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Sam 2 - Posted - 10/30/2009: 11:53:26
I'm looking for a pocket knife as a gift.....I have no idea what to look for
any suggestions.
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People will forget what you say and do, but they will never forget how you treated them.
rinemb - Posted - 10/30/2009: 12:12:33
Knives can be very personal, I cannot hardly recall not carrying a pocket knife. Try tailoring the gift to the person who will carry it. small, large, blades only, multi-tool, clipon or not, quality of steel, appearance. There are several website stores with every kind of knife imaginable, carrying cheapies to very high quality knives. My brother is a doctor, so I discovered a traditional folding knife called a doctor's knife or some such name. Then I had his name engraved on the blade, and his initials on the end bolsters, to personalize it. I like an every day small knife with a couple of blades and rounded ends so it won't wear a hole in my pocket. You may want a collectable style knife that may fit the persons background. Try googling Smokey mountain knife works, I think is one site.
http://www.smkw.com
Brad
You may be man enough to take my woman, but you'll never get my banjo.
May not the incidence of success, nor the pretense of retirement-
Lessen the want of enlightenment.
Edited by - rinemb on 10/30/2009 12:55:52
dat - Posted - 10/30/2009: 12:20:33
everybody likes something different, I like a "Case" medium stockman with carbon steel blades and a bone handle
noli illegitimi carborundum
everybody needs at least one gun for every year old that they are, having a few extras don't hurt
rinemb - Posted - 10/30/2009: 12:29:01
I carried for years an original Case "Eisenhour" folder with bone handle. Lost it in a snow storm a couple of years back. Last year Case re-introduced a limited addition of it, so I bought one with genuine MOP. Its a beauty!
Brad
You may be man enough to take my woman, but you'll never get my banjo.
May not the incidence of success, nor the pretense of retirement-
Lessen the want of enlightenment.
KE - Posted - 10/30/2009: 12:34:24
The last knife I bought was a vintage Camillus boy scout camp knife for my son. Camillus doesn't make them any more.
A knife is really a personal item, and you'd want to consider who it's for and what it is they need and appreciate in a knife. I'm happy enough with a small Leatherman Micra.
Nosferatu - Posted - 10/30/2009: 12:37:28
What's the job the the knife will be performing?
Thank you,
"Count" Hugh
"I bent over him, and tried to find any sign of life, but in vain." -- Jonathan Harker, Dracula
Sam 2 - Posted - 10/30/2009: 12:49:18
The knife is for my dad.....he lost the one he had for years. The only thing I have ever seen him use it for was cutting chunks off an apple and getting dirt out from underneath his finger nails. And cutting an occaisional box open.
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People will forget what you say and do, but they will never forget how you treated them.
rinemb - Posted - 10/30/2009: 12:49:33
Ok, I confess! The knife currently in my pocket is my most practical little guy for my field work. Its a small (2-3/4 inch long by 3/8 inch) all steel multi-tool with all rounded ends. It has blade, scissors, bottle opener, screwdriver-philips and flat, finger nail digger, and cork screw. Its not a swiss army knife, but the all steel is more durable. I carry this knife more than any other, and use all of the functions.
Brad
You may be man enough to take my woman, but you'll never get my banjo.
May not the incidence of success, nor the pretense of retirement-
Lessen the want of enlightenment.
Frailinaway - Posted - 10/30/2009: 12:58:12
Years ago I got into a bit of trouble when a staff member and friend gave me a particular folding knife then asked for a nickle in return. According to him, after some discussion, no one should "give" you a bladed instrument, at least a small amount of money has to be exchanged, or both parties will suffer dire consequences. This may be a rural west Texas thing since I've never encountered it elsewhere. I gave him the nickle and neither of us experienced anything dire or otherwise that I could relate to the knife.
By the way, I still have the knife and if somebody really ticks me off, I'll give it to them at no charge.
KE - Posted - 10/30/2009: 13:00:28
Here's a Micra -- not fancy, but small and will do most any job you'll need during the day.
Nosferatu - Posted - 10/30/2009: 13:06:37
Maybe a good Camillus or Case like this one.
