Truck knife?

[jc57]

I leave a Case Sod Buster Jr, Benchmade 551 Griptilian, Victorinox Pioneer X, and Leatherman Pulse multitool in my car. Other than using the scissors on the Pioneer X, I don't think I have ever used any of them. I don't find many in-car uses for them when driving between home and work.

 

[A.S.]

Get a Leatherman. You’ll need it.

 

[USMCPOP]

... some basics:
...

Add:
-Vice Grip pliers or equal, with the wire cutter
-A reasonable length of sturdy steel wire to replace a broken muffler bracket or unlock the car door (older cars?)
-A utility knife with a couple spare blades in the handle
-A large garbage bag/small plastic sheet/space blanket to ward off rain and mud
-Good flashlight
- A bit of rope/cord
- Roll of paper towels
- Road flares or flasher or reflector
-Spare fuses

The list of small, cheap and simple things can go on and on.

I've used tow straps and jumper cables on any number of occasions.

Edit: Don't forget to pack a bit of spare blinker fluid.

 

[Stelth]

Blinker fluid? That reminds me of sending newb employees at a restaurant to find some fumunda cheese in the walk-in cooler.

 

[Mingecutter]

LM Wave, Buck 110, Gerber Strongarm, and an Ontario machete....these are what I keep stashed in different areas of my truck cabin/bed.

I still need to pick up cheap folding shovel at some point, too.

 

[Bill Siegle]

I keep a Becker BK4, a Leatherman tool, and a Swiss Army Knife in my truck at all times. Usually have a full size Fiskars axe stashed behind the seat too. Always figured that was a good apocalypse set of blades. Whatever you choose keep in mind your age. I’m an old guy who doesn’t get much attention from the cops anymore. You younger guys get their attention much easier and while it might not be fair, I’d avoid keeping anything too “mean” looking for a car kit. Also store your blades correctly with a light coat of oil or wax so they won’t corrode in storage. A sharpening device could be a handy addition too.

 

[USMCPOP]

... Whatever you choose keep in mind your age. I’m an old guy who doesn’t get much attention from the cops anymore. You younger guys get their attention much easier and while it might not be fair, I’d avoid keeping anything too “mean” looking for a car kit. ...

Listen to the voice of reason. I got called out on a bus trip in Thailand by the police/military at a checkpoint because I had a nice hand-forged hill tribe knife with a 10-12" blade. Weapon! No, it's just a big frikkin knife like every farmer carries. Fortunately for me, I had a government ID and I spoke the language well enough to BS my way out of it. Now that I'm an old fart, I don't worry so much.

 

[theAntihero]

I like bigger chopper or machetes for my cars. I actually had to chop a tree out of the road once with a cold steel kukri.

 

[betover]

At age 16 you are much more likely to be pulled over by the police than an older person. I don't know what the laws are in your area, but in general, I'd suggest not having anything the police can construe as a weapon. I'd get an Opinel & a multitool and put them in a box with anything else you are likely to need during the course of your travels. A little paranoia is a quality trait.

 

[jux t]

At age 16 you are much more likely to be pulled over by the police than an older person. I don't know what the laws are in your area, but in general, I'd suggest not having anything the police can construe as a weapon. I'd get an Opinel & a multitool and put them in a box with anything else you are likely to need during the course of your travels. A little paranoia is a quality trait.

When I was 18, a cop saw my gerber mark ii behind my seat. Lucky for me, all he said was "cool knife."

 

[betover]

LOL You were lucky. A Cop saw my GF smoking a blunt (hand rolled tobacco cigarette) & busted her for smoking a joint. The cop didn't like her for some reason & used it as an excuse. The judge dismissed the case, but it was a pain.

 

[mete]

BK-7, large folding saw , Glock folding shovel ,Duct tape , various rope . I too have had to cut a fallen tree blocking the road . Recently I've had a Mora Garber since it might be used more often . Of course I live in a very rural area so things happen !

 

[Mikel_24]

I think it really depends on the region/climate that you live in, and what you think you might do with it...

...I would recommend not just an edged tool, but putting together a small emergency tool kit for your trunk. Nothing extravagant, just a small bag with some basics...

I had to read through 25 posts BEFORE someone actually hit the nail... Having a reliable kit in your truck is more than just having edged tools.

However I would make a difference between MECHANIC TOOLS (meant for fixing a car, fixing things, etc) and SURVIVAL KIT. I don't like the word SURVIVAL but I think this will get the point across.

I drive a VW van (California) fully stocked of water, gas, food, cooking gear and tools. BUT if I was going to drive a car or pickup truck, I would make sure to have spare clothes, shoes/boots, bottles of water, food (non perisable, think canned, dehidrated, noodles, power bars, nuts), a small stove (gas or wood, depends on were you live), a tarp, some rope, knife, saw, hatchet, cooking pot, shovel, etc.

The idea is to help you stay somewhat comfortable if you happen to, let's say, slide out of the road in a non populated area during a snow storm. Unless statying in the vehicle is dangerous (risk of fire), staying inside is the best option. 99% of the time. For that 1% of the time where you might need to abandon your vehicle, make sure you have your kit stored inside a comfortable backpack.

So again, truck knife? No. Think truck kit!

 

[PirateSeulb]

BK-7, large folding saw , Glock folding shovel ,Duct tape , various rope .

The Dexter Survival Kit. That would in most areas be a suspicious mix of gear.

