Comments on: Pocketknives and multi-tools buying guide

By: Knify

Knify — Fri, 25 May 2012 00:54:04 +0000

Amen

By: Navy Wolf

Navy Wolf — Thu, 24 May 2012 04:45:27 +0000

Got my multy tool last October for $5.50. For a hunting season bonus Very sharp Saw and knife blades perfect for scouts

By: Navy Wolf

Navy Wolf — Thu, 24 May 2012 02:17:46 +0000

Had my multy tool for since last October 4 hunting. sturdy handle and great sharp saw and blad . perfect 4 for scouter on the go!

By: awesomeness

awesomeness — Mon, 21 May 2012 00:39:41 +0000

Yay for Swiss army knives!!!

By: Delta Farce

Delta Farce — Sun, 13 May 2012 17:46:47 +0000

Way!

By: Off-Trail Monkey

Off-Trail Monkey — Sun, 13 May 2012 17:45:52 +0000

WD-40 is not an oil, it’s purpose is to loosen rusty bolts and similar items (Please read the label). 3 in 1 oil will work but can be toxic to some people. Always use a knife oil as it offers superior lubrication and protection and is not dangerous if minimumly consumed. Also, never use food oils, they will gum everything up and can spoil like any food source item; again causing illness.

By: Sly Fox

Sly Fox — Wed, 09 May 2012 02:00:23 +0000

Check out Schrade’s carbon knives. Sharp, inexspencive and tough. Made in USA too.
I prefer the “Leader”.

By: Dragon

Dragon — Sat, 05 May 2012 19:25:31 +0000

Swiss army knives are really awesome, so if you don’t have one, you should get one.

By: ARCTIC COMMANDO

ARCTIC COMMANDO — Thu, 03 May 2012 00:26:21 +0000

Amen!

By: Delta Force

Delta Force — Wed, 02 May 2012 20:13:44 +0000

hmmmmmm… well how come all my knives and machetes are in great shape and I have been using WD-40 on them for 20+ years?!

By: omni-wolf

omni-wolf — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 11:25:23 +0000

someone needs to make a survivle gear guide.

By: boy scout

boy scout — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 15:38:17 +0000

way to go

By: Delta Force

Delta Force — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 23:13:41 +0000

NO WAY! Get a Gerber Bear Grylls Parang machete, you can use it as an ax!

By: boy scout

boy scout — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 22:32:40 +0000

get a good one that you think is perfect. if you do not know or are sure which than get a good one that is nice and sharp,easy to handle,and has lots of functions.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 18:18:21 +0000

Get a cold steel machete

By: kln3245

kln3245 — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 10:58:37 +0000

I have 38 knives plus two machetes and 3 hatchets

By: Boy Lead

Boy Lead — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 05:15:37 +0000

3 in One oil is better choice for lubricating a knife. (It is made by the same company that makes WD-40).

WD-40 is a lubricant and a solvent – it breaks things down. It can ruin a lock or the inner workings of delicate equipment. It can also remove finish or paint. It can also irritate the skin.

By: Argonian

Argonian — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 02:06:57 +0000

A leather man sidekick is your best bet

By: Off-Trail Monkey

Off-Trail Monkey — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 23:00:09 +0000

Hurray for Swiss Army Knives!!!!!!!

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 16:10:40 +0000

Can’t cut food with an axe can’t carry an axe in your pocket easer to cut tape with a knive can’t whittle with a axe

By: Delta 8

Delta 8 — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 15:22:21 +0000

Attention: I am changing my name to Delta 8 since that was my squad’s call sigh while I was a Special-ops paratrooper.

By: bearknife

bearknife — Sun, 08 Apr 2012 20:05:15 +0000

my troop alows fixed blades and the hand book discuregis them

By: cowboy H

cowboy H — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 22:30:06 +0000

you try to go horse back riding with an ax on a 53 mile cattle drive.

By: SPEEDY GONZALES

SPEEDY GONZALES — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 00:26:32 +0000

The best knife you could possibly ever get is a swiss army knife. I had my Tinker for 3 years know and its still like it has just been took out of the package. (With some scratches on the handle, of course).

