Every Man Should Carry a Pocket Knife

[hawgrider]

http://content.artofmanliness.com/uploads/2008/04/vintage-knives.jpg

It used to be that a pocket knife was an essential item that a man carried with him. You had your wallet, your keys, and your trusty pocket knife.





The History of the Pocket Knife

1st Century Romans created the first folding pocket knife. They made for easy carrying for soldiers and other explorers on their journeys and conquests. However, as the use of sheathed knives became more popular, the use of pocket knives fell somewhat into disfavor.

By the late 16th Century, pocket knives began to regain popularity. They were especially popular in the American colonies. From farmers to lawyers, men from all walks of life started to carry them. The ultimate portable tool, the pocket knife was a useful aid in various tasks,
http://www.artofmanliness.com/2008/04/01/every-man-should-carry-a-pocket-knife/

[justlooking]

I'm a girl and I carry a knife.

[hawgrider]

I'm a girl and I carry a knife.Well since you can handle "big guns" I suppose you certainly can handle a Knife.:biglaugh:

[justlooking]

I handle them just fine thank you.

[hawgrider]

I handle them just fine thank you.No sons for me. Taught my girls how to shoot and gut deer and anything else they killed. Taught them how to kick some ass too.

[Arklatex]

I have carried a knife since I earned my Totin' chip in the scouts. I feel totally naked without one. If I get a chance to use a pc in the next few days I will post pics of my extensive knife collection.

The things I never leave home without and always have on me.

Knife

AAA Flashlight

Bic lighter

Wallet

Keys

Phone

[Arklatex]

I'm a girl and I carry a knife.
I think all girls and women should have a knife as well. My wife carries a spyderco ladybug and she loves it.

[Txwheels]

I might forget my phone, but the 3 items in the photo I NEVER leave home without!

[MrsInor]

I'm a girl and I carry a knife.

Me too.

[mhans]

does anybody carry a flashlight as well... I mean they make those LED maglite now that are small enough to put in your pockets? In a disaster scenario like earthquakes, knife, flashlight and a whistle is good to have. I always carry atleast 2 knives and 2 small flashlights and a carabiner

[hawgrider]

does anybody carry a flashlight as well... I mean they make those LED maglite now that are small enough to put in your pockets? In a disaster scenario like earthquakes, knife, flashlight and a whistle is good to have. I always carry atleast 2 knives and 2 small flashlights and a carabinerWhen working I carry the 2 AA cell mag on the belt in mag light holster. Off work cant stand all that stuff on my belt. But have one in the truck, motorcycle and a bazillion located all over the house.

Edited: my whistle is built in...... roll tongue and let her rip! Much louder than any referee type whistle.

[DerBiermeister]

I carry one of two different SOG Twitch pocket knives

Usually it is a Twitch II
or sometimes when I am going to wrong side of the tracks, I carry my Twitch XL

As for torches -- I always have one in my truck and my motorcycle. Plus one in my EDC bag. But for some reason, I hardly ever carry one on my belt, or in my pocket.
However, if the time ever comes, I have one on my battle belt.

[Sparkyprep]

My dad used to tell me that a man without a pocket knife is not a man. As for a flashlight, I keep a quality flashlight in my EDC bag, among many other things.

[Innkeeper]

does anybody carry a flashlight as well... I mean they make those LED maglite now that are small enough to put in your pockets? In a disaster scenario like earthquakes, knife, flashlight and a whistle is good to have. I always carry atleast 2 knives and 2 small flashlights and a carabiner

Like hawg I have some all over the house and in my jeep, most days I do have one at work, it helps in finding some of the guns on the shelves in storage.

[Inor]

I'm a girl and I carry a knife.

The suburb we live in has become a Yuppie hell populated with soccer moms and nutless beta-males. But every spring they have a city-wide garage sale. A year or two ago right after Longrider's granddaughter was born, she came by our place so she and Mrs Inor could go garage saleing looking for stuff for the grand. They went to one sale and the lady had a brand new car seat or something that was still unopened in the box. Longrider asked if they could take it out of the box and see it. Suzi-soccer mom said "Sure, let me go get a scissor". Before she could turn around, both Longrider and Mrs Inor flipped out their lock blades and went to work on the box! I am pretty sure Suzi-soccer mom had never seen one prepper chick, let alone two! :biglaugh:

[DerBiermeister]

The suburb we live in has become a Yuppie hell populated with soccer moms and nutless beta-males. But every spring they have a city-wide garage sale. A year or two ago right after Longrider's granddaughter was born, she came by our place so she and Mrs Inor could go garage saleing looking for stuff for the grand. They went to one sale and the lady had a brand new car seat or something that was still unopened in the box. Longrider asked if they could take it out of the box and see it. Suzi-soccer mom said "Sure, let me go get a scissor". Before she could turn around, both Longrider and Mrs Inor flipped out their lock blades and went to work on the box! I am pretty sure Suzi-soccer mom had never seen one prepper chick, let alone two! :biglaugh:


good story

[Baglady]

Here's my EDC. (American Cutlery) 1219
Sharp as a razor.

[Slippy]

1220

The Trinity of Knives all should own.

[mhans]

nice trio there slippy...

[Slippy]

nice trio there slippy...

Thank's mhans.

The Buck 110 is like a girl in a country song; I lost her twice and got her back again, twice! Hell, I've had her so long I've forgotten what decade we met!

[mhans]

I was able to get a knife from a guy who worked in a saw mill. he used broken saw mill blade and made them into knives. I believe if my memory serves me right, the name of his business was Eight Dollar Mountain Foundry. I got the knife for $100. it came with a leather sheath and my name was on the handguard. it is a good custom made knife, I got it sometime in mid 90's.

[Sparkyprep]

1220

The Trinity of Knives all should own.

While I agree, there should be a Leatherman type tool in there.

