Sharp pocket knife

   / Sharp pocket knife #11  
Keen Kutter 3bladed. Good cutting and with three blades you can always keep a good one back.
 
   / Sharp pocket knife #12  
Mostly I just carry a cheap Buck three-blade pocket knife, the smaller size. I don't like anything bulky in my pockets. I always carry a knife, but personally I have so little occasion to use it that I've never seen fit to spend more than 15 or 20 dollars for one. Actually, all my current knives were gifts.

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My dad always taught me that one blade is for food, one is a pry bar/screwdriver, and one is for general cutting.
 
   / Sharp pocket knife #13  
Regarding possibly needing spacers to make room for chains, make sure your wheels are configured for their wide setting first. Most tractor wheels can be set for several different widths.
 
   / Sharp pocket knife #15  
I've been carrying a pocket knife since I was 6 years old. For many many years I preferred a 3 blade Case knife, but a few years ago I lost one, and since I seldom use one anymore, my current pocket knife is a small, lightweight, 2 blade Buck.
 
   / Sharp pocket knife #16  
I've been carrying a pocket knife since I was 6 years old. For many many years I preferred a 3 blade Case knife, but a few years ago I lost one, and since I seldom use one anymore, my current pocket knife is a small, lightweight, 2 blade Buck.

I don't carry one much any more; got out of the habit when I had to wear a suit every day. When I do, I have a small 2 bladed "Old Timer" with Carbon Steel blades that I carry...and yes, I hate the SS blades because I can't seem to get them sharp. I do have a big lock-back Old Timer that I carry in my truck; seems there's always a need for it, like cutting a tie-down rope.

Started collecting knives a few years back when we made the flea markets regularly; finally decided my drawer had enough knives in it, so I gave all of the high quality German made knives to my Grand kids...but I do have enough Case knives and others to last me forever. Oh, I also have about a 24" Kukuri that I keep around on the old Secretary desk; too big to carry, but makes a nice conversation piece.
 
   / Sharp pocket knife #17  
I carry an old German Eye Jim Bowie three blade, good carbon steel, takes and holds an edge real well. I also carry a new model S&W auto for the rough cutting jobs, saves the edges on the Jim Bowie.
 
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Thanks for the replies. I don't understand the one about wheel spacing. I try to be very practical and sought out the swayback jack pat. because of the size and blade for hog castration. The stockman three blade felt a little bulky and trapper is way to long. So that knife is very purpose specific. I also have throw away scalpels and box cutters but really prefer the knife.
I have a lot of buck knives laying around. They are a pain to sharpen.
The German Eye brand is very cool in my opinion. I really like their yellow handles.
 
   / Sharp pocket knife #20  
Thanks for the replies. I don't understand the one about wheel spacing. I try to be very practical and
sought out the swayback jack pat. because of the size and blade for hog castration.
The stockman three blade felt a little bulky and trapper is way to long. So that knife is very purpose specific. I also have throw away scalpels and box cutters but really prefer the knife.
I have a lot of buck knives laying around. They are a pain to sharpen.
The German Eye brand is very cool in my opinion. I really like their yellow handles.

Which blade do you use for castration? Although my experience is limited, I was of the opinion that the rounded blade, such as you find on the Trapper was better.
 

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