Uk legal EDC ...what’s yours?
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Opinel #6 is just under 3" (mine is 7.3 cm i.e. 2.9 ") so legal UK EDC if you have popped off the Virobloc locking ring. Quite a bit longer than any UK legal SAK i.e. sub 93mm.
Much more useful than the tiny #5.
But a SAK is so well understood for EDC, no explanations needed, unlike carrying something more gucci that for example can be opened with only one hand, which is a no-no in some places.
Best way to take off the ring is with circlip pliers but a twist with a fat screwdriver will open it up. Carry the ring with you and you can easily push it back on again without tools if you find the need to e.g. a gralloch a deer with it, which it will do competently. And you would have good reason to be carrying it home in the locking format along with a dead deer or other such thing.
So small, so light, so capable, so inoffensive looking, so traditional, so lightweight, so inexpensive. And the thin "carbone" steelblades are so much better than the stainless variants if you actually use one regularly for e.g whittling, or food prep. where a locking blade just is not necessary. SAK blades are much the same stuff as Opinel SS and don't hold their edge for long. If only they would use a better steel for the knife blades they would be so much better.
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PS, You can open an Opinel without breaking a fingernail, that is if you have one that's long enough, or your hands aren't numbed by cold, just by tapping the handle on something to open it enough to grip the blade with your fingers.. And the spine of the blade will strike great sparks from a ferro rod, in the closed position, if that's your bag, much better than the silly little striker things usually supplied with such rods.
Toots
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Victorinox Alox farmer is in my pocket most of the time, and one of the little ones always on with my car/house keys. Even the little one has bailed me out of trouble in the past. Late night journey home and split radiator hose, shortened a bit and re fitted (with a bit of swearing). Don't think I'd like to set about a gralloch with it though, but no doubt do-able if needs be.
8x57
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I've used the marlin spike almost as much as I've used the blade and its clear to all just how much use that has had as its a fair bit smaller now than it originally was.
Also the can opener is a far better design than those on my Victorinox or Leatherman knives.
I just did a quick search on the internet and the price of a new one is £38, a bit more than the five bob my dad paid for mine from the army surplus store. Incidentally mine was brand new and unissued when purchased. I think I've had my money's worth out of it.
And yes it was used to get a stone out of a hoof once, but never a boy scout.
Rake Aboot
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Almost, you can carry in all these places. You cannot take it through security in the airport though, and would be asked to leave it at security in a court.
No restriction at all around schools.
Foxyboy43
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Oh dear - had the horse trampled said boy scout?I've used the marlin spike almost as much as I've used the blade and its clear to all just how much use that has had as its a fair bit smaller now than it originally was.
Also the can opener is a far better design than those on my Victorinox or Leatherman knives.
I just did a quick search on the internet and the price of a new one is £38, a bit more than the five bob my dad paid for mine from the army surplus store. Incidentally mine was brand new and unissued when purchased. I think I've had my money's worth out of it.
And yes it was used to get a stone out of a hoof once, but never a boy scout.
Leupsak
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Airports are restricted, the general access areas are public space.
As you say, you cant take it into a court building.
Schools are covered by section 139A of the Criminal Justice Act 1988.
My original statement is correct unless of course you can prove you are using for work at the school, for educational purposes or religious reasons or national dress. Being on school property with a uk legal knife is an offence.
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Kallisti
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EDC = Every Day Carry, which could refer to almost anything carried daily / regularly such as torch, knife, multi-tool etc.
In this case the question asked about "UK legal EDC knife".
Utectok
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Benchmade 319 Proper Micarta
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StoatallyDifferent
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Spyderco UKPK, not exactly heavy duty but almost surgically sharp with a bit of work.
Victorinox Huntsman. Mine has engraving on (present). The only addition I made was adding the mini-screwdriver that sits nicely in the corkscrew.
I also have the Mauser Officers Knife - made by Victorinox. It is a bit old now but was my go-to pocket knife for years.
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I have a Victorinox Manager on my keyring. It has a great tool set: tweezers and biro pen, knife blade, scissors, nail file, flat and crosshead screwdrivers, plus bottle opener It's brilliant. Victorinox Unisex's Manager Swiss Army Knife Blade, Red, Small/30 mm: Amazon.co.uk: Sports & Outdoors
I do think it is important to point out that EDC does not mean "Legal to carry", there is a distinct difference. Many sellers will advertise EDC knives which are not legal to carry, because of the length of the blade. In most cases EDC means what it says, easy to carry, fits in the pocket.
Look at some of these which are under the heading of EDC, but do not fall into the category of Legal to carry......unless of course you have good reason.
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I carry a Swiss army knife , when I cannot hold genuine good reason for a fixed blade knife . I do make them a lot sharper than they come and I will wreck say one a year . I am soon going to be building edc slip joints of high quality but time while not making fixed blade stalking knives is limited so the project isn't getting much attention.
The problem is really to make a really good one the price needs to be axlot higher than the Swiss army knife , which might not be real pretty or a work of art but they work fine for a year or so and that's just how it is
I don't use folders at work related knife use , I have a little fixed blade . Its a lot safer for work related cutting and every bit as legal as a Stanley knife and I am perfectly happy to defend that fact in regards its tasks and tge law as written PERSONALLY SPEAKING
The problem is really to make a really good one the price needs to be axlot higher than the Swiss army knife , which might not be real pretty or a work of art but they work fine for a year or so and that's just how it is
I don't use folders at work related knife use , I have a little fixed blade . Its a lot safer for work related cutting and every bit as legal as a Stanley knife and I am perfectly happy to defend that fact in regards its tasks and tge law as written PERSONALLY SPEAKING
EddieArran505
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Leatherman Rebar. Seem to have always had either Leatherman or Gerber multi-tools. Just plain useful.
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