[Sarge7402]

does anybody carry a flashlight as well... I mean they make those LED maglite now that are small enough to put in your pockets? In a disaster scenario like earthquakes, knife, flashlight and a whistle is good to have. I always carry atleast 2 knives and 2 small flashlights and a carabiner

Have carried at least one pocket flashlight for going on 20 years. Today it's a walmart special that uses two AA batteries. Sits right in the back pocket next to my wallet.

Have two Uncle Henry pocket knives - one blue steel that's razor Sharp. Along with a small hand gun spare ammo, a hand cuff key and fountain pen - yeah I'm old school:dirtyoldman:

[justlooking]

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/05/44b2572c16a6902d3d46cca46e9562a3.jpg

My knife. It is used a lot at work

Really want a benchmade.

And I agree that a leatherman type tool should be carried

[Arklatex]

For flashlights I carry a streamlight micro stream (single AAA) at work.

On my off days I carry a streamlight stylus pro. (2 AAA)

Both are great quality, built tough, easy on batteries and just the right amount of light for utility purposes. They also carry very well with their pocket clips. The microstream clip enables it to be used as a head lamp if you're wearing a ball cap.

[Innkeeper]

Try a Gerber Cortex Flashlight uses either Double AA's or the CR123A batteries I replaced the surefire I lost on my last deployment with it, but I do have a bunch of good LED ones from wal mart which use AA or AAA batteries and my 20 year old trusty mini mag lite still.

[hawgrider]

http://content.artofmanliness.com/uploads/2008/04/vintage-knives.jpg

The History of the Pocket Knife

First Century Romans created the first folding pocket knife. They made for easy carrying for soldiers and other explorers on their journeys and conquests. However, as the use of sheathed knives became more popular, the use of pocket knives fell somewhat into disfavor.

By the late 16th Century, pocket knives began to regain popularity. They were especially popular in the American colonies. From farmers to lawyers, men from all walks of life started to carry them. The ultimate portable tool,
http://www.artofmanliness.com/2008/04/01/every-man-should-carry-a-pocket-knife/

[Sasquatch]

Been carrying one since my grandfather gave me my first one as a kid. A hand-me-down of his. Still have it tucked away somewhere too.

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[hawgrider]

My wife found one like this at a garage sale for 2.00 Its a keeper!

Old Ulster USA Yellow Long Pull Peanut Antique
https://sp.yimg.com/xj/th?id=OIP.M8110744e117595e9c335df0542ecfd2fo0&pid=15.1&P=0&w=300&h=300

I like to collect them.


I currently carry a Oldtimer from the early 90's made in USA

[Sasquatch]

My wife found one like this at a garage sale for 2.00 Its a keeper!

Old Ulster USA Yellow Long Pull Peanut Antique
https://sp.yimg.com/xj/th?id=OIP.M8110744e117595e9c335df0542ecfd2fo0&pid=15.1&P=0&w=300&h=300

I like to collect them.


I currently carry a Oldtimer from the early 90's made in USA
I didn't start out with the intention but I have become a collector as well. Any type of straight edge or folder that peeks my interest I'll pick up if the price is right.

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[Infidel]

I didn't start out with the intention but I have become a collector as well. Any type of straight edge or folder that peeks my interest I'll pick up if the price is right.

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I think that's pretty normal for all of us that like knives. Always on the hunt for that one perfect blade that will do everything well. I can't understand people that walk around without a knife in their pocket. Me, I always have a knife in my pocket and most times more than one on my person.

-Infidel

[SOCOM42]

I carry a gerber folder, lockback, 4 inch tanto style blade.
That is one of two tools I carry EVERY TIME I leave the house, the other is a handgun.

[hawgrider]

Here are few of mine that aren't stashed away.


http://i1358.photobucket.com/albums/q761/hawgrider97/stuff/20160427_182123_zpsxgpk8qxm.jpg (http://s1358.photobucket.com/user/hawgrider97/media/stuff/20160427_182123_zpsxgpk8qxm.jpg.html)

[DerBiermeister]

I carry a gerber folder, lockback, 4 inch tanto style blade.


I carry a SOG Twitch XL -- 3 1/4" blade

http://www.knivesplus.com/media/SG-TWI24.jpg


and when I am sailing, I carry this Wenger knife specially designed by Alinghi, the Swiss America's Cup winning team (about a decade ago).

http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r207/Chako_photo/Leather%20Projects/IMG_1350small-1.jpg

[hawgrider]

Clip on pockets knives and folders are another whole catagory compared to the old "pocket knife." I've got some nice folders as well. I've got an old Olsen with stag grips I'll pull out later.

My favorite folder to carry right now is a clip on pocket spring assist that the RubberDuck got me. The blade pops open lickity split!


That Wenger knife is pretty cool Beerman!

[Inor]

These two travel in my suitcase and have been to pretty much every major city in North America with me.

2187

[DerBiermeister]

That Wenger knife is pretty cool Beerman!

It's got a nice selection of tools used on lines -- fid, awl, sharp knife. The pliers is the best pair I've ever seen on a knife and that would include all of the Leatherman knives (I also have two Leathermans -- the original, and the Charge).

http://ep.yimg.com/ay/yhst-134809443547549/leatherman-charge-tti-multi-tool-3.gif

[hawgrider]

These two travel in my suitcase and have been to pretty much every major city in North America with me.

2187Nice plug for OTP.:cool:

[DerBiermeister]

These two travel in my suitcase and have been to pretty much every major city in North America with me.

2187

The one on the right looks like a SOG?
The other I'm pretty sure is a Swiss Army Knife

[Inor]

The one on the right looks like a SOG?
The other I'm pretty sure is a Swiss Army Knife

Kershaw Leek. The other is a 20+ year old Victorinox. Both have lived hard lives. :D

[Sparkyprep]

I carry a cheap Kershaw, and a Leatherman Wave as my EDC. There is also a Leatherman MUT on my get home bag.

