Pocket Knives For Big Green Egg Cooks

Ozzie_Isaac

Klever Kleever.  More pocket friendly.

Ozzie_Isaac

Added this to the collection, a Japanese Bayonet.  A Type 30 with a hooked quillon made by Kukura.  In this picture it has the metal scabbard on it.

Langner91

I need bigger pockets.  1977 Gerber Mark II.

Ozzie_Isaac

Langner91 said:

I need bigger pockets.  1977 Gerber Mark II.

Departure from your normal flippers!  I like it.

GrateEggspectations

Langner91 said:

I need bigger pockets.  1977 Gerber Mark II.

Now that’s an EDC and then some. 

TechsasJim

Ja wol

nolaegghead

@ozzie_issac. I’ll have to dig up some of the Japanese swords/knives my FIL brought back from his station in Japan at the end of the war.  He fought on Iwo Jima.

lousubcap

@nolaegghead - I hope (but doubt) he spoke at least a bit about his experiences.  Having read many books about that campaign from both sides of the fighting I remain very much in awe of all those who where there.  Incredible patriotism and sense of duty across both sides. 

nolaegghead

@lousubcap

Colonel xxxxxx "Bogy" xxxxxxx died Wednesday, November 26, 2008, at his home in New Orleans. He was 82 years old. He was born in Alexandria, LA where he graduated from Menard Memorial High School in 1942. He attended Louisiana State University for a short period of time before enlisting in the Marine Corps. Shortly thereafter he participated in the landing on Iwo Jima and the occupation of Japan. Upon release from active duty in 1946 he returned to LSU graduating in 1951 as an electrical engineer. He was recalled to active duty in the Marine Corps as a 2nd Lt. and served in Japan and Korea. Upon release from active duty in 1954 he went to work for the Bell System as an engineer and lived in Baton Rouge, Gretna and Shreveport for several years, then was transferred back to New Orleans in 1961, retiring there in 1987 after 33 years with BellSouth. All during this time he served in the Marine Corps Reserve, rising to the rank of Colonel, after serving as Commanding Officer of the 3rd Battalion 24th Marines in New Orleans, and retiring in 1986 as Colonel in the United States Marine Corps. He was a life member of the Marine Corps Reserve Officers Association, the Marine Corps League, the Reserve Officers Association, the Retired Officers Association, the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers and the Telephone Pioneers of America

lousubcap

A true unassuming hero right there.  And there are very few of his generation among us.  Thanks @nolaegghead. 

nolaegghead

Thanks, @lousubcap  he was a beloved character, had the marine buzz until the day he died.  At 6’ 5” he was an imposing figure but the nicest guy you would ever meet.

billt01

JohnInCarolina said:

Ozzie_Isaac said:

JohnInCarolina said:

Ozzie_Isaac said:

Picked up a new to me pocket knife today.  Nothing fancy, but it was my wife's grandmothers knife. A swiss made Wenger.

Your wife’s grandmother must have had some deep pockets…

She stored cast iron pans in her pockets too.  Only way to explain how she always had one available to help with attitude adjustments.

Growing up, I heard stories of my ancestors throwing cast iron pans across kitchens and dining rooms at one another, usually aimed above the neck.

You don’t hear about that sort of thing these days.

We really have lost something as a society.  

stronger walls...

 and people.

Ozzie_Isaac

This just arrived.  May need to find a blue egg to match it now.

TechsasJim

Ozzie_Isaac said:

This just arrived.  May need to find a blue egg to match it now.

Shizer, it’s a Kizer (is it?)

Ozzie_Isaac

TechsasJim said:

Ozzie_Isaac said:

This just arrived.  May need to find a blue egg to match it now.

Shizer, it’s a Kizer (is it?)

Yup, Kizer mini-sheepdog.  My second one.  Blue scales called my name.

ksmyrl

My question is HOW do most of you carry your knives you use for your BGE cooking? My granddad always carried a largeish knife in a brown leather case on his belt everyday of his life. I know "pocket knives" were meant for the pocket. But...I carry a very small front pocket wallet and truck keys in the right front pocket. Medium size cell phone in the left front pocket. I currently clip a very small knife to the right front pocket but my hand is always scratched from rubbing past the knife 100 times a day. 

Anyone carry a horizontal belt sheath for their edc BGE knife? Seems this could work although it would be somewhat exposed.

fishlessman

always carried one in a case on my belt until a few years ago, its legal at work if you use a knife but not in alot of public settings here in massachusetts anymore

Mr1egg

After literally waiting years to buy this thing (because of price and I am very cheap) I finally pulled the trigger. Buck knife 841 with a marbeled carbon fiber handle. Ordered it yesterday and am now waiting for it to come in before my up north trip.

Ozzie_Isaac

Mr1egg said:

After literally waiting years to buy this thing (because of price and I am very cheap) I finally pulled the trigger. Buck knife 841 with a marbeled carbon fiber handle. Ordered it yesterday and am now waiting for it to come in before my up north trip.

That is a gorgeous looking knife!

Ozzie_Isaac

ksmyrl said:

My question is HOW do most of you carry your knives you use for your BGE cooking? My granddad always carried a largeish knife in a brown leather case on his belt everyday of his life. I know "pocket knives" were meant for the pocket. But...I carry a very small front pocket wallet and truck keys in the right front pocket. Medium size cell phone in the left front pocket. I currently clip a very small knife to the right front pocket but my hand is always scratched from rubbing past the knife 100 times a day. 

