[AT] OT pocket knives

[John & Jan Paur]

A small, 2.5-3in. 2 blades, one sharp for cutting, one dull for prying, poking, twisting etc.  Doesn’t need to be expensive but has to hold a sharp edge. Don't go anywhere without it. JP

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From: at-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com [mailto:at-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com] On Behalf Of jtchall at nc.rr.com
Sent: Wednesday, June 24, 2015 5:30 PM
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Subject: [AT] OT pocket knives

Since the list is pretty much silent I don’t feel I’m cluttering it too bad with an OT post.
I’ll venture to say most of us carry a pocketknife, or 2 or 3.  What size and style do you find most convenient? My main knife is a 3 blade Old Timer, about 3 1/2 inches long (folded). It’s about 30 years old. I have a relatively new Case that is the same style. I prefer this size since the handle fits well in your hand—you can get a good grip on it. What style and size do you guys like the most? Also, what brand would you recommend? I’m not a knife collector/fanatic, I just want one that works. The Case I have was a gift, its about impossible to open without breaking fingernails. Do you like narrow blades, fat blades, locking blades, easy open (flick of the wrist)? The reason I‘m asking is its about time to get one for my son. I want it to be a good general purpose knife he can use for a long time.

I guess this isn’t really OT, I use mine to open boxes of repair parts all the time!

John Hall
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