Goodbye, old friend... Replacing my EDC pocket knife

**ChrisPlatt** · 11-16-2019, 08:43 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Racer X 69

But does it have a corkscrew?

You Tube

Chris

Last edited by ChrisPlatt; 11-16-2019 at 08:49 AM.

Racer X 69 · 11-16-2019, 09:02 AM

Originally posted by ChrisPlatt

But can it core a apple? - YouTube

Chris

Loved that show.

**ThomSirveaux** · 11-29-2019, 10:32 AM - **1 Like**

Reading all these just makes me want an EDC pocket knife...

Dang it!

Pentikonian · 11-29-2019, 06:38 PM - **1 Like**

After nicking a finger while handling one of my small knives (not deep enough to draw blood, just sliced into the skin)...

I might have to resign myself to the fact that my arthritis-derived stiffness, pain and dexterity issues have made it a bit unsafe to use some of my former favorite pocket knives. Essentially the small and medium-sized ones.

Might have to sell some stuff and get a new one or three.

**Gorgarath** · 12-08-2019, 05:09 PM - **1 Like**

I had a nice Swiss Army Tinker with 3" Blade and the BSA branding on it, but it disappeared several years ago. I don't often carry and EDC knife these days as I don't have one I'm especially fond of. I do keep a locking single folder on my Scout belt that I have on me at all Scouting activities. I have a small swiss army style one in one of the zipper pockets on my Scout pants as well that has a tiny blade, scissors, toothpick, tweezers and maybe a file or something? I have a matching one that I sometimes carry on me as well. Can't use it for much, but it does come in handy from time to time.

I should look at getting a nice EDC again. Probably go with a multitool variety, though an old "penknife" wouldn't be amiss either.

**BigMackCam** · 12-08-2019, 05:18 PM - **1 Like**

The funny thing is, since buying my replacement Victorinox Spartan (which I still prefer), I've been using the Wenger a lot more than expected, and it's really quite a nice knife. I just wish the back-spring was a little stronger on some of the tools... It's fine on the blade, but the rest don't snap into place with that hard slap you get with Victorinox. Anyway, I'm happier with the knife than I was originally. It'll be a very good tool to carry in the glove box of my car

bertwert · 12-08-2019, 06:14 PM - **2 Likes**

I carry my Leatherman Wave everywhere, and use it most every day. In it's sheath there's two small pockets on the sides, where I put a lighter and a small folding wallet pen. Useful things to have around.

When out in the wilderness I'll also have another plain knife with me.

Either a Morakniv Companion, a sharp, useful, cheap knife. Fixed blade and works great for butchering animals:

Or a carbon steel Opinel, a sharp, useful, cheap knife. Locking folder (open and closed) and works great for cooking:

fsge · 12-09-2019, 01:18 AM - **1 Like**

Being based in Switzerland, I would recommend Victorinox multi purpose knives I use myself... We have 3 of them at home!

**Digitalis** · 12-09-2019, 01:26 AM

Originally posted by Sandy Hancock

f you ever need a real knife, give me enough time (and money!) and I'll make you one like this

I'm a sucker for interesting knives myself - Being an orchestral oboist, you can't have too many knives!

MarkJerling · 12-09-2019, 03:14 PM

Originally posted by Digitalis

Being an orchestral oboist, you can't have too many knives!

OK, you'll have to explain!

**BigMackCam** · 12-09-2019, 03:56 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Digitalis

I'm a sucker for interesting knives myself - Being an orchestral oboist, you can't have too many knives!

Originally posted by MarkJerling

OK, you'll have to explain!

