best EDC pocket knife

skalman · Dec 9, 2005

can you advice me on a good pocket knife for EDC? It should be rather compact and lightweight and preferably without a blade lock since that could get me into some trouble (I live in Europe). It should be a distinct utility knife. I do have a couple of SAK:s (Spartan and Huntsman) but I would like something thinner. So, something small and compact that you would not even notice when carrying. Any suggestions? Thanks

oregon · Dec 9, 2005

Opinel.

Any of the many models. I enjoy the light and inexpensive Couteau de Jardin for the contoured handle, thin Sandvik 12C27 blade and lanyard hole.

Europe: http://couteaux-courty.com/cgi-bin/...ction=view_product&productID=1580&category=17

USA: http://www.bladematrix.tv/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=44629

Best,

oregon

T.K.C. · Dec 9, 2005

How about a Spyderco UK Pen knife??

puukkoman · Dec 9, 2005

Second vote for the Spyderco UKPK.

Just like a Delica, but with no lock (Europe-legal).

One-hand opening, pocket clip, extremely thin design, discreet carry options.

rowdy27 · Dec 9, 2005

Buck 179 Hilo

dunc5 · Dec 9, 2005

How about a Victorinox Soldier , if you have never had an alox handle SAK then your in for a treat .Even if you get another knife get one of these to as there not much to buy and you will love it .

Dunc

Chett · Dec 9, 2005

Spyderco UK penknife.

harpers ferry · Dec 9, 2005

alot depends on where you live in Europe. Some places are more restrictive than others. If you give the forum members a clue then they may be able to help better. Where is your location?

jackknife · Dec 9, 2005

I'll second the alox Victorinox. If the soldier is too thick, try the pioneer settler. Very thin and light, very sturdy. Or the alox bantam, a knife and combo tool one layer thick.

Heck, you're in Europe, you can get all the neat models we can't get here!

drano · Dec 9, 2005

victornox Bantam

im plannin to get one in the near future.

T.K.C. · Dec 9, 2005

But he said he already has a couple ofSAK's.

puppykicker · Dec 9, 2005

Seriously, someone needs to tell the powers that be in Europe that a lock on a knife is a SAFETY! A locking blade is simply SAFER to use, period.
Any-Hoo good luck in your quest.
Cheers

dunc5 · Dec 10, 2005

TheKnifeCollector said:
But he said he already has a couple ofSAK's.

You can never have too many SAKs

Dunc

Foilist · Dec 10, 2005

What is the reasoning behind this law? How does a lock transform a knife into a weapon, in their minds?

stevekt · Dec 10, 2005

I believe there are a few one layer SAK's that have only one or two blades and still have a full length handle.

redhawk44p · Dec 10, 2005

Spyderco UK penknife.:thumbup:

yobbos1 · Dec 10, 2005

Opinel #7 carbon steel blade. Drill a lanyard hole.

T.K.C. · Dec 10, 2005

That IS true, you can not have too many SAK's. I just meant that since he did mention that, he wanted something else. OOOOH, how about a one handed SAK?

Steeltoe · Dec 10, 2005

Skalman, by your name I assume you live in Sweden as myself. At the moment I carry a Buck 307 Stockman together with a Victorinox explorer and mini champ. Wich I find is a good combination. Another great choice is the Fällkniven U2. Small, extremley sharp and it does lock.

Good slipjoints are hard to find in Sweden. Not many companies that sell anything more than Swiss army knives..

In short. The knife and weapons laws here state that you are not allowed to carry any knife or object to be used as a weapon in a public place. You are allowed to carry a tool if there is a need, such as a pocket knife, there is however no regulation on blade length, lock, fixed etc. Its supposed to have to the situation that dictates the need.

kic · Dec 10, 2005

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