(Official?) Pocket Knife Discussion Thread

SvilleKid · 10-20-2008, 07:33 PM

Who carries, and what do you carry. Is your favorite knife your daily carry knife?

I only have 40-50 knives, most sitting in knife rolls in the closet. However, I carry two knives as a daily practice. I carry a Boker, assisted open folder, on a clip in my back pocket for quick access and heavy cutting. I carry a Wenger Huntsman model Swiss Army Knife (SAK) as my utility knife. The Boker goes in my right-rear pocket, the Wegner in my front-left pocket.

While these are my daily carries, I have a Camillius three blade that is a little over 4 inches folded that probably rates as my favorite. Not a glamour knife, and is carbon steel instead of SS blades, but it is one tough knife. Probably 25-30 years old, bone handle, and the steel will take an edge like no other knife I know. Used to be a daily carry, but is a little on the heavy size and lacks the "extra" tools on my SAK.

For serious backpacking trips, I have a Blackhawk that has a large drop point blade (locking, almost 6 inches) and one efficient saw blade that will cut through a tree if needed. This is my second favorite knife.

For more serious work, I have a two knife set of Buck skinning knives I use for my deer cleaning needs. Both are drop point, nice balance and weight, with rubberized handles. I actually like the smaller 4 inch blade over the larger 7 to 8 inch blade.

There you have it.

What do you guys carry and why.

jjirons69 · 10-20-2008, 08:03 PM

I have my little buddy after carrying all sizes over the years. It's now a Case XX Limited Edition Peanut, green/yellow stag. 2 7/8" closed, two blades. Good for about anything except killing large mammals. It's handy for anything I need it for and does a job on my leftovers for lunch at work. Small enough not to weigh down my pocket. She's 10 years and aging well, plus I don't go anywhere without her.

Mine is greenish/yellow, not lime green like the stock picture.

mugwump · 10-20-2008, 08:28 PM

I went through Benchmade, Spyderco, and Kershaw phases and now I'm on a Boker kick. I like their style and functionality and most of all their price so I don't have to worry about losing one. Lately I've been seeing if I can get by with the itty bitty Keycom like this one here:

I also carry a Vic Scientist:

Starscream · 10-20-2008, 08:29 PM

Old school Case pocket knife that belonged to my grandfather.

smokeyandthebandit05 · 10-20-2008, 08:45 PM

I recently got a benchmade griptilian with a standard style blade with 1/2 seraided (sp?) and the black coating on the blade. I need to clean her tomorrow and when Im dont I'll take some pics and get em up here

10-20-2008, 09:01 PM

I guess I am less of a man

but in black, and green.

10-20-2008, 09:21 PM

Benchmade Griptillian

doctorcue · 10-20-2008, 11:55 PM

I've been carrying this knife for about 3 years now. Blackhawk Mark II. Here is a picture from the factory website:

What the picture doesn't show is the carbide glass breaker at the end of the handle. Great knife!

awsmith4 · 10-21-2008, 12:19 AM

I carry a SOG Flash 1

Wolfgang · 10-21-2008, 12:25 AM

My newest aquisition. I have been carrying it for about 2 weeks and i love it!

Im Mark and i have an addiction. (besides cigars)

Talk about Not cheap! I Just got home form the gun show With my favorite knife so far!

Lone Wolf
Daiblo-DA
CPMS30v
Dual Action
Titanium Coated

[Click To Enlarge]

Got it for $160

livwire68 · 10-21-2008, 03:26 AM

I carry different ones all the time. Usually the first I find. I think I will be ordering some more soon. If anyone has something specific they want, let me know! I am a knife dealer, and only sell to friends or use for fundraisers. You pay my cost plus a little for shipping to me then about $5 usps priority to you. My cost is typically just a few dollars over half of retail. There are however some brands who think they have the only knives out there and charge more than half, cant remember who right off hand. I do have to place a min. order of $100 most of the time 2-3 knives meet that requirement.

Sr Mike · 10-21-2008, 08:08 AM

I always carrying something different depending on which one is currently in view when I wake up in the morning, nothing special, almost all of mine fall in the under $10 range.

poker · 10-21-2008, 09:02 AM

I usually always carry Benchmades, but looking for a Microtech Mini SOCOM right now. Pricey though.

lightning9191 · 10-21-2008, 11:31 AM

I carry a Gerber Paraframe II and a Craftsman multi-tool. I grew up in the hometown of Case. They are nice knives, but I just feel there are better out there for every day carry (they look nice though).

elderboy02 · 10-21-2008, 11:57 AM

N2Advnture · 10-21-2008, 01:19 PM

I always carry a pocket knife. Usually a small Kershaw or a my great grandfather's Kamp-King.

Today I ordered one of the 1893 Heritage Swiss Army Knife (limited to 1893 made). We'll see if they (Wenger) actually lets me order it.

