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[CHATTAB]

I'm looking at buying a good pocket knife. Made in USA, of course. Any suggestions?

[rogueleader]

Leatherman.

"Nuff said.

[Conan the Librarian]

TreeBrand if they are still around. I loved mine until it went missing.

[CHATTAB]

There's gotta be someone on here who could make a "Free Republic" (if the owner of this site agreed) pocket knife---made in USA. I know I would purchase one.

[theophilusscribe]

Yep. Leatherman.

http://www.leatherman.com/

[Argus]

Buck knives are made in California. I've had the same one for 26 years.

[kellynla]

Buy a Buck Knife while they are still made in USA.
http://www.buckknives.com

[alloysteel]

Buck knife, I believe, is a folding pocket knife. Costs about $40 or so, though, for something you could have bought a generation ago for, well, a buck.

If you want their very best, about $175

[So Cal Rocket]

[ElkGroveDan]

Buck knives are made in California.

Not for long. They are packing up and leaving because the liberals in the legislature drove them and many other businesses away. I think they are moving to Idaho.

[bayourod]

Don't do it. That's how they all start--just a little pocket knife to clean my fingernails with. Soon they move up to a stiletto, then a hunting knife, and before they know it they've joined the NRA and are terminally depressed because they can't carry their RPGs in public.

Clean your fingernails with a toothpick.

[lurker214]

I got one called Old Timer. Looking at it right now and its a handy thing to have.

[68skylark]

I love my Leatherman "super tool." If I were buying another one, I'd also look for one sold with the nylon pouch, not the leather version -- just my preference.

[alloysteel]

If you are not hung up on it 'just has to be made in US' -

Old Time Barlow Knife
Just like Grandpa's pocketknife
A good Barlow knife is often the first pocketknife a young man owns. An all-purpose, functional knife and inexpensive enough that you aren't afraid to use it. Clip and pen blades are hand-sharpened, plastic handle, great for carving, hunting, trapping. 3 3/8" closed. Made in Ireland.

About $10

[jigsaw]

I've had a Leatherman Micra on my keychain nearly forever and it's been absolutely
wonderful. I don't leave the house without it (well, that's probably 'cause it's on my
keychain.)

If I lost it, I'd buy another immediately.

[Argus]

I'd move to Idaho too, if I could.

[Argus]

"When I was a little boy, I wanted a Barlow knife...

Now I want little Shady Grove to say she'll be my wife..."

- Doc Watson

[Khurkris]

I have been carrying a Gerber LST for close to 15 years now. Its a single blade, lightweight and very flat pocket. Blade length is about 2.5". Good for dress slacks or blue jeans. Its just the most handiest knife I've found for a good, simple pocket knife.
Costs about $18.00 and I have given quite a few of them as gifts to friends and employees.
Nothing fancy. Just a good knife.

[L_Von_Mises]

Benchmade!

They are awesome. You can find them at a pretty good price at www.cheaperthandirt.com.

Their website is www.benchmade.com.

One hand opening, razor sharp blades, great warranty, and many choices.

[Michael Barnes]

gerberblades.com

Some pretty nice knives out there.

(Honestly, don't know if it's a 100% U.S. company)