Uk legal pocket knife recommendations

[Woodyrapid7]

Hi all, I’m looking at getting my son a uk legal carry for him to use for work, something cheap but good quality, I don’t want to spend to much coz knowing him he’ll eventually lose it, he works on a farm that sell bird seeds and other such stuff, there’s a farm shop and he’s always unloading pallets, cutting open bags and boxes and cutting string etc, any recommendations would be appreciated.

Many thanks Paul

 

[That hurts]

Carbon bladed Opinel is the obvious choice - available locking and non-locking and easy to keep sharp. When I still had the horse yard, I always used a lock knife as blades could get caught on baler twine and inadvertently close - might be suitable for your lad too and completely legal if only used in the course of his job, but obviously not EDC on the street or down the pub !

 

[GMballistic]

How about the new Swiss Army knife "Companion" models?
They come with a box cutter and are available in normal SAK guise as well as Alox etc.

SwissTool.co.uk - The UK's Swiss Army Knife Superstore https://share.google/hpPg1B2Gs7aGsD1bF

 

[Wurzel1]

I’ve had my Whitby mint for a long time, it’s uk legal carry with a pocket clip, and although non locking it fits snuggly when open so I’ve not had it fold on me yet.

 

[Blackhill]

Id recommend either a Spyderco Byrd Tern .

Byrd Knives Tern Folding Knife

The Byrd Tern has a non locking blade held in the open position during cutting by a notched-joint at the knifes pivot. When closing the blade, the notch produces resistance functionally similar to a traditional slip-joint penknife. A deep finger choil jog

www.cyclaireshop.co.uk

Or a Sak 7

Victorinox Swiss Army 7 Alox 93mm Silver Folding Knife

Be ready to explore new trails or conquer new markets with this sturdy and stylish pocket knife. Combining seven essential functions with a bold look, the Victorinox Swiss Army 7 is inspired by the adventurous spirit of great travellers

heinnie.com

Not legal edc but an opinel no8 pruner would be excellent for those uses too .

 

[AndyR]

You can't go wrong with a victorinox alox.
Cheers Andy