[hawgrider]

Ok before you guys bust me Im going to fess up... the article posted today from the manly site I posted a while back. The manly site tricked me and apparently is repeating their articles as this article was back on their front page. Im guilty of not checking the trheads. But this one is better anyway Lol.


Here is my Olsen folder lock blade made in Michigan.

http://i1358.photobucket.com/albums/q761/hawgrider97/stuff/20160427_210607_zpsk6f2zhlh.jpg (http://s1358.photobucket.com/user/hawgrider97/media/stuff/20160427_210607_zpsk6f2zhlh.jpg.html)

[Arklatex]

Here's what I carry. I always have at least one of these on me

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A Spyderco pm2, Case Stockman or Vic Tinker.

[Inor]

Here are a couple more of my travel companions...

2188

A Gerber multi-tool and a First Strike energy bar.

The energy bars really piss me off though. Mrs Inor bought a ton of them a while back. So I vac sealed about 8-10 and put them in my suitcase. One night I wondered what they tasted like so I cut the bag open and ate one. They are REALLY good! Now I just eat them for the hell of it when I travel, so if SHTF I am not going to have them to get home! I have had to refill suitcase several times.

[hawgrider]

Here's what I carry. I always have at least one of these on me

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http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160428/7cffb2b3c58c53a47db66be582ae3a09.jpg

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A Spyderco pm2, Case Stockman or Vic Tinker. The pen knife in the middle with the sheep foot is very nice Ark. My kind of pocket knife right there.

[hawgrider]

Here are a couple more of my travel companions...

2188

A Gerber multi-tool and a First Strike energy bar.

The energy bars really piss me off though. Mrs Inor bought a ton of them a while back. So I vac sealed about 8-10 and put them in my suitcase. One night I wondered what they tasted like so I cut the bag open and ate one. They are REALLY good! Now I just eat them for the hell of it when I travel, so if SHTF I am not going to have them to get home! I have had to refill suitcase several times.Gerber Yes! I prefer My Gerber multi tool over the Leathermans.

[DerBiermeister]

Gerber Yes! I prefer My Gerber multi tool over the Leathermans.

I like the release mechanisms on the Leathermans. SOLID

[hawgrider]

I like the release mechanisms on the Leathermans. SOLID I have a older Gerber its probably about 15 years or so old. Maybe longer. Its a tough tool that take a lickin and keeps on ticking. One handed operation for the pliers.

Close to this one -

http://www.mikescampfire.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/multiplier.jpg

[Sasquatch]

I have a older Gerber its probably about 15 years or so old. Maybe longer. Its a tough tool that take a lickin and keeps on ticking. One handed operation for the pliers.

Close to this one -

http://www.mikescampfire.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/multiplier.jpg
Ha! I have that exact one. Had it probably 20 years.

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[Infidel]

I have that same multi tool Hawg, carry it every day on my belt. My sheath gave out long ago so I had to build one for it. It's been a great tool and I've had mine 20+ years. I also have a newer version that I bought for my father, same deployment method for the pliers but there's a lock built in for the other tools. Pretty handy but it makes the tool a bit too big for my liking, that one stays in my leatherworking tool box. Those Gerber tools were damn near perfect, I keep looking for used ones in good shape to have a spare in case something happens to mine.

[Sparkyprep]

My Leatherman Wave was a gift from my wife when I started my apprenticeship. That was 19 years ago.

[Sasquatch]

Haha! I found them. The first two pocket knives my Grandfather gave me when I was about eight.

2197

[hawgrider]

Haha! I found them. The first two pocket knives my Grandfather gave me when I was about eight.

2197
Pretty cool that you still have them.







Here is my Gerber. Its the needle nose version.

http://i1358.photobucket.com/albums/q761/hawgrider97/stuff/20160428_193509_zpsdmsmeudx.jpg (http://s1358.photobucket.com/user/hawgrider97/media/stuff/20160428_193509_zpsdmsmeudx.jpg.html)

[Slippy]

My Leatherman Wave was a gift from my wife when I started my apprenticeship. That was 19 years ago.

That is cool Sparky!

[RubberDuck]

I cycle through edc pocket knives the rest are just ones I dug out from top of my guy piles the rest are somewhere around here. The green/gold one and the white one hold the most value to me my Grandfather wasn't much of a outdoor guy but even as a business man carried a pocket knife. Found that one unused in a drawer after he passed. The white one was still in my dads Army coat when he gave to me he said he bought it somewhere on the way to Vietnam I was about 9 when I got his coat still have both knife an coat an still keep it in the pocket I found it just causehttp://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160429/ebc321664cedc1ccd360a09fc332d29c.jpghttp://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160429/eed018ce282817e23a5d34915d8af337.jpg

[Gambit]

over 40 years old and older
2202
and yet still holds a nice edge

[Sparkyprep]

That is cool Sparky!

Coolest part is, I Have carried it just about every single waking hour since then, used it repeatedly in a heavy industrial environment, and it is worn, but still in good shape.

[Gambit]

I have that very top knife and it might not be no 100 dollar blade but I have yet sharpen it and I have used it allot of times from removing bark from a tree branch cutting rope and even used it to remove paint from a lawn mower blade from when I did not see the spray can and ran it over (stupid me)
I feel that blade is made well for its price which is to show you don't need no 100 dollar knife when a cheap one can do the same deed

[RubberDuck]

I have that very top knife and it might not be no 100 dollar blade but I have yet sharpen it and I have used it allot of times from removing bark from a tree branch cutting rope and even used it to remove paint from a lawn mower blade from when I did not see the spray can and ran it over (stupid me)
I feel that blade is made well for its price which is to show you don't need no 100 dollar knife when a cheap one can do the same deed
For a walmart knife it holds a great edge.
I could shave with it. I have another one very similar that I bought me an Hawg that is spring assisted that has a good blade too.

