Need multi-purpose knife advice

[TC]

Hi everyone,


Don’t worry, I am not going to shank anyone. I’d like to get my boyfriend a nice multi-functional knife (like a Swiss army kind of thing) for his birthday. I was wondering if there are any hunter/fisherman/handy/outdoorsy and otherwise knife using folks on this board that could guide me to a good one. Do I go with a standard Swiss or is there something better out there?

[Cobia]

In a good knife you get what you pay for.  I have use many different kinds ( I hunt and fish year around ) but the best ones I have or Case and Buck.  Be sure and ask for the ones made in the U.S though.  Yes there is such a thing.

Different states have different laws on knives so you might want to check out the laws in the state you are in.

[firefighter]

Hi everyone,


Don’t worry, I am not going to shank anyone. I’d like to get my boyfriend a nice multi-functional knife (like a Swiss army kind of thing) for his birthday. I was wondering if there are any hunter/fisherman/handy/outdoorsy and otherwise knife using folks on this board that could guide me to a good one. Do I go with a standard Swiss or is there something better out there?

The Victorinox Swiss Army Knives are the best of that type.  There are many listed on Amazon.com.
https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss ... army+knife

Also, the Leatherman Multitool is nice too, but not as compact.
https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss ... erman+tool

In addition, Cold Steel makes good folding, hunting and fishing knives, but they aren't multifunctional or multitools.
https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss ... eel+knives

[TC]

Thank you so much! I will probably go with a mid-range Victorinox firefighter mentioned. I don’t know why my guy loves preparing for the apocalypse so much but he is very into survival gear and it makes shopping for him easy.

I try to be a good woman to him...maybe it’ll keep him out of the brothels, lol. Though of the two of us I’m the one more likely to party.

[SixT9er]

I’m no knife expert but I’ll add remember the more things it does the less things it will do well. Multitools are great for what they are but not usually great knives

[Dr. Who]

Like Cobia mentioned, I would check your state law regarding legal blade length, if he plans to carry on himself all the time.  That would also narrow down your choices.

I've owned a few Swiss Army knives and Letterman multitools, but I also found that the ones with the most gadgets tend to be awkward to use.  So, it's all depends on what features are important for the particular person.

I currently carry the Victorinox One-Handed Trekker.  One of the nice features is that the blade can be opened using one hand and it locks in place for safety.  It doesn't have a lot of gadgets like some of the others, but has most of the basics that I use often.

[raving loon]

I'm a big fan of the Leatherman Wave. Matter of fact I have two, one in my car and one at work. I find the serrated blade does a better job cutting than the straight one. That's the main thing I use it for cutting, since where I work they harass you for having a standard knife (also love the needle nose pliers). You can also check out the Gerber brand multi tools. They're supposed to be good as well, but I'm a Leatherman guy ;D . If he's the outdoor type then a stand alone blade that folds would probably be better and unfortunately I'm of no use on that front right now.

[RedDevil]

Another Leatherman Wave fan here. It has been a lifesaver for me a few times. Plus when part of the needlenose pliers broke, they replaced it no questions asked!

[Rand McNally]

For years I told myself I did not need such an item. Then I found a Leatherman in the desert. When the knife blade broke (I was NOT misusing it) I returned if to the manufacturer who replaced the blade gratis and shipped it back postpaid.


I still don't think I need such an item but it appeals to the small boy in me.


I still don't think I need one, but having it appeals to the small boy in me. [/size]

[TC]

Thank you all so much. His birthday was March first and the 16 function Victorinox Swiss Army Knife I went with per firefighter’s suggestion was a big hit—especially the tiny but powerful magnifying glass.


Also he got laid. LOL.


I really try to be a good lady to him.

[rachelvarga]

This is my versatile knife. I can cut down anything. Things like intruders. Oh you mean like a Swiss Army. Oooopss


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[Zylar]

Now I need to see pictures of you wielding a machete, would be very hot and empowering, jungle expedition Rachel!  ;D

[MrTShirt]

This is my versatile knife. I can cut down anything. Things like intruders. Oh you mean like a Swiss Army. Oooopss

Oh oh.  I better hide my 26 incher.

[Vanityaffair]

Mr.Tshirts. You got me excited for a minute. I thought it was your 26incher.
XO Vanity