By: Delta Force

Delta Force — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 04:10:32 +0000

Ok ok! I was wrong! BUT… your average every day Swiss knife does not lock. e.g. Spartan, Tinker etc… I even carried one in my kit bag while a para-trooper! But I cut myself more with that knife then with any other knife.

By: Delta Force

Delta Force — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 01:17:32 +0000

I agree, an ax is the ultimite camping tool.

By: Kilcannon

Kilcannon — Sat, 31 Mar 2012 17:57:03 +0000

My SAK trekker has a one handed open lock blade, and only set me back 31 dollars. It comes with a free classic on Amazon, and is a quality tool.

By: Ax Xpert 666

Ax Xpert 666 — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 15:51:21 +0000

An 3/4 ax is the ultimite campers tool; you can chop, cut, and hammer most anything with it. My ax also has a knife in the handle for little things. Best thing about an ax is it’s better for staring down a bear; we’ve had to do that once.

By: Knife Xpert 157 (aka Chad 101)

Knife Xpert 157 (aka Chad 101) — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 15:59:22 +0000

A Gerber Bear Grylls Parang machete can beat an ax 100 times over! I have one and it rocks! The razer sharp blade can hack thru a 8 inch thick log in half the time an ax could! I am comparing it to my Gerber pack Pax which has lasted me 5 years now but the parang is much better and can clear brush as well while an ax cant!

By: Sly Fox

Sly Fox — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 20:03:59 +0000

Time to buy a swiss army knife at new location. I bought a new S.A. Fireman – lockblade
w/ additional surrated blade, sissor and saw for $28.00 on e-bay. I then bought a second in a store for $36.00 for my son. The avarage swiss army lock blade cost around $44.00.

By: HAiLSTORM

HAiLSTORM — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 03:44:35 +0000

Axes are awesome but a good knife will never let you down

By: Delta Force

Delta Force — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 16:56:41 +0000

Swiss knives are handy but most do not lock and me and my thumb have a grudge on non locking blades! Sure some of them lock but those cost a TON!(up to $240)

By: Delta Force

Delta Force — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 00:20:59 +0000

Any knife less then $30 and made in china is not worth buying.

By: backpackin dude

backpackin dude — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 01:50:45 +0000

a swiss army knife is what I have and it has lasted me for a long time without dulling, get one with a lot of attachments though

By: Knife Xpert 157 (aka Chad 101)

Knife Xpert 157 (aka Chad 101) — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 01:03:27 +0000

dude an ax is good but it cant beat a knife. Period. I personally love the Gerber LMF 2 fixed blade. I think you’ll agree this knife is not for wimps!

By: Delta Force

Delta Force — Sat, 25 Feb 2012 18:06:50 +0000

Knives are not for wimps they are for The Prepared.

By: brickman

brickman — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 18:05:37 +0000

Smith and Wesson extreme ops CK105H knife is really great, and less then $15.

By: mace

mace — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 04:20:24 +0000

i want to buy one off those but my mom said i cant by one and i read the hole thing and
i relly want it

By: gunslinger

gunslinger — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 19:24:07 +0000

my dream knife is the SOG trident

By: Off trail monkey

Off trail monkey — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 16:21:01 +0000

Carry an ax, knives are for wimps. You can open anything with an ax. If sharpened correctly you can whittle with it too.

By: Mopolopo

Mopolopo — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 21:21:45 +0000

Get a Kershaw!!!

By: Knife Xpert 157 (aka Chad 101)

Knife Xpert 157 (aka Chad 101) — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 19:26:58 +0000

No I would not take these swiss knives most do not lock and that is a big hazard! I looked it up and the ones that do lock cost a ton! Gerber is a good company though

By: danfree2010

danfree2010 — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 23:02:38 +0000

Victorinox knives are the best I’ve ever used Gerber makes good ones too, but a $20
Victorinox will last you years.

By: Knife Xpert 157 (aka Chad 101)

Knife Xpert 157 (aka Chad 101) — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 02:01:50 +0000

Toatally.

By: Knife Xpert 157 (aka Chad 101)

Knife Xpert 157 (aka Chad 101) — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 01:59:52 +0000

Sure thing. But it will scratch up your blade. I have a old hunting knife that is a back up and it is REALLY scratched up but it still works good.