[Gambit]

I have 3 Walmart blades not one cost over 15 dollars and they work damn well. fact one of them my favorite folding knife and it was not even 12 dollars

[hawgrider]

Here is the spring assist the RubberDuck found 2 of these and gave me one. Its my favorite folder right now.
Push the button instant blade!


http://i1358.photobucket.com/albums/q761/hawgrider97/stuff/20160429_180558_zpsjykkwzxw.jpg (http://s1358.photobucket.com/user/hawgrider97/media/stuff/20160429_180558_zpsjykkwzxw.jpg.html)

[Arklatex]

Yall are gonna make me dig out the knife drawer... I've got winner and losers in my collection. But the collection is YUGE!

[hawgrider]

Yall are gonna make me dig out the knife drawer... I've got winner and losers in my collection. But the collection is YUGE!
Come on man don't be holding out on us!

[hawgrider]

Merged threads since I'm a idiot and forgot I posted this article in 2015
They are gonna be sorry they made me a moderator :biglaugh:

[Arklatex]

Come on man don't be holding out on us!
I might dig it out later.


Merged threads since I'm a idiot and forgot I posted this article in 2015
They are gonna be sorry they made me a moderator :biglaugh:

Hahaha! I was wondering how I got that medal earlier.

[hawgrider]

I might dig it out later.



Hahaha! I was wondering how I got that medal earlier.Yes sir you were overdue for a medal so I fixed you up.

Edited: it should have sent you a PM with the reason and who issued it.

[Arklatex]

OK here is some of it. This is just the folders I care about. The one on the bottom is a specialty knife made for woodcarving projects. Has gouges, scorps, etc.

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160430/1251f198a4f022c41f66c3acafb2f21c.jpg

And here is my minimalist travel tool kit. LM Wave, bit extention, 2 bit cards, mini pry bar and LM micra. It all fits in the 2 pouches. There's also a firesteel and a fresnel lens in there.

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[Inor]

I'll bet you could fit a basic set of lock picks in that brown leather pouch too. Nice setup!

[Arklatex]

I'll bet you could fit a basic set of lock picks in that brown leather pouch too. Nice setup!
My set is too long and I don't want to cut them down to fit. But I've seen a set that comes on a credit card size piece of titanium or steel and you can punch them out. Like this one:

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160430/d0da45d576fd45086b3fdb5402635893.jpg

I'll bet you could fit a basic set of lock picks in that brown leather pouch too. Nice setup!


Edit: that turned out weird, how did the quote get cut in 2? BTW the brown pouch was made for me by Infidel.

[Inor]

I keep a cheap set in with my Gerber multi-tool.

Infidel does very nice work!

[hawgrider]

Nice collection Ark !!

[Infidel]

My set is too long and I don't want to cut them down to fit. But I've seen a set that comes on a credit card size piece of titanium or steel and you can punch them out. Like this one:

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160430/d0da45d576fd45086b3fdb5402635893.jpg



Edit: that turned out weird, how did the quote get cut in 2? BTW the brown pouch was made for me by Infidel.


I keep a cheap set in with my Gerber multi-tool.

Infidel does very nice work!
Thanks for the plug and the compliment. It would be pretty easy to work a lock pick set into that design I think, might be worth a look if you decide to upgrade, maybe hang a small single AAA flashlight on the opposite side from the fire starter too. That might be pretty cool.

-Infidel

[Jeep]

Any girl that can clean a deer or more hs my respect

[rice paddy daddy]

Merged threads since I'm a idiot and forgot I posted this article in 2015
They are gonna be sorry they made me a moderator :biglaugh:

You're doing fine Hawg.
Make us proud!!

I have always carried pocket knives. Cheap Chinese ones for work at the warehouse, good ones for "civilian" duties. Case, American made Schrades, and old carbon steel ones that were made in places like Providence, Rhode Island.
I always wear a belt knife too. Either a Schrade Uncle Henry Bear Paw, or a Buck 110. Or a fixed blade sheath knife, 4" or 5" blade. I have a variety.
I have recently bought a few of the off-shore Schrades and the build quality and the steel is excellent.

Another good off shore knife brand is Kissing Crane. They are an old name, and even off shore they are still hand made.

I'm a knife-a-holic, and my name's Rice.

I have ordered enough from Kennesaw Cutlery and Smoky Mountain Knife Works that I get monthly catalogs in the mail, and daily emails from Kennesaw.

I've got to learn how to post pictures.

And speaking of ladies, mine carries a Leatherman, a good size liner lock, and an Imperial (Ireland) pocket knife. She will not carry her 38 Special because sshe refuses to submit to the state concealed weapon license.

[Infidel]

You're doing fine Hawg.
Make us proud!!

I have always carried pocket knives. Cheap Chinese ones for work at the warehouse, good ones for "civilian" duties. Case, American made Schrades, and old carbon steel ones that were made in places like Providence, Rhode Island.
I always wear a belt knife too. Either a Schrade Uncle Henry Bear Paw, or a Buck 110. Or a fixed blade sheath knife, 4" or 5" blade. I have a variety.
I have recently bought a few of the off-shore Schrades and the build quality and the steel is excellent.

Another good off shore knife brand is Kissing Crane. They are an old name, and even off shore they are still hand made.

I'm a knife-a-holic, and my name's Rice.

I have ordered enough from Kennesaw Cutlery and Smoky Mountain Knife Works that I get monthly catalogs in the mail, and daily emails from Kennesaw.

I've got to learn how to post pictures.

And speaking of ladies, mine carries a Leatherman, a good size liner lock, and an Imperial (Ireland) pocket knife. She will not carry her 38 Special because sshe refuses to submit to the state concealed weapon license.