Here's mine, I've been carrying it for years.
What ever you get your dad, I'm sure he'll love it.
Thank you,
"Count" Hugh
"I bent over him, and tried to find any sign of life, but in vain." -- Jonathan Harker, Dracula
Edited by - Nosferatu on 10/30/2009 13:25:26
Sam 2 - Posted - 10/30/2009: 13:10:35
Im printing off all the suggestions....we have a Gander Mountain im goin to stop after work and see if I can find one.
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People will forget what you say and do, but they will never forget how you treated them.
Mopick - Posted - 10/30/2009: 13:18:27
quote:
Originally posted by Frailinaway
Years ago I got into a bit of trouble when a staff member and friend gave me a particular folding knife then asked for a nickle in return. According to him, after some discussion, no one should "give" you a bladed instrument, at least a small amount of money has to be exchanged, or both parties will suffer dire consequences. This may be a rural west Texas thing since I've never encountered it elsewhere. I gave him the nickle and neither of us experienced anything dire or otherwise that I could relate to the knife.
By the way, I still have the knife and if somebody really ticks me off, I'll give it to them at no charge.
Never give a knife or scissors as a gift. Take a Penney for it or else the relationship will be severed. That's the way we always heard it said in Missouri and Arkansas. I live in the mountains..... The mountainous region of Central Florida. Sugarloaf Mountain; 312 feet above sea level. http://www.banjohangout.org/myhango...albumid=3256Randy
Edited by - Mopick on 10/30/2009 13:20:14
steve davis - Posted - 10/30/2009: 13:19:39
He might appreciate one just like the one he lost.
wkb28791 - Posted - 10/30/2009: 13:21:41
quote:
Originally posted by Sam 2
The knife is for my dad.....he lost the one he had for years. The only thing I have ever seen him use it for was cutting chunks off an apple and getting dirt out from underneath his finger nails. And cutting an occaisional box open.
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People will forget what you say and do, but they will never forget how you treated them.
Ask your dad about his old knife and then get him another one. Pocket knives are personal choices and I know that if I lost mine, I'd want one just like it.  Regards, wkb28791 "If you really want something in this life, you have to work for it-----Now quiet! they're about to announce the lottery numbers!" Homer Simpson
BConk - Posted - 10/30/2009: 13:25:27
quote:
Originally posted by KE
Here's a Micra -- not fancy, but small and will do most any job you'll need during the day.
This is what I carry on my keychain - and it's a great thing to have around. I especially like the fact that the scissors will cut the new high-tech braided fishing lines when so many other cutters won't BUT - it's not an "apple eating" kinda knife.  "Defender of the Sacred Cod" Capio pisces, ergo sum
rinemb - Posted - 10/30/2009: 13:25:39
That's what happened to my life. My dear ol mom GAVE me an official boy scout pocket knife for Christmas in 5th grade. 
My brother owe's me a nickle!
I am starting a new Rule: If the knife is given with love, there will be no Hex on it. I am sure I read that somewhere?
Brad
You may be man enough to take my woman, but you'll never get my banjo.
May not the incidence of success, nor the pretense of retirement-
Lessen the want of enlightenment.
Nosferatu - Posted - 10/30/2009: 13:30:27
"Never give a knife or scissors as a gift. Take a Penney for it or else the relationship will be severed. That's the way we always heard it said in Missouri and Arkansas." -- Mopick
That's from the Greeks.
Thank you,
"Count" Hugh
"I bent over him, and tried to find any sign of life, but in vain." -- Jonathan Harker, Dracula
Edited by - Nosferatu on 10/30/2009 13:39:51
Sam 2 - Posted - 10/30/2009: 13:30:30
I actually don’t think it was the knife he regrets loosing as much as the fact that his best friend gave it to him years ago….I have never seen him look for something that long, so I know it meant a lot to him.
I was thinking a new one might help….kinda like a new puppy when the old dog passes on.
I may be wrong.