By: mikey

mikey — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 22:56:56 +0000

thanks!

By: Knife Xpert 157 (aka Chad 101)

Knife Xpert 157 (aka Chad 101) — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 22:31:17 +0000

Sandpaper or steel wool

By: Knife Xpert 157 (aka Chad 101)

Knife Xpert 157 (aka Chad 101) — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 23:50:23 +0000

No, a Buck QuickFire would be a better choice. Gerber is a good company but their assisted knifes are made in china. While Buck’s are made in Post Falls, Idaho!

By: mikey

mikey — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 22:25:29 +0000

how do i remove rust from a knife?

By: mikey

mikey — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 22:22:20 +0000

dude, i have a great winchester knife and i have no idea where its from!( i got it as a
present.)

By: mikey

mikey — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 22:16:30 +0000

Winchester knives are great too!!!!! but forget their multi tools.

By: mikey

mikey — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 22:13:43 +0000

I bought a stainless steel locking blade for 2 bucks!it worked great!but i lost it.:(

By: mikey

mikey — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 22:08:47 +0000

I have a serrated edge on my Winchester multi tool.

By: knifenija

knifenija — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 22:48:59 +0000

anybody who wants a good knife should check out the gerber assisted opening blade sold at most wal marts

By: Knife Xpert 157 (aka Chad 101)

Knife Xpert 157 (aka Chad 101) — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 15:32:37 +0000

My scoutmaster has nothing to stop. non of the guys(or me) have ever cut them selves or misused their fixed blades of machetes . secondly, it says in MY scout book that they are “not recommend” it does not say they are “not allowed” I live deep in the Idaho Mountains and you need a good solid fixed blade to get the job done.

By: Knife Xpert 157 (aka Chad 101)

Knife Xpert 157 (aka Chad 101) — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 01:05:24 +0000

So do I! I love it and I love Buck!

By: Knife Xpert 157 (aka Chad 101)

Knife Xpert 157 (aka Chad 101) — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 01:03:43 +0000

Look kid, it clearly says in the boy scout hand book that they are “not recommended” to does not say the are illegal. Different troops have different rules about fixed blade and machetes. Let me tell you brother if you lived where I lived you would be glad to carry a fixed blade and a machete. Where I live the weather, mountains, cliffs and forests fight fiercely and you need a good solid fixed blade to fight back with. YOU try climbing a almost vertical cliff with buck brush everywhere with out a machete! Thank you for being concerned but us Idaho boys know what were doing.

By: Delta Force

Delta Force — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 19:23:34 +0000

I had an LMF 2 while in deployment and a Tactical Assault Paratrooper Knife (TAP-K) auto knife. but they only let me keep the LMF the TAP-K is illegal and ONLY available for the military which stinks because that was a good knife. oh well at least I now have a Buck quick fire assisted opening knife. Its not nearly as good or fast but is still a great USA made knife! take it from a Paratrooper… its a good knife!

By: Off trail monkey

Off trail monkey — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 03:43:21 +0000

Fixed blades and machettes are not allowed in scouting according to the guide to safe scouting. Your Scoutmaster should stop that right away.

By: Delta Force

Delta Force — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 19:37:57 +0000

I got a Buck QuickFire assisted opening knife and it ROCKS!!

By: YOLA

YOLA — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 18:24:23 +0000

If you’re sister’s under 13, I recommend some sort of small multi-tool knife, possibly, if you can find it, Sheffield brand. If you’re sister’s like, over 13, maybe a larger knife, but not uncomfortably large. Also, ask her if she wants it fixed blade if she’s over 13. Those are my favorite kind.

By: Knife Xpert 157 (aka Chad 101)

Knife Xpert 157 (aka Chad 101) — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 23:21:02 +0000

not true with our scout troop!When I go camping/hiking I carry a Gerber LMF 2 fixed blade and a Gerber Bear Grylls parang machete for chopping limbs and to use as a hatchet.

By: ian

ian — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 23:42:10 +0000

@slyfox I’ve noticed the oldest scouts realize they can do with less when they can pack all they need in a small space and end up packing lighter

By: Knife Xpert 157 (aka Chad 101)

Knife Xpert 157 (aka Chad 101) — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 03:48:41 +0000

what steel is it made of?

