Pocket Knives what do ya' Got

[m25operator]

I carry a spyderco rescue, have for 15 years, old one with the plastic pocket clip, so I don't scratch vehicles when squeezing by them.  Blunt tip, cutting seat belts off of people and fully serrated blade, for work that is the best as it cuts everything from fuel line to wiring harnesses.

The other is a cold steel voyager, 5" pocket sword, non serrated, honed to a razors edge, it never gets used for work purposes, its more of a social tool

As far as sharpening, at home I use a belt sander with 1000 grit paper and sand away from the edge, sand until you raise a burr on one side and flip it over and break the burr. In the field I carry a Kershaw, 2 piece diamond stick, light weight and does serrated blades as well. The stick looks kind of like a tongue depressor. I have the cardboard wheels for the grinder motor and it does a really good job too, but the belt sander rules. That's what knife makers use.

[Kid Shelleen]

Here is a picture of the Tungsten knife sharpeners that I mentioned. I talked to Marion Richardson's nephew today, his uncle was at the VA. He said that they would be happy to take orders for sharpeners. They are 20.00 plus shipping (He says around 4 bucks). You can call Richardson Handmade Knives in Linden Texas at (903) 756-8092. You can also find them on eBay under MorkKnives.

Tell 'em Kid Shelleen sent you.

[PegLeg45]

Pocket knife:
Gerber E-Z Out for 15 years. Bought it at Wally's Place for $20. Half serrated blade and a pocket clip. It looks like hell but still works.

Original Leatherman on my belt for almost 20 years. Indispensable.


My Grandpa taught me how to sharpen a knife to a razor's edge, and Like Tom posted, it's all about the blade angle to the stone.
I generally use a Diamond hone to get the initial angle and basic edge.
Then an oiled Arkansas hard stone for an even finer edge.
Followed by a ceramic rod that was originally an impeller shaft out of a pump, just to get any remaining burrs that might be hanging around. I've also used ceramic insulators out of lights and old furnaces if they were smooth enough.
Finally comes the leather strop for that razor smooth, mirrored edge.

[Kid Shelleen]

Here's a few knives.

First a case with mostly Kershaws

Then a few Spydercos. The American Flag cricket has inlays of red coral, white mother of pearl and blue lapis. The Yin Yang cricket is mother of pearl and black jet. There are also 2 pics of a Spyderco Poliwog. It has an interesting, yet very strong, ball bearing locking system. I was intrigued by the arrowhead look of the Poliwog when closed and by the overall unique design.

Finally just a Case Texas toothpick in mother of pearl and a damascus folder with mastodon bark ivory scales.

[Kid Shelleen]

Pocket knife:
Gerber E-Z Out for 15 years. Bought it at Wally's Place for $20. Half serrated blade and a pocket clip. It looks like hell but still works.

Original Leatherman on my belt for almost 20 years. Indispensable.


My Grandpa taught me how to sharpen a knife to a razor's edge, and Like Tom posted, it's all about the blade angle to the stone.
I generally use a Diamond hone to get the initial angle and basic edge.
Then an oiled Arkansas hard stone for an even finer edge.
Followed by a ceramic rod that was originally an impeller shaft out of a pump, just to get any remaining burrs that might be hanging around. I've also used ceramic insulators out of lights and old furnaces if they were smooth enough.
Finally comes the leather strop for that razor smooth, mirrored edge.

You got it Peg. If it won't shave you baby smooth then throw it out.

[Sponsor]

[brosometal]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2458/3635422775_fe6ce266d8.jpg

A stepped progression.  The blade is from an earlier CRKT M-16 Wally World model ($20 per copy) that failed its structural integrity test.  The next on is a younger brother that is still intact, but the pocket clip ran away.  The largest of the three is the M-16 Special Forces whatever model subset number.  I got it from Sportsmans Guide but failed to note the actual size.  What I like about the models is the opening lever.  It isn't an assisted knife at all, but when I've shown people, they think its is an auto.  It functions as everything from a letter opener to a peanut butter spreader with aplomb.  A definite all around utility knife.

[Ksail101]

Just to brag and in this wake of possible knife ban (which I really can not believe.) I ordered a new knife this morning. Kershaw Blur Combo edge.

Ever since our unit issued me S&W SWAT combo edge knife I have liked combo edges. I find I can keep the knife part sharper longer cause I am not using it to cut the tough stuff. I using the knife part more for precision things, like cutting tape or packaging close to the product ie DVD CDs.

Also about two weeks ago I got a Boker Cop tool that has started to become an EDC piece on my belt.

I will give follow-ups on both these here in a while to let you know how they are holding up...

http://www.amazon.com/Kershaw-Blur-Black-Serrated/dp/B0013UTRCI/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&s=sporting-
goods&qid=1245335387&sr=8-8

http://www.kk.org/cooltools/archives/003750.php

[Timothy]

Tim,
Don't send it in. Just call for the torsion bar. You'll have it in a week for free and it's easy to install. You don't have to let your knife get away from you.

Just got off the phone with a lovely young voice informing me that my torsion bar, safety catch and an installation tool to remove the torx screws will be in the mail tomorrow from Kershaw Knives.

I'm gettin' the fling back in my spring!

Thanks for the tip Kid...

 

[langloisandy]

I carried a Strider for years (before that Emersons, spyderco and cold steel...the CS is in my tactical vest now, a Gunsite Folder, the LARGE one!).

My daily knife for all my chores is the Chris Reeves  Umnumzaan (no idea how to pronounce it)

 http://www.chrisreeve.com/umnumzaan.htm

A DAMN nice blade and RUGGED as heck.

Andy

[Kid Shelleen]

I carried a Strider for years (before that Emersons, spyderco and cold steel...the CS is in my tactical vest now, a Gunsite Folder, the LARGE one!).

My daily knife for all my chores is the Chris Reeves  Umnumzaan (no idea how to pronounce it)

 http://www.chrisreeve.com/umnumzaan.htm

A DAMN nice blade and RUGGED as heck.

Andy

Very nice. Chris Reeve makes a great knife and S30V is awesome blade steel. Bet that put you back a pretty penny.