Fixed Blade knives.

[AUFred]

I need to clean and Sharpen it, it is not a bad knife really.

Old timers are carbon steel blades. A good oiling of joints & wiping of the blades is all the cleaning you need to do. Now sharpening they can be a bit of a chore.

 

[dkwrtw]

yeah, I need to learn how to sharpen, that's one thing I've never done, always had someone else do it.

 

[AUFred]

If it starts with a good edge it is not hard to touch-up. Knives that are dull to start with are hard to get a good edge. You might try onne of the "Cheater sharpeners". Which do an admireable job.
http://www.academy.com/index.php?pa...arpening&start=24&selectedSKU=0373-03477-3013

 

[dkwrtw]

I used to have one of those, I don't know what I did with it.

 

[noose]

I don't conceal knives if I carry one on me, if you're thinking of self defense someone is less likely to mess with you if they see a big fixed blade on your belt.

I meant to say folding knives are more portable. Conceal wasn't the word I was looking for. :thumbup

 

[dkwrtw]

yeah, they are more portable.

 

[AUFred]

They are more pocketable.

 

[darkangel]

This thread is definitely a man thing!

 

[AUFred]

Cutlery is not just a man thing.

 

[ganny]

I prefer a fixed blade for cleaning game and a folder for everyday use. The fixed blade keeps blood, hair and other things from getting in cracks. Carry a nice 3 blade, case around with me for everyday use. Use a fixed blade by Knives of Alaska for deer and hogs.

 

[AUFred]

I carry a folder in my pocket every day and have for close to 40 years. I have to remember to remove it when I go certain places. Feel naked without a knife in my pocket.

 

[Tuffdisc]

Sheez AUFred, you won't be allowed in the UK with those knives

 

[AUFred]

I did not post my guns. The UK is not worthy of my arsenal. LOL

 

[Tuffdisc]

I did not post my guns. The UK is not worthy of my arsenal. LOL

I guess you won't be over here in a rush then :24: