| Time was not long ago where nearly every kid in | | | | you choose will be used for work, then I'd suggest |
| school had a pocket knife. Not only that, they knew | | | | getting a medium to large knife. If this is the type of |
| how to take care of one and how to use it | | | | knife you need, look at what is called in the industry as |
| responsibly. How times have changed! Nowadays | | | | a "Stockman" knife. They come with all three of these |
| carrying a pocket knife to school will get you hauled | | | | blades and are very user friendly. |
| off to jail! | | | | Price does matter when choosing a blade. Obviously, |
| Still, many responsible adults are looking to buy their | | | | you get what you pay for in a knife. Many of the |
| first pocket knife. They've learned that having a pocket | | | | traditional manufacturers have sold out to foreign |
| knife handy just makes their life easier. But how do | | | | companies and what was once good quality knives |
| you decided on which one to buy? Is the $10 knife just | | | | are now nothing more than cheap imports using |
| as good as the $75 knife? | | | | inexpensive steel in the knife. |
| Here are a few tips to help you decide. First off, | | | | One exception to this rule is Case knives. I prefer |
| decide what you'll need one for. If you'll be cutting tags | | | | these over all others simply because they are still |
| off clothes, opening packages, trimming your fingernails | | | | made in the U.S.A. and the quality shows through in the |
| or other small jobs, then a smaller knife with one or | | | | end product. These knives come razor sharp right out |
| two blades will work fine for you. | | | | of the package and Case has one of the best |
| If however, you plan on using your knife as part of | | | | warranties in the business. |
| your job, let's say you're an Electrician or Plumber, then | | | | They use surgical stainless steel on their blades. Not |
| you'll want a larger, multi bladed pocket knife. Multi-tools | | | | only that, but they hold an edge really well. Not all |
| may be fine, but they can't take the place of a good | | | | stainless steel is created equal, so make sure |
| pocket knife. | | | | whichever knife you choose has good quality steel. |
| The most popular blade styles are Clip, Spey and | | | | Following these tips should help you learn how to |
| Sheepsfoot. A knife with all three of these blades will | | | | choose your first pocket knife and it should last you |
| handle nearly any job you can throw at it. If the blade | | | | years! |