 

[Rupestris]

At age 16 you are much more likely to be pulled over by the police than an older person. I don't know what the laws are in your area, but in general, I'd suggest not having anything the police can construe as a weapon. I'd get an Opinel & a multitool and put them in a box with anything else you are likely to need during the course of your travels. A little paranoia is a quality trait.

Get a small tackle box, add some tackle, a pair of needle nose pliers or a multitool, and put an orange handle stainless Mora companion in it. Keeps it out of sight and it makes a fine bait knife.

It'll help to have a fishing license too.

 

[betover]

The Dexter Survival Kit. That would in most areas be a suspicious mix of gear.

LOL If the cop wasn't suspicious already, that kit would make you a suspect for every unsolved crime in the area for the last decade. "OK punk, where were you on Dec 12th, 2005 at 3:35 pm?"

 

[T. Erdelyi]

Not knowing where you’re from Luke or anything about you other than your male, 16 or going to be 16 and driving soon. I have no idea if you’re working or in school, what kind of budget you have or what the laws are regarding fixed blade knives in a vehicle and where that blade might be in proximity to a minor.

Not knowing any of that about you, which btw when posting a question like you did is crucial in order to give you any kind of realistic and accurate answer.

I would highly suggest you fill out your profile because without you telling us in you original post anything about yourself, the first place anyone inclined to help you looks is going to be your profile. You want to make answering your question as a easy as possible and the best way to do that is to make your intent as clear as possible. Don’t make the reader fill in the blanks because 9 out of 10 times we’ll fill in the opposite of what it is.

I see you’re a new member also, did you introduce yourself in the introduction thread “We were all new here once.”on the top page of General?

Having said all that in my long winded way I’ll give you the only responses I can based on what I know about you.

1) With you being a minor I wouldn’t recommend riding around with a knife in car/ truck without knowing local laws with regard to being a minor and having a knife in public and then having it in the car/truck without an adult present. Also find out if there are restrictions on blade shape or length.

B) Figure out why you want to have a knife in your vehicle. What purposes do you foresee the blade being used for? Bivouacing? BOB? Just to have in back for whatever might arise? Those along with the environment and finances will most likely get you an answer and one that just might help.

Finally consider carefully keeping a large knife in a vehicle and how you’ll secure it. As an esteemed member and person’s opinion I’ve always respected pointed out to me a long time ago. Any large knife not securely fastened/stored in a vehicle anywhere, quickly becomes a dangerous, sometimes deadly projectile in the course of an automobiles accident as it’s ripped from its moorings and begins flying around the interior of the vehicle.

If you’re allowed, a Leatherman style multi tool on a belt sheath will always serve you better in almost any emergency situation you’ll encounter.

I have a Leatherman Supertool 200 I often have on my belt and I keep a custom Koster bushcraft knife rigged with everything I’d need to survive a few days in an emergency secured in a tool bag I use for an emergency bag.

welcome to Blade Forums, read the stickies at the head of each forum page, learn how to use the search function it’ll save you a lot of aggravation and enjoy the forum for what it’s meant to be. A place where friendly people come to discuss knives and everything related to edged tools and weapons.

 

[jaseman]

I had to read through 25 posts BEFORE someone actually hit the nail... Having a reliable kit in your truck is more than just having edged tools.

However I would make a difference between MECHANIC TOOLS (meant for fixing a car, fixing things, etc) and SURVIVAL KIT. I don't like the word SURVIVAL but I think this will get the point across.

I drive a VW van (California) fully stocked of water, gas, food, cooking gear and tools. BUT if I was going to drive a car or pickup truck, I would make sure to have spare clothes, shoes/boots, bottles of water, food (non perisable, think canned, dehidrated, noodles, power bars, nuts), a small stove (gas or wood, depends on were you live), a tarp, some rope, knife, saw, hatchet, cooking pot, shovel, etc.

The idea is to help you stay somewhat comfortable if you happen to, let's say, slide out of the road in a non populated area during a snow storm. Unless statying in the vehicle is dangerous (risk of fire), staying inside is the best option. 99% of the time. For that 1% of the time where you might need to abandon your vehicle, make sure you have your kit stored inside a comfortable backpack.

So again, truck knife? No. Think truck kit!

All good advice, but unfortunately, this leads us down a rabbit hole that I'm not sure stays on track with the thread...

Like a few others have stated, we don't have enough info on the OP to really know what his intent for posting is (other than the knife itself), or what his needs are. Also don't know his region and what weather he's most likely to encounter. If his typical commute is city, suburbs, country, or some combination, and how far he'll normally be traveling. Or even what type of vehicle, and how much room he has. All those will play a factor.

But yes, I completely agree with the 'truck-kit' idea. For me, it's a bag full of tools, various straps/ropes/bungies, a get-home bag (filled with the typical stuff), a blanket, hat, gloves for cold weather, and, well, all the general basics I would need to cover me for at least 24 hours in any kind of emergency, whether I have to bug-in with the truck, or head out on foot. And for me, even with a full size pick-up, you have to be able to strike a balance between being prepared, and being able to use your vehicle for your intended purposes.

 

[A.L.]

Mora robust. Sturdy and affordable (in case someone breaks into your car). Suits both urban and rural survival.

 

[jaseman]

Some others I've been considering to keep in the truck or car....

KA-Bar BK3 Tac Tool - Would serve a a nice big fixed blade, as well as being able to pry open a door, break a window, etc.

Or better yet, a Trucker's Friend - Looks like a nice, all purpose tool for the back of a vehicle. I just don't know anyone who's had one, and if they are really worth the money.