Posted on 01/04/2013 2:10:40 PM PST by virgil283
"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......There are three common designs of pocket knives: the jack knife, the pen knife, and the multi-purpose knife. We’ll discuss the features and benefits of each one, in order to help you decide what kind of knife you should get.
A jack knife has a simple hinge at one end, and may have more than one blade. The jack knife is popular among hunters, fishermen, and campers.... A pen knife is hinged at both ends of the handle, and usually has two or three blades at each end. The pen knife was originally designed to cut or sharpen pen quills for writing. The pen knife is good if you want more than one type of blade. It’s also small and lightweight and won’t be noticeable in the pocket of dress clothes.....Multi-purpose knife. These are probably the most popular pocketknives. The Swiss Army knife and the Handyman are probably the most well known of the multi-purpose knives.....
(Excerpt) Read more at artofmanliness.com ...
I carried a Swiss army pocket knife to school starting in the 5th grade. I don’t go anywhere without it. My parents thought I was wasting my money, saying I would either lose it or it would wear out.
They were right. After 40 years the plastic on one side came off. Probably because I occasionally used it as a small hammer. I bought another just like it and have carried it for 12 more years.
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Too many comments to reply to, so I’ll just go general here. I carry a Victorinox Spartan (for over 30 years now, the main blade has been sharpened fairly thin), a Leatherman original model, and a Gerber folder every day except when flying (and I haven’t had to fly for quite a few years now).
As far as airline travel goes, I have been pointing out to everyone since 9/11 that if you put 3 guys with box cutters against 50 guys with Buck knives, I know which way I’ll bet.
I also like to mention that the most reliable way to distinguish humans from baboons is that a human always carries a knife and a way to produce fire. Baboons don’t.
Keep ‘em sharp!
I have never thought of a “last resort” blade but after reading your post, I can see where you are totally correct.
Thank you for such an in depth analysis.
Sea
Met Bob back in the 80’s when stationed in NM and he lived on Agua Fria in Santa Fe still..... Good friend , master blade smith as most know and a artist with jade as well.
He gave me the knife as a gift I will keep (as you guessed :o)
Forgot to ping 300 to this thread. He’s a knife guy as well.
Stay safe !
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Thanks virgil283.1st 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...Just adding to the catalog, not sending a general distribution. |
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My pleasure, SeaDragon ^^
Never leave home without it.
I have a nice KA-BAR Knife. 3 1/2” folding, locking blade. 8 3/4” total length. Brass ends. Heavy, heavy, knife.
Avoid the business (pointy) end. It’ll do some serious work.
I have a nice KA-BAR Knife. 3 1/2” folding, locking blade. 8 3/4” total length. Brass ends. Heavy, heavy, knife.
Avoid the business (pointy) end. It’ll do some serious work.
It's been a fine tool over the years, and except for a small bit of scuffing on the caps, still looks/works like a new one, incl. the original toothpick .. lol !
I'd surely encourage anyone to have something similar handy, as their reputation is well-deserved, imho.
Sounds very nice. You definitely have to watch out for the “pointy” end.
I loved that line.
Sea
Sea Dragon is an unusual name. Were you on the submarine Sea Dragon?
Lucky bastuhd. I envy you. LOL
I hope you have a son to pass it on to. Truly a piece to pass onto the next generation.
When a pocket knife is not enough.
Sweet!!!
Wow, not even close. It would be nice to be named for or served on such a great submarine but that is way before my time.
I am a diver and I like dragons and seahorses so I combined the two into SeaDragon.
Not near as exciting as the submarine but it works for me.
Sea
My Swiss Army "data" knife does most of the cutting, snipping, and other pocket-sized jobs I need to have done. It also has a 32GB USB drive with fingerprint reader, and a tiny .5mw laser pointer. No corkscrew, no tweezers.
Slightly larger slicing is handled by my Benchmade Mini-Barage assisted-opener. I like the knife so much, I bought a backup just to be safe. A few weeks ago, I thought I lost it, so I went immediately to my backup, and ordered another one so I'd still have a backup. Then I found the original on the floor of my truck, so now I'm doubly safe with two backups.
For a backup to my Glock 33, I have a nice Spyderco "Massad Ayoob as a backup to my Glock 33.
I don't often take a knife out of my pocket, but when I do, I want it to perform. :)
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