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coffeesp00ns  ·  3543 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: How can I pick out the best Swiss Army Knife?

Leathermans are great for multifunctionality, but if you just want a quality pocket knife go with one of these:

It's an Opinel no.8, and with it's carbon steel blade it is a great cutter, while its beechwood handle can handle lots and lots of bullshit ( i know this because mine has spent several weeks being fucked up in a recliner mechanism while i thought it was lost) . It has a blade lock, it's got two moving parts and is basically unkillable. It's been made by the same company for over 120 years in France with only minor changes (save the blade lock, which is pretty major).

The cost of this little gem? $15 bucks CAD. I've had mine for somewhere approaching 4 years and aside from very occasional sharpening i've had no maintenance problems or anything at all.





nowaypablo  ·  3543 days ago  ·  link  ·  

$15 CAD? That's like 14 freedom bucks, wow. Definitely worth it, though I do like the Gerber ones as they seem really sturdy, then again this is far classier ;) thanks!

Pribnow  ·  3540 days ago  ·  link  ·  

I carry a no. 6 myself, with olive wood, slightly smaller but the profile is identical. I also have the stainless steel as opposed to the carbon steel, but they're both very serviceable (the carbon patinas which is something I like, but now always). Super simple, super light knives with more than adequate steel (I think the stainless versions use a modified 12C27, literal scalpel steel) with a full flat grind and very thin stock, they cut better than just about anything else. They work great as little paring knives in the kitchen, too!

I also carry mine without the lock ring, it's mostly superfluous for most light EDC tasks.

xenophon  ·  3543 days ago  ·  link  ·  

That's a really good deal for a super classy knife. I might just pick one up...

I got an Ontario RAT from Amazon for like $26. It's been in my pocket for months now, and I love it. It's nice and slim so it doesn't bulge in my pocket, and the blade holds a good edge. I have owned nicer (and significantly more expensive) pocket knives, but for the price, I'm really pleased.

It's $29 right now but it usually hovers around $25 or $26:

www.amazon.com/Ontario-8848-Folding-Knife-Black/dp/B0013ASG3E/