I Can't Go Back to Modern Folders!

[Nathan Dewey]

I recently bought a couple new knives to reward myself for a speedy recovery from being hit by a car(11 staples to the back of my head and no broken bones, but I digress). I bought a Case Amber Bone Peanut and a Kershaw Leek Framelock. I carried the Leek for about a day and then switched to the Peanut. Now, the Leek isn't a bad knife. Slim profile, good steel with a thin stock and hollow grind; plus the speed-safe feature is handy. I think I'm being too accustomed to "in pocket" carry rather than "on pocket" and the option of more than one blade to a folder.
The peanut is just about the right size for front pocket carry and you're not likely to lose it. The leek is big enough that you almost have to clip it, so it's more likely to brush against other objects and fall out. What are your thoughts?

 

[LKJW]

My thoughts are I am glad you're OK. Also, my leek is gathering dust for the very reasons you mentioned.

 

[spydutch]

Well, from when my knife crazyness began in about 2004 until my very first post in this forum (about 2010 I guess), I always carried at least 2 Spyderco's clipped to my pocket.
Just the other day I wanted to carry my Paramilitary again. This is my most perfect (almost custom) Spyderco. Folliage green handles and a fully serrated CPM D2 blade. It's a one of a kind knife which was gifted to me by the great Mr. Sal Glesser himself.
However after a while it started to feel uncomfortable. Both the carrying and the big blade. So back in my display again. Tried another smaller Spydie with the same result. And most Spydies take up a lot of space in the pocket without the clip.
So Alox Solo in pocket again.

 

[jackknife]

My thoughts are that you'll be preaching to the choir in this forum, Nathan. And I'm glad you've got a tough skull!

I like a small pocket knife that I don't get reminded of every time I move. Most pocket knives get carried a lot, but used little. following that premise, it should be compact enough to be un-noticed while carrying, but just big enough to to the job. No matter if it's a peanut, small stockman, mini trapper, pen, or even a baby butter bean, a few inched of sharp steel is usually enough for modern life. Once you get past the want vs need, and practical real life use vs the Walter Mitty fantasy, you'll find most people will in time gravitate to a smaller folder in the 3 and 1/2 inch or less size.

I've been using a peanut exclusively and going on with life just fine. A 2 inch blade has done everything I've needed, and I've been fishing, a camping trip, and some canoe/picnic outings. Not to mention some landscape projects Karen has thought up to spruce up the outside of the house.

I'm on your side, Nathan.

Carl.

 

[quattromori]

The question is......why should u go back to modern folders?
If ur Peanut (or any other traditional knife) works fine for u, why should u feel like something's wrong if u prefer it to a modern style folder?
I am probably on the same road myself...and this subforum has taught me that I'm in great company. So I don't wonder anymore about that...and after all, my Vic's, Opinel's, and Sardinian traditionals have always been very proud of who they are and never envied their modern cousins...
Fausto

 

[Slider817]

I wouldn't worry about not using your modern knives, sell em all on the forum. I personally like my Leek, but took off the pocket clip and just put it in my pocket, which is how I cary most of my knives, unless they are fairly large.

 

[pvicenzi]

Also, there is something soothing about reaching in the pocket and grabbing a smoth contoured traditional knife.

 

[Blues]

Nathan, welcome to the club. We're happy to have you and Campbell will be sending along your "Man Card" any day now. But since we're getting a bit off topic with the discussion of other modern folders etc. we'll close this one for now and invite you to share some reviews on your traditional knives with us. ( I have many folders of the modern sort myself which are gathering dust in protective cases but I don't think I could bring myself to sell them off unless I needed to for financial reasons. Many have sentimental attachments and also they are just great knives...but they are better discussed elsewhere on the site.)