Author Topic: What Knife Should a Guzzi Rider Carry? (Read 60546 times)

coastdude · « **Reply #120 on:** July 10, 2015, 03:19:47 PM »

Those spyderco knives were the favourite of Hannibal Lecter in his later years, as a surgeon (and cannibal) that is a pretty good endorsement. I've had to confine my SOG folder to the drawer since knife laws were toughened in Australia but figure I can get away with a simple Swiss army knife in my EDC and a Leatherman wave in my glovebox or tank bag, they are both very handy.

DucatiSSsp · « **Reply #121 on:** July 10, 2015, 06:54:51 PM »

Quote from: Kev m on July 06, 2015, 08:33:43 PM

I'm not going to get into self defense, that's a whole other thread.

But when it comes to a knife/multi-tool, some 12 years ago now I bought my groomsman each a Leatherman for being in the wedding.

The Juice

http://www.leatherman.com/juice-cs4-364.html#gclid=CjwKEAjwzuisBRClgJnI4_a96zwSJACAEZKeI_rXOaQhyGzObAyxAr8LUjrbkWB9z2PKn3d-HRwh1hoCexfw_wcB&start=22

Picked one up for myself too and I tend to keep it on me.

The screwdrivers and pliers are amazing from a precision standpoint, the bottle and wine openers are handy, like the scissors, knife, saw, and other bits.

Well Kev,
Figured since i am turning the big 5-0 next week, i went and bought/ordered a juice cs4 from Campmor.com. 20% off 1 item which brought it down to $56 shipped.
Thanks for helping me spending my money!

Kev m · « **Reply #122 on:** July 10, 2015, 07:05:51 PM »

Lol, I'm great at spending, especially other people's money.

Enjoy!

BMCMOTO · « **Reply #123 on:** July 10, 2015, 09:09:14 PM »

Victorinox knives are made quite close to Mandello Del Lario in Ibach-Schwyz, Switzerland so my choice is Victorinox. Moto Guzzi or maybe more accurately Agostini's commissioned a knife production from Victorinox. I say commissioned because the knife blade configuration appears nowhere in Victorinox sales literature, it also has the Moto Guzzi logo imprinted on one of the scales. I have one that I purchased from Agostini's in 2001 at Raduno, as I recall Alis Agostini indicated Guzzi had commissioned them. I have no idea how rare they are, I have never seen another exactly like it except at Agostini's. Agostini's only had two at that time and were sort of reluctant to sell me one, (it would have to be shipped etc.). Alis sold it to me personally and it is one of my most treasured possesions. I don't know how to post pictures or I would. Some of you may have seen it when you were at a Michigan Rally, I frequently carry it when traveling by Guzzi.

Brian

Mad Mac · « **Reply #124 on:** July 10, 2015, 09:33:54 PM »

Here is one that may have been offered by Harpers.

rboe · « **Reply #125 on:** July 10, 2015, 10:35:53 PM »

Victorinox Farmer

http://www.amazon.com/Victorinox-Farmer-Pocket-Silver-Ribbed/dp/B0007QCOO2/ref=sr_1_1?s=outdoor-recreation&ie=UTF8&qid=1436585690&sr=1-1&keywords=swiss+army+farmer

On my third (long story, no fault of the knife). Love 'em.

normzone · « **Reply #126 on:** July 10, 2015, 10:40:32 PM »

What ? Has nobody mentioned gurkha knives yet ? Or at least Anza ?

Or for that matter, does anybody know Arturo Miles ?

I found his machete in the street, with his name vibra-etched on the blade. I had it sharpened and the car run-over marks cleaned up by my knife guy. It rides around in my car trunk - if I kept it in the saddle bag sooner or later I'd do something stupid.

Phang · « **Reply #127 on:** July 10, 2015, 11:07:46 PM »

I have these but I don't carry them when riding.

A mobile phone is more useful

LowRyter · « **Reply #128 on:** July 10, 2015, 11:27:55 PM »

Quote from: Mad Mac on July 10, 2015, 09:33:54 PM

Here is one that may have been offered by Harpers.

practical. got a cap, polo and coffee cup + the knife.

John Herring · « **Reply #129 on:** July 11, 2015, 10:25:33 AM »

Quote from: charlie b on July 06, 2015, 11:16:54 AM

Leatherman :)

Amen.

guzzitime · « **Reply #130 on:** July 11, 2015, 12:48:46 PM »

Ideally, One he or she can't cut themselves with.

Mad Mac · « **Reply #131 on:** July 11, 2015, 01:40:45 PM »

I like the Buck knives with brass bolsters, but I won't carry one because people might think I ride a Harley. However, my Spyderco Schempp Bowie, now that would have gone well with my California.

BMCMOTO · « **Reply #132 on:** July 11, 2015, 06:41:45 PM »

I'm trying to post pictures. Lets see how this works.

