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I'm posting a "Snipers Wanted To Address Member Problem" thread!
The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it to change; the realist adjusts the sails. William Arthur Ward
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Of all the things I've lost, I miss my mind the most. - Mark Twain.
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I gave everybody, to include the women folk, in my family pocket knives for Christmas. You did ? That's pretty cool. My daughter Maggie was telling me last night when she called that she would like one also, found it strange at first, and then thought, why not ? Lynn
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Lynn, I've carried 1 of these for lord knows, how many years. Lost one and got this one a decade ago or longer. Not expensive, and holds an edge. http://www.knivesplus.com/unclehenryknife-sc-807uh.htmlmaddog
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maddog, That looks like the one my Dad carried. He was forever finding something to use it on, my brother has it now, and seems to use it just as much. I know it wasn't expensive, but it sure is beautiful to me Lynn
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Campfire 'Bwana
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How about the Gerber Paraframe and a multi-tool?
Scheel's has these combination bubble packs on sale for $30 in the stores. A serrated Paraframe I and a compact sport Multi-Plier, a lot of useful tools for everyday use. If you want 1 of these, PM me with your address and I'll send it to you.
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I carry a Buck Trapper like NorthernDave just showed a picture of. I'd remarked on here that I had lost my chinese made Buck Trapper on here, and came home to find an older American made one in my mailbox thanks to croldfort, campfire generosity at its finest.
I like the looks of that Marbles that TRH showed a picture of. Is Marbles the same quality today as it was of yesteryear?
I like slipjoint knives for pocket carry. I have tried numerous lockbacks of various types for their function, but I can't get used to carrying them clipped to my pocket. I have always carried keys, change, and knife in my right pocket. With a knife clipped to my pocket I scraped my hand getting my keys out.
CRKT has several styles I liked if I could carry them.
Queen Cutlery is American made and makes a ton of traditional slipjoints for reasonable money.
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Oh, and call me spoiled or whatever, but I only use a knife to cut with. If more tool is required, I usually have the resources handy to use the right tool. A knife is the most expensive and least effective prybar you will ever own. Flamesuit on and ready.
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Oh, and call me spoiled or whatever, but I only use a knife to cut with. If more tool is required, I usually have the resources handy to use the right tool.
A knife is the most expensive and least effective prybar you will ever own. Wish I could say I don't know about that alllll too well.
"I'm gonna have to science the schit out of this." Mark Watney, Sol 59, Mars
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Campfire Oracle
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That's what happens when WOMEN pick out knives,
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Campfire 'Bwana
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Well there's your daughter's knife I guess huh?
Something clever here.
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That's what happens when WOMEN pick out knives, We WOMEN reserve the right to pick out goofy looking impractical things so that you MEN can come along and correct us, therefore keeping the flow of the universe perfect. And BTW Sunshine, I was thinking about Maggie when I chose this one. Ladylike and elegant.
Last edited by Miss Lynn; 12/28/10.
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Well there's your daughter's knife I guess huh? Exactly !
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Oh hush Steelie :-)
My favorite knife is beautiful and I didn't pick it out. You know the one I think....
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Just don't give that one to your boy, they'll "dont ask dont tell" him right out on his ear lol!!
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I used to always be looking for the perfect everyday carry knife. Since I got a Benchmade 940 (7 years ago), I've kind of quit browsing, because nothing since then has got me too wound up. I can't recommend it enough. The Griptillian Steelhead recommended has a lot of the features I like about this one at a lower price point, though I certainly prefer the slimmer handle on this model.
Empirical results rule!
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Her BOY is in the US Army. Good point. He'll just break it not lose it. For the question at hand you can't beat the Benchmade that Steely pointed out. I carry the same one (except mine has paint on it and is a bit scratched up. I often ponder why it took us so long to put wheels on baggage and clips on pocket knives. For a classy pocket knife look no further than a Case Damascus Tiny Trapper
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