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People will forget what you say and do, but they will never forget how you treated them.
steve davis - Posted - 10/30/2009: 13:32:04
I was given a Browning knife and a Winchester each having the gun logo.
They're very stylish and seem well made.
dat - Posted - 10/30/2009: 13:35:49
quote:
Originally posted by Nosferatu
"Never give a knife or scissors as a gift. Take a Penney for it or else the relationship will be severed. That's the way we always heard it said in Missouri and Arkansas."
Texas and Louisiana too, you never give or recieve a knife as a gift, you always buy, sell or trade for it noli illegitimi carborundum everybody needs at least one gun for every year old that they are, having a few extras don't hurt
Nosferatu - Posted - 10/30/2009: 13:37:56
Sam 2:
I had a whiskey glass that was given to me by an girlfriend that passed away a long time ago, back in high school. My mother dropped it a couple of years ago and tossed it out. She didn't know the story of that glass, I wish she had kept the shards. Same feelings
Thank you,
"Count" Hugh
"I bent over him, and tried to find any sign of life, but in vain." -- Jonathan Harker, Dracula
Edited by - Nosferatu on 10/30/2009 13:41:15
5steve - Posted - 10/30/2009: 13:41:21
OPINEL
KE - Posted - 10/30/2009: 13:45:07
Sam, if there's some sentimentality attached to it, go for something more stylish. The Micra I suggested would be a bit like getting toaster for mother's day.
Nosferatu - Posted - 10/30/2009: 13:45:51
Opinel? I'd want something with a little more meat on it.
Thank you,
"Count" Hugh
"I bent over him, and tried to find any sign of life, but in vain." -- Jonathan Harker, Dracula
BConk - Posted - 10/30/2009: 13:46:00
quote:
Originally posted by 5steve
OPINEL
I was thinking that too - I carried one for years. A great knife and easy to sharpen.  "Defender of the Sacred Cod" Capio pisces, ergo sum
BConk - Posted - 10/30/2009: 13:47:24
quote:
Originally posted by Nosferatu
Opinel? I'd want something with a little more meat on it.
Thank you,
"Count" Hugh
"I bent over him, and tried to find any sign of life, but in vain." -- Jonathan Harker, Dracula
well...you're not going to be able to kill any grizzlies with it - that's fer sure  but it's nice in the hand - easy to open, lock and close and is an excellent apple eater "Defender of the Sacred Cod" Capio pisces, ergo sum
Edited by - BConk on 10/30/2009 13:48:58
dmiller - Posted - 10/30/2009: 13:48:40
Yup - - - Knives are a personal thing. Kind of a "declaration" of who you are type of thing.
I've now got a small Buck locking blade pocket knife that does just about everything I need it for.
I also have a Swiss "multi-tool" knife that I leave in the car, since it's too big as a pocket knife.
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Brother Jeeter - Posted - 10/30/2009: 14:20:32
Sam,
My Dad gave my first knife when I was something like eleven years old...roughly 1962. It was a Case 62087 (some folks call them a 'Texas Jack Knife.') It had red bone scales, chrome-vanadium blades and it was a perfect size. I kept it for several years. It was stolen by a younger Cousin. I carry an exact twin to it now and I have for probably thirty years. I can't tell you if it is because Dad gave it to me, it is that wonderful-a-pattern of knife, or what. But the Case 62087 is my favorite size, shape and make-up of pocketknife.
A couple of things you might want to know, before you go on a buying trip. A knife about 3 to 3 3/4 inches in length and sized (width and thickness) proportionally, won't feel too large in the pocket. As someone mentioned, the rounded bolsters (ends) won't dig into the leg, or wear out pockets. Red bone is pretty traditional and rather pretty. Stag is a little more 'dressy' looking. I like red bone and stag both. I own several of each. You know your Father and can probably look at a knife and figure out if he will like it, or not.
Stainless steel is a nice choice, it is pretty durable, but I find it is a little more difficult to sharpen, than C-V steel (chrome-vanadium, or sometimes called 'carbon' steel.) C-V will discolor more than stainless and it WILL develop rust spots, if it isn't looked after.
