Pocket knife with nonlocking, nonserrated blade(s)

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I've read where airline security in America doesn't like pocket knives with serrated blades, and in Europe thye don't like locking blades.

Fine.

What pocket knife brands and models would you fine folks suggest if I'm looking for one that has neither locking blades nor serrated blades? I know there's a lot out there, but which ones are the best? I would like a lanyard hole or keyring, if possible.

Craig
 
Only one way to go..
Get yourself some opinels (you will be able to ge a lot compared to some of the knives others people will propose), and if you want the absoletely non-locking, just remove the ring with a screwdiver. You can punch it back on later.

Or, if you wanna go in style, get yourself a few Douk-douks.

Don't get anything expensive, as there is always a chance they will take it.

And you can drill a hole in an opinels for lanyard. Douk-douks have a keyring.

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[This message has been edited by Bart student (edited 06-14-2001).]
 
right on. those are nice options if you're looking for a lose-able or confiscate-able folder. if you're sure about those rules, and that your knife won't be confiscated, get a case, or a hen & rooster, or some other similar traditional pocketknife.
bartstudent, any idea where i can pick up a douk-douk? i've had opinels, and would like to try out a similarly abusable knife.
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cardimon:
Just take whatever knives you'd normally take, but stow them in your luggage. My wife is from Europe, so we've traveled back and forth quite a bit. I've never even had my luggage opened and have carried all sorts of dastardly edged things from SAK penknives to serrated autos. If you really can't manage to sit through a flight without a blade, buy a cheap Opinel for the ride.
 
A Victorinox SAK is just what the doctor ordered here. I've never seen anyone who was intimidated by one. Plus, you have all the added benefits of tools appropriate to your needs, with proper selection.

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Non locking folding knives? There are many. You could try traditional patterns by Camillus, Case, or Böker or the tried and true Swiss Army Knives from either Wenger or Victorinox. There are several other European models offered by Opinel, Aitor, Andújar, Sami just to name a few. What blade length are you looking at?

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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by el cid:
What blade length are you looking at?
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This may very well sound kind of dumb, but an airline-security-friendly blade length. The longest blade on my Schrade Old Timer is 2.5 inches. I'm pretty sure none of my SAKs' blade exceed that length, so right around 2.5 inches or less. Long enough to do business with, short enough to be seen as friendly.

Craig

 
Nothing against Opinels, but I would seriously caution you against removing the locking collar to make them non-locking. They are designed to lock open, therefore they have NO backspring tension to keep them open. Without the locking collar, the blade will swing freely and you would surely cut yourself at some point.

Better to get a non-locking knife that was designed that way - they are built with strong backsprings to help keep the blade in an open position without actually locking it. A SAK, or any of the traditional jack, stockman, canoe, congress, etc. patterns offered by Cammillus, Case, Hen & Rooster, Queen, etc.
 
I would have to also agree that a Victorinox SAK (or Wenger if you like) is the ticket. SAK's are so common and versatile in use, I'm sure it's the safest bet. I usually like to carry a small SAK penknife, like the Executive or classic for light grooming, and a regular-size, like the Tinker, Soldier, or etc., for general utility just in case. If going somewhere restrictive, carry the little penknife in a pocket and have the regular sized one in your carry-on.
Jim
 
If you want to spend some money, you could look at some customs, both single blade and multi-blade. I think about Bailey Bradshaw and Ron Myers when it comes to traditional folders.
 
I recently got the chance to handle a Case Sodbuster briefly. I wish I remembered whether it had carbon or SS. I know many folks are pretty critical of Case SS.

Anyhow, I was surprised by the knife's size. This had to be the largest one. Am sure the blade was 3.5" or so. But, I'd always thought of Sodbusters as crude. This knife was in no way crude. I really liked it.

I've got a used -- too used -- Uncle Henry Stockman, that I know if new, I'd really like. I think they go for around $25 new. None of the blades are too long, overall length is 4".

I'm also a real sucker for trappers. They usually have a blade of decent length. For long fingernails, or whatever.
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by wolfkiller:
what about a 2" fixed knife with sheath?</font>
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Personally, I'd love one, but a fixed-bladed knife is just as bad, I've read, in terms of being harassed by airline security as serrated or locking blades. I don't want those people looking once at me, let alone twice.

Craig

 
<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Paul Work:
My personal favorite is the V-nox Pocket Pal. A truly great little knife.

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Great idea! Why didn't I think of that? And I already love Swiss Army knives. I just joined the Victorinox Swiss Army Knife Collectors Society. I think I'll get myself a Pocket Pal. And maybe one or two new Schrade, Case, and/or Camillus pocket knives. Too many is never enough. What a lovely addiction. Sigh.

Craig

 
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