By: Sapper 157

Sapper 157 — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 19:04:33 +0000

Knife xpert is right! most swiss knifes DO NOT lock. and the ones that do lock cost a bundle!

By: Sly Fox

Sly Fox — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 20:30:23 +0000

Swiss Army knive do lock, I use a Fireman; it has two locking blades, one standard and one surrated.

By: Knife Xpert 157 (aka Chad 101)

Knife Xpert 157 (aka Chad 101) — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 19:13:20 +0000

OK this is a test. Lets say I want a 4 to 4 and 1/2 inch fixed blade what would YOU recommend?

By: hippiescout151

hippiescout151 — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 15:38:30 +0000

very good but hard to whittle and sharpen

By: hippiescout151

hippiescout151 — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 15:36:58 +0000

swiss army tinker

By: hippiescout151

hippiescout151 — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 15:35:55 +0000

bsa whittler knife is good tho it nerer goes dull ive had it for years and havent sharpened it once and it still works great

By: hippiescout151

hippiescout151 — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 15:31:52 +0000

tinkers are the bomb

By: Knife Xpert 157 (aka Chad 101)

Knife Xpert 157 (aka Chad 101) — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 18:45:33 +0000

Carbon is good for sharpablity, but it stinks in edge retention! If you want a REAL GOOD steel that is as easy to sharpen as carbon but as hard as ceramic then CMP S30V steel is the steel for you! Buck Knifes makes them for Cabelas. they are called the Alaskan Guide Sires of knifes.

By: Ben

Ben — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 22:15:56 +0000

Do thay stay sharp

By: Sly Fox

Sly Fox — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 16:11:29 +0000

I’ve noticed one thing more than anything about scouts with knives, the older the scout the smaller the knife. Every new scout wants the 20 function knife until it comes time to carry it on a backpack outing. That’s when the desire for a small one blade knife comes in handy. Weight and size become an important factor then. Personally, I use a single blade knife by PECK. Its titanium with a steel edge, weighs almost nothing, clips to a pocket if desired and only costs about $22.00 at Gander Mountain. I do own other knives; my other main knife is a Swiss Army altimeter that I use for elevation and temperature monitoring on outings. Its sissor is the most useful blade of the three offered. Again it comes down to preference.

By: jj55

jj55 — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 00:11:00 +0000

If you want to buy a knife I could help u choose a good one please say how much u want to spend and what kind of a knife u want small med large fixed blade, classic lock back, trapper Swiss army, Multi tool, etc

By: Jamwam

Jamwam — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 21:24:19 +0000

i think carbon blades are better then stainless steel becuase they sharpen a hole lot better

By: Knife Xpert 157 (aka Chad 101)

Knife Xpert 157 (aka Chad 101) — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 16:50:34 +0000

no offence jj55 but a swiss army knife would not be a good idea because they do not lock and that can be a big hazard to little(and big) kids!

By: Ben

Ben — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 15:18:44 +0000

I have 3 knives 2 of them are Gerber Gerber is my faverite brand

By: Knife Xpert 157 (aka Chad 101)

Knife Xpert 157 (aka Chad 101) — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 18:00:04 +0000

A Buck 55 or a Bear Grylls Gerber mini-scout or a Gerber Mini-Paraframe

By: jj55

jj55 — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 02:58:49 +0000

The victorinox tinker or recruit are good choices also a buck lockback is good

By: Ben

Ben — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 23:01:09 +0000

so do I

By: Campercrazy

Campercrazy — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 05:41:12 +0000

There is two brands I buy; Swiss Army Wenger and Leatherman. Both Swiss Army company give you quality knife but I like the design of the tools and blade of the Wenger over the Victorinox. Beside US made, Leatherman are very solid and durable. I recently got the Skelatool for $30 at Fry’s Electronic. Another model that I have and like is the Blast. It’s a midsize tool with knife, saw, scissor, file, pliers and other tools.

To me quality and material is very important because they determine the life of the tool. Knife made in China just does not seem to hold up.

By: Knife Xpert 157 (aka Chad 101)

Knife Xpert 157 (aka Chad 101) — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 18:44:09 +0000

ummmmm… I dont think thats possible.

