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40 years ago alsoIf you wanted a fixed blade, you got a sheath knife, which were, as I recall, allowed in scouting about 60 years ago.
What? I suppose Red Rover will be next, or am I too late?40 years ago also
I remember being in the Scouts in the 80s and we all had sheath knives openly worn on our belts when on camp. We also used to play British Bulldog.
Nowadays the Boy Scouts allows girls, sheath knives have been replaced by marshmallow toasting forks, and British Bulldog game has been replaced by "non-country-specific safe and fluffy funtime". Its only a matter of time before the same happens to the Cadets and then we will be invaded while our army is toasting marshmallows.
Mind you British Bulldog was quite hazardous. I remember being caught by 2 older lads, and the one who had my head end let go, the one who had my feet didn't. Probably should have gone to A&E but when I woke up all I could think of was getting my own back! Probably explains why I didn't become an Oxbridge Grad though lol!
I prefer the minimal maintenance of Stainless.Ok so I'm getting the feeling that the Opinel brand is worth a punt. Guess I will have to go for a No 5 as that's the legal limit.
But do I go for Carbon Steel or stainless steel?
Also I've noted some reviews moan about the flexibility of the blade... They say it's too thin.
Those of you that have one... Do you think the blades are thin/flexible?
Taylor Eye Witness factory in Sheffield is indeed producing all manner of quality cutlery and hobby knives.Taylors and Rodgers are Sheffield makers and unless they've gone downhill, make decent and legal penknives. There's a place called The Real Sheffield Shop that sells them, but I expect there are others.
...Sheffield badly needs to sort itself out as regards steel quality and hardness for your average slipjoint edc folder. Once the doyen, now the dog…
I hadn't heard of Mora before, they appear to be the main competitor to Opinel. I may get one.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.
Dang it......How long can you wait for delivery?
Because these are probably 'different' to what's in the UK (Made in NZ).
They were made from old straight razors years ago, and just re-purposed.
These days, I don't know about the steel used...but they would be surely legal in UK?
Plus, you can support the folks in the Colonies (we still have a Queen's Birthday holiday over here).
http://www.svord.com/index.php?id_category=26&controller=category
Well...you know the way it goes...get both.Dang it......
I just ordered an Opinel No.5 stainless....
But I love the look of these bad boys...
Maybe I'll look out for one of these too.... Hmmmmmmm maybe I have found something else to start s collection of, folding knifes.... My wife will be well chuffed.
Probably the black handle....Well...you know the way it goes...get both.
You know you really want too.
What colour do you like, or is it the wooden handled jobbies?
Can't wait to see what one you get!
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