clipped from: artofmanliness.com   

It used to be that a pocket knife was an essential item that a man carried with him. You had your wallet, your keys, and your trusty pocket knife.


Men have been carrying pocket knives for centuries. But with increased security at the airport and other buildings, knives have been disappearing from men’s pockets. Yet these minor obstacles are not sufficient reason to give up carrying a knife completely. The carrying of a pocket knife is a man tradition that should be continued.


Why a Man Should Carry a Pocket Knife


1. Opening a box.


2. Cutting rope, tags, and string.


3. Cutting an apple.

4. Opening a letter

5. Weapon.

6. Camping

7. You never know when you’re going to have to MacGyver your way out of a crisis. Be prepared.


Jack knife. A jack knife has a simple hinge at one end, and may have more than one blade.

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Pen knife. A pen knife is hinged at both ends of the handle, and usually has two or three blades at each end

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Multi-purpose knife.

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Lock blade knife.

Where to Get a Pocket Knife


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