By: T-Man

T-Man — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 10:58:20 +0000

I’ve got the Scout and its perfect for my uses but tenderfoots always complain about why you need to clean a knife after using it!

By: Knife Xpert 157 (aka Chad 101)

Knife Xpert 157 (aka Chad 101) — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 03:47:01 +0000

@ireadalot. Ok let me think. Hmmmmmmmmmm… Oh! a Buck 55 hunter would be perfect! Or a Gerber Bear Grylls mini-scout. The Buck 55 is $30 on Amazon.com And the Mini scout is $12 on Amazon.com. hope these suggestions help! By the way, I like your name!

By: Knife Xpert 157 (aka Chad 101)

Knife Xpert 157 (aka Chad 101) — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 05:12:48 +0000

I have the Ultimate knife, folding scout, parang, ultimate multi-tool and my brother has the mini-scout and the mini-multi tool. I think they could do a bit better job on the fixed blade. It still works but I lost the fire steel, the whistle and the sheath broke a little. I replaced it with a USA Gerber LMF II. Just take good care of your Ultimate knife and it will do fine(dont beat it up like I did!) great products! just wish they where made in the US. I totally agree with you me185!

By: ireadalot

ireadalot — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 02:56:10 +0000

my sister wants a pocketknife but i dont know what kind of knife to get her any suggestions?

By: Knife Xpert 157 (aka Chad 101)

Knife Xpert 157 (aka Chad 101) — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 00:00:03 +0000

Hooraaa!! Way to go BSA! I guess I was wrong! Thanks for correcting me on that one gunslinger! But they still do make a lot of knifes in china.

By: Knife Xpert 157 (aka Chad 101)

Knife Xpert 157 (aka Chad 101) — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 17:53:32 +0000

cabelas, sportsman’s warehouse, Bass pro, Amazon.com. I would get a Gerber LMF II or a Ka-bar Becker Champion. I would not recommend Ka-Bar fighting knifes Ka-bar is a super good company but their fighting knifes are meant for Marines not Boy scouts.

By: Knife Xpert 157 (aka Chad 101)

Knife Xpert 157 (aka Chad 101) — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 17:47:05 +0000

I would have to go with Ben the Gerber suspension is only 25 bucks on amazon.com I have the BG(Bear Grylls) version of it and it is a good quality tool I would get one!

By: Me815

Me815 — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 01:38:58 +0000

The gerber bear grylls are great knives they have serrated edges and rarely go dull. You can choose from a fiked 4.9″ blade or shorter folding blades the folding blades come w/ either a belt clip or military grade nylon sheath, both are the same size and are great knives. The only down side is they are a bit bulky.

By: Ben

Ben — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 15:35:57 +0000

Gerber Suspention is 40$ at walmart.I have one it is AWSOME!!!!!!!!

By: pikil

pikil — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 13:14:13 +0000

i have a buck bantam for 20$it is so awesome! buck is the best

By: Knife Xpert 157 (aka Chad 101)

Knife Xpert 157 (aka Chad 101) — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 04:16:03 +0000

I suggest a Gerber LMF 2. $65 Amazon.com. Or a Ka-bar Becker BK2 $50 at Amazon.com is a nice light weight knife. I would not recommend a Ka-bar USA fighting knife. They are SUPER good knifes BUT they are meant for fighting more then utility. oh and irock the comment right below me, the Gerber suspension is $25 on Amazon.com. Really good and has a dependable locking system.

By: swagmaster

swagmaster — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 00:21:34 +0000

were can i get a good knife

By: gunslinger

gunslinger — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 22:48:17 +0000

bsa lockback

By: gunslinger

gunslinger — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 22:46:21 +0000

chad 101 i have a bsa lockback made in the usa by BEAR MGC

By: Knife Xpert 157 (aka Chad 101)

Knife Xpert 157 (aka Chad 101) — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 20:27:21 +0000

I don’t!A good well taken care of knife can last you decades!

By: iPad

iPad — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 03:27:36 +0000

BSA Swiss army climber glow it glows in the dark so you can always find it.

By: swagmaster

swagmaster — Sun, 27 Nov 2011 23:36:03 +0000

were can I find a good fixed blade knife