$20 basic utility knife

[NurseDave]

Ok, there's a bunch of knife guys on here. If I'm just looking for a basic utility, pocket carry knife, what would you recommend?

 

[CVargo]

Single blade? Or like a Swiss army type deal?

I carry a Gerber. They have a lot of options are relatively inexpensive, and keep a good edge.

 

[Brew]

Check out Opinel, it's a classic.

 

[NurseDave]

Just a single blade. I likely would only us it for opening things. I actually started looking because I saw a youtube video of a guy with a pocket knife that had a holder for scalpel blade built in. I thought that was a pretty sweet and easy way to cut a finger off.

 

[NurseDave]

Thanks guys, those both give good options.

 

[Brew]

Buck makes some nice folding blades too, but they're a bit more $$.

 

[GearNoir]

Kershaw is another good company.

 

[ShawnF]

I was going to say Kershaw but Chris beat me to it. They make a decent blade for a decent price.

 

[Dave in KY]

A 3rd vote for Kershaw. This is my daily carry (1322). I like the assist to open on it. KERSHAW KAI 1322 BLACK TANTO FOLDING POCKET KNIFE SPEEDSAFE ASSISTED SERRATED

 

[NurseDave]

A 3rd vote for Kershaw. This is my daily carry (1322). I like the assist to open on it. KERSHAW KAI 1322 BLACK TANTO FOLDING POCKET KNIFE SPEEDSAFE ASSISTED SERRATED
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Must be popular, it's sold on their website. BTW, from that picture it sure doesn't look like camping

 

[Dave in KY]

Must be popular, it's sold on their website. BTW, from that picture it sure doesn't look like camping

You obviously haven't read my journal so you're observant but not a well read gentlemen

 

[NurseDave]

You obviously haven't read my journal so you're observant but not a well read gentlemen

I just did! Sorry, I was busy reading you posts on every other dang thread in the forums.

 

[Dave in KY]

I just did! Sorry, I was busy reading you posts on every other dang thread in the forums.

Excuse me while I place a call to a friend at PG&E and share your address with him...........

 

[Dave in KY]

I just did! Sorry, I was busy reading you posts on every other dang thread in the forums.

Interesting that I had 10 posts to your 16

 

[NurseDave]

Interesting that I had 10 posts to your 16
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nerd

 

[NurseDave]

 

[Dave in KY]

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Catching me you are attempting then

 

[uacowboy]

I'm going to second the Opinel for an inexpensive but great knife. i have a few and they are unique for sure and are really good blades. just be sure you pay attention to which one you get. they have one that is basically a folding sword!

 

[HMan]

I know what @NurseDave's wife is getting for Christmas!

 

[Dave in KY]

I know what @NurseDave's wife is getting for Christmas!

Only improvement would be Micky all over it instead of the hearts