Keychain Knives.
- cody6268
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Keychain Knives.
I've recently taken to carrying a knife on my keys. One, the increasing amount of places that don't like you having a knife, but I rarely go in those places, and avoid them. I honestly used to just prefer having my small knife as a watch/coin-pocket carry. But, I decided that since I had a small flashlight and a prybar on my keys, I might as well have a knife. I first selected a tiny AG Russell, an original Japan-made Ultimate penknife. It was a great knife (titanium handle, VG-10 blade) and cut far above its small 2.5" frame. But, the small jewelry-type hasp broke, and I lost the knife. Then I tried some Ridge Runner el-cheapo I had (seller threw it in with other knives I'd bought). I lost it too (found it in the house; dog tag chain used as keyring attachment broke), but it was a horrible cheap POS. Then, I found a knife I'd had for a year, the Buck 285 Nano Bantam. Good ergonomics, great steel, great Buck quality, and a solid lanyard attachment. It is now my go-to keychain knife. I prefer the basic black model since the others have some kind of vinyl wrap for coloring that will just wear off. In fact, before that one, I had picked up an orange camo variant, and after just a week of sweatpants pocket carry around the house, it looked awful.
Yes, there are nicer knives like the Spyderco Ladybug (I own 2, and am getting the K390 steel/blue handle version pretty soon), but I prefer something I can afford to lose.
Yes, there are nicer knives like the Spyderco Ladybug (I own 2, and am getting the K390 steel/blue handle version pretty soon), but I prefer something I can afford to lose.
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Re: Keychain Knives.
I am a fan of small knives and have quite a few. Unfortunately many of them do not have either a bail or a hole through the frame to allow them to be carried on a key chain.The ones I have posted are all just at or under 3 inches in length. I have not added watch fob knives as I don't think they are suited for anything more than cutting the end off a cigar.
#1 & #2 A couple of sliding blade knives.
#3 B&B Austria.Housing slides open to allow blade to be opened and then closed for use.
#4 Gerber 200
#5 Gerber-Fiskars multi-tool.
#6Gerber key chain knife.
#7 Gerber nail clipper knife.
#8 Imperial Ireland mini.
#9 & #10 a couple of Italian made multi-blades.
#1 & #2 A couple of sliding blade knives.
#3 B&B Austria.Housing slides open to allow blade to be opened and then closed for use.
#4 Gerber 200
#5 Gerber-Fiskars multi-tool.
#6Gerber key chain knife.
#7 Gerber nail clipper knife.
#8 Imperial Ireland mini.
#9 & #10 a couple of Italian made multi-blades.
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knife7knut
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Re: Keychain Knives.
A couple more.
#1 A couple of Mitsuboshi multi-blades.
#2 A small liner lock by War Tech
#3 NRA gift includes a flashlight.
#4 a six blade mini Swiss Army Knife.
#5 A couple of Timberlite knives.These lock open by the blade being pulled back by spring pressure when opened. To close you pull the blade slightly forward and fold it. Called a Nealy Lock designed I believe by Bud Nealy a custom knife maker.
#1 A couple of Mitsuboshi multi-blades.
#2 A small liner lock by War Tech
#3 NRA gift includes a flashlight.
#4 a six blade mini Swiss Army Knife.
#5 A couple of Timberlite knives.These lock open by the blade being pulled back by spring pressure when opened. To close you pull the blade slightly forward and fold it. Called a Nealy Lock designed I believe by Bud Nealy a custom knife maker.
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Re: Keychain Knives.
Really cool knives you're showing K7K!knife7knut wrote: ↑Tue Dec 22, 2020 4:02 pm I am a fan of small knives and have quite a few. Unfortunately many of them do not have either a bail or a hole through the frame to allow them to be carried on a key chain.The ones I have posted are all just at or under 3 inches in length. I have not added watch fob knives as I don't think they are suited for anything more than cutting the end off a cigar.
#1 & #2 A couple of sliding blade knives.
#3 B&B Austria.Housing slides open to allow blade to be opened and then closed for use.
#4 Gerber 200
#5 Gerber-Fiskars multi-tool.
#6Gerber key chain knife.
#7 Gerber nail clipper knife.
#8 Imperial Ireland mini.
#9 & #10 a couple of Italian made multi-blades.
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Re: Keychain Knives.
A Fob or Keychain Knife? Anyone know anything about this one?
Absolutely no markings.
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Absolutely no markings.
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Re: Keychain Knives.
David! I saw a knife yesterday on a different thread, but I'll be darned if I can recall which thread,
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Re: Keychain Knives.
This tiny pocket knife came as one of a group of pocket knives that I purchased. It's an IMPERIAL USA, single blade, 2 tool pocket knife. It has a cap lifter/bottle opener. It is missing the corkscrew. It broke off even with the liner so it looks and feels fine. I like it better without the corkscrew, it's easier to handle the blade and/or the opener. It is also missing the bail, but I can probably replace it. It measures 1 7/8" closed and 3 1/4" open. Here are some pictures of it.
The last picture is what the pocket knife should look like (internet picture).
The last picture is what the pocket knife should look like (internet picture).
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