How to Select a Good Pocket Knife
The knives recently made in China, I tested, would not survive a 30 day warranty, except one, if you had the correct size hex wrench to re-tighten the blade every time it got wobbly. I was looking for a pocket knife that didn't require me having to bring a tool box with me. The other knives I tried from China only required a flat head screw driver to re-tighten the blade. When I re-tightened the blade, I couldn't get it open, so I loosened it and had to use a wobbly blade or throw it away. Looks can be deceiving, a gold plated chain may shine like a solid gold chain until you've worn it for a few days. An expensive $50 knife look alike may only be worth a dollar.
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Whether buying a new or used knife, first check the sharpness of the blade. It's very rare you'll find a knife sharp enough to cut your hand,
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Lock blade knives are much safer to use than the knives that are very willing to fold up and cut your fingers. Test a lock blade knife to verify it is not a lock blade knife that doesn't always keep its promise.
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When the knife is open, grab the blade and wiggle it from side to side. If its wobbly, it's been misused or just isn't a well made knife.
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Tips & Warnings
A titanium coated blade is an excellent plus for any knife.
When you open a knife, look for a stainless steel engraving on the blade. High dollar knives in most cases will not just have stainless steel on the blade, but also will have a number to indicate its hardness and resistance to rust capabilities.
Look on the blade to verify the maker and where it was made. There are several knife manufacturers in the USA, that make knives that will out last your car, if you take care of them properly. Some good knives are made in England and Japan and other countries.
If you use a knife that may self destruct the first time it is put to a test, you could get cut. If you sell knives, the same could happen to some of your customers. Try a knife out before you buy in quantity or get a friend that uses knives to test one.
