recommendations for a good pocket knife

[Farmer Roy]

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]

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]

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]

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]

You've just given the punch line away.

It has been a whole week for gods sake!

 

[oskerb]

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]

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]

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]

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

 

[milkloss]

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]

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]

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

 

[tullah]

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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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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).