:2.94"
• Blade Thickness:0.13"
• Blade Material:CPM-S35VN
• Hardness:59-60 RC
• Blade Style:Drop Point
• Blade Grind:Hollow
• Finish:Stonewash
• Edge Type:Plain

 

This steel will hold it's edge very well. And for a such a hard steel won't chip like other steels. You have to think through your sharpening method as this can be maintained very well, but it's not just a couple swipes against some kitchen knife sharping stick you may have. Plus it's not an easy one hand flipper if that is something you need. And it's expensive compared to others for sure.  

[Fireballer 2,642]

Leatherman or Gerber tool when Im at work.  Cutco locking if I have pants/jeans/shorts on. Only time I dont have it if Im around the house with athletic shorts on. 

[porkbutt 893]

1 hour ago, fandandy said:

I have a SOG Trident but quit carrying it when it stopped locking in the open position.  

I carry a Buck Squire with a sheath.  I used to carry a smaller Buck Knight in my pocket but would always lose it in the recliner when I relaxed.  

I use it all the time to open cases of pop or beer etc.

i lied. i said i use it for something everyday...like opening packages, fishing, etc... and while it can sometimes be useful in that regard...

really i carry it for the sole purpose that maybe one day i may get to jam it into someone's jugular who wrongs me or my family

[fandandy 3,313]

4 minutes ago, porkbutt said:

i lied. i said i use it for something everyday...like opening packages, fishing, etc... and while it can sometimes be useful in that regard...

really i carry it for the sole purpose that maybe one day i may get to jam it into someone's jugular who wrongs me or my family

Have you ever had issues with yours not staying locked in the open position?  I loved the feel of the knife but that's a known issue at least with the Trident model.

[porkbutt 893]

Just now, fandandy said:

Have you ever had issues with yours not staying locked in the open position?  I loved the feel of the knife but that's a known issue at least with the Trident model.

nope and i've had a couple of these same ones. SOG flash II with serrated

[vuduchile 1,945]

Yes

Just a basic Gerber Paraframe. 

I use it to open boxes, cut shrink wrap, plastic banding, etc.   

I also use it to cut chunks of raw beef to snack on cuz I'm a real man.  

 

[KayJay1971 239]

2 minutes ago, vuduchile said:

Yes

Just a basic Gerber Paraframe. 

I use it to open boxes, cut shrink wrap, plastic banding, etc.   

I also use it to cut chunks of raw beef to snack on cuz I'm a real man.  

 

Do you work in a warehouse?

[Frozenbeernuts 2,264]

SOG Tomcat 3.0 is what I carry at work. I have it in a pouch on my belt loop. It's way too bulky to have in the pocket

https://sogknives.com/tomcat-3-0-1/?gclid=CjwKCAiAnfjyBRBxEiwA-EECLBjz07KYGQDBLeePR3uYBg64pmcL5cqpJhdhLwOLgvJHkjbaX0WGEhoCPHUQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

[Utilit99 4,099]

6 minutes ago, Frozenbeernuts said:

SOG Tomcat 3.0 is what I carry at work. I have it in a pouch on my belt loop. It's way too bulky to have in the pocket

https://sogknives.com/tomcat-3-0-1/?gclid=CjwKCAiAnfjyBRBxEiwA-EECLBjz07KYGQDBLeePR3uYBg64pmcL5cqpJhdhLwOLgvJHkjbaX0WGEhoCPHUQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

Yeah. For me it's a beautiful knife. Just a great hold in the hand. I don't own one at this point, but I do like the VG-10 steel. It's being used more and more in kitchen knives because of it's it's durability and that it won't rust easily. I may look into adding one of these to my collection from a pocket knife perspective. I'm a sucker for knives like that that I don't already own. 

[kutulu 1,676]

I will gut you like a fish 

[Frozenbeernuts 2,264]

11 minutes ago, Utilit99 said:

Yeah. For me it's a beautiful knife. Just a great hold in the hand. I don't own one at this point, but I do like the VG-10 steel. It's being used more and more in kitchen knives because of it's it's durability and that it won't rust easily. I may look into adding one of these to my collection from a pocket knife perspective. I'm a sucker for knives like that that I don't already own. 

I love the arc lock locking mechanism. It opens so easily and closes so easily with a flick of the wrist. 

[Utilit99 4,099]

26 minutes ago, Frozenbeernuts said:

I love the arc lock locking mechanism. It opens so easily and closes so easily with a flick of the wrist. 

Yeah. That knife developed over the years. In '88 the SOG Tomcat 1.0  was Overall Knife of the Year in a collector's vote. At the time it used the 440c steel, and different but very solid locking mechanism. I would love to find one of those. I'm looking. But in the mean time, I would like to try out this knife for a while even though I normally carry some smaller Spydercos or a Puma regularly. I'm going to buy the Tomcat 3 to add to my collection. Glad you posted this.  

[vuduchile 1,945]

3 hours ago, KayJay1971 said:

Do you work in a warehouse?

Sometimes yes.  I own a retail flooring showroom.  The warehouse is in the back.  

[KayJay1971 239]

6 minutes ago, vuduchile said:

Sometimes yes.  I own a retail flooring showroom.  The warehouse is in the back.  

[jerryskids 6,799]

I have a bunch I've gotten over the years, my top two are Leatherman.  I don't carry one regularly but these are the main ones I use:

1. "Wave," with a belt loop, use for hiking, moving, times where you know you'll probably need a tool but don't know which one.  My daughter did an internship installing power systems; I got her an electrical engineering version of the Wave.  

2. "Juice S2", not sure how I got this, I'm confident it was a gift, but it is the perfect combination of small pocket fit and required tools.  IMO, a knife is worthless without scissors.  Both this and the Wave have those, and pliers (also very useful).  I use this for general gift/package opening and small house projects.

[Hardcore troubadour 15,433]

I’ll flip ya

[mmmmm...beer 807]

 Benchmade "Infidel" - because I can.

https://www.benchmade.com/infidel-family.html

 

[Nomad99 743]

CRKT M-16.....for when the pewpew is overkill. 

[Hawkeye21 2,399]

I always carry the very simple and affordable Buck Knives 0379 Solo Folding Pocket Knife.

[kilroy69 1,251]

I carry a cheap ass knife I picked up at a flea market. It's sharp and made of all metal. So it's useful as hell when i am fishing and could easily be used to stab someone with in a pinch or even as a small blackjack