I am looking for a lock blade knife of an appropriate size for every day carry in my pants pocket. I don't need a big name brand. What is an appropriate size for pocket carry and what are some specific make and model suggestions?
I am looking for a lock blade knife of an appropriate size for every day carry in my pants pocket. I don't need a big name brand. What is an appropriate size for pocket carry and what are some specific make and model suggestions?
What's legal length in your area, what do you plan on using it for, do you know how to sharpen?
For most people a simple Kershaw will be more than enough.
Some companies will sharpen for a nominal fee.
If you're looking for a traditional design there are several companies that produce good quality knives as well.
I am looking for a lock blade knife of an appropriate size for every day carry in my pants pocket. I don't need a big name brand. What is an appropriate size for pocket carry and what are some specific make and model suggestions?
a spyderco delica flat grind. I carry one every day
I can't find a restriction on legal length in my area. The city ordinances do not mention it. The state statute is MS 609.66 https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/?id=609.66 that restricts automatic knives, but I am a law enforcement officer, so I suspect I am covered by that. However, I really am not looking for a particularly long knife or automatic opening. I do want a lock blade, though.
As far as sharpening, I can sharpen it or a retired LEO from my agency likes to do that sort of thing, so I could h ave him do it. I will look at Kershaw, Spyderco or Benchmade and I will try to avoid paying the manufacturers suggested retail price, then. Does that pretty much mean avoid buying locally at a Mills Fleet Farm, Cabelas, Gander Mountain, Target, or Wal Mart then?
What is longest one that most people can typically carry in a pocket without being uncomfortable? I really don't want something that is super bulky and will wear a hole in my pocket or pants. I just want a folding lock blade. I assume that I want something with less than a 4 inch blade. Are there certain online places that carry Kershaw, Spyderco or Benchmade at a reasonable price?