legal uk edc folder wanted.

[Two Bob]

hi guys, i've been after a new edc for a while now, while i appreciate that a ukpk is a fine piece of kit, for me, it has 2 drawbacks. cost and character. so, to my question.....
does anyone know a site or shop that could supply an older knife? I currently carry a very old trim trio that belonged to my uncle, poor knife really, more about nail care than bushcraft. lol. i'm happy with preowned, and having access to an engineering factory i would be more than happy to refurb an antique item.
any suggestions or advice gratefully received.

ta

TB

 

[swotty]

How about an old army jack knife? I posted a link somewhere on here where I got mine for about £8.00 plust postage...plenty of character or if youlike the UKPK there's always the Byrd Tern.

Oh, and welcome to the forum...you might want to introduce yourself in the introductions section

 

[luckylee]

Why don't you have one made ��

 

[Corso]

heinnie.com

www.[B]moonrakerknives[/B].co.uk/

mikeknives.com

all do various traditional folders

but if you want a vintage folder your best off looking in carboot sales and antique shops

 

[British Red]

Buy a proper, traditional, hand made pocket knife from a Sheffield "Little Mester". The last few of a dying breed. Stupidly cheap knives made by a one off maker, by hand.

Mine are made by Trevor Ablett

Ablett Antler by British Red, on Flickr

Stunning knife - carbon steel blades, antler scales, brass liners and pins. Cheaper than a UKPK and piece made by an individual craftsman with change from £50.

Yes the scales have soaked up sweat, and the blades got a patina. Thats what happens when you use a knife every day for years

 

[northumbrian]

here's a genuine army one ! http://www.endicotts.co.uk/componen...-26812014-07-29-13-20-29-2693-detail?Itemid=0

 

[ozzy1977]

I bought a bushcraft store boar folder last month, it is a nice bit of kit.

 

[Folcwigga]

byrd tern or the Lanky world legal both seem pretty popular. The Lanksy is only about £14 as well if memory serves.

 

[JonathanD]

If he doesn't like the character of the UKPK. Then the Lansky is going to be a real turn off. That thing may be a slip joint and sub 3", but its design is rooted in protection.

 

[Stew]

Heck, even I'm not keen on the lansky.

 

[Laurentius]

If he doesn't like the character of the UKPK. Then the Lansky is going to be a real turn off. That thing may be a slip joint and sub 3", but its design is rooted in protection.

Aargh! I just wonder what the psychology is behind these things. I don't think it is either usefulness or beauty that drives the design to paraphrase William Morris.

 

[demographic]

If he doesn't like the character of the UKPK. Then the Lansky is going to be a real turn off. That thing may be a slip joint and sub 3", but its design is rooted in protection.

Every single branch...

 

[Wayland]

The problem is that something like that doesn't look legal even if it is.

I've been carrying my little Joker for years now, it keeps a good edge and I love it.

Cheap as as chips too.

 

[RE8ELD0G]

I suggest getting one of the fine folks on here to make you one.
That way its usually cheaper than a store bought one and you get to have it exactly as you want.
I just got this one from Kristophish and now have him making me my camp knife, at over a £45 saving to what i was going to buy and its specced to my personal design.

 

[northumbrian]

heres a few - http://www.heinnie.com/knives-and-t...endly_carry/yes/?dir=asc&limit=72&order=price

 

[Two Bob]

thank you all, fantastic response in just a few hours. i'm smitten with Trevor Ablett knives, (thanks british red) ordering one over this weekend, 4-6 week waiting list just means i get it as a xmas pressie. (thank you wifey).
i'm tempted to get a second hand belgium army too (ta northumbrian) but fear i might relegate the Ablett to showcase only and that's really not the point. i want something that beautiful with me always. the signs of use that slowly appear are all part of the character.
thanks again to all for your advice.

 

[peaks]

Have a look on here and see if anything takes your fancy............its part of our heritage and need our support
http://www.sheffield-made.com/acatalog/Pocket_Knives.html

 

[bigbear]

You will not regret the Ablett, they are ridiculously good value for such a well made tool.