need a new knife please help

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wellywasp

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hey everybody,
im new here on the forums and was wondering if you could offer me some advice. im looking for a new knife, i already have a coldsteel SRK and am looking for a folder, maybe a benchmade or a spyderco, i use my knife for a tonne of things from carving wood to opening parcels, any recommendations? or should i get a better fixed blade?:confused:
thanks for your help
wellywasp
p.s live in the u.k. so our range is pretty limited
 
thanks for your help:thumbup: i was thinking about a swiss but the non locking blades put me off seeing as the back of the blade will be under alot of pressure when carving, what about the new leatherman folders?
 
Victorinox rucksack has a locking blade and a very good wood saw.I love mine! best wishes, steve.:)
 
Is it possible for you to carry legally a special carving Knife? There are some that have a versatile bladestyle and if you do carving you would have a reason to carry that typ of knife which would make it legal for you??I have seen some with a clippoint blade of around 2 inches and fullsize handle. They would work for any other use to.
 
nymikel64 said:
Is it possible for you to carry legally a special carving Knife?.
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thanks again for your help every one. the legal side of things isnt much of an issue because it is mainly for use in the wilderness or just at home.
 
My understanding is that it's illegal to carry any locking blade in the UK. I would recommend the Spyderco UK Penknife as the best knife you can legally carry. If you want something more like a gentlemen's pocket knife nothing beats the Victorinox Cadet (84mm in alox).

If locking blades aren't an issue for you take a look at the Spyderco Calypso Jr, Dragonfly, or Kiwi.

--Bob Q
 
If you want a locking blade, I would recommend the Calypso Jr. The Calypso Jr. is a discontinued cult favorite that’s out now in a limited edition in ZDP189 steel.

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- Frank
 
The Natives are all excellent -- the Native III is my favorite of all of them, for its really comfortable grip. If you are looking for another fixed blade later on, the Scandinavian knives generally, like the Finnish puukko, are optimized for wood carving.

Helle makes a short, sharp blade in a handle that's very secure in a variety of grips; the Nying. The blade is quite similar to the Native's.

You should be able to source these knives closer to home, maybe even within the EU.
 
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