They're for scaring the bassoonist down from "fortissimo" to "pianissimo"

bertwert · 12-09-2019, 03:59 PM

As a piper (since we're on the topic of instruments apparently) I always make sure that I've got a knife stuffed down my sock

**BigMackCam** · 12-09-2019, 04:46 PM

Originally posted by bertwert

Or a carbon steel Opinel, a sharp, useful, cheap knife. Locking folder (open and closed) and works great for cooking:

I have three or four carbon steel Opinels of different sizes, Bert. Awesome little knives that take an edge very well. Unfortunately, we can't legally carry the locking versions here in the UK, so I keep them at home. I do have one non-locking version, but without anything other than friction to hold the blade into the handle when closed, I'm just not comfortable with it in my pocket

bertwert · 12-09-2019, 05:56 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by BigMackCam

I have three or four carbon steel Opinels of different sizes, Bert. Awesome little knives that take an edge very well. Unfortunately, we can't legally carry the locking versions here in the UK, so I keep them at home. I do have one non-locking version, but without anything other than friction to hold the blade into the handle when closed, I'm just not comfortable with it in my pocket

Not to get political, but I think it's ridiculous that you can't have a locker, they're much safer. That being said, you're allowed them if you have a valid reason to have it, frankly the chance of being questioned about it are slim and most coppers probably won't give a damn if it's for cutting your block of cheese for lunch. (Now that I'm safely in Canada, I can say that I carried a locking knife around in the UK.) Ironically that's where I bought some a couple (locking) Opinels was in a Decathlon in the UK (I think it was the one in Edinburgh) as they worked out cheaper than getting them over here (on a side note, the I quite like the Decathlon stores). Didn't know you could get non-locking ones either, I'm not fond of using knives with blades that don't lock, as I've had one shut accidentally on my fingers and cut them before now (Well, it may have not been the safest using of a knife at the time but it wouldn't have happened if it was locked open).

**Digitalis** · 12-09-2019, 06:59 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by MarkJerling

OK, you'll have to explain!

Oboists, like bassoonists have to make adjustments to our reeds which often involves scraping a few offending micrometers off the exterior of the cane reed so it vibrates in a more consistent manner. They are also useful for keeping the conductor in check.

Originally posted by BigMackCam

without anything other than friction to hold the blade into the handle when closed, I'm just not comfortable with it in my pocket

That would be a definite no from me as well.

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11-16-2019, 09:02 AM	#62
Racer X 69 Moderator Man With A Camera Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet, in the Land Between Canada and Mexico Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,073	Originally posted by ChrisPlatt But can it core a apple? - YouTube Chris Loved that show.

11-29-2019, 10:32 AM - 1 Like	#63
ThomSirveaux Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2018 Posts: 607	Reading all these just makes me want an EDC pocket knife... Dang it!

11-29-2019, 06:38 PM - 1 Like	#64
Pentikonian Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Arizona Posts: 780	After nicking a finger while handling one of my small knives (not deep enough to draw blood, just sliced into the skin)... I might have to resign myself to the fact that my arthritis-derived stiffness, pain and dexterity issues have made it a bit unsafe to use some of my former favorite pocket knives. Essentially the small and medium-sized ones. Might have to sell some stuff and get a new one or three.

12-08-2019, 05:09 PM - 1 Like	#65
Gorgarath Total n00b Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 735	I had a nice Swiss Army Tinker with 3" Blade and the BSA branding on it, but it disappeared several years ago. I don't often carry and EDC knife these days as I don't have one I'm especially fond of. I do keep a locking single folder on my Scout belt that I have on me at all Scouting activities. I have a small swiss army style one in one of the zipper pockets on my Scout pants as well that has a tiny blade, scissors, toothpick, tweezers and maybe a file or something? I have a matching one that I sometimes carry on me as well. Can't use it for much, but it does come in handy from time to time. I should look at getting a nice EDC again. Probably go with a multitool variety, though an old "penknife" wouldn't be amiss either.

12-08-2019, 05:18 PM - 1 Like	#66
BigMackCam Digitiser of Film Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East of England Posts: 20,695 Original Poster	The funny thing is, since buying my replacement Victorinox Spartan (which I still prefer), I've been using the Wenger a lot more than expected, and it's really quite a nice knife. I just wish the back-spring was a little stronger on some of the tools... It's fine on the blade, but the rest don't snap into place with that hard slap you get with Victorinox. Anyway, I'm happier with the knife than I was originally. It'll be a very good tool to carry in the glove box of my car

