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traditional pocket knife suggestions for a working guy. Apr 4, 2015 16:53:01 GMT -8 tonysalmail likes this

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Post by Ja on Apr 4, 2015 16:53:01 GMT -8

I'm looking for a traditional folding pocket knife ?

Something strong with good steal I can trust to use all day at work but looks so nice I want to carry it the rest of the day.

I got a case electrician I like and a few sak's I carry around but nothing I really like to use. I carried a endura for years but I don't like the looks I've gotten using it so I carried a sak also to use. I'd like something to fill the role of both. A great cutter that I can use without drawing to much attention.

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I'm kinda a jack of all trades at work and I want to do more woodcarving at home so I need something that can do l alot with . I think it should have as many different style blades as possible and still be decent size to use and carry in my pocket all day.

I'm not in a rush as it will take me time to save up for a quality knife.

I'm looking forward to hearing your suggestions .

Thank You.

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traditional pocket knife suggestions for a working guy. Apr 4, 2015 18:13:43 GMT -8 tonysalmail likes this

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Post by Shorttime on Apr 4, 2015 18:13:43 GMT -8

I think a SAK would best suit your needs, then send it to MW for some custom scales.

The multi-blade traditionals are called a "Congress pattern", and putting that in an image search is where I would tell you to start. I can't tell you exactly what kind of blade shape you need.

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Post by Ja on Apr 4, 2015 18:17:50 GMT -8

The saks have been working ok for me so far but like I mentioned I'd like something a little nicer with more blades to chose from.

I always carry a multitool so the tools are kinda useless to me.

I'm going to google the congress. I do know what shape they are but I can't remember what style blade they normally have.

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gretsch308 Guttermouth Broseph Posts: 1,164	traditional pocket knife suggestions for a working guy. Apr 4, 2015 18:47:28 GMT -8 via Tapatalk Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by gretsch308 on Apr 4, 2015 18:47:28 GMT -8 Congress, whittler, Scouts, #15s with cap lifter.

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Ja Guttermouth send me your broken/mistreated knives. I enjoy fixing them. Posts: 416	traditional pocket knife suggestions for a working guy. Apr 4, 2015 21:02:22 GMT -8 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Ja on Apr 4, 2015 21:02:22 GMT -8 6 blade congress looks like what I need. Now to try find a nice one. There's also some 5 blade stockman that have caught my eye.
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Post by willydigger. FB inFamous on Apr 5, 2015 5:00:50 GMT -8

Traditionals as a work knife is a bad idea. They are difficult to open and they can't take abuse. I would limit it to an electrical (wire stripper) or finesse (Bertha in the mobile home is scared of knives*).

Id agree with a multi blade. With a wharnie or sheep for the electrical stuff.

I think GEC makes an easy open Electrician with a Sheep and saw/screw tip. They are kind of ugly, but more functional.

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Post by Ja on Apr 5, 2015 8:47:39 GMT -8

Thanks willy

I'm going to look at gec electrician . I haven't seen one.

I also had a thought.

Saks are cheap for what they can do. Maybe I should just stick to them. Because sometimes I may have to do something I wouldn't want to risk ruining a expensive knife for.

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Ja Guttermouth send me your broken/mistreated knives. I enjoy fixing them. Posts: 416	traditional pocket knife suggestions for a working guy. Apr 5, 2015 9:55:12 GMT -8 Shorttime likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Ja on Apr 5, 2015 9:55:12 GMT -8 I'm also starting to realize no one knife can fill my work needs and be the right knife for my around the house needs.
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If you like sod buster type knives then AG Russell's Cowboy and Rancher series can be had at a reasonable price. Not to mention AG Russell knives has one of the best warranties around.

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Post by wjruth on Apr 17, 2015 13:52:34 GMT -8

I picked up a GEC electrician that has a sheepsfoot blade and a second locking blade with saw / screwdriver tip and a notch on the back for stripping wire.

I used it today to help me put together a workbench.

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Ja Guttermouth send me your broken/mistreated knives. I enjoy fixing them. Posts: 416	traditional pocket knife suggestions for a working guy. Apr 17, 2015 14:33:38 GMT -8 HunterHype, MightyMax™, and 1 more like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Ja on Apr 17, 2015 14:33:38 GMT -8 Thanks for posting your electrician wjruth. I love that blade and the saw would be handy. Ill enjoy using case more until I can afford one.
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