Glad to hear the off shore Schrade quality is still good. I won't own one, if it doesn't say USA on it it isn't a Schrade as far as I'm concerned. The Imperial buyout not only killed Schrade but killed the town around the factory. Ellenville, NY is now a wasteland, a victim of NY's unfriendly business climate and out sourcing of labor. What was once a proud town in upstate NY and was home to Channel Master, VAW, Schrade is now a welfare town with no manufacturing jobs and no future. The only work left in that area is in the area's state prisons, the residents of Ellenville are now either State Correction Officers or inmate families. Sorry it's a touchy subject for me as I personally know people that were thrown out of work after the Imperial buyout. [/RANT OFF]

[Arklatex]

Glad to hear the off shore Schrade quality is still good. I won't own one, if it doesn't say USA on it it isn't a Schrade as far as I'm concerned. The Imperial buyout not only killed Schrade but killed the town around the factory. Ellenville, NY is now a wasteland, a victim of NY's unfriendly business climate and out sourcing of labor. What was once a proud town in upstate NY and was home to Channel Master, VAW, Schrade is now a welfare town with no manufacturing jobs and no future. The only work left in that area is in the area's state prisons, the residents of Ellenville are now either State Correction Officers or inmate families. Sorry it's a touchy subject for me as I personally know people that were thrown out of work after the Imperial buyout. [/RANT OFF]
Why did Shrade leave? Was the company a victim of ridiculous EPA regulations? Maybe an organized labor force? Just curious.

[rice paddy daddy]

Glad to hear the off shore Schrade quality is still good. I won't own one, if it doesn't say USA on it it isn't a Schrade as far as I'm concerned. The Imperial buyout not only killed Schrade but killed the town around the factory. Ellenville, NY is now a wasteland, a victim of NY's unfriendly business climate and out sourcing of labor. What was once a proud town in upstate NY and was home to Channel Master, VAW, Schrade is now a welfare town with no manufacturing jobs and no future. The only work left in that area is in the area's state prisons, the residents of Ellenville are now either State Correction Officers or inmate families. Sorry it's a touchy subject for me as I personally know people that were thrown out of work after the Imperial buyout. [/RANT OFF]

Was Schrade a union work force? Unions and state taxes have killed a lot of jobs in this country - like the firearms industry in Connecticut. The only reason Colt is still there is Obama threatened their federal contracts if the left for a non-union low tax state. Like South Carolina.

[Infidel]

Was Schrade a union work force? Unions and state taxes have killed a lot of jobs in this country - like the firearms industry in Connecticut. The only reason Colt is still there is Obama threatened their federal contracts if the left for a non-union low tax state. Like South Carolina.

I don't believe Schrade was a union company but I would have to ask. I can tell you the people that I know that worked there were happy and well paid. As for why they left I'm certain that it was a corporate decision and more about the bottom line than anything else. The knives could be produced for less money off shore than they could be in this country. The factory has sat dormant since Schrade left and is being torn down now as it has become an eyesore and the property will never sell with the factory in such disrepair. I could understand Imperial moving Schrade out of NY due to NY's unfriendly business atmosphere (IBM moved most of their operations out for this very reason I believe), but moving the entire production line out of the country is a whole other ball game. I believe most Schrade knives now are made in China.

[inceptor]

Just a little research but this is what I found on wiki "In July 2004, the year the company celebrated its 100th anniversary, the factory in Ellenville was closed. The Schrade name was purchased by Taylor Brands LLC, who continue to manufacture products under the Schrade brand as well as Old Timer, Uncle Henry, Imperial & Smith & Wesson knives."

So I went to the Taylor Brands website : http://taylorbrandsllc.com/

They are in Kingsport, TN

[rice paddy daddy]

Just a little research but this is what I found on wiki "In July 2004, the year the company celebrated its 100th anniversary, the factory in Ellenville was closed. The Schrade name was purchased by Taylor Brands LLC, who continue to manufacture products under the Schrade brand as well as Old Timer, Uncle Henry, Imperial & Smith & Wesson knives."

So I went to the Taylor Brands website : http://taylorbrandsllc.com/

They are in Kingsport, TN

While my recent purchases of an Uncle Henry Bear Paw (LB7) and an Old Timer Barlow do not have China on the blade, the boxes indicate that is where they were made.

Winchester lever rifles are now made in Japan, as are some Browning rifles.
Toyota vehicles, even those made in the US, are still sending the profits to Japan.
Globalization, my friend.

The difference in quality between Schrade, Kissing Crane, and those generic "China" knives is clearly evident.

[Infidel]

While my recent purchases of an Uncle Henry Bear Paw (LB7) and an Old Timer Barlow do not have China on the blade, the boxes indicate that is where they were made.

Winchester lever rifles are now made in Japan, as are some Browning rifles.
Toyota vehicles, even those made in the US, are still sending the profits to Japan.
Globalization, my friend.

The difference in quality between Schrade, Kissing Crane, and those generic "China" knives is clearly evident.

I don't fault anyone for buying the Chinese Schrades, I understand the lower price point is appealing and if the quality is good the value is even better. It's a personal choice for me because of what was done to the company and the surrounding town. I don't condemn Chinese knives in general, in fact there's a couple of them in my safe, some of good quality some of poor quality. It's disheartening to see what happened to that company which once produced such great knives as the Golden Spike, LB7 and the sharp finger.

I had forgotten about the fact that they closed the factory the same year as the 100th anniversary of the company. I'm sure that point was not lost on the employees of the factory.

[inceptor]

Globalization, my friend.

The difference in quality between Schrade, Kissing Crane, and those generic "China" knives is clearly evident.

It's sad but true. We used to be a manufacturing society. Now they say we are a customer service society. Very little is made here anymore. Ya gotta give Sam Walton one thing, he was proud of supporting merchandise that said Made in America.

