recommendations for a good pocket knife

Farmer Roy · Nov 12, 2021

DrDunc said:
In the 20 years of using THE BEST pocket knife ever, I've lost one paramilitary II......

I held a funeral service and was inconsolable for nearly a week until the replacement arrived

if you have a good knife & you value it, you generally don’t lose it do you

Bury the Trash · Nov 17, 2021

Burgon and Ball lambsfoot not cheap but cute all the same

high carbon steel to.
they also make nice cutting and sharpening cutters and combs btw.

Bald n Grumpy · Nov 17, 2021

manhill said:
What's the best one for castrations? I've tried the bricks method but it hurts too much.

Bricks only hurt if you don't pay attention and get your thumbs in the way

manhill · Nov 18, 2021

Bald n Grumpy said:
Bricks only hurt if you don't pay attention and get your thumbs in the way

You've just given the punch line away.

Kidds · Nov 18, 2021

manhill said:
You've just given the punch line away.

It has been a whole week for gods sake!

oskerb · Dec 25, 2021

Hello, I'm looking for a good pocket knife I can carry for a long time. I don't want to buy something cheap. I just need a regular knife I usually prefer one blade that locks. I don't need anything with a bunch of crazy hi-tech buttons and switches either. just a good quality pocket knife that'll last a while something that won't break the bank and has a good reputation. and if you know where I could buy the one you recommend at a store. I don't want to buy online because I want to see the knives in person. I appreciate all the help thanks, guys.

ARW · Dec 25, 2021

I just got a Milwaukee knife and it’s great! The best part is that it’s red and easy to spot if you do put it down somewhere

Farmer Roy · Dec 25, 2021

oskerb said:
Hello, I'm looking for a good pocket knife I can carry for a long time. I don't want to buy something cheap. I just need a regular knife I usually prefer one blade that locks. I don't need anything with a bunch of crazy hi-tech buttons and switches either. just a good quality pocket knife that'll last a while something that won't break the bank and has a good reputation. and if you know where I could buy the one you recommend at a store. I don't want to buy online because I want to see the knives in person. I appreciate all the help thanks, guys.

my Schrade “Old Timer” has carbon steel blades.
VERY popular “farmers” knife here back in the day, with the pick & tweezers ( stored in the handle ) & 2 blade shapes.
Love this old knife ( I’ve probably had it 35 years ? ) but the extra features & versatility of the Leatherman means it is now my “everyday” knife & couldn’t live without

Farmer Roy · Dec 25, 2021

Better than any of that cheap French peasant Opinel shît . . .

milkloss · Dec 25, 2021

Farmer Roy said:
my Schrade “Old Timer” has carbon steel blades.
VERY popular “farmers” knife here back in the day, with the pick & tweezers ( stored in the handle ) & 2 blade shapes.
Love this old knife ( I’ve probably had it 35 years ? ) but the extra features & versatility of the Leatherman means it is now my “everyday” knife & couldn’t live without

Good knives. I have a small double blade with scissors that goes with everywhere with me including in town etc as it's legal and a larger skinning blade knife For calves and lambs.

excellent steel that gets sharp and keeps sharp...... has a nice patina to it as well.

Hard Graft · Dec 25, 2021

Farmer Roy said:
my Schrade “Old Timer” has carbon steel blades.
VERY popular “farmers” knife here back in the day, with the pick & tweezers ( stored in the handle ) & 2 blade shapes.
Love this old knife ( I’ve probably had it 35 years ? ) but the extra features & versatility of the Leatherman means it is now my “everyday” knife & couldn’t live without

The old “old timers” are a brilliant knife but also my leatherman surge is my go to knife now

Good knife storage is just as important but I use an Australia hobble belt I had made 12 years ago and worn ever since though need to restitich it as off a couple days ago

Scholsey · Dec 25, 2021

Leatherman sidekick and a Milwaukee fastback 2 depending on the situation tick all my boxes.

tullah · Dec 25, 2021

daveydiesel1 said:
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Best knife iv ever owned. Must have it at least 4 years now whereas most other knifes iv owned have fell in bits or bent over when cuttin bales nipping my hand long before 4 years old

I had a freebie knife from Bethnal E in the 80s single blade and bit similar to that.
Want another just like it and anyone know what make it was or got a picture?

daveydiesel1 · Dec 25, 2021

tullah said:
I had a freebie knife from Bethnal E in the 80s similar to that.
Want another just like it and anyone know what make it was or got a picture?

That is a puma tec if its any help. Build quality is just fantastic

Farmer Roy · Dec 26, 2021

Hard Graft said:
The old “old timers” are a brilliant knife but also my leatherman surge is my go to knife now

Good knife storage is just as important but I use an Australia hobble belt I had made 12 years ago and worn ever since though need to restitich it as off a couple days ago

yeah, i could never carry anything in my pocket apart from a handkerchief

always carry a knife in a pouch & for years I also used to wear a fob watch in a pouch on the belt as well

Scholsey · Dec 26, 2021

Farmer Roy said:
yeah, i could never carry anything in my pocket apart from a handkerchief

always carry a knife in a pouch & for years I also used to wear a fob watch in a pouch on the belt as well

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What is the idea with that ring on the belt next to the buckle?

Scholsey · Dec 26, 2021

https://www.pmleather.com/hobble-belts-a-brief-history

Ah, was surprised to see the imagine at the bottom
Of the page but a good illustration of a alternative use.

Farmer Roy · Dec 26, 2021

Scholsey said:
What is the idea with that ring on the belt next to the buckle?

hobble belt

old traditional style, 2 rings, you can use the belt as a hobble for tying up a wild bull etc

i did a bit of bull catching "up north", in my younger days . . .

Ffermer Bach · Dec 26, 2021

Farmer Roy said:
yeah, i could never carry anything in my pocket apart from a handkerchief

always carry a knife in a pouch & for years I also used to wear a fob watch in a pouch on the belt as well

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I think that is an Australian thing, when I was there everyone had their knife in a pouch on the belt.

manhill · Dec 26, 2021

oskerb said:
Hello, I'm looking for a good pocket knife I can carry for a long time. I don't want to buy something cheap. I just need a regular knife I usually prefer one blade that locks. I don't need anything with a bunch of crazy hi-tech buttons and switches either. just a good quality pocket knife that'll last a while something that won't break the bank and has a good reputation. and if you know where I could buy the one you recommend at a store. I don't want to buy online because I want to see the knives in person. I appreciate all the help thanks, guys.

For me, one handed opening is essential (even though I have two hands).

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