Case is a good make of knife, I stick with the older ones (like at least twenty years old.) eBay is a good source, look for the words "Mint" or "Near Mint" in the auction description. You can sometimes get a pretty good deal on eBay, but there are sharks selling on there, as well.
Buck is another maker I have a lot of respect for. Just look around and something will catch your eye...
I am not a knife dealer and I don't own stock in a cutlery company. I just like knives (some more than others.)
Good luck,
Bill
“The pump don’t work ‘cause the vandals took the handles.”
Bob Dylan
“Don’t get beat, ever, by anything, or anyone. You might get killed, but never get beat…And never ask for nothing but God’s light to see by.”
'The Woodsman'
"Do not traverse a structure erected to afford passage over a waterway until the time of drawing nigh unto it."
"Endeavor to Persevere."
From THE OUTLAW JOSIE WALES
Edited by - Brother Jeeter on 10/30/2009 14:22:21
Gold Star GF-85 - Posted - 10/30/2009: 14:54:27
I like the Case Stockman Yellow Handle, I have a few other Case collectables like the Coal Miner's and a Kentucky Wildcat's Comemrative #148, back from the first year Tuby took the team over, and of course the last year they won a champion ship.
Big John,
1987 Gibson Earl Scruggs Standard
1986 Stelling Sunflower
Kenneth Logsdon - Posted - 10/30/2009: 15:48:24
You can never go wrong with the mid sized stockmans knife.. be sure and get the nickel or penny..
KL
ifish - Posted - 10/30/2009: 16:03:01
Depends on what you want to spend. Buck is always a good choice, I keep a 1-1/2" Gerber on hand. Holds a edge well, and small enough to actually carry in your pocket for about 15 bucks.
rollinalong - Posted - 10/30/2009: 16:06:31
You can't go wrong with a Buck, a Case, or an Old Timer. The Old Timer I have now I've carried since I was 13 years old when my father gave it to for my birthday that was almost 40 years ago now. If it isn't in my pocket, I'm not fully dressed.
Bill
The best you can do is the best you can do, and you can do anything if you want to bad enough." - Barry Abernathy, Mountain Heart
a Flathead
an Archtop
and an Open back
JedNeedsCoffee - Posted - 10/30/2009: 16:17:05
If I was going to buy a special knife as a gift, it would be a Case Folding Hunter. I have one that I've carried and used for almost 20yrs (received it as a gift when I was in my mid-teens). Two blades, one for food and one for everything else. Kinda big (comparatively speaking) but haven't come across a job it can't handle...(except maybe chopping firewood..lol). I always see some real nice vintage "NOS' examples of this knife on Ebay, prices for the "plain vanilla" ones are pretty good considering you're buying a well built, AMERICAN MADE knife.
"This is the best of all possible worlds" - Leibniz 1710
"If this is the best of all possible worlds, I'd hate to see what
the others look like" - Voltaire (paraphrased) 1759
Klondike Waldo - Posted - 10/30/2009: 17:33:59
I still have two Buck Holding Hunters I bought 36 years ago, the ones with the brass bolsters and rosewood slabs on the handles. I use the smaller one a lot more than the larger. Either one would do for cutting a deer or slicing an apple, but not, of course at the same sitting.
I'll never play like Earl Scruggs or sing like Luciano Pavarotti, but I'll pick better than Luciano and sing tenor better than Earl
deligo ergo renideo,
Bob Cameron
T.J. - Posted - 10/30/2009: 17:43:39
How about a Trapper or Canoe style? Made by Case or Hen & Rooster.
I love Hen & Rooster knives but Case runs a close second.
CW Spook - Posted - 10/30/2009: 18:28:09
quote:
Originally posted by Sam 2
The knife is for my dad.....he lost the one he had for years. The only thing I have ever seen him use it for was cutting chunks off an apple and getting dirt out from underneath his finger nails. And cutting an occaisional box open.
