what's your prefered pocket knife? + pics!

[Samon]

Let's see your pocket knife!

What's you're favourite and why?

What things do you choose in a pocket knife?

[maddave]

Mine is a plain British Army clasp knife. Been all over the globe with me.. Simple tough tool. Like this except mine doesn't have the lettering, just a crowsfoot:



In fact this is identical

[Samon]

I've wanted one of those guys for a while now, saw one in a small time hiking/outdoors shop near me. Looks tough, it's sheffield steel yeah? I've seen the ones with a large folding spike on the back, whats that for?

I've always liked the no fuss, tough as boots attitude of 'older styled' knives.
Don't really get the same vibe off the latest ranges..

[maddave]

I've wanted one of those guys for a while now, saw one in a small time hiking/outdoors shop near me. Looks tough, it's sheffield steel yeah? I've seen the ones with a large folding spike on the back, whats that for?

I've always liked the no fuss, tough as boots attitude of 'older styled' knives.
Don't really get the same vibe off the latest ranges..

They are sheffield steel. The ones with the spike are a later model. I've seen them and they're just as well made. the spike is called a marlin spike for ropework and such, but can be used in many different applications.

Here is a supplier

http://www.sheffieldknives.co.uk/aca...ry_Knives.html

[Samon]

Ah ok, I'm not one for a variety of knots..still i can think of other uses for it. Do you use/carry any other folders mate? I'm interested in 'back seat' knives and tools and ones with history that surpass expensive fashionable types, even if only with sentimental value. Do you have a lot of kit? what sorts of thing do you use them for?

[CascadeMtns]

Without a doubt....... Vic Super Tinker.

[Samon]

Without a doubt....... Vic Super Tinker.

very nice, looking well looked after too! i keep mine in the victorinox appropriately layer belt sheath. fits nice and is of sturdy construction. I kinda think i should have gotten the knife i have for edc (huntsman) with the file..not sure of the name..i file my nails alot when bored you see.

[santaman2000]

Without a doubt....... Vic Super Tinker.

Looks like mine. EDC for about 24 years now. Bought the first one in the Bx at RAF Upper Heyford. Lost it in the 1st Gulf War and bought replacement on the Saudi economy. Right front pocket almost everywhere I go.

[santaman2000]

Not so much meant for knots as for splicing I believe. The marlinspike, I mean.

[Samon]

Not so much meant for knots as for splicing I believe. The marlinspike, I mean.

splicing? like getting the knots open..picking things open?

[santaman2000]

splicing? like getting the knots open..picking things open?

No. Like splicing one strand of a rope over and under another strand to weave ropes together or back into itself.

[Samon]

No. Like splicing one strand of a rope over and under another strand to weave ropes together or back into itself.

ah ok, like knitting..kind of. never used one you see, not got alot of know how with knots either. good with other stuff though..ish.

[Xunil]

Splicing is predominantly (but not exclusively) used for creating very strong and durable knotless loops at the ends of rope.

Google "splicing with a marlin spike" for plenty of info.

There is even a marlin spike knot, for temporarily securing the marlin spike to guard against loss when you need your hands to be doing other things.

A metal marlin spike is actually for working with wire rope while, traditionally, a wooden tool called a Fid (looks like a large sewing needle) is used for working with natural and man-made ropes.

Showing my age a little - I learned that in the scouts as a kid, back when the scouts were allowed to teach you stuff like that

My favourite folder is my Case Canoe. Mine has D2 blades and Cocobolo handle slabs but it looks more or less like this library picture:



I also have a couple of Case Trapper models:



And, like most, I have a Swiss Army knife or two that are always around if needed.

I own and use some really nice custom folders but the above are my mainstay every day carry knives and, to be honest, I could do the vast majority of all my knife work with them.

[Robbi]

20 years + in my pocket, great little knife.

[Kepis]

Schrade Old Timer 340T, just like this one (stock photo)



Before that it was a SAK Tinker and/or an Army knife with the Marlin spike as described in other posts above.

[SimonD]

spydercp ukpk for me. one for work and one for edc
http://www.handyniknaks.co.uk/spyder...rey-4253-p.asp

[offroadmick]

I always carry a Victorinox alox Farmer... It's the same as the 'old' solider but has a saw too.... I use it alot...

[Samon]

Splicing is predominantly (but not exclusively) used for creating very strong and durable knotless loops at the ends of rope.

Google "splicing with a marlin spike" for plenty of info.

There is even a marlin spike knot, for temporarily securing the marlin spike to guard against loss when you need your hands to be doing other things.

A metal marlin spike is actually for working with wire rope while, traditionally, a wooden tool called a Fid (looks like a large sewing needle) is used for working with natural and man-made ropes.

Showing my age a little - I learned that in the scouts as a kid, back when the scouts were allowed to teach you stuff like that

My favourite folder is my Case Canoe. Mine has D2 blades and Cocobolo handle slabs but it looks more or less like this library picture:



I also have a couple of Case Trapper models:



And, like most, I have a Swiss Army knife or two that are always around if needed.

I own and use some really nice custom folders but the above are my mainstay every day carry knives and, to be honest, I could do the vast majority of all my knife work with them.

Love older style folders! Whats D2 like on a folder with convex edge? i hear its a b**** to sharpen without ceramics..is this true? how much is a knife simular to the ones youve shown?

is that a puma folder robbi? pilot model?

[therealmow]

Enzo birk and leatherman squirt

[johnnythefox]

Not so much meant for knots as for splicing I believe. The marlinspike, I mean.

both as far as i know issued at the same time and i thought for units with horses?
very very simple and very,very strong

[Robbi]

yep, it's a puma, think it's a corporal though

[Samon]

yep, it's a puma, think it's a corporal though

what's the build and blade steel quality like? have you got many puma knives?

[Robbi]

it's a great wee knife, build quality is very good and it holds an edge very well indeed, 20+ years service and no complaints

think that is my only Puma but i'd have to have a root around to be sure, got over 150 knives around the place

[Samon]

it's a great wee knife, build quality is very good and it holds an edge very well indeed, 20+ years service and no complaints

think that is my only Puma but i'd have to have a root around to be sure, got over 150 knives around the place

haha alot then! over the years i've had alot of knives..when ebay wasn't regulated. only kept the good ones though, the rest are either broken, binned or given away now.

[Hetzen]

I always carry this..



It's well built, small. Not strictly a pocket knife and has a built in torch. I think it's great. I use it a lot.

[Samon]

I always carry this..



It's well built, small. Not strictly a pocket knife and has a built in torch. I think it's great. I use it a lot.

Nice looking multi tool mate, have you used any other multi tools? i know gerbers probably got the best rep..i was looking at a few the other day as i dont own a multi worth digging out of the shed but would find one usefull in my outings.

[Hetzen]

Only cheapo's and this is by far best I've had. I can't warrant spending £40+ on one. This was from Clas Ohlson. I think it was only a tenner. That black pouch in the pic came with it.

[Samon]

i know what you mean..i couldn't responsibley buy a gerber for like £70, even though ive heard the old ones are built like bunkers! not heard quite the same things about newer knives from them. gerber are making 'bear grylls' knives now and thats put me off them a bit tbh.

[flexo]

opinel,mainly n°9,till my childhood,then sometimes sak,
guess you don't need picture?

[Robbi]

oh yes, always need pictures