AriesOpusX · 10-21-2008, 04:13 PM

I carry a smith&wesson hawk bill, mainly because its razor sharp and my wife gave it to me.

N2Advnture · 10-21-2008, 04:36 PM

I always wanted a Microtech Tactical Halo III 3 OTF Automatic Knife but believe you need to be military or le to purchase one (that and they are $275!).

pearson · 10-21-2008, 05:17 PM

I have been carrying the benchmade lately because i lost my favorite kershaw the black one when i moved. but i am looking for another black one the 1570.

Ashcan Bill · 10-21-2008, 07:23 PM

I'm seldom without a pocket knife. The last few years I've relied primarily on a Spyderco MeerKat. I've got others I pick up on occasion, but the little Spyderco is my favorite. Sharpens well, is unobtrusive, and has a slick closing action. A flick of the wrist with the lock disengaged and it snaps shut. The AUS-6 steel doesn't hold the edge as long as I'd like, but sharpening it gives me something to do when I'm sitting in the courtyard smoking.

10-20-2008, 07:33 PM	#1
SvilleKid Yes I am a Pirate Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 33°46′08″N 86°28′16″W / 33.76895°N 86.471037°W Posts: 2,776 Trading: (52)	(Official?) Pocket Knife Discussion Thread Who carries, and what do you carry. Is your favorite knife your daily carry knife? I only have 40-50 knives, most sitting in knife rolls in the closet. However, I carry two knives as a daily practice. I carry a Boker, assisted open folder, on a clip in my back pocket for quick access and heavy cutting. I carry a Wenger Huntsman model Swiss Army Knife (SAK) as my utility knife. The Boker goes in my right-rear pocket, the Wegner in my front-left pocket. While these are my daily carries, I have a Camillius three blade that is a little over 4 inches folded that probably rates as my favorite. Not a glamour knife, and is carbon steel instead of SS blades, but it is one tough knife. Probably 25-30 years old, bone handle, and the steel will take an edge like no other knife I know. Used to be a daily carry, but is a little on the heavy size and lacks the "extra" tools on my SAK. For serious backpacking trips, I have a Blackhawk that has a large drop point blade (locking, almost 6 inches) and one efficient saw blade that will cut through a tree if needed. This is my second favorite knife. For more serious work, I have a two knife set of Buck skinning knives I use for my deer cleaning needs. Both are drop point, nice balance and weight, with rubberized handles. I actually like the smaller 4 inch blade over the larger 7 to 8 inch blade. There you have it. What do you guys carry and why. __________________ Ceilin' fan it stirs the air, Cigar smoke does swirl. The fragrance on the pillow case, and he thinks about the girl. Thanks, JB, 1975. Last edited by SvilleKid; 10-20-2008 at 07:42 PM.

10-20-2008, 08:03 PM	#2
jjirons69 Haberdasher Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jamie Location: Chucktown, SC Posts: 4,120 Trading: (94)	Re: (Official?) Pocket Knife Discussion Thread I have my little buddy after carrying all sizes over the years. It's now a Case XX Limited Edition Peanut, green/yellow stag. 2 7/8" closed, two blades. Good for about anything except killing large mammals. It's handy for anything I need it for and does a job on my leftovers for lunch at work. Small enough not to weigh down my pocket. She's 10 years and aging well, plus I don't go anywhere without her. Mine is greenish/yellow, not lime green like the stock picture. __________________ Somebody has to go back and get a chitload of dimes

10-20-2008, 08:28 PM	#3
mugwump Still Watching My Back Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mike Location: Issaquah, WA Posts: 133 Trading: (0)	Re: (Official?) Pocket Knife Discussion Thread I went through Benchmade, Spyderco, and Kershaw phases and now I'm on a Boker kick. I like their style and functionality and most of all their price so I don't have to worry about losing one. Lately I've been seeing if I can get by with the itty bitty Keycom like this one here: I also carry a Vic Scientist: __________________ Meandering Smoke

10-20-2008, 08:29 PM	#4
Starscream Knowhutimean, Vern? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andy Location: In a little town somewhere in the USA Posts: 10,237 Trading: (4)	Re: (Official?) Pocket Knife Discussion Thread Old school Case pocket knife that belonged to my grandfather. __________________ Insert quote here.

10-20-2008, 08:45 PM	#5
smokeyandthebandit05 Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Rich Location: Branchville Posts: 758 Trading: (1)	Re: (Official?) Pocket Knife Discussion Thread I recently got a benchmade griptilian with a standard style blade with 1/2 seraided (sp?) and the black coating on the blade. I need to clean her tomorrow and when Im dont I'll take some pics and get em up here __________________ MIAMI CANES 9-4 NJ DEVILS 37-21-3

10-20-2008, 09:01 PM	#6
kwoody Guest Posts: n/a	Re: (Official?) Pocket Knife Discussion Thread I guess I am less of a man but in black, and green.

