The Perfect Pocket Knife.

I’m a 30yr old without any need for a cane whatsoever, but when I found one [a sword cane] at a yard sale a few years ago I had to buy it.

Yes; get one!

 

Take a look at the alox Electrician. Nice two layer SAK.

 

That is nice. Thanks.

 

ah yes, the glorious sickness

they look awesome and you can get them with a bottle opener in the rear of the blade.

standard, "scandi" grind or whatever it's called: https://www.bladeforums.com/threads/friction-folder.1751131/
custom, full flat grind: https://www.bladeforums.com/threads/friction-folder.1751131/#post-20052344

pretty sure you can still order one or more

I had to get one in each grind ("DICKENS" would have to be engraved on blade ground fully flat )

it has a great blade for nipping cigars too!

 

7301864E-69CD-4737-A275-F69E640D49B5 by FLMacKnife posted Oct 22, 2020 at 1:02 PM

Great write-up!

As other have said, the hunt continues, but for me there is one that I always come back to and that is this case copperhead pattern. It is very similar in dimension to a trapper, has two blades which I know find to be optimal, a clip point and smaller pen. It has half stops, and the F&F on it, the walk and talk, its just spot on. I really like the copperhead 'feature' that hides the edges of the closed blade stops. I have come to appreciate its dimensions and utility.

Trappers I find to be similar in usefulness and dimension, but I really like having that second smaller blade for situations that require more finness, opening an small package or something like that.

 

Agree
Very nice knife , it qualifies for "The perfect Pocket Knife" as per my current needs for one.
I got one courtesy of @JohnDF GAW
(I only wish they would make them with a key ring so I can attach it to my Victorinox Belt clip )

Time to pick it up and give it some pocket time

 

This may be it!

I'll let you know in a few weeks.

 

For me, this is one of the winners!!

 

The Case Cooperhead is definitely a top contender for me, too.

 

My first post in quite awhile. Love this thread but will have to post pics later.
Just had my eighth chemo yesterday for Prostate Cancer. Vietnam caught up with me fifty years later. Please no sympathy reply’s. I just wanted to jump in with this thread
NAM67

 

I think you're right, red sparrow. The shield, the handles, the bolster, the blade and the size! A perfect combo IMO. I'll be kicking myself for a long time for missing out on the early reserve of that one.

 

Me too...

 

I like this modded SAK. Based on the Vic Compact it is small enough to be unobtrusive in my pocket, it's attractive, it fits my hand, has stainless blades and is overall almost indestructible, and is easy to care for and maintain. However, it not my favorite - go figure.

 

I got my first Barlow about 65 years ago & they've always been a favorite, along with the medium stockman. I discovered the Churchill a couple years ago & the blade combination & size just suits my needs perfectly.

 

Nearly perfect.

 

Ain't no such thing as perfect. The concept is too task-related. Even the best Remington Bullet Trapper Tony Bose ever made is a poor choice for a black tie affair.

Ultimately it all comes down to preference. Something to keep in mind should you get the urge to tell someone all they need is a _______.

 

Me too, brother. Going for number 13 next week. If you were Navy check out the new Blue Water Disability Act.
Semper fi

 

2nd that

 

Been enjoying the knife talk and the aging old man talk in this thread - can identify with portions of each. Jackknife, our knife journeys track fairly close - I went from Official Cub Scout & Boy Scout knives throughout the 1960’s to a Buck 301 Stockman in the early 1970’s to a Schrade 108OT Small Stockman in the mid 1980’s to a SAK until the late 1990’s when I went back to a (Medium) Stockman. I still favor a Medium Stockman and carry one or another of them 80% of the time - I just keep rotating back to that combination of blades and they do all I need with the exception of cleaning big game and gamefish. Many other knives were sprinkled in, but the above mentioned had good long rides and served me well. I go on Medicare in one week (but that ain’t old - yet!) OH