Folding Knife Recommendations

CjH said:
Probably the black handle....
But I do like the wooden handle too....
How much are they coz I didn't notice any price's, maybe I didn't look properly.
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Prices? OK, they also sell on this site (link below) in NZ. Don't forget that prices are in $NZD (which is the Pacific Peso) so do a currency convert to get UK price equivalent.
UK folks can sign up to buy/sell on there too.
I don't know for sure, but I would think that direct from Svord would be a tad cheaper than the Trade Me prices.
Even the wee kitset one would be fun to play with, but yeah...black looks gnarly!
I will try to find the proper Svord prices for you, as the ones I have found are sold by a 3rd party, but this will give you an idea anyway.
https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/search?search_string=peasant knife
Edit: have sent them a message to ask about prices. Will let you know when they reply.
 
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mcgruff said:
I have a Mora Classic No. 2 (same blade as the companion) which I wouldn't think twice about carrying anywhere I think I'll need it. Mostly it earns its keep making feather sticks and batoning wood on camping trips but it's a very useful tool for anything where you need a sharp edge. A lot sturdier than a folding knife.

Moras aren't expensive but have decent steel and easy-to-sharpen scandi grinds.
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Morra's are great knives for the money
 
Sabre said:
I hadn't heard of Mora before, they appear to be the main competitor to Opinel. I may get one.
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Actually, I'd say it was Antonini of Italy:

www.antoniniknives.com

Old Bear - Antonini Knives - Italy

old bear - antonini knives - maniago, italy
www.antoniniknives.com www.antoniniknives.com

Or, MAM from Portugal:

mam, Filmam, navalha, faca, navalhas, knives, cuchillos, cuchilleria, navalha de enxertia, talheres, cutelarias sustentaveis, mam portugal, M.A.M., a palaçoula, loja de cutelarias, filman, 1ª navalha com travão, primera navaja con bloqueo de hoja, A

Com uma extensa gama de produtos, que vai desde as facas, cutelos, navalhas, colheres, garfos, tesouras etc... disponibilizamos a herança de 140 anos de arte na cutelaria, sob a designação comercial M.A.M. em Portugal
www.filmam.com www.filmam.com

FWIW, an American metal enthusiast has just designed/invented what many are terming the "Holy Grail" of knife steels, Magnacut:

knifesteelnerds.com

CPM MagnaCut - The Next Breakthrough in Knife Steel - Knife Steel Nerds

CPM MagnaCut is a new stainless knife steel designed to be better than anything that has been available before. Is it a success?
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Bogeyman said:
Actually, I'd say it was Antonini of Italy:

www.antoniniknives.com

Old Bear - Antonini Knives - Italy

old bear - antonini knives - maniago, italy
www.antoniniknives.com www.antoniniknives.com

Or, MAM from Portugal:

mam, Filmam, navalha, faca, navalhas, knives, cuchillos, cuchilleria, navalha de enxertia, talheres, cutelarias sustentaveis, mam portugal, M.A.M., a palaçoula, loja de cutelarias, filman, 1ª navalha com travão, primera navaja con bloqueo de hoja, A

Com uma extensa gama de produtos, que vai desde as facas, cutelos, navalhas, colheres, garfos, tesouras etc... disponibilizamos a herança de 140 anos de arte na cutelaria, sob a designação comercial M.A.M. em Portugal
www.filmam.com www.filmam.com

FWIW, an American metal enthusiast has just designed/invented what many are terming the "Holy Grail" of knife steels, Magnacut:

knifesteelnerds.com

CPM MagnaCut - The Next Breakthrough in Knife Steel - Knife Steel Nerds

CPM MagnaCut is a new stainless knife steel designed to be better than anything that has been available before. Is it a success?
knifesteelnerds.com knifesteelnerds.com
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Both very attractive knives. Both sites do not have prices.
 
Ferrum said:
To my eye, they are better-looking than the Opinels, but I guess the locking mechanism makes them UK street-illegal.
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You piqued my curiosity and I gandered at the UK knife laws. :oops:

www.gov.uk

Selling, buying and carrying knives and weapons

The laws on selling, buying and carrying a knife or weapon depend on the type of knife or weapon, your age and your circumstances.
www.gov.uk www.gov.uk

My reply:

iasservices.org.uk

Move from the UK to USA | Emigrating to America | US Migration

If you’re looking at moving to America and need assistance with the process and paperwork involved, get in touch with one of our expert emigration lawyers.
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;)
 
Bogeyman said:
You piqued my curiosity and I gandered at the UK knife laws. :oops:

www.gov.uk

Selling, buying and carrying knives and weapons

The laws on selling, buying and carrying a knife or weapon depend on the type of knife or weapon, your age and your circumstances.
www.gov.uk www.gov.uk

My reply:

iasservices.org.uk

Move from the UK to USA | Emigrating to America | US Migration

If you’re looking at moving to America and need assistance with the process and paperwork involved, get in touch with one of our expert emigration lawyers.
iasservices.org.uk

;)
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Crackers laws on knives here, and even more so than most of Europe. Introduced, of course, just when it became easier to buy a decent lock-knife that wouldn't close on your fingers, as the non-locking versions can do.

I used to do business in the USA, in the days when, visiting our offices in Louisville, KY, I could buy my son a small Louisville Slugger and bring it back to the UK in my airline cabin luggage. Times change!
 
I have a very nice smidge under 3" CK Swedish steel blade wooden and brass handled lock knife which I used to take to work every day in my brief case to cut up my fruit at lunch time - true; I used it for years in many establishments. Is this a good reason (or would it be considered as a good reason) to be carrying a knife, as I was actually using it at work?
 
whitesix said:
I have a very nice smidge under 3" CK Swedish steel blade wooden and brass handled lock knife which I used to take to work every day in my brief case to cut up my fruit at lunch time - true; I used it for years in many establishments. Is this a good reason (or would it be considered as a good reason) to be carrying a knife, as I was actually using it at work?
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I very much doubt it as it's not a tool you use for work. I personally wouldn't take the risk.
 
It's interesting because I believe that the legal requirement for carrying such a knife is "taking knives you use at work to and from work", which is stated to be a "good reason for carrying a knife" and I was genuinely using this knife at work albeit not "for" work. I did this for many years in all innocence. An ex copper challenged me once at work and I came up with this explanation when I looked up the rules, which I was unaware off before being challenged. I appreciate a court would eventually have to make a definitive decision if it ever came to that and it was a few years ago now!
 
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