All About Pocket Knives

Madmarco wrote: ↑Sat Apr 08, 2023 11:15 pm That is beautiful, Oscar!
It's a Maserin, it's a soddy, it's BIG, it's colorful, it's one I want to get!
Very nice knife!

M.M. I've had several Maserins (maybe Maserini in Italiano ) and they are Top quality, that looks like a great knife!

Yah, thanks Dog.
I have a couple in my collection somewhere, I'll see if I can find them.
Really solid well-made knives, IMHO, and reasonably priced ta boot!

My first Myerchin. The seller didn't specify the model, but I think it's the Gen 1 Crew; which is 3.5" closed. It's also Japan-made.
I've really admired the current designs, as they are decently built and have one-hand opening. Myerchin seems to be the go-to brand for quality rigging knives today. However, I wasn't crazy about the fact most of the current ones are China-made, so I went looking for a Japanese-made first-generation model. I've found most were badly abused, overpriced, or both. A lot of them are also the "Bladelight" version with LED, and they tend to not work anymore, so I pass on those. This one has been used and sharpened but cared for.

At $30 shipped, it was barely more than all the cheapest Chinese rigging knives, and the blade-only OHO Sheepsfoot folder (which is at least Taiwanese) that West Marine sells.

This one will be on me most of the time since most of my current marlinspikes are either retired to the military cabinet (all my British, Canadian, and Italian-issue ones), or in kits; so I wanted another to use every day, and I wanted to be one-hand opening--and Myerchin was the only good option.

However, the newer ones have a frame lock on both the spike and blade (this one, shackle lock spike, slip-joint blade); have a pocket clip, and are MUCH lighter due to having titanium and not stainless handles. However, at just 3.5" closed, it should be a brick in my pocket.

This one is incoming… still in clam pack

‘Old Glory’ inscribed on the blade on this one. I have another that says ‘God Bless America’ on the blade

Just pulled the trigger on this one at SMKW.

That SAK immediately conjured up memories of that horrible war, Jerry, and I'm not even an American.
Talk about a knife "talking" to you.
Very nice!

Cool additions everyone!

Made an offer on this Stockman on my way out the door this morning. The suspense was killing me all day to get back home & see if the seller accepted. He did.
Guess that's it till next month but I sure am happy to add this one to my collection & EDC rotation.

Very knice knife. It fits the pocket well.

doglegg wrote: ↑Tue Apr 25, 2023 2:55 pm Very knice knife. It fits the pocket well.

Thanks for the comment Floyd! My first one of this patern so I am looking forward to all the"Chicken Eyeing" & "Coon Fingering". Also look forward to carrying it.

A very nice Case,Tom!
Personally, I like a larger stockman, but I sure wouldn't turn down the chance to use that fine knife!
Treefarmer

Madmarco wrote: ↑Fri Apr 21, 2023 6:21 pm That SAK immediately conjured up memories of that horrible war,

Does anything like a "good" war exist?

treefarmer wrote: ↑Tue Apr 25, 2023 5:12 pm A very nice Case,Tom!
Personally, I like a larger stockman, but I sure wouldn't turn down the chance to use that fine knife!
Treefarmer

This one should be right up my alley Philip.

VERY nice, Tom!
Even with all those extra blades there's no denying that knife's beauty!
The covers are outstanding!
Great score!

jerryd6818 wrote: ↑Tue Apr 25, 2023 5:53 pm

Madmarco wrote: ↑Fri Apr 21, 2023 6:21 pm That SAK immediately conjured up memories of that horrible war,

Does anything like a "good" war exist?

Good point, no.

Bought this little old Imperial knife/money clip today with a patriotic theme… should be on its way!

jerryd6818 wrote: ↑Tue Apr 25, 2023 5:53 pm

Madmarco wrote: ↑Fri Apr 21, 2023 6:21 pm That SAK immediately conjured up memories of that horrible war,

Does anything like a "good" war exist?

I know of one that was said to be civil.

Madmarco wrote: ↑Tue Apr 25, 2023 8:05 pm VERY nice, Tom!
Even with all those extra blades there's no denying that knife's beauty!
The covers are outstanding!
Great score!

Thanks my friend!

Some great pick-ups, y'all!

doglegg wrote: ↑Wed Apr 26, 2023 2:15 am

jerryd6818 wrote: ↑Tue Apr 25, 2023 5:53 pm

Madmarco wrote: ↑Fri Apr 21, 2023 6:21 pm That SAK immediately conjured up memories of that horrible war,

Does anything like a "good" war exist?

I know of one that was said to be civil.

Ha, ha, ha!
Good one Floyd!

jerryd6818 wrote: ↑Tue Apr 25, 2023 5:53 pm

Madmarco wrote: ↑Fri Apr 21, 2023 6:21 pm That SAK immediately conjured up memories of that horrible war,

Does anything like a "good" war exist?

No.

But..., if you Google "The Good War" there are a number of books by different Authors titled "The Good War". Most of which deal with WW-II. I never knew it was referred to as being "The Good War".
Ya learn something new every day. This internet thing is amazing!

WIKIPEDIA Link: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Good_War

TPK wrote: ↑Tue Apr 25, 2023 2:43 pm Cool additions everyone!

Made an offer on this Stockman on my way out the door this morning. The suspense was killing me all day to get back home & see if the seller accepted. He did.
Guess that's it till next month but I sure am happy to add this one to my collection & EDC rotation.

That's a beauty Tom!! Comgratts!!!

woodwalker wrote: ↑Wed Apr 26, 2023 6:48 pm

TPK wrote: ↑Tue Apr 25, 2023 2:43 pm Cool additions everyone!

Made an offer on this Stockman on my way out the door this morning. The suspense was killing me all day to get back home & see if the seller accepted. He did.
Guess that's it till next month but I sure am happy to add this one to my collection & EDC rotation.

That's a beauty Tom!! Comgratts!!!

Thanks woodwalker! Appreciate your comments!
Tracking says it should arrive today.
Hope they are right because I can't wait to see it!

Never seen a knife money clip before, Jim. That’s interesting!

tvic wrote: ↑Sat Apr 29, 2023 1:51 pm Never seen a knife money clip before, Jim. That’s interesting!

Here's a couple for your edification. The bottom two were carried for quite a while.
One I've had for a looong time. Another I've had for a loooong time.

Cool! Thanks for the pics, Jerry!