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pauljm116

Native
May 6, 2011
1,456
5
Rainham, Kent
Apreciate your reply....

No problems. The SOG paratool is really good.

There is no detail on the grind though, how do i sharpen it?

Not 100% sure about the grind (someone with more knowledge about grinds than me may be able to answer that) it has a secondary grind close to the edge which is the bit that needs sharpening, not the whole grind (hope that makes some sense). You would do well to get a strop and some starkie blue compound as thats all I ever use on my UKPKs and they are always shaving sharp (cant remember the last time any of my knives went near a sharpening stone, just a quick run over a strop keeps the edge nice and sharp). :)
 

mrcharly

Bushcrafter (boy, I've got a lot to say!)
Jan 25, 2011
3,257
44
North Yorkshire, UK
Having carried it round for a while and recently finally used it, I realized it has a locking blade! Technically this means I had (please notice the 'had') been carrying an illegal knife on my person without realising. Why put a lock on a knife of this type if we can't take it with us for use out and about.

Maybe because it isn't illegal?

Please read the sticky about knife carry laws.

If you have a good reason for carrying a locking or fixed blade, it is perfectly legal to do so in this country.
 

zed4130

Forager
Aug 4, 2011
177
0
poole
No problems. The SOG paratool is really good.



Not 100% sure about the grind (someone with more knowledge about grinds than me may be able to answer that) it has a secondary grind close to the edge which is the bit that needs sharpening, not the whole grind (hope that makes some sense). You would do well to get a strop and some starkie blue compound as thats all I ever use on my UKPKs and they are always shaving sharp (cant remember the last time any of my knives went near a sharpening stone, just a quick run over a strop keeps the edge nice and sharp). :)


the paratool is a cool MT but i personaly found the pliers not solid enough and folded too many times while using it at work so replaced it with there pocket power pliers and then got fed up at work with folding tools lol so got the powerlock for work, i carried both old and new leatherman waves since 98 and loved that MT but not legal carry so was looking for non locking, but as said with blades out and handles closed the blade is still classed as locked, uk laws suck

my paratool with added wood saw and V-cutter
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Beefy0978

Forager
Jul 18, 2012
198
0
South west
You're quite right my leatherman does have a locking blade (also got an sog paratool which has non locking blades), I have asked a few policemen about it and they said as its classed as a tool and I dont look like a hooligan and wouldnt be using it in a dangerous or threatening way they wouldnt have any problem with me carrying it - all depends on the individual copper though I suppose. I usually have my leatherman in my pack when out in the woods so shouldnt be an issue, if I want a multitool on my belt I always carry my SOG just in case I bump into mr plod on a bad day. :)

Just for the record any prosecution has to jump a few hurdles first...
1) assuming you are a sensible otherwise law abiding person you have to have done something that alerts the plod to your carrying a knife or sharp implement in the first place; maybe it fell out of your pocket when paying for something at the supermarket and they call the cops or maybe you are trespassing and the landowner calls the cops; you get yourself stop searched or arrested then searched; they can do it either way ;-)
2) you rightly have the opportunity to explain yourself to the individual bobby, who may / or may not accept your version of events and let you go on your way; or arrest you; if they arrest you remain completely cooperative; violence or loud behaviour won't help your case;
3) you get interviewed at the police station. If you admit it you get charged to court. If you offer a defence the matter is reviewed by a cps lawyer who decides if you get charged to court; in my experience the cps will take a very practical view and err on the side of common sense;
4) if you do get charged at this stage you may well be on a sticky wicket but you still have the chance to present your defence to a magistrate who may also agree or not with your defence.
I could go on and there at least a thousand "but what if's" but rest assured the cops really do have better things to do than search people who are polite, cooperative and respectful. They really do prefer to target real crooks. The vast majority are entirely reasonable and if your reason to be carrying is sound (and current) then you really have little to fear.
:cop:
 

zed4130

Forager
Aug 4, 2011
177
0
poole
Just for the record any prosecution has to jump a few hurdles first...
1) assuming you are a sensible otherwise law abiding person you have to have done something that alerts the plod to your carrying a knife or sharp implement in the first place; maybe it fell out of your pocket when paying for something at the supermarket and they call the cops or maybe you are trespassing and the landowner calls the cops; you get yourself stop searched or arrested then searched; they can do it either way ;-)
2) you rightly have the opportunity to explain yourself to the individual bobby, who may / or may not accept your version of events and let you go on your way; or arrest you; if they arrest you remain completely cooperative; violence or loud behaviour won't help your case;
3) you get interviewed at the police station. If you admit it you get charged to court. If you offer a defence the matter is reviewed by a cps lawyer who decides if you get charged to court; in my experience the cps will take a very practical view and err on the side of common sense;
4) if you do get charged at this stage you may well be on a sticky wicket but you still have the chance to present your defence to a magistrate who may also agree or not with your defence.
I could go on and there at least a thousand "but what if's" but rest assured the cops really do have better things to do than search people who are polite, cooperative and respectful. They really do prefer to target real crooks. The vast majority are entirely reasonable and if your reason to be carrying is sound (and current) then you really have little to fear.
:cop:


i agree with this, i carried a leatherman wave in a pouch on my belt until around 2 years ago and never got asked what it is etc, i dont pouch carry anymore, i only get my pocket knife out when i need it and not in public places, its all about being sensible,
 

multi

Banned
Jul 16, 2012
177
0
dorset
Youll be lucky to get away with carrying anything sheathed and on show in public if you look under 21. youll likely automatically get a fine and a confiscation.
 

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