Funny but I remember when you saw Made in Japan you knew it was going to be very low quality. Now it's top of the line.

China seems to be attracting all of our manufacturing business. I figure the reason for that is taxation. I will admit I know little about trade agreements other than we seem to be getting the shaft.

China seems to also have a say in how thing are done. It seems that the Apple CEO is being called on the carpet by Beijing.

http://www.reuters.com/article/us-apple-china-exclusive-idUSKCN0XX0NY

[rice paddy daddy]

I don't fault anyone for buying the Chinese Schrades, I understand the lower price point is appealing and if the quality is good the value is even better. It's a personal choice for me because of what was done to the company and the surrounding town. I don't condemn Chinese knives in general, in fact there's a couple of them in my safe, some of good quality some of poor quality. It's disheartening to see what happened to that company which once produced such great knives as the Golden Spike, LB7 and the sharp finger.

I had forgotten about the fact that they closed the factory the same year as the 100th anniversary of the company. I'm sure that point was not lost on the employees of the factory.

I have, in American Schrades, an LB7 old enough to have a serial number, a Golden Spike, an Uncle Henry Bear Paw LB8, and an Uncle Henry Trapper 885UH.
I do carry these, but to be honest, when doing farm work I'd much rather be using Chinese, because if I damage one it can be replaced. Unlike the classics.
I also have Buck 110 and 119, and a couple Case knives.
And a few old American made carbon steel pocket knives. And many inexpensive off shore blades. For pure junk, I also have a tiny lock back made in Pakistan.

Some of my knives are beautiful carry pieces, others are simply farm tools.

[Infidel]

I have, in American Schrades, an LB7 old enough to have a serial number, a Golden Spike, an Uncle Henry Bear Paw LB8, and an Uncle Henry Trapper 885UH.
I do carry these, but to be honest, when doing farm work I'd much rather be using Chinese, because if I damage one it can be replaced. Unlike the classics.
I also have Buck 110 and 119, and a couple Case knives.
And a few old American made carbon steel pocket knives. And many inexpensive off shore blades. For pure junk, I also have a tiny lock back made in Pakistan.

Some of my knives are beautiful carry pieces, others are simply farm tools.

I can totally understand that, the USA Schrades are disappearing (especially those in good shape), they are also becoming increasingly expensive. I'd hate to destroy either of the LB7s my father bought back in the 80's so they only get used for hunting. Generally for heavy duty tasks I go to a homemade Bowie style knife because #1 it's a heavy duty blade unlikely to get broken and #2 if I do break it I fire up the forge and make another. Truth be told most of my knives stay in the safe and up until recently a sub $50 knife was my every day knife. That changed when I bought my Benchmade 943, it goes everywhere with me (except work where I'm constrained to a 2" blade). As good as that Benchmade is I wouldn't use it for heavy duty tasks, that's where a fixed blade comes in handy. These days you have to be very careful in your knife research, Buck and Boker both sell knives made in China. I'm sure they are not the only companies doing it either, I know the once great Puma is now selling knives not made in Germany also (don't remember if those were Chinese or not). Do your homework before putting down your cash.

[rice paddy daddy]

I bought a Buck fixed blade at K-Mart 10 or more years ago, and was dismayed when I got home and looked closely. Yep - Taiwan. Oh, well, at least that's free China.
Living in a rural/small town area I usually wear a fixed blade on my belt when I go into town. My K-Bar USMC fighting knife is kinda big and I'm not really into scaring people.
So I generally wear hunting-type knives in the 4" to 5" blade range. Believe it or not, Kissing Crane makes some quality fixed blades this size in the $40 - $50 price range. Excellent steel and quality fit/finish. I use their "sod buster" and "farmer" type pocket knives, too.

Now that I'm retired, I'm going to start cruising the yard sales looking for old carbon steel knives. Pocket, hunting, kitchen.

[hawgrider]

A couple of Imperials USA

http://i1358.photobucket.com/albums/q761/hawgrider97/Mobile%20Uploads/20160731_125420_zpsutqdrugd.jpg (http://s1358.photobucket.com/user/hawgrider97/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20160731_125420_zpsutqdrugd.jpg.html)





A couple of Camillus USA

http://i1358.photobucket.com/albums/q761/hawgrider97/Mobile%20Uploads/20160731_125601_zpsywbfe9zh.jpg (http://s1358.photobucket.com/user/hawgrider97/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20160731_125601_zpsywbfe9zh.jpg.html)

[hawgrider]

An Old timer (Schrade) USA

A Colonial USA and a Half and Half pipe tamper with blade.


http://i1358.photobucket.com/albums/q761/hawgrider97/Mobile%20Uploads/20160731_125923_zpsdvqgurqw.jpg (http://s1358.photobucket.com/user/hawgrider97/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20160731_125923_zpsdvqgurqw.jpg.html)


A Winchester missing the emblem

A Wenger swiss army and a Kershaw spring assist.

http://i1358.photobucket.com/albums/q761/hawgrider97/Mobile%20Uploads/20160731_130329_zpsc5vu0pyg.jpg (http://s1358.photobucket.com/user/hawgrider97/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20160731_130329_zpsc5vu0pyg.jpg.html)

[hawgrider]

2005 Winchester gift set.

http://i1358.photobucket.com/albums/q761/hawgrider97/Mobile%20Uploads/20160731_131046_zpsgyxh7qt0.jpg (http://s1358.photobucket.com/user/hawgrider97/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20160731_131046_zpsgyxh7qt0.jpg.html)

[hawgrider]

An old Western Boulder Colorado

http://i1358.photobucket.com/albums/q761/hawgrider97/Mobile%20Uploads/20160731_131225_zpse9cfo6px.jpg (http://s1358.photobucket.com/user/hawgrider97/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20160731_131225_zpse9cfo6px.jpg.html)

http://i1358.photobucket.com/albums/q761/hawgrider97/Mobile%20Uploads/20160731_131301_zpst1lkmjwz.jpg (http://s1358.photobucket.com/user/hawgrider97/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20160731_131301_zpst1lkmjwz.jpg.html)