Anyone carry a horizontal belt sheath for their edc BGE knife? Seems this could work although it would be somewhat exposed.

In my front right pocket.  I only cross draw pistols, not knives.

HeavyG

fishlessman said:

always carried one in a case on my belt until a few years ago, its legal at work if you use a knife but not in alot of public settings here in massachusetts anymore

From https://knifeup.com/massachusetts-knife-law/

There is no knife ban in Massachusetts.

Limits on Carry

• It is illegal to carry, open or concealed, switchblades, dirks, daggers, stilettos, ballistic knife, double edge knives, and knuckle knives.
• It is illegal to carry anything that is perceived as dangerous while disturbing the peace or being arrested.
• Folding knives, Swiss army knives, and kitchen knives are legal to carry as long as you do not behave in a way that makes them dangerous.

Legume

HeavyG said:

fishlessman said:

always carried one in a case on my belt until a few years ago, its legal at work if you use a knife but not in alot of public settings here in massachusetts anymore

From https://knifeup.com/massachusetts-knife-law/

There is no knife ban in Massachusetts.

Limits on Carry

• It is illegal to carry, open or concealed, switchblades, dirks, daggers, stilettos, ballistic knife, double edge knives, and knuckle knives.
• It is illegal to carry anything that is perceived as dangerous while disturbing the peace or being arrested.
• Folding knives, Swiss army knives, and kitchen knives are legal to carry as long as you do not behave in a way that makes them dangerous.

So, I guess you're both right. 

TechsasJim

ksmyrl said:

My question is HOW do most of you carry your knives you use for your BGE cooking? My granddad always carried a largeish knife in a brown leather case on his belt everyday of his life. I know "pocket knives" were meant for the pocket. But...I carry a very small front pocket wallet and truck keys in the right front pocket. Medium size cell phone in the left front pocket. I currently clip a very small knife to the right front pocket but my hand is always scratched from rubbing past the knife 100 times a day. 

Anyone carry a horizontal belt sheath for their edc BGE knife? Seems this could work although it would be somewhat exposed.

Our setups sound identical.   However I don’t go into the right pocket for my keys but a couple times per day and it doesn’t seem to bother me with the deep carry pocket clips.   I’m sure now I’ll focus on it and it will get to me.  Ha

TechsasJim

Ozzie_Isaac said:

ksmyrl said:

My question is HOW do most of you carry your knives you use for your BGE cooking? My granddad always carried a largeish knife in a brown leather case on his belt everyday of his life. I know "pocket knives" were meant for the pocket. But...I carry a very small front pocket wallet and truck keys in the right front pocket. Medium size cell phone in the left front pocket. I currently clip a very small knife to the right front pocket but my hand is always scratched from rubbing past the knife 100 times a day. 

Anyone carry a horizontal belt sheath for their edc BGE knife? Seems this could work although it would be somewhat exposed.

In my front right pocket.  I only cross draw pistols, not knives.

Agree with that and I don’t cross draw that often but sometimes it makes sense…

fishlessman

HeavyG said:

fishlessman said:

always carried one in a case on my belt until a few years ago, its legal at work if you use a knife but not in alot of public settings here in massachusetts anymore

From https://knifeup.com/massachusetts-knife-law/

There is no knife ban in Massachusetts.

Limits on Carry

• It is illegal to carry, open or concealed, switchblades, dirks, daggers, stilettos, ballistic knife, double edge knives, and knuckle knives.
• It is illegal to carry anything that is perceived as dangerous while disturbing the peace or being arrested.
• Folding knives, Swiss army knives, and kitchen knives are legal to carry as long as you do not behave in a way that makes them dangerous.

lots of town ordinances limit the blade length to 2.5 inches. mid 80's after the national guard arrived to lawrence to stop the spanish (puerto rico and dominican republic)and french canucks from killing each other they enforced blade size in most of my area and its still on the books. mostly the law doesnt enforce this but they can make it an issue. its even an issue getting the one hand opening style knives that are easily flicked open shipped here from some places because of how dumb the law has been written

TechsasJim

Anyone have any experience with steel type CPM MagnaCut?    Looking at a Pro-Tech (which I've never had either) that could be enticing.

WeberWho

TechsasJim said:

Anyone have any experience with steel type CPM MagnaCut?    Looking at a Pro-Tech (which I've never had either) that could be enticing.

I can't help you out with the blade steel but I don't think you can go wrong with anything Pro-Tech. 

Ozzie_Isaac

TechsasJim said:

Anyone have any experience with steel type CPM MagnaCut?    Looking at a Pro-Tech (which I've never had either) that could be enticing.

Hmm, that looks intriguing, similar hardness to SV35N, but supposedly much better toughness?  Edge retention like SV90 with more toughness would be pretty neat trick.

TechsasJim

Ah crap, thanks for the feedback but never mind.   I hadn’t bothered to check the blade length and it’s only 1.9”.     I already have a Spyderco that’s the same length that I never use so won’t be wasting $ on this one.   

Back to the drawing board for a “want” - but I “need” another pocket knife like I need … well I digress 

alaskanassasin

TechsasJim said:

Ah crap, thanks for the feedback but never mind.   I hadn’t bothered to check the blade length and it’s only 1.9”.     I already have a Spyderco that’s the same length that I never use so won’t be wasting $ on this one.   

Back to the drawing board for a “want” - but I “need” another pocket knife like I need … well I digress 

I just ordered a Spyderco Military with M4 steel which I have no experience with but I love the Mili and the handle is a cool color.