Good knife for a long road trip

[radiopej]

The Letterman Charge TTi has a pretty decent knife. With all of the bits and additional tools it may help to cut down on other things you may need to take. The other side is that I found myself worried about it a little when using it for food because of things getting in. So perhaps an additional small knife for food processing.

Everyone seems to have fondness for Spyderco. I ordered a blue Delica today, hopefully it'll pass customs on Australia.

 

[Gingerman]

The new Lansky World Legal, is actually legal all over. It's a bunch of know for a low price. I got one a week ago, and live it.

The key is no one hand openers, no locks. New York, D.C, Ca, and Georgia, at least, don't like those. Your gonna be a target for some law enforcement types: out of state tags, motorcycle, and so forth. Stay legal. The SAK is legal most places by nature - it's a scout knife. The trekker is available without the spider hole. Not one hand, but still a good size blade. Not legal in the states I mentioned, but, come on, it's a scout knife.

Maryland, no automatics or balisongs, but anything else if it's not concealed, is okay.

 

[SAK Guy]

The new Lansky World Legal, is actually legal all over. It's a bunch of know for a low price. I got one a week ago, and live it.

The key is no one hand openers, no locks. New York, D.C, Ca, and Georgia, at least, don't like those. Your gonna be a target for some law enforcement types: out of state tags, motorcycle, and so forth. Stay legal. The SAK is legal most places by nature - it's a scout knife. The trekker is available without the spider hole. Not one hand, but still a good size blade. Not legal in the states I mentioned, but, come on, it's a scout knife.

Maryland, no automatics or balisongs, but anything else if it's not concealed, is okay.

Thanks GM, I forgot to list those!

Rucksack (side lock vs a liner lock on the Trekker)

Nomad (a Centurion with a corkscrew instead of a Phillips)

Forester (a Trekker with a corkscrew instead of a Phillips)

 

[Gadgetman7]

The new Lansky World Legal, is actually legal all over. It's a bunch of know for a low price. I got one a week ago, and live it.

The key is no one hand openers, no locks. New York, D.C, Ca, and Georgia, at least, don't like those. Your gonna be a target for some law enforcement types: out of state tags, motorcycle, and so forth. Stay legal. The SAK is legal most places by nature - it's a scout knife. The trekker is available without the spider hole. Not one hand, but still a good size blade. Not legal in the states I mentioned, but, come on, it's a scout knife.

Maryland, no automatics or balisongs, but anything else if it's not concealed, is okay.

I'm from Georgia and this is not correct. In fact, it's never been true. Anything under 5 inches can be carried concealed or openly. Over 5 inches requires a weapon permit or a reason like hunting and shouldn't be designed for offense or defense.

O.C.G.A. § 16-11-126 (2012)

§ 16-11-126. Having or carrying handguns, long guns, or other weapons; license requirement; exceptions for homes, motor vehicles, and other locations and conditions; penalties for violations

(a) Any person who is not prohibited by law from possessing a handgun or long gun may have or carry on his or her person a weapon or long gun on his or her property or inside his or her home, motor vehicle, or place of business without a valid weapons carry license.

(h) (1) No person shall carry a weapon without a valid weapons carry license unless [exemptions only apply to guns].

“Weapon” means a knife or handgun. “Knife” means a cutting instrument designed for the purpose of offense and defense consisting of a blade that is greater than five inches in length which is fastened to a handle.

 

[Gingerman]

That's good to know. I got my information from a gun and gear shop near Savannah.

 

[Foilist]

I do a great deal of motorcycle touring and camping. I like to bring a multitool plus a small fixed blade. This combo of Izula and Victorinox Spirit has served me well on and off the bike:



If legality is a concern, stick the multitool in your jacket pocket and put the Izula in your luggage with the rest of your camping equipment.

 

[Foilist]

For compact sharpening on the go, it's hard to beat diamond. After all, aren't diamonds supposed to be a girl's best friend?

I carry a Eze-Lap model L with most of the plastic handle cut down so it fits in the zipper part of my wallet, along with my P-38 can opener. The model L will put a nice edge on a knife with a little practice in free hand sharpening techniques.

The most important piece of equipment is going to be the jacket you wear. You're going to live in that jacket all day on the road, in much differing climate and terrain. Don't skimp on the jacket. Aerostich makes some very nice versatile riding jackets and coats. Stay away from leather. It's heavy, not water proof, and not warm. The Aerostich Darian is a great long distance coat. You can skimp on a knife, but don't short yourself on the jacket.

+ 1 on the Darien suit. I'm eight years into mine, and it is still going strong. The price is cringe-worthy, but worth it when you consider how it will outlast and outperform lesser gear. I have never gotten wet in my Darien, no matter how biblical the rain has been. Klim makes excellent, hi-end riding suits as well.