What's a good pocket knife?

[Kangaroux 5,000+ posts]

I had a pretty decent and basic pocket knife a while ago but I ended up losing it. Looking to get another and I have no idea what kind is a good one that will last me a while. Would like to get one with all the usual little addons (pliers, wire cutters, screwdriver/flathead would be nice). Not looking to spend a fortune on it, just something that I can use for everyday stuff that will last.

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[CAT MAN 5,000+ posts]

razor>knives

 

[Kangaroux 5,000+ posts]

razor>knives

I have a utility knife that I use a lot but I'd rather consolidate a lot of my tools into one...I hate working and having like 10 different things scattered about cause I lose track of them real quick

 

[skylineTT 10+ year member]

"swiss-style" or multi-tool?

What are your size restraints?

 

[JoshC 10+ year member]

I like gerber for knifes i cut all sorts of random **** with, strong and good blades. Im also big kershaw fan but there blades are thinner so you can roll your edge off easier. You cant go wrong with either, also look at benchmade

 

[skylineTT 10+ year member]

Pic of leatherman folded vs. open

 

[Kangaroux 5,000+ posts]

"swiss-style" or multi-tool?

What are your size restraints?

I prefer the multi-tool. Don't really have size restraints. If it fits in my pocket comfortably I'm good

 

[05fronty 5,000+ posts]

i use a bowie

 

[skylineTT 10+ year member]

I would probably get a leatherman new wave or something of the such. I only say leatherman because I have personally owned 2 of their multi-tools and they are strong as crap and are also very versatile. You can get cheaper ones with weaker metals and crap but the leatherman tools that I have owned have been great.

 

[Kangaroux 5,000+ posts]

I would probably get a leatherman new wave or something of the such. I only say leatherman because I have personally owned 2 of their multi-tools and they are strong as crap and are also very versatile. You can get cheaper ones with weaker metals and crap but the leatherman tools that I have owned have been great.

Nice. Do you mind finding a link to one that you would recommend?

 

[Bettr n' Revrse 5,000+ posts]

I buy a lot... Kershaw, Spyderco, CRKT, and Bench Made are good places to start...

 

[skylineTT 10+ year member]

http://www.amazon.com/Leatherman-830657-Pocket-Multi-Tool-6-Piece/dp/B000FDANPE/ref=sr_1_5?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1341020016&sr=1-5&keywords=leatherman+wave

This one looked pretty good to me.

do you have a price range to stay under?

 

[Lowflyin 10+ year member]

Bladeplay.com has good deals on knives. Just looking around this looks pretty cool. CRKT Zilla-Tool Jr. 9065 Folding Knife & Multi-Tool (Bead Blast) - Blade Play

Gerber Knives Strata Multi Tool 000334 - Blade Play

Gerber 31-001047 Bear Grylls Multi-Tool Survival Tool Pack - Blade Play

 

[goingdef 10+ year member]

Pic of leatherman folded vs. open

I carry this everyday in the pouch it comes with along with the bit set you can get for around 12 bucks on ebay it will see more use at work then you could ever imagine and it will take every bit of abuse you can throw at it!

 

[Kangaroux 5,000+ posts]

http://www.amazon.com/Leatherman-830657-Pocket-Multi-Tool-6-Piece/dp/B000FDANPE/ref=sr_1_5?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1341020016&sr=1-5&keywords=leatherman+wave
This one looked pretty good to me.

do you have a price range to stay under?

I would prefer to pay under $50 for it. But for something like that I would be willing pay the extra $10 if it's worth it.

 

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I carry this everyday in the pouch it comes with along with the bit set you can get for around 12 bucks on ebay it will see more use at work then you could ever imagine and it will take every bit of abuse you can throw at it!

That's the kinda stuff I like to hear. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/biggrin.gif.d71a5d36fcbab170f2364c9f2e3946cb.gif