What are your favourite pocket knives?

[Nice65]

I'm glad this thread is continuing, as I'm now looking to get a non-locking, sub 3inch folding knife that I can carry legally whilst out in public, for when I'm doing bushcraft / foraging, etc. I have fixed blades for when I'm sat at a camp spot, however as the UK legislation is strict, I want to make sure I can confidently defend my position to have / be using a knife in public - e.g. whittling on a beach, foraging for food.

Obviously knives are very much personal preference, however is there a short-list of established / front-runners that I should consider? Budget is not the most important factor, although I'd rather not go into big money if I can help it. I know that you get what you pay for, however don't think I need an ultra-boutique custom design with vibranium-infused steel, just a good design that works with a decent steel that holds the edge and will work for a variety of tasks.

I really can't get on with SAK's or any multi-tool really for knife-work (I've got a Gerber suspension that doesn't get much use for this reason), so it's a single blade design I think. I like the single-hand opening option - I used to have a cheap locking knife with a nodule on the side for pushing with your thumb, which was very handy). I'm right handed, so figure most knives will be feasible. A belt clip sounds like a good plan, although a hole for a lanyard could work well too - I've not used one for so long that I'm not sure how I'll actually carry it when I'm out. Not sure if there is anything else I need to consider - is there anything I've missed?

All suggestions gratefully received

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[wickerman]

Bernie Garland

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bernie made some good knives

 

[TeeDee]

bernie made some good knives

Yes he did. Not sure if he is still making ? or even around anymore??

 

[Tony]

Yeah, Bernies about, had a few health issues and stuff. Not sure if he's making knives any more.

 

[Samboni]

oops

 

[Woodland explorer]

Bernie Garland

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Wow iv got a Bernie Garland fixed blade very similar to that, first time iv seen another
Purchased mine probably 15 years ago

 

[Potatohead]

I have two main UK friendly options for when im around the blade-fearing sheeple.

For general urban EDC and when bumbling around the local woods with my two boys i have the Boker Plus Tech-Tool 6
Like a SAK but beefier. Has never left me wanting.
Also have these with an engraved blade as a First knife for each of my boys on their 10th birthday.
My eldest has his and my youngest gets his this year.



Then when i know i will need something a bit more heavy duty i have the HH version of the Kizer/vagnino zip slip paired with a leather man rebar that has the locking knife blades removed.



The Kizer was an unexpectedly superb purchase. And how the original should have been i reckon.
154CM is a very respectable steel for EDC
And the steeper almost scandi looking primary grind gives lots of carbide support to the secondary bevel.



And best of all the handle size and finger choil placement are pefect for my larger than average hands without forcing my index finger onto the cuttting edge.

The Rebar is the most perfectly portable Leatherman I have owned so far