Comments on: A Man’s Guide To Pocket Knives http://www.practicalmanliness.com/a-mans-guide-to-pocket-knives/ Applying the historic ideals of manliness to a modern world. Sat, 02 Jul 2011 05:10:17 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Tex http://www.practicalmanliness.com/a-mans-guide-to-pocket-knives/comment-page-1/#comment-726 Tex Fri, 29 Apr 2011 04:37:01 +0000 http://www.practicalmanliness.com/?p=1153#comment-726 Howdy yall. I'm glad to see that there's still some sensibility in this world. I can't believe how many people openly oppose carrying knives these days. My Pa started me out at 3 or 4 years old with a swiss army knife and I haven't gone a single day without a knife since then. For the past few years I've been carrying a Buck 110 and an old Leatherman. I also occaisionally carry a 12" fixed blade that I made from a deer antler and a truck's leaf spring (it's actually a beautiful knife). Like Pa told me,"Dogs may be man's best friend, but a good sharp blade is his best investment." Howdy yall. I’m glad to see that there’s still some sensibility in this world. I can’t believe how many people openly oppose carrying knives these days. My Pa started me out at 3 or 4 years old with a swiss army knife and I haven’t gone a single day without a knife since then. For the past few years I’ve been carrying a Buck 110 and an old Leatherman. I also occaisionally carry a 12″ fixed blade that I made from a deer antler and a truck’s leaf spring (it’s actually a beautiful knife). Like Pa told me,”Dogs may be man’s best friend, but a good sharp blade is his best investment.”

]]> By: mark http://www.practicalmanliness.com/a-mans-guide-to-pocket-knives/comment-page-1/#comment-663 mark Mon, 21 Feb 2011 04:22:52 +0000 http://www.practicalmanliness.com/?p=1153#comment-663 I started carrying a pocket knife when i was in grade school. I've been carrying this one http://www.gerbergear.com/index.php/product/id/286 for the past 5 years or more. In addition to the types listed, it might be worthwhile to mention lock back knives. They are usually one blade with a lock mechanism so that they can't close accidentally. Another thing that i think you should know if you carry a pocket knife is how to keep it sharp. A dull knife can be a lot more dangerous than a sharp one and sharpeners are pretty cheap and easy to use. I started carrying a pocket knife when i was in grade school.

I’ve been carrying this one
http://www.gerbergear.com/index.php/product/id/286
for the past 5 years or more.

In addition to the types listed, it might be worthwhile to mention lock back knives. They are usually one blade with a lock mechanism so that they can’t close accidentally.

Another thing that i think you should know if you carry a pocket knife is how to keep it sharp. A dull knife can be a lot more dangerous than a sharp one and sharpeners are pretty cheap and easy to use.

]]> By: twistedxtian http://www.practicalmanliness.com/a-mans-guide-to-pocket-knives/comment-page-1/#comment-333 twistedxtian Sun, 30 May 2010 02:54:09 +0000 http://www.practicalmanliness.com/?p=1153#comment-333 It's cool to see the variety of knives other guys carry, and the fact that people still carry them at all. :) I'm a bit of a knife aficionado and have a variety on hand at all times. I tend to carry a CRKT Long's Peak, or Buck's signature 110 model, which is probably older than me. lol Nice solid little folders that can take the abuse of day-to-day use. It’s cool to see the variety of knives other guys carry, and the fact that people still carry them at all. :) I’m a bit of a knife aficionado and have a variety on hand at all times. I tend to carry a CRKT Long’s Peak, or Buck’s signature 110 model, which is probably older than me. lol Nice solid little folders that can take the abuse of day-to-day use.

]]> By: Spring Assisted Knives http://www.practicalmanliness.com/a-mans-guide-to-pocket-knives/comment-page-1/#comment-316 Spring Assisted Knives Wed, 12 May 2010 05:33:43 +0000 http://www.practicalmanliness.com/?p=1153#comment-316 very cool explanations on the different type of knives. a multipurpose swiss army knife is very handy as an everyday carry very cool explanations on the different type of knives. a multipurpose swiss army knife is very handy as an everyday carry