An old Marble's made in Glastone Mich.

http://i1358.photobucket.com/albums/q761/hawgrider97/Mobile%20Uploads/20160731_131338_zpsdh070t3f.jpg (http://s1358.photobucket.com/user/hawgrider97/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20160731_131338_zpsdh070t3f.jpg.html)

[hawgrider]

A Case XX USA Stag grips.

http://i1358.photobucket.com/albums/q761/hawgrider97/Mobile%20Uploads/20160731_131622_zpszjjlxdb2.jpg (http://s1358.photobucket.com/user/hawgrider97/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20160731_131622_zpszjjlxdb2.jpg.html)

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[Inor]

An old Marble's made in Glastone Mich.

http://i1358.photobucket.com/albums/q761/hawgrider97/Mobile%20Uploads/20160731_131338_zpsdh070t3f.jpg (http://s1358.photobucket.com/user/hawgrider97/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20160731_131338_zpsdh070t3f.jpg.html)

My dad had that exact same knife! I still have it.

[RubberDuck]

That's a beauty

[hawgrider]

My dad had that exact same knife! I still have it.The company is not familiar to me... must have been before my time.

[hawgrider]

Which one of you history buffs can tell me about this bayonet.

From a Mauser maybe ? No clue I haven't researched it yet.

http://i1358.photobucket.com/albums/q761/hawgrider97/Mobile%20Uploads/20160731_132523_zpsptrrc92f.jpg (http://s1358.photobucket.com/user/hawgrider97/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20160731_132523_zpsptrrc92f.jpg.html)

http://i1358.photobucket.com/albums/q761/hawgrider97/Mobile%20Uploads/20160731_132622_zpscaru6rtq.jpg (http://s1358.photobucket.com/user/hawgrider97/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20160731_132622_zpscaru6rtq.jpg.html)

http://i1358.photobucket.com/albums/q761/hawgrider97/Mobile%20Uploads/20160731_132632_zpstrzvq22m.jpg (http://s1358.photobucket.com/user/hawgrider97/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20160731_132632_zpstrzvq22m.jpg.html)

http://i1358.photobucket.com/albums/q761/hawgrider97/Mobile%20Uploads/20160731_132700_zpsotxaln0n.jpg (http://s1358.photobucket.com/user/hawgrider97/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20160731_132700_zpsotxaln0n.jpg.html)

[hawgrider]

This cracks me up.

http://i1358.photobucket.com/albums/q761/hawgrider97/Mobile%20Uploads/20160731_132801_zpsxnblv7xy.jpg (http://s1358.photobucket.com/user/hawgrider97/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20160731_132801_zpsxnblv7xy.jpg.html)

[Ricekila]

One for everyday of the week --

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v667/RICEKILA/Guns%20and%20Swords/15-July-4_zpsd61fbb5c.jpg

[hawgrider]

One for everyday of the week --

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v667/RICEKILA/Guns%20and%20Swords/15-July-4_zpsd61fbb5c.jpgExcellent touch with the Spam!:D

[hawgrider]

My dad had that exact same knife! I still have it.Pretty cool blood groove the Marble's knife has.

[Arklatex]

Which one of you history buffs can tell me about this bayonet.

From a Mauser maybe ? No clue I haven't researched it yet.

http://i1358.photobucket.com/albums/q761/hawgrider97/Mobile%20Uploads/20160731_132523_zpsptrrc92f.jpg (http://s1358.photobucket.com/user/hawgrider97/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20160731_132523_zpsptrrc92f.jpg.html)

http://i1358.photobucket.com/albums/q761/hawgrider97/Mobile%20Uploads/20160731_132622_zpscaru6rtq.jpg (http://s1358.photobucket.com/user/hawgrider97/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20160731_132622_zpscaru6rtq.jpg.html)

http://i1358.photobucket.com/albums/q761/hawgrider97/Mobile%20Uploads/20160731_132632_zpstrzvq22m.jpg (http://s1358.photobucket.com/user/hawgrider97/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20160731_132632_zpstrzvq22m.jpg.html)

http://i1358.photobucket.com/albums/q761/hawgrider97/Mobile%20Uploads/20160731_132700_zpsotxaln0n.jpg (http://s1358.photobucket.com/user/hawgrider97/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20160731_132700_zpsotxaln0n.jpg.html)
Pretty sure I found it. 1888 mk 1 pattern British bayonet


https://www.google.com/search?q=1888+mk1+bayonet&client=ms-android-verizon&prmd=sivn&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwieypjAi5_OAhUKymMKHVewBn8Q_AUICCgC&biw=360&bih=560


http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160801/1fed1d758fc9fbbfd47e0108a9ac45d9.jpg

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160801/0658c1828ca6f7cc157e4020862a7e8a.jpg

[Gambit]

its a knife thread so why not?


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[hawgrider]

Pretty sure I found it. 1888 mk 1 pattern British bayonet


https://www.google.com/search?q=1888+mk1+bayonet&client=ms-android-verizon&prmd=sivn&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwieypjAi5_OAhUKymMKHVewBn8Q_AUICCgC&biw=360&bih=560


http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160801/1fed1d758fc9fbbfd47e0108a9ac45d9.jpg

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160801/0658c1828ca6f7cc157e4020862a7e8a.jpgNice catch sure looks like it. Thanks Ark it gives me a good place to start.