10-20-2008, 11:55 PM	#8
doctorcue BABOTL - VP of Drinking Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Danny Location: Rancho Cordova, CA Posts: 331 Trading: (2)	Re: (Official?) Pocket Knife Discussion Thread I've been carrying this knife for about 3 years now. Blackhawk Mark II. Here is a picture from the factory website: What the picture doesn't show is the carbide glass breaker at the end of the handle. Great knife!

10-21-2008, 12:19 AM	#9
awsmith4 Simple Pleasures - 2oL Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Albert Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 4,602 Trading: (111)	Re: (Official?) Pocket Knife Discussion Thread I carry a SOG Flash 1 __________________ Its THIS easy to support our troops

10-21-2008, 12:25 AM	#10
Wolfgang Back from the dead Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Tampa, Fl Posts: 2,541 Trading: (14)	Re: (Official?) Pocket Knife Discussion Thread My newest aquisition. I have been carrying it for about 2 weeks and i love it! Im Mark and i have an addiction. (besides cigars) Talk about Not cheap! I Just got home form the gun show With my favorite knife so far! Lone Wolf Daiblo-DA CPMS30v Dual Action Titanium Coated [Click To Enlarge] Got it for $160 __________________ You probably wont remember that test you failed, but you'll never forget the girl you were with the night before, when you decided not to study.

10-21-2008, 03:26 AM	#11
livwire68 Las Vegas Herf Crew Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: In the Asylum Posts: 509 Trading: (7)	Re: (Official?) Pocket Knife Discussion Thread I carry different ones all the time. Usually the first I find. I think I will be ordering some more soon. If anyone has something specific they want, let me know! I am a knife dealer, and only sell to friends or use for fundraisers. You pay my cost plus a little for shipping to me then about $5 usps priority to you. My cost is typically just a few dollars over half of retail. There are however some brands who think they have the only knives out there and charge more than half, cant remember who right off hand. I do have to place a min. order of $100 most of the time 2-3 knives meet that requirement. __________________

10-21-2008, 08:08 AM	#12
Sr Mike As Is Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: EBFE Posts: 657 Trading: (6)	Re: (Official?) Pocket Knife Discussion Thread I always carrying something different depending on which one is currently in view when I wake up in the morning, nothing special, almost all of mine fall in the under $10 range.

10-21-2008, 09:02 AM	#13
poker 1:11 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Kelly Location: SoCal Posts: 5,280 Trading: (7)	Re: (Official?) Pocket Knife Discussion Thread I usually always carry Benchmades, but looking for a Microtech Mini SOCOM right now. Pricey though. __________________ Cigar Asylum: A cigar board birthed without agendas, without profiting, and without advertisements. Amor puro Character is what you do when no one is watching

10-21-2008, 11:31 AM	#14
lightning9191 I think I'm normal... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Kevin Posts: 1,007 Trading: (8)	Re: (Official?) Pocket Knife Discussion Thread I carry a Gerber Paraframe II and a Craftsman multi-tool. I grew up in the hometown of Case. They are nice knives, but I just feel there are better out there for every day carry (they look nice though). __________________ I eat gummy bears by tearing them limb from limb and eating their heads last.

10-21-2008, 11:57 AM	#15
elderboy02 Lets Go Buckeyes! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 12,508 Trading: (133)	Re: (Official?) Pocket Knife Discussion Thread

10-21-2008, 04:13 PM	#17
AriesOpusX Goodfella Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 215 Trading: (0)	Re: (Official?) Pocket Knife Discussion Thread I carry a smith&wesson hawk bill, mainly because its razor sharp and my wife gave it to me.

10-21-2008, 04:36 PM	#18
N2Advnture www.Cigarmony.com Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 642 Trading: (43)	Re: (Official?) Pocket Knife Discussion Thread I always wanted a Microtech Tactical Halo III 3 OTF Automatic Knife but believe you need to be military or le to purchase one (that and they are $275!). __________________ Home of the patented Humidity Bead System® humidifiers www.HBSHumidifiers.com

10-21-2008, 05:17 PM	#19
pearson Still Watching My Back Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: John Location: North Pole AK Posts: 116 Trading: (5)	Re: (Official?) Pocket Knife Discussion Thread I have been carrying the benchmade lately because i lost my favorite kershaw the black one when i moved. but i am looking for another black one the 1570.

10-21-2008, 07:23 PM	#20
Ashcan Bill Ol' Dude Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Bill Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 1,900 Trading: (6)	Re: (Official?) Pocket Knife Discussion Thread I'm seldom without a pocket knife. The last few years I've relied primarily on a Spyderco MeerKat. I've got others I pick up on occasion, but the little Spyderco is my favorite. Sharpens well, is unobtrusive, and has a slick closing action. A flick of the wrist with the lock disengaged and it snaps shut. The AUS-6 steel doesn't hold the edge as long as I'd like, but sharpening it gives me something to do when I'm sitting in the courtyard smoking.