I thought this was an appropriate place to ask this question as I use my pocket knife in the shop all the time, and it definitely qualifies as a hand tool. Pocket knives are a bit of a tradition in my family. My dad got me my first for my 10th birthday (an old timer). He got his on his 10 birthday, etc
The reason for asking is I am in the market for a knew pocket knife.
the one I want right now is a Benchmade 10700 http://www.benchmade.com/products/10700. I have owned a couple of Benchmade knives now. Both a black class and red class benchmite. The only problem I have with the 10700 is it is a red class knife and has Chinese steel. $100 for a Chinese knife sounds steep, but I do like the style.
I loved both my benchmites but they just tend to get lost a little to easily. My last one disappeared a few weeks ago. I am pretty sure it jumped out of my pocket at a restaurant. Anyway time for something new.
What is your favorite brand and/or model pocket knife for every day carry.
I'm not a big fan of liner locks, but I do generally perfer a single locking blade. I also tend to like a pocket clip but I can easily live without one if the knife is right.
So, whats your pleasure?