]]> By: Jason V http://www.practicalmanliness.com/a-mans-guide-to-pocket-knives/comment-page-1/#comment-148 Jason V Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:34:38 +0000 http://www.practicalmanliness.com/?p=1153#comment-148 I have in my pocket at this time a very tiny pocket-knife. Maybe a pen-knife. It has 2 blades, one 1" blade, and one 1.5" blade. the knife is just over 1/8" thick, and a brushed-metal finish. This is mostly good for opening letters and boxes, cleaning nails and shaving. I typically also carry a small half-serrated blade approximately 2" to 2.5" long. This knife is much more useful for cutting rope, cardboard, cables, etc. When out and about I also carry my Swiss Army / Multi knife or my Leatherman brand multi-tool. (The Leatherman is one of the originals and very beat-up, but one of the best tools ever designed for light-duty work!) Very good for outdoors and tightening loose screws on the truck or trailer. I think that I will soon be able to pass my old Leatherman tool to my Son. :) I have in my pocket at this time a very tiny pocket-knife. Maybe a pen-knife.
It has 2 blades, one 1″ blade, and one 1.5″ blade. the knife is just over 1/8″ thick, and a brushed-metal finish. This is mostly good for opening letters and boxes, cleaning nails and shaving.
I typically also carry a small half-serrated blade approximately 2″ to 2.5″ long. This knife is much more useful for cutting rope, cardboard, cables, etc.

When out and about I also carry my Swiss Army / Multi knife or my Leatherman brand multi-tool. (The Leatherman is one of the originals and very beat-up, but one of the best tools ever designed for light-duty work!) Very good for outdoors and tightening loose screws on the truck or trailer.

I think that I will soon be able to pass my old Leatherman tool to my Son. :)

]]> By: Louis from Texas http://www.practicalmanliness.com/a-mans-guide-to-pocket-knives/comment-page-1/#comment-107 Louis from Texas Thu, 25 Feb 2010 21:43:21 +0000 http://www.practicalmanliness.com/?p=1153#comment-107 Insightful post, Nate. I have a kitchen knife in my desk, among others. I never take my kitchen knife with off of my property though as the blade is just over 8 inches. Insightful post, Nate.

I have a kitchen knife in my desk, among others. I never take my kitchen knife with off of my property though as the blade is just over 8 inches.

]]> By: Pwag http://www.practicalmanliness.com/a-mans-guide-to-pocket-knives/comment-page-1/#comment-102 Pwag Thu, 25 Feb 2010 00:54:48 +0000 http://www.practicalmanliness.com/?p=1153#comment-102 This is what I carry day to day: http://www.coldsteel.com/pocketbushman.html If I'm going fishing I'll carry a smaller swiss army knife for more delicate work. The bushman is a little small, but I manage okay with it. ;) This is what I carry day to day: http://www.coldsteel.com/pocketbushman.html If I’m going fishing I’ll carry a smaller swiss army knife for more delicate work. The bushman is a little small, but I manage okay with it. ;)

]]> By: Ibrahim | TwentiesLife.com http://www.practicalmanliness.com/a-mans-guide-to-pocket-knives/comment-page-1/#comment-93 Ibrahim | TwentiesLife.com Wed, 24 Feb 2010 18:39:49 +0000 http://www.practicalmanliness.com/?p=1153#comment-93 I carry a Kershaw Onion Knife. I'm not sure which, if any, of these categories it would fit under, but it's awesome, strong, sturdy, and it looks psychedelic. Take a look... http://premiumknives.com/knifefiles/Kershaw_Shun_Knife/Kershaw_Knives_K1660VIB.jpg I carry a Kershaw Onion Knife. I’m not sure which, if any, of these categories it would fit under, but it’s awesome, strong, sturdy, and it looks psychedelic. Take a look…

http://premiumknives.com/knifefiles/Kershaw_Shun_Knife/Kershaw_Knives_K1660VIB.jpg

]]> By: Jordan Williams http://www.practicalmanliness.com/a-mans-guide-to-pocket-knives/comment-page-1/#comment-91 Jordan Williams Wed, 24 Feb 2010 17:37:46 +0000 http://www.practicalmanliness.com/?p=1153#comment-91 I've go a jack knife, carry around on me at all time. I mostly use it to widdle stuff. My swiss army knife is kept in my car just in case I need it. The other day I was at a friends house, as they pulled out the wine bottles they forgot to get a corkscrew.... luckily I had the good old swiss army knife to help me out. I’ve go a jack knife, carry around on me at all time. I mostly use it to widdle stuff. My swiss army knife is kept in my car just in case I need it. The other day I was at a friends house, as they pulled out the wine bottles they forgot to get a corkscrew…. luckily I had the good old swiss army knife to help me out.

]]> By: Tanner @ Art of Citizenship http://www.practicalmanliness.com/a-mans-guide-to-pocket-knives/comment-page-1/#comment-89 Tanner @ Art of Citizenship Wed, 24 Feb 2010 17:15:55 +0000 http://www.practicalmanliness.com/?p=1153#comment-89 I've got a jacknife. It's a Buck Squire and I love the thing. Wooden inlays give it a gentlemanly feel, but it's tough enough to get all the daily jobs done. I’ve got a jacknife. It’s a Buck Squire and I love the thing. Wooden inlays give it a gentlemanly feel, but it’s tough enough to get all the daily jobs done.

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