Hobo Knives

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Ever since I saw a hobo knife I thought that they seemed pretty neat. The Ka-bar ones seem decently priced but I'm still wondering if they are worth it or if I should just go with a spork and a small knife. If you think Hobos are worth it would you say the ones that split apart are worth the extra cost compared to the one piece ones? Thanks.
 
Tough to cut up meat with the one piece versions, I would definitely go with one that splits. AG Russell is selling a nice Italian version called the Italian Rover for 20 bucks. Garrett Wade also sells an inexpensive take apart Hobo knife. The also sell the Italian Camping Utensil Set which would be my preference for camping.
 
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I have a couple that I picked up on clearence a few years back from Walmart. They were $4 each. It is the split apart kind, and they have held up to several years of camping with no problem. Just remember that these are eating utensils. Not a Rambo camp knife that needs to hold an edge sharp enough to castrate a gnat. And batoning it right out. You eat with it, nothing else. You should have other knives for the other tasks.

-Mb
 
I had a Hobo knife and found it to be to gimmicky for my taste.

For the past three years a titanium spork and an alox SAK have been my favorite combo for workday lunches.

Two years ago, I worked a 16 hour double shift on Christmas day. I carried to work a large roast chicken, smoked ham butt, mashed potatoes, dressing, gravy and green beans that had been prepared at home. Using two microwave ovens, I heated everything up and carved the chicken and ham using my spork and a Spyderco Endura. Try doing that with a Hobo! The spork then served as a serving tool and we ate off of paper plates using plastic tableware.
 
AG Russell has a very fancy one, that separates in two. Oiled rams horn is the one I favor.
 
I love the concept, and definetaly the take apart kind. I want one of the older Case ones, from before some twit added a spoon to the design- just makes it big and ugly IMO. But those that are pre-spoon are too spendy, and my practical side kicks in that I can do the same thing with any other knife I carry, and just slip a fork into my pocket.. but having it all in one sleek tool is definetally a draw.

G.
 
I knew a boyscout that had one.We were impresed with the spoon at first.However you don't really need a spoon or fork if you think about it.I'v been camping about 50yrs and I just use a sharp knife,maybe a small stick.I can drink from the can,don't need a spoon.However, I do need mash potatos to eat green peas.
 
I like the Case Hobos and aggree with the above statement that the pre spoon versions were better. If you are getting it to be practical, you should just carry a cut down fork with you and not spend any money. If you want something cool to scratch an itch, a Hobo might fit the bill. The sporks are neat, but I would rather use a regular fork and spoon myself.
 
Ice Tigre said:
I love the concept, and definetaly the take apart kind. I want one of the older Case ones, from before some twit added a spoon to the design- just makes it big and ugly IMO. But those that are pre-spoon are too spendy, and my practical side kicks in that I can do the same thing with any other knife I carry, and just slip a fork into my pocket.. but having it all in one sleek tool is definetally a draw.

G.
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That's the model I have, and I love it. Great quality, holds up to use, looks good, and it's from an American icon.:thumbup: I love this knife.

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robertmegar said:
AG Russell has a very fancy one, that separates in two. Oiled rams horn is the one I favor.
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The AG is a real beauty. :thumbup: I also have a couple of Case that are good quality... one with a spoon and one without.

Jeff
 
I like the case pre spoon versions. Their great for lunch boxes which is mainly where mine get used. I also used it camping. Great knives :thumbup:
 
I bought one of the Case Hobo's when they first came out. Got it for my son. It has some very nice stag scales on it, and has great fit/finish. Think it came in a special box or a tin of some sort. All I know now is that he gets it out every once in a while to look at it, and is very proud of it.:)
 
For goodness sakes just make sure you stay away from the Cabela's ones! The back of the blister packaging says it contains lead!!!:confused::eek::barf:
 
I have used one of the camping utensil kits in the past. Knife, fork, and spoon that clip together into one piece for storage. Fairly lightweight and very handy, but it is absolutely missing the cool factor of a hobo knife :D
 
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