[hawgrider]

http://www.alloutdoor.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/29845035055_9c5b7a6dfa_z.jpg

In the 80s and early 90s a veritable legion of American cutlery companies died out. They were making traditional patterns when Spyderco and Benchmade and KAI USA were booming. Their two handed knives with the same old same old steels weren’t selling well. Sure, Case, with its perpetual fan base, and Queen were surviving, but many companies died or more accurately were zombified remains of what they once were. Schrade, United Cutlery, and many others, facing extinction, sold their intellectual property and their name to an overseas company and shut down their American plants. These knives, into the future, would be made overseas.

This wiped a lot of the old guard, centered around upstate New York and Pennsylvania, specificially Titusville. There were a lot of companies gone,
http://www.alloutdoor.com/2016/09/22/review-great-eastern-cutlery-small-jack-25/

[DerBiermeister]

Yesterday, we had an early dinner at a Chinese restaurant. My wife couldn't open her fortune cookie. She gave it to me. I couldn't get the damn thing opened either. Out came the pocket knife ........... ain't life great?

[hawgrider]

I'm obsessed with small pocket knives lately. Probably because it takes me back to my youth. :D

[DerBiermeister]

I'm obsessed with small pocket knives lately. Probably because it takes me back to my youth. :D

I used to be a master at Mumbly Peg.

If you say the same .......... then we should have a shootout!

But first, I'd have to go get me a good Mumbly Peg knife. They have to be almost made for it, in balance, etc.


Speaking of which -- this is an art I need to teach my 11 yr old grandson. My DIL will ban me from the house for sure.

[hawgrider]

I used to be a master at Mumbly Peg.

If you say the same .......... then we should have a shootout!

But first, I'd have to go get me a good Mumbly Peg knife. They have to be almost made for it, in balance, etc.


Speaking of which -- this is an art I need to teach my 11 yr old grandson. My DIL will ban me from the house for sure.Yes we played as kids and young adults. Im sure they would call protective services on a parent for teaching there kids that game today though...

[DerBiermeister]

Two things I vividly remember ----------- always looking for the perfect patch of soil

and always arguing over the rules

LOL

[hawgrider]

Two things I vividly remember ----------- always looking for the perfect patch of soil

and always arguing over the rules

LOL


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mRZ_Ni45G80

[Arklatex]

Got 2 new folders for the collection.

Victorinox Farmer and the Opinel #8 stainless

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161005/eabf7882ed54d82cb89c8343acc6eb95.jpg

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161005/43816ab35889b901740f618de88e3b5a.jpg

I wanted the Farmer for a long time as an addition to my bushcraft kit. Should be a real winner in that category. Made in Switzerland.

I've heard lots of good stuff about Opinel. The design is from the late 1800's and it locks open/closed with a twist of the collar. Scary sharp outta the box. Nice wooden handle. And inexpensive. The stainless is $15 on amazon. They make a carbon steel version for $13. Made in Inor's favorite country: France. Very impressed.

[hawgrider]

Nice Ark I like them both!

[Arklatex]

Got 2 new folders for the collection.

Victorinox Farmer and the Opinel #8 stainless

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161005/eabf7882ed54d82cb89c8343acc6eb95.jpg

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161005/43816ab35889b901740f618de88e3b5a.jpg

I wanted the Farmer for a long time as an addition to my bushcraft kit. Should be a real winner in that category. Made in Switzerland.

I've heard lots of good stuff about Opinel. The design is from the late 1800's and it locks open/closed with a twist of the collar. Scary sharp outta the box. Nice wooden handle. And inexpensive. The stainless is $15 on amazon. They make a carbon steel version for $13. Made in Inor's favorite country: France. Very impressed.
So a little over 4 months later and I've fallen in love with the Victorinox in the above post. I used to Edc a Spyderco PM2. And that is one hell of a great knife... But this vic is just so much more useful that I've been carrying it everyday for the last few months. It's absolutely perfect for me. Kinda crazy that it won out over a knife that costs 2-3 times as much huh? The PM2 has now become a self defense blade that I only carry when traveling in crappy areas. Here's an updated pic of the vic:

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170211/40e786f55a6c41fba7f8cf81821350f4.jpg

[hawgrider]

I think we lack knife talk around here so here is my latest 50 cal knife. My woman found it at a garbage sale.

https://i.imgur.com/SSfrx9W.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/32dHwko.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/j5ErMmz.jpg

Now if I only knew a polisher....

[Deebo]

Sweet bike. you ever jump it?

[hawgrider]

Sweet bike. you ever jump it?

Yeah Cesar's Palace.

[Sparkyprep]

If I have pants on, I have a knife in my pocket.

[Mister Mills]

I have 2 knives on me, a Frost and a Gerber; and both of them have locking blades, that are 3" long. I started carrying 2, just on general principle.

[Sparkyprep]

I always have a Buck folder in my pocket, and usually a Leatherman in a hip pouch

[Inor]

I always have a Buck folder in my pocket, and usually a Leatherman in a hip pouch

When I am home, I ALWAYS carry a Benchmade Osborne. When traveling, I ALWAYS carry a Kershaw Leek. The only time I am without a knife on my person is when I am going through airports.

[StratBastard]

I have a Gerber on me every day with serrations... which will make you bleed like a stuck pig. It's what you will feel if you manage to knock my Glock 27 loose.

[Innkeeper]

I always carry a knife usually a Gerber or a Benchmade, my buck is a fixed blade and is my hunting knife.


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[RubberDuck]

Found my Moms old knife today she carried in her purse for as long as I can remember it is now in my pocket. Looked it up pretty cool had no Idea.
Thing is still super sharp.
KHYBER 1605 LOCK BACK measures 3" closed. Made between 1976-1983 when Cole National owned KA-BAR10042

[StratBastard]

Found my Moms old knife today she carried in her purse for as long as I can remember it is now in my pocket. Looked it up pretty cool had no Idea.
Thing is still super sharp.
KHYBER 1605 LOCK BACK measures 3" closed. New old stock knife made between 1976-1983 when Cole National owned KA-BAR10042

That's a great keepsake!