Best Yardwork Folding Knife

davek14 said:
Thanks for all the answers. I got a lot of people just recommending their favorite hard use knife, but this is Bladeforums.
I am currently using a Case Sodbuster in CV steel and am finding it tiresome to dry assiduously after use.
I used to work as a machinist in an oily environment and had no real issues with rust. I could remove rust easily as well.
Now, I'm retired and working is a sweaty environment. I don't love my carbon steel as much.

I'll likely get a Sodbuster in stainless or get an Opinel #6 or #7.

KenHash, actually, my bad. I am looking for a knife that I EDC which also does yard work and keeps on ticking. I am retired and try to stay active a few hours a day. That often includes unplanned yard work as well as flirting with the girl at the doughnut shop. When yard work was more of a planned weekend thing, I used (use) yard sale kitchen knives which I'm not afraid to dig with, cut roots, etc..
Click to expand...
For digging and cutting roots you should look at a Hori Hori knife. Lots of folks make a version, even Fiskars and they are not expensive.
61Mk+ASoXZL._AC_SL1000_.jpg
 
I used to toss a Cold Steel Vaquero Grande in my pocket, a little large, but great for lopping branches and sticker bushes off while mowing or what have you. (plus, what the hell else are you going to use one for???)
 
kobold said:
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.
Click to expand...
I was gonna say - I usually carry my Caribbean SE when I'm doing yardwork, especially if I think I'll be chopping vines.

But (response to OP)...I always clean my knives when I'm through using them. You have to maintain your tools or you're going to have a wreck of a life.
 
When I'm out in the yard, a Buck 110 in its belt sheath is normally with me. Perfect blade size, and having it in the sheath rather than in my pocket is a big advantage if your hands are dirty or you have gloves on. Having a locking blade is also handy if there are tough vines or roots.

I don't try to chop with it though - if I need to chop I grab the machete or axe.

-Mike
 
Also agree with the SAK suggests, premium value knives.

Remember I saw a tv doc with Inuits. Many of them carried and used a SAK knife. And those guys REALLY use their blades!
 
For yardwork?
I prefer a rake: being run by someone else! 🤣
Any knife can cover your needs: just pick the one that you like best!
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top