Best Yardwork Folding Knife

[davek14]

What is the best yardwork folding knife. Not too big, maybe, and I'm partial to slipjoints (but that's not a dealbreaker)

Features needed are a decent but inexpensive stainless and (importantly) a pivot that will hold up to grit, etc..
I want something I can take out of my pocket, use for whatever, and just close and put back in my pocket without drying it out or worrying about keeping the pivot clean.

 

[NapalmCheese]

A Case Sod Buster or Sod Buster Jr. come to mind. Something with an orange handle is particularly fetching, and harder to lose: https://caseknives.com/collections/knives/products/orange-synthetic-sod-buster-jr

The Buck Saunter also looks great: https://www.buckknives.com/product/250-saunter-clip-knife/?sku=0250GRS1-B

 

[kobold]

For me, it's the Spyderco Caribbean sheepfoot SE followed by the Tasman Salt SE.
Basically it must be a sizeable SpyderEdge and it must be a Salt with good ergos and the Caribbean fits the bill.

 

[GatorFlash1]

I have carried a Spyderco Gayle Bradley 1 folder with CPM-M4 blade for many years. I use it around the shop, yard, etc. It holds up very well and does everything I need to do with a knife.

 

[1911bphil]

I will recommend the SAK Pruner. It's not expensive, stainless steel, and easy to sharpen.

 

[jfk1110]

There's a Cold Steel bush ranger for sale.in the exchange..... $95........Would certainly. Fit the bill. And more!!!

 

[Corton93]

A Case Sod Buster or Sod Buster Jr. come to mind.

Came here to say this..

Slip joints arent my favorite to work with, but my dad has used the same sod buster for the last like 30 years to pretty good effect..

 

[jmh33]

This is what I use!!
My “Angry Beaver” Spyderco!!
John

 

[STDK]

I have just started using a half serrated Leatherman folding knife. Serration definately are a great advantage when cutting some of the larger branches and such.

 

[Weiss]

I don't have a best recommendation (that depends on what I'm doing), but this is often clipped to a pocket when I'm working in the yard:

Sometimes I have this, which isn't a folder.

 

[jbmonkey]

case sodbuster or ontario rat 1 or 2. can't go wrong with either price wise or ability
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[GB940Rookie]

Personally, I use a CS 4 Max Scout or a cheap fixed blade.
The CS Voyager and Recon line might have something you like.
The pivot area should be cleaned at the end of the day if it’s cruddy. Easy enough.
If you’re having to clean it everyday, might want to get a fixed.

 

[dogstar]

Any SAK with a saw and scissors.

 

[Grantard]

If you’re set on a folder I gotta recommend the Spyderedge Tasman salt as well, or the smaller dragonfly se hawkbill. Simple lockback with one handed opening and closing. Mine spent years landscaping and it doesn’t matter how much mud you get into the pivot, just hose it out and it’s good lol. In dirty/ sandy/ fibrous mediums the curved serrated blade will outcut any plain edged blade in any steel that I’ve tried personally.

But generally just enjoy my fixed blades at home, since they’re more fun and I can’t really carry them out and around openly here

 

[Oldy]

Just switched from a buck 112 to a frost toothpick.i just love that toothpick for getting into cracks on driveway and walking path that have weeds.even the weeds in yard.that frost can get razor sharp but dulls fast,but it's a ten buck knife.

 

[el gigantor]

My wife is an avid gardener and her two favourites are the Spyderco Dragonfly Salt Hawkbill SE and the Spyderco Spyderhawk Salt SE. They're both outstanding in her and my opinion!

 

[shinyedges]

Hard to beat a serrated salt knife for yard stuff, I'm partial to the caribbean myself.

 

[Danke42]

 

[knarfeng]

What is the best yardwork folding knife. Not too big, maybe, and I'm partial to slipjoints (but that's not a dealbreaker)

Features needed are a decent but inexpensive stainless and (importantly) a pivot that will hold up to grit, etc..
I want something I can take out of my pocket, use for whatever, and just close and put back in my pocket without drying it out or worrying about keeping the pivot clean.

I use a Case full size Sodbuster. Mine are CV blade steel, but you can get them in Tru-Sharp. Shown below are the Sodbuster and Sodbuster Jr.
I prefer the full size. On that one I find I can pinch open the blade even when wearling leather work gloves. Very hand filling handle. Very comfortable to use with or without gloves. I've trimmed vines and bushes with mine. No problems. I've had no issues with grit in the action. If you do get too much grit, then just wash it out with dish soap and water, Dry it, then flush with WD-40.

 

[marchone]

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