Pocket knives

[Phantomas]

Few days ago I stumbled into Fontenille Pataud site by accident (well, actually I was looking at bigger Wenger swiss army knives for my travels). Oh boy... I wish I didn't see what I saw. New fascination started. I spent a few days looking at artisan, handmade, classic knives and pocket knives in general. So far I came to the conclusion that my first lucky hit, Fontenille, makes some of the classiest knives out there. Not 20 attachment types (although they have their use) but simply, knives, in classy execution.

I don't want to start throwing myself into the world of knife collectorship, but browsing doesn't hurt does it
RFF being a place of aficionados of all things fine and classy, from watches to ballpens, from classic motorcycles to haute couture bags, I thought there's surely some interest in pocket knives. Share. Better yet, show.

I'm currently drawn to this little number, it's not as insanely unaffordable but mostly because I like its simplicity and rugged looks.

 

[loquax ludens]

Fancy knives are lovely to look at and to handle, and they are tempting to collect. I'm glad I've never gone down that road, because I know I could sink a ton of money into knives if I let myself.

I just carry my plain utilitarian three-blade Old Timer that I've had for 35 years. I never go anywhere without it, unless traveling by air.

 

[ampguy]

That might be nice for chopping onions, but here's something possibly more practical:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0NhA7f0Sy68

 

[Bobble]

Another good site for knives is this one,I bought this one I have carried everyday for the last couple of years, its very slim and it is legal in the UK (non locking) folding pocket knife and the blade is less than 3 inches long.

Anyway its a good site with quick delivery times

 

[Nikon Bob]

I know what you mean about how easy it is to start down the road of knife collecting having started down the straight razor road. I wanted a simple single blade pocket knife with a drop point that was not bulky in the pocket for everyday use. I ran into this one http://www.buckknives.com/index.cfm?event=product.detail&productid=3125 at a farmers supply place and bought it. The great sale they had on did not hurt either. It is made in China and just plain works. If I loose it or damage it I won't cry much. It all boils down to if you want a tool or a show piece, nothing wrong with either.

Bob

 

[ampguy]

Here you go for UK (and maybe other places) for Spyderco non locking 3" pocket knives:

 

[Phantomas]

Thanks. I've seen Spyderco knives before. They look nice and no doubt function reliably. I appreciate the artisan looks of single blade knives, or swiss practicality of utility knives. If I was to ever get into ownership of dozens of knives Spyderco type would definitely be in there. But I don't want to go there. For more practical use swiss Wenger would suit me better (it larger than standard swiss army knife, which I find increasingly fiddly).
Fontenille, or artisan type knives in general, appeal to me esthetically. I hope they can be practical too (they claim high quality and carftmanship, but I of course haven't tried it) even though I don't plan to chop wood with one. I don't really need more than two knives, if even that, but i won't say no to a nice artisan piece as a present

 

[John E Earley]

Arizona Custom Knives is my favorite dealer of all things bladed
http://www.arizonacustomknives.com/

 

[Ming Rider]

In the UK, even if you were caught carrying a Penknife, you'd be branded a threat to small children.

 

[rover]

My most recent favorite is a real high quality cheapy by AG Russell

http://www.agrussell.com/ag-russell-rancher-pocket-knives/p/RUShhhCX13YD/

 

[David Hughes]

Hi,

I got this old broken digital camera and used a specialised tool to attempt a repair. Here's a test picture of the tool afterwards.

Not the best photograph but it proved the camera worked and they are useful pen knives.

Regards, David

 

[rbiemer]

Kershaw Scallion for me. Small,single plain edge blade, it opens and closes one handed and it locks. I will not carry a pocket knife that doesn't lock; I have a scar on my left index finger from one that closed on me a ling time ago.
The last time I looked at them, the swiss army knives were appealing but the locking ones felt a bit bulky for me.
I really wish I hadn't checked out the links above...
Rob

 

[pb908]

i buy the metal more than the design.
Once i had a victorinox & leatherman but found the metal is too soft for my daily use, ended up sharpening it more often than using it.
Then nice aus8 blade from kershaw, still too soft, then try an ats-34 blade on old buck odyssey with CF handle, it has been 5 years with it, still sharp and strong ! I believe there are many "old model" knive which deserve more than the newer one, either for the metal or the build quality

 

[hamradio]

I have a CRKT m21 with me at most times.

 

[E__WOK]

Custom knives all the way for me.

 

[ampguy]

kershaw Micarta

kershaw Micarta

Kitty with his locking kershaw Micarta folder: He prefers SV30 steel, but likes the blue Micarta wood on this little one.