Even their keychain knife is too big? That thing is seriously tiny. It doesn't lock though.
Serious question, not being an ass.
Instead Of Opinel
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Serious question, not being an ass.
Nope, that is a perfect size. I hadn't seen these before. I'll take the key chain part off and it'll be just right. They're very inexpensive, ten bucks. Thanks for the recommendation.
Happy to help. I carried one for years on the job as a backup to my main folder.
I ordered the Old Bear 3" carbon steel version from Chicago Knife Works, and it cost me a buck or two less than my similar Opinel bought from a local retailer even with shipping. I can't have too many carbon steel blade folding knives. Thanks for the enabling ... I mean the heads up! Folding knives are a collection I don't even mean to collect; they collect me.
I got my dad an Opinel number 4 for Father’s Day. It’s tiny dude.
It’s a size number 2 and they sell one without the keychain. ?
I always heard good things about MAM knives as well.
I really am a fan of 12c27 as a budget stainless though (which Opinel uses). I think MAM is 420 as well.
Now, Buck's 420HC is a good steel.
I really am a fan of 12c27 as a budget stainless though (which Opinel uses). I think MAM is 420 as well.
Now, Buck's 420HC is a good steel.
I do love my opinal, but prefer my mora companion for cutting plugs. For anything other then cutting rope, I just never trusted folding knives, I always feel like they are going to fold in on my finger. Fixed blades for me.
Carbon steel is the ticket for cutting plugs with a folding knife.
Don’t discount the Opinel stainless. It handles plug without issue. I bought a few I believe off the recommendation of @davek and they are great. I actually prefer them to the carbon.
"Instead of Opinel" Brobs asks......
Anything made in Sheffield I answer!
Sheffield = the home of crucible steel = the finest of cutting edges!
Regards,
Jay.?
Anything made in Sheffield I answer!
Sheffield = the home of crucible steel = the finest of cutting edges!
Regards,
Jay.?
"I just never trusted folding knives, I always feel like they are going to fold in on my finger. Fixed blades for me. "
Mr Mike, Opinel knives do actually have a blade locking system, a crude one yes but it works.
Regards,
Jay.
Mr Mike, Opinel knives do actually have a blade locking system, a crude one yes but it works.
Regards,
Jay.
Many of my distant relatives in Sheffield were involved in the cutlery industry from basic table knife cutlers, spring knife grinders, scale cutters (scales were part of the structure of a folding knife) to actual manufacturers. My cousin Thomas Ellin (1799 - 1847) was a huge manufacturer and was made Master Cutler of Sheffield in 1841 as was his father, also Thomas Ellin in 1833.
Of course 'cutlery' is only actually anything that cuts, forks & spoons are not cutlery!
Regards,
Jay.
Of course 'cutlery' is only actually anything that cuts, forks & spoons are not cutlery!
Regards,
Jay.
Hey @davek thanks a lot for mentioning MAM knives..... dick! ?
Tamper... Screwdriver.. nail clippers.. I carry this one everywhere. Its the same one my Granddad carried for years. I just ordered a small Opinel so I don't lose this one.. or further wear it out.
I have a Case that belonged to my wife’s grandfather. It’s worn out from years of sharpening, and pretty useless as a knife now. I’m tempted to send it to them to have them put new blades in it.
That's a cool idea. My blades are worn down from sharpening. I guess I never realized they do that.
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