Sounds like my dad. He carried a little bone-handled Case pen knife for years. Something like that or a Case trapper sounds like something your dad might like. I'm partial to Swiss Army knives myself and have a Huntsman model I've carried for more than 20 years. Rick Rick "The King has note of all that they intend, by interception which they dream not of. " Henry V, Act ll, Scene 2.
gdoc - Posted - 10/30/2009: 18:28:12
I went to a knife store a couple years ago to replace my pocket knife which failed... the handles fell off. After looking at all the knives, it had to be a Case. Very high quality. Guarenteed for the life of the owner.... Buck is Guarenteed forever, but the Case just showed better workmanship.
As for the Old Timer knife, which I used to like very much... sigh... is not made in America anymore. Guess where it's made now?
I vote Case.
gdoc
kyblugrass - Posted - 10/30/2009: 18:32:40
As long as I can remember, my dad carried an Old Timer knife. The small 3 blade. He pretty much did the same thing with it as your dad. I got hung carrying a Leatherman while I was in the military.
Scott
“You Can Hang a Sign on a Pig Saying It's a Horse...But It’s Still Just a Pig.”
Sam 2 - Posted - 10/30/2009: 18:55:17
I think I have it down to either a Buck Lancer or a Case....cant think of the name right now, but there both small two blade and wouldn't take up much room in a persons pocket. And they look good
What ya think
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People will forget what you say and do, but they will never forget how you treated them.
kyblugrass - Posted - 10/30/2009: 19:07:49
If it was me buying for myself? I would get the Case. Both are good American made knives. I think Case has a better warranty.
Scott
“You Can Hang a Sign on a Pig Saying It's a Horse...But It’s Still Just a Pig.”
Nosferatu - Posted - 10/30/2009: 19:23:57
When Bucks were being made in my home town of Lemon Grove they were one heck of a knife but when they moved to Santee, the quality dropped. When they moved to Idaho the magic that Buck once had was lost. Now, you couldn't give me one.
Thank you,
"Count" Hugh
"I bent over him, and tried to find any sign of life, but in vain." -- Jonathan Harker, Dracula
steve davis - Posted - 10/30/2009: 19:42:58
I don't like the heavy full size Buck knives...too much in the pocket.
gdoc - Posted - 10/30/2009: 20:04:29
Something you might think about too... is getting a locking blade.. I've had knives fold up on me at the worst times.
My Case is about 3 1/2" closed, 6" open. Single blade, polished like a mirror. Fits the pocket perfect, will peal an apple in a heartbeat.
BUT!! They cost!
gdoc
Brother Jeeter - Posted - 10/30/2009: 21:58:10
Sam,
The Buck Lancer is a nice knife, but do a Google search and look at some pictures of it. It has the square 'corners' on the Bolsters. It's up to you, but I wouldn't care for them.
Jeeter
“The pump don’t work ‘cause the vandals took the handles.”
Bob Dylan
“Don’t get beat, ever, by anything, or anyone. You might get killed, but never get beat…And never ask for nothing but God’s light to see by.”
'The Woodsman'
"Do not traverse a structure erected to afford passage over a waterway until the time of drawing nigh unto it."
"Endeavor to Persevere."
From THE OUTLAW JOSIE WALES
majorhoople - Posted - 10/31/2009: 04:54:45
I love Gerber knives. Single blade type, fits easily in pocket. Always carry one. Lost my first one, then found it after purchasing a new one. Strong blades....can be used for a crowbar. By all means....a locking blade.
Edited by - majorhoople on 10/31/2009 05:05:18
Nosferatu - Posted - 10/31/2009: 09:03:30
I once had a Gerber snap in half doing the job is was designed for. Since I only had the half with the handle and not the whole knife Gerber would not replace the knife.
Thank you,
"Count" Hugh
"I bent over him, and tried to find any sign of life, but in vain." -- Jonathan Harker, Dracula
Nosferatu - Posted - 10/31/2009: 09:32:52
That's a fine knife Lee...
Thank you,
"Count" Hugh
"I bent over him, and tried to find any sign of life, but in vain." -- Jonathan Harker, Dracula
Sultans of Claw - Posted - 10/31/2009: 09:40:20
Yeah, I'd like to have one myself!
Lee Callicutt
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