Workin' in the yard knife...
Workin' in the yard knife...
What do you suggest? Any favorites out there?
I started the thread about getting a "nice" edc knife for my b-day next month, but nothin's floating my boat, perhaps because I already have the "nice" edc thing covered. I already own a Sage 1, Chap 1, Air, so I guess I'm not feeling motivated enough to spend a lot of dough on another, pricier one.
So aside from discrete, suburban edc, the other use I have for a knife is yard/house work. Here, I feel I can be a little less restrained in my choices because I'm not going to be toting it into my kid's preschool or anything like that.
So whaddaya like for yard work, etc.? Military? Bradley Folder? Para 2? Manix 2? How about the Pacific Salt and/or Atlantic Salt? I like the H1 steel that won't rust.
Also, the enuff sheepsfoot looks good, too.
Anyone? It's a discussion forum, so ... Discuss!
Tod
I started the thread about getting a "nice" edc knife for my b-day next month, but nothin's floating my boat, perhaps because I already have the "nice" edc thing covered. I already own a Sage 1, Chap 1, Air, so I guess I'm not feeling motivated enough to spend a lot of dough on another, pricier one.
So aside from discrete, suburban edc, the other use I have for a knife is yard/house work. Here, I feel I can be a little less restrained in my choices because I'm not going to be toting it into my kid's preschool or anything like that.
So whaddaya like for yard work, etc.? Military? Bradley Folder? Para 2? Manix 2? How about the Pacific Salt and/or Atlantic Salt? I like the H1 steel that won't rust.
Also, the enuff sheepsfoot looks good, too.
Anyone? It's a discussion forum, so ... Discuss!
Tod
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While i wouldn't say it's the end all beat all choice, my Military has been that knife since I bought it. I don't think H1 is necessary...just clean and dry your knife after the days work and you'll be fine. I prefer plain edge because it's a lot easier to slice branches than it is with serrations.
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Military SE is hands down the best yard work knife. I don't think they make the SE version anymore, but serrations are a must. Any other fully serrated Spydie around 4" or so should do, like the endura or police.
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Several of my knives fit this description and this is how most of them get their real use.
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Mule (Normally Cru Wear, but I am planning to put the XHP into the rotation.)
On rare days this one gets to see some backyard time.
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Mule (Normally Cru Wear, but I am planning to put the XHP into the rotation.)
On rare days this one gets to see some backyard time.
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I too highly recommend the Salt Series. A Salt I always goes in my pocket for routine yard work. Occasionally I pocket the Pacific Salt, if I have something particular that may need a larger blade, but the Pacific is usually reserved for my fishing/camping needs. I don't have, but really want a curved, serrated Salt. It will definitely work better on cutting vines, weed whacker string, rope, twine and small branches. However tasks requiring a push cut can't be easily accomplished with a curved or serrated blade. I can't come up with a yard work chore where push cuts are routine, so for a dedicated yard work tool the serrated may be the way to go. I chose the PE blade because it can be used as a better multi-use tool and do things like spread peanut butter should you need it on a rainy camping trip near the ocean. :) Good Luck and Happy Early Birthday!
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My wife and I garden a LOT. You can't beat one of these:
http://www.leevalley.com/en/garden/page ... 45&p=10504
Prior to getting one, I wore a cheap $10 Mora down so much that the blade lost it's shape. Digging is really hard on knives.
Gordon
http://www.leevalley.com/en/garden/page ... 45&p=10504
Prior to getting one, I wore a cheap $10 Mora down so much that the blade lost it's shape. Digging is really hard on knives.
Gordon
Good question. I don't know if this is a Southern thing (Va.)--I was raised in NE Ohio-- but we have all this viney stuff growing in our yard. Grows into the other plants, across the lawn, etc. Knife is handy for cutting off trees, etc. Also for cutting twine to bundle downed tree limbs, you name it..357 mag wrote:What are you going to be using it for in the yard? I really don't use a knife for yard work except for cutting out weeds. For that I use a old Dexter serrated kitchen utility knife. For branches/limbs I use a saw.
Tod
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