imjin138
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I am addicted to them I have a drawer full and just bought 3 benchmade knives from a woman I work with, she got tired of trying to sell tupperware and now sells knives.
Does anyone like pocket knives???
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Agreed. I think shiney is overrated for an EDC, working knife. I just bought a Great Eastern Cutlery Trapper, sambar stag scales, that is beautiful, and while still new and hence blades are mirror shiney, I expect it will develop a patina which is fine with me. Excellent quality, fit and finish, and I find the springs, when opening or closing, and the "half stop," when it snaps to a 90 degree angle, just right. I am well pleased with it. (Hat tip to forum member Cooter who suggested GEC in an earlier thread on pocket knives.)
dkees
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At one time I was into knife collecting but it got too complicated, plus my eyes got older and that certainly didn't help.
Although there are a bunch of great manufacturers I found you can't go wrong with a Case, K-Bar, or Buck.
Although there are a bunch of great manufacturers I found you can't go wrong with a Case, K-Bar, or Buck.
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swiss army
have a similar knife with other additions [ since i like wine : a corkscrew is a must]. it is always in arms reach and use it the most. keep a cabela's multi tool in the car.
I've got a drawer full of pocket knives of all types and brands. Cheap ones and expensive ones, seems I'm a sucker for a new pocket knife. I must have 50 to 60 Case pocket knives, plus ones made by Gerber, Buck, Benchmade, Colonel Coon, Marbles, Red Rooster, Old Timer/Schrade, etc.
Funny thing is, 99% of the time I carry a Swiss Army Classic in my front pocket and have been for over 20 years. Costs less than 15 bucks and does most everything I need a knife to do.
have a similar knife with other additions [ since i like wine : a corkscrew is a must]. it is always in arms reach and use it the most. keep a cabela's multi tool in the car.
bk43
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And all this time I thought I was the only nut job who did this.
Hard to beat a good tool steel blade stropped on the leg of your Wranglers.Bob
The Highlander
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I carry a Leatherman Micra in left front pocket, always. A Spyderco Sage is on a clip in right rear. Right front is usually a Case Stockman (my favorite since my daughter gave it to me), but sometimes a Case Russlock, Trapper, or other.
I like Spyderco, Case, Puma, Boker for carry. I use exclusively Cold Steel in my restaurants though. Great kitchen knives at a good price.
Never cared for Buck, I've never seen one that didn't look like cheap junk. Same for Schrade and Old Timer. They are just loaner or giveaway knives.
I feel as naked without a knife or two as I do without a pistol.
I like Spyderco, Case, Puma, Boker for carry. I use exclusively Cold Steel in my restaurants though. Great kitchen knives at a good price.
Never cared for Buck, I've never seen one that didn't look like cheap junk. Same for Schrade and Old Timer. They are just loaner or giveaway knives.
I feel as naked without a knife or two as I do without a pistol.
rocketdog
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My favorite SAKs have the cigar cutter. 
Cooter Brown
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Glad you like it. GEC has some amazing stag. Post a pic, maybe next to that Bowen 45 Colt!
T-Star, sorry you're not super happy with your GEC. I have three of them, all users and very solid knives. These knives are made to use.
GEC has a great reputation for service. If you call them I assure you they will take care of any concern you have by fixing or replacing your knife.
It's a small company and they make a point of taking care of their customers.
I have lots of knives, but the Kershaw Leek is my daily carry.
The more unusual one I have (actually the second one like this) is an all American made probably 1930's Imperial. I've seen some cheap China copies in this configuration, but haven't seen another original.
The more unusual one I have (actually the second one like this) is an all American made probably 1930's Imperial. I've seen some cheap China copies in this configuration, but haven't seen another original.
standerson
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I carry a Kershaw blur everyday. It is a excellent knife and their customer service is excellent.
I dropped my knife in the mud and tore it apart to clean it. I realized I was in over my head and called Kershaw to find out how much it was going to cost me.
