Folding knife recommendation

[minds_eye]

Bit of an ambiguous one.

I’d like to get a gift for my uncle of a small pocket knife.

- approximately 3 inch blade
- two hand opening
- traditional looking

Two confounding factors that limit my own knowledge:

It will be used every day and needs to take a good edge / be a good cutter.

It will be used around salt water (ship yard and occasionally on a boat / fishing).

I struggle a bit here as most of my knowledge / preference is to modern knives such as spyderco that don’t have the look I’m after / I think he would like.

I’m easy as to whether it locks or not, as he’s not in the UK.

Ideally, less than £125 but there’s some flex.

 

[Jared]

One of the Victorinox Skippers?

Victorinox United Kingdom

www.victorinox.com

 

[saxonaxe]

Salt water = stainless
Boatyard..Fishing= rope/line/cordage



Not too difficult to sharpen for someone who is practical, and the spike is handy. Whitby Knives Uk £46.

A possible option ?

 

[swyn]

I found one of these. It had some surprisingly good reviews and is my daily carry. Being in the maintenance trade I am probably ok but it is a locker, so your choice.

Tekut Zero

The Tekut Zero series is a new range of liner lock knives with an innovative pocket clip. Each Tekut Zero knife has a really cool adjustable pocket clip, allowing to you carry your knife, whichever way suits you best, with the knife close to the top of

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[hughtrimble]

Your criteria are a challenge, as I'd suggest something from Spyderco's Salt line (anything with LC300N and the grippy when wet FRN like the Native 5, Salt 2 etc.) but they most certainly are not traditional looking! Also one hand openers...

I have zero personal experience with this knife, but it should be pretty stain resistant with its stainless outer laminate and high chromium content cutting core, you can dismantle it for cleaning, it's traditional in styling, and it's within budget: https://heinnie.com/fallkniven-p-concept-gold-plated

 

[Lacijag1]

Bit of an ambiguous one.

I’d like to get a gift for my uncle of a small pocket knife.

- approximately 3 inch blade
- two hand opening
- traditional looking

Two confounding factors that limit my own knowledge:

It will be used every day and needs to take a good edge / be a good cutter.

It will be used around salt water (ship yard and occasionally on a boat / fishing).

I struggle a bit here as most of my knowledge / preference is to modern knives such as spyderco that don’t have the look I’m after / I think he would like.

I’m easy as to whether it locks or not, as he’s not in the UK.

Ideally, less than £125 but there’s some flex.

UK Friendly Folding Knives | Heinnie

Our range of UK friendly folding knives, is dedicated to providing UK buyers with an easy way to shop, without worrying about the restrictions. Explore our folding knife collection.

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Look around here, lots of traditional looking knives, stainless steel, 2 hand open uk friendly.

Bicska | Szalontai kések

szalontai.eu

This one is a forign maker but i highly reccomend him. I have 2 pocket knives from him. All knives handmade, traditional, most of them stainless.

 

[scruff]

Maybe something by EKA will fit the bill?

Or something like the Manly Wasp for a non-locker.

 

[Billy-o]

He might like something similar to this

Case XX USA 1965-69 Pretty Bone 6445 R Utility Camp Scout Pattern Knife

Case XX USA 1965-69 Pretty Bone 6445 R Utility Camp Scout Pattern Knife - Beautiful Bone Handles - No Cracks - Nickel Silver Bolsters - Brass Liners - Snaps Open and Shut - No Wobble - Unused and

www.allaboutpocketknives.com

 

[Murat_Cyp]

Barlow Prime Expedition | Moonraker Accessories

<p>The Boker Barlow Prime, which has significantly shorter bolsters, is equipped in this version with contoured handle scales in olive green CanvasMicarta, while bolster and liners are made of matt blasted brass. The resulting colour contrast i ...

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Barlow Prime Maserbirch | Moonraker Knives

The typical teardrop shape of the Barlow goes back to 17th-century English pocketknives, which certainly makes it one of the world's oldest knife models. The knife probably got its name from the business-savvy knife producer in Sheffield who began exporti

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Club Knife Gentleman | Moonraker Accessories

<p>The traditional Boker Club Knife is the elegant brother of the famous Boker Sports Knife, known in North America as the Camp Knife. While the dimensions are almost the same, this knife has a more continuous shape, uninterrupted by tool cutou ...

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Folding Knife | Moonraker Knives

With its characteristic extended length nickel-silver bolsters and the wider blade, the classic "Barlow" model is a smaller and entirely pocket-compatible companion, yet is also large enough to tackle most everyday cutting chores with ease. The

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Stockman Anniversary 150 | Moonraker Knives

Naturally, we also celebrate our 150th anniversary with a wide-ranging special edition based on selected models from Boker's history. Each of these carefully selected models is an important part of our history, so in a way, the selection represents our co

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Anchor | Moonraker Knives

A true classic and the best-seller in the Otter range. The model impresses with its typical solid construction and maritime appeal, with the hand crafted brass inlay in the form of an anchor. A traditional pocket knife that acquires a beautiful patin

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Small Anchor Smoked Oak | Moonraker Knives

With the small anchor knife, the popular model is available in an even pocket-friendlier format. The smoked oak scales give the knife with its stainless steel blade a special look. Total Length: 15.5 Blade Length:

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Small Anchor Smoked Oak | Moonraker Knives

With the small anchor knife, the popular model is available in an even pocket-friendlier format. The smoked oak scales give the knife with its stainless steel blade a special look. Total Length: 15.5 Blade Length:

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[gra_farmer]

Maybe something by EKA will fit the bill?

Or something like the Manly Wasp for a non-locker.

I second the vote for Manly, the Wasp is brilliant, and there is a locking version called the city