The 'Best' 4" folding lock knife for an arborist (arboriculturalist)
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Freeforester
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EMcC
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EKA Swede 10 Orange, 736608 marketed by Casstrom I think, Pocket folding, Orange sure grip handle, hole on handle for lanyard, comes with a sheath with a ten year guarantee.
Keeps it's edge quite well, the sheath is rather unusual and made to carry it in the folded position so I have bought a leather sheath from E Bay and now have the choice of carrying it on my belt in the normal fashion or folded in it's dedicated sheath.
Really pleased with mine and for the money too, at just under £50,but shop around, I found them a little less so bought another with the black handle.
Keeps it's edge quite well, the sheath is rather unusual and made to carry it in the folded position so I have bought a leather sheath from E Bay and now have the choice of carrying it on my belt in the normal fashion or folded in it's dedicated sheath.
Really pleased with mine and for the money too, at just under £50,but shop around, I found them a little less so bought another with the black handle.
I brought some red reflective tape and stuck it both sides to my truck key fob, also on my NM800 torch which a guy who dropped it twice out lamping said "where is your torch" take my spare and go find it where you was walking you ##at lol
. As someone who can lose anything, this is a bonus!
404Shooter
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“Ranger Grip 71 Gardener” by Victorinox. Good blade and saw, and really practical ‘scissors’ (not quite secateurs).
Just an option:
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Freeforester
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Silky Pocketboy, useful folding saw with replaceable blade, and a decent lanyard hole, (hint hint) so he doesn't need the 'replaceable handle' too!
www.silkyfox.co.uk
Silky Fox Folding Saws > Pocketboy
Silky Fox, UK based suppiers of Silky pruning, folding and pole saws, designed for arboriculture, gardens and tree care.
countrryboy
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Is it as a safety knife for climbing??
If so I think they recommend a serrated edge to cut any ropes/webbing quickier in an emergency, or atleast they used to when I done my ticket many moons ago.
I always just carry an opinel, I do spray them and everything I can with luminous tree marking paint but in all honesty it runs off to quickly.
Must admit they do the job and ur not to upset if u do actually lose it.
If so I think they recommend a serrated edge to cut any ropes/webbing quickier in an emergency, or atleast they used to when I done my ticket many moons ago.
I always just carry an opinel, I do spray them and everything I can with luminous tree marking paint but in all honesty it runs off to quickly.
Must admit they do the job and ur not to upset if u do actually lose it.
And another vote for the EKA I have one and the swing blade EKA well built and hold an edge
Buck 750 redpoint.
Large hanging loop.
Can be had in bright yellow.
50/50 blade for meat or rope.
A great feature is the lock works both ways, locked open or locked folding.
Even includes a bottle opener for thirsty work
Good knife, nice in the hand and at a sensible price point.
www.knivesandtools.co.uk
Large hanging loop.
Can be had in bright yellow.
50/50 blade for meat or rope.
A great feature is the lock works both ways, locked open or locked folding.
Even includes a bottle opener for thirsty work
Good knife, nice in the hand and at a sensible price point.
Buck 750 RedPoint 0750BKX-B, yellow
Buck 750 RedPoint 0750BKX-B, yellow: Handle/blade: aluminum/420HC-steel Blade length: 7.0 cm Weight: 77 grams
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FrenchieBoy
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Another vote for the Opinel:
www.farrar-tanner.co.uk
Opinel Horticultural Pruning Knife
An elegantly crafted French garden essential, perfect for pruning, harvesting and cutting ties. Curved, billhook blade. Made by Opinel.
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Benchmade 556S-BLU Mini Griptilian PS
The classic Benchmade pocket knife form with a beautifully balanced design and flawless function. Benchmade Griptilian Mini 556
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K
What he said. If it's a safety knife it needs to have serration and ideally one handed opening.
Notice – F.R. Jones & Son
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Spoil them - buy them a Spyderco Atlantic Salt with a yellow handle.
High vis, serrated blade, great steel, sharp out of the box, lanyard hole, one-handed opening, indestructible.....
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High vis, serrated blade, great steel, sharp out of the box, lanyard hole, one-handed opening, indestructible.....
Spyderco Atlantic Salt
H-1 Will Not Rust! The Spyderco Atlantic Salt is a folding pocket knife made from H-1 steel.
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