They covered the reassembly under warranty and even sharpened it.
I dropped my knife in the mud and tore it apart to clean it. I realized I was in over my head and called Kershaw to find out how much it was going to cost me.
They covered the reassembly under warranty and even sharpened it.
ohiococonut
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I've literally got a drawer full of pocket knives but have carried the same one to work for the last 31yrs.
Starting out as an apprentice journeyman a pocket knife was one of the tool requirements so I bought one. I tried several over the years trying to find the perfect one but always came back to it. It's a 3 blade Case XX. A lot of the wood has worn off and I've had to glue the panels back on a couple of times because the head of the rivets wore off but it still keeps a razor sharp edge. It's seen a lot of abuse but as long as I have it, it will be my go to knife.
Can't think of very many things I've bought that long ago and still use daily. Don't know if they're even made anymore and certainly don't know what I'd do if I ever lost it. It's the perfect all purpose utility knife.
Starting out as an apprentice journeyman a pocket knife was one of the tool requirements so I bought one. I tried several over the years trying to find the perfect one but always came back to it. It's a 3 blade Case XX. A lot of the wood has worn off and I've had to glue the panels back on a couple of times because the head of the rivets wore off but it still keeps a razor sharp edge. It's seen a lot of abuse but as long as I have it, it will be my go to knife.
Can't think of very many things I've bought that long ago and still use daily. Don't know if they're even made anymore and certainly don't know what I'd do if I ever lost it. It's the perfect all purpose utility knife.
Smithhound
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I've also been carrying a pocket knife, sometimes 2, since I was a kid. I used to collect Case but got pretty disallusioned with them years ago.
I found GEC by accident and fell in love with them. I've got about a dozen so far, carry a Northfield Scout with Sambar stag alot.
I too have dozens of knives, some pretty collectable, one of my other weaknesses is switchblades. There is just something about a well crafted Italian stilleto, not the run of the mill gunshow type but good hand made ones.
I may post some pics in a bit of some of them.
RD
I found GEC by accident and fell in love with them. I've got about a dozen so far, carry a Northfield Scout with Sambar stag alot.
I too have dozens of knives, some pretty collectable, one of my other weaknesses is switchblades. There is just something about a well crafted Italian stilleto, not the run of the mill gunshow type but good hand made ones.
I may post some pics in a bit of some of them.
RD
slowburninsteve
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I like American made knives, in particular those made by Kershaw, old Schrades, Buck, Case, plus the German Bokers and the Swiss Victorinox. Unfortunately until I get a job there will be no buying of new knives. 
Steve
Steve
CW Spook
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I've carried a knife of some type for as long as I can remember. For a number of years it was a multi-bladed pipe tool, but for the past 35 it's been a Victorinox Swiss Army Huntsman. I've used every blade on it, from the scissors to the saw, broken the tip off of one and had it reground, replaced the toothpick and the spring on the scissors multiple times. The SA cross wore off years ago. My late father-in-law was quite a knife buyer...I won't say collector because he never really looked at them like that...and I inherited a nice canvas bag full of good knives to add to my own; Benchmade, Al Mar, Kershaw, Beretta, CRKT, Victorinox & Wenger, SOG, Spyderco, Boker and Bear, just to name a few. If you don't get the A.G. Russell catalog, do a Google search and sign up for it....
Texas Star
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How did you break the tip off of the SAK? Were you using that blade as a screwdriver?
Just curious. I've only broken the tip on one knife, a British Commando one. As a teen, I was throwing it at an old wooden garage.
Most tip breakage comes either from throwing or use as a screwdriver.
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Always prefered a Boy Scout/Swiss Army/demo knife myself. It seemed the can opener was the most used blade.
I've got better excuses for the large number of guns that I own than I do for the larger number of folding knives that I own. Mostly Case, Buck, Boker, Victorinox, Gerber, Spyderco, but some others, as well.
I like the older big folders like the Case Hunter Tested..or the Kabar dogs head