12-08-2019, 06:14 PM - 2 Likes	#67
bertwert Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Golden, BC Posts: 15,172	I carry my Leatherman Wave everywhere, and use it most every day. In it's sheath there's two small pockets on the sides, where I put a lighter and a small folding wallet pen. Useful things to have around. When out in the wilderness I'll also have another plain knife with me. Either a Morakniv Companion, a sharp, useful, cheap knife. Fixed blade and works great for butchering animals: Or a carbon steel Opinel, a sharp, useful, cheap knife. Locking folder (open and closed) and works great for cooking:

12-09-2019, 01:18 AM - 1 Like	#68
fsge Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Genf Posts: 1,138	Being based in Switzerland, I would recommend Victorinox multi purpose knives I use myself... We have 3 of them at home!

12-09-2019, 01:26 AM	#69
Digitalis Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Melbourne, Victoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,694	Originally posted by Sandy Hancock f you ever need a real knife, give me enough time (and money!) and I'll make you one like this I'm a sucker for interesting knives myself - Being an orchestral oboist, you can't have too many knives!

12-09-2019, 03:14 PM	#70
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,421	Originally posted by Digitalis Being an orchestral oboist, you can't have too many knives! OK, you'll have to explain!

12-09-2019, 03:56 PM - 1 Like	#71
BigMackCam Digitiser of Film Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East of England Posts: 20,695 Original Poster	Originally posted by Digitalis I'm a sucker for interesting knives myself - Being an orchestral oboist, you can't have too many knives! Originally posted by MarkJerling OK, you'll have to explain! They're for scaring the bassoonist down from "fortissimo" to "pianissimo"

12-09-2019, 03:59 PM	#72
bertwert Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Golden, BC Posts: 15,172	As a piper (since we're on the topic of instruments apparently) I always make sure that I've got a knife stuffed down my sock

12-09-2019, 04:46 PM	#73
BigMackCam Digitiser of Film Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East of England Posts: 20,695 Original Poster	Originally posted by bertwert Or a carbon steel Opinel, a sharp, useful, cheap knife. Locking folder (open and closed) and works great for cooking: I have three or four carbon steel Opinels of different sizes, Bert. Awesome little knives that take an edge very well. Unfortunately, we can't legally carry the locking versions here in the UK, so I keep them at home. I do have one non-locking version, but without anything other than friction to hold the blade into the handle when closed, I'm just not comfortable with it in my pocket

12-09-2019, 05:56 PM - 2 Likes	#74
bertwert Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Golden, BC Posts: 15,172	Originally posted by BigMackCam I have three or four carbon steel Opinels of different sizes, Bert. Awesome little knives that take an edge very well. Unfortunately, we can't legally carry the locking versions here in the UK, so I keep them at home. I do have one non-locking version, but without anything other than friction to hold the blade into the handle when closed, I'm just not comfortable with it in my pocket Not to get political, but I think it's ridiculous that you can't have a locker, they're much safer. That being said, you're allowed them if you have a valid reason to have it, frankly the chance of being questioned about it are slim and most coppers probably won't give a damn if it's for cutting your block of cheese for lunch. (Now that I'm safely in Canada, I can say that I carried a locking knife around in the UK.) Ironically that's where I bought some a couple (locking) Opinels was in a Decathlon in the UK (I think it was the one in Edinburgh) as they worked out cheaper than getting them over here (on a side note, the I quite like the Decathlon stores). Didn't know you could get non-locking ones either, I'm not fond of using knives with blades that don't lock, as I've had one shut accidentally on my fingers and cut them before now (Well, it may have not been the safest using of a knife at the time but it wouldn't have happened if it was locked open).

12-09-2019, 06:59 PM - 2 Likes	#75
Digitalis Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Melbourne, Victoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,694	Originally posted by MarkJerling OK, you'll have to explain! Oboists, like bassoonists have to make adjustments to our reeds which often involves scraping a few offending micrometers off the exterior of the cane reed so it vibrates in a more consistent manner. They are also useful for keeping the conductor in check. Originally posted by BigMackCam without anything other than friction to hold the blade into the handle when closed, I'm just not comfortable with it in my pocket That would be a definite no from me as well.