Brian

Just thought I would add that Victorinox knives are easily customized during manufacture because they can stack pretty much any components together to get any knife a customer wants. The logo on this knife is obviously a transfer of some sort, possibly silk screen and the case is obviously easily produced by any leather maker. Because it all came in the Victorinox box I can easily believe that Victorinox produced it for Moto Guzzi. That's MY story and I'm stickin to it!!

Semper-guzzi · « **Reply #133 on:** July 11, 2015, 06:56:36 PM »

I usually rock my Case pocket knife but sometimes I use this....

daninwalkercounty · « **Reply #134 on:** July 11, 2015, 07:07:35 PM »

How do you play Mumbly Peg with only one blade?

Mad Mac · « **Reply #135 on:** July 11, 2015, 08:07:47 PM »

Quote from: bmc5733946 on July 11, 2015, 06:41:45 PM

I'm trying to post pictures. Lets see how this works.

Because it all came in the Victorinox box I can easily believe that Victorinox produced it for Moto Guzzi. That's MY story and I'm stickin to it!!

That is extremely cool.

Testarossa · « **Reply #136 on:** July 11, 2015, 11:39:48 PM »

http://www.ebay.com/itm/pre-owned-EUC-MOTO-GUZZI-CAMP-UTILITY-KNIFE-BY-IPPAG-FREE-SHIPPING-/151739212231?hash=item23545ca1c7&vxp=mtr

Penderic · « **Reply #137 on:** July 12, 2015, 12:16:08 AM »

Those affordable stainless steel blades are very hard to sharpen properly. Whats the secret?

As seen on TV.

fossil · « **Reply #138 on:** July 12, 2015, 03:20:14 AM »

Gerber Multiplier 600 Blunt Nose.

John Herring · « **Reply #139 on:** July 12, 2015, 06:19:54 AM »

Quote from: Penderic on July 12, 2015, 12:16:08 AM

Those affordable stainless steel blades are very hard to sharpen properly. Whats the secret?
As seen on TV.

My secret: http://www.sharpeningsupplies.com/Chefs-Choice-Model-120-Professional-Knife-Sharpener-P60.aspx

I've used one of these on the same kitchen knife set for over twenty years. If there is extra wear, it's insignificant.

HDGoose · « **Reply #140 on:** July 12, 2015, 08:27:06 AM »

Gerber multi-plier tool

Mad Mac · « **Reply #141 on:** July 12, 2015, 08:51:33 AM »

The Schempp Bowie I paired with a California.

The Spyderco Ed Schempp Navaja and a Lemans would be another good pairing, in my view.

Grigio Motociclista · « **Reply #142 on:** July 12, 2015, 10:49:34 AM »

Late to the discussion but new to the forum.

EDC I carry a leatherman TTI Charge. It's got one hand access to a utility blade and about
any tool I need at work. I use it every day.

But, in the left pocket I carry an Italian made Fox Karambit. It's got a hole in the handle which makes it easy to grab even with gloves and improves retention. It's got an Emerson Wave for quick opening. It is a little pricey but when I bought my first "expensive" pair of sunglasses I stopped losing my sunglasses. Same
goes for my pocket knives. AND for those who like them, it comes in a tanto blade.

To me, carrying an knife and/or CCW for self defense just makes sense. Becoming proficient with either tool is as easy
as becoming proficient at riding a motorcycle or driving a car. With a little effort and semi regular practice either can become
second nature.

Any how, I've enjoyed reading everyone's thoughts.

Penderic · « **Reply #143 on:** July 12, 2015, 11:41:55 AM »

Thank you for the sharpener link

.... interesting system to sharpen different blade types:

".....both straight and serrated knives. The three stage sharpener uses two precision conical sharpening/honing stages with fine 100% diamond-coated disks and one final polishing/stropping stage to give your knives an incredibly sharp edge. Built-in springs hold the knife blade securely against the angle guides, eliminating the guesswork and guaranteeing a properly sharpened knife. By varying the order of the stages used, the sharpener also allows you to customize the knife edge to match your needs.

Works great for sharpening gourmet knives, butcher knives, sporting knives, pocket knives, as well as serrated knives. The machine is easy to clean and maintain. No honing oils or water required. "

That saves a lot of work and no messy liquids, but the dust it makes will have to go somewhere....

LowRyter · « **Reply #144 on:** July 12, 2015, 11:52:18 AM »

thanks to the Harper's knife yesterday for giving me a tool to scrape off the cuffs of my riding britches from exhaust pipes on the Sport.

Guzzistajohn · « **Reply #145 on:** July 12, 2015, 01:41:19 PM »

This thing will get a blade razor sharp
http://www.worksharptools.com/sharpeners-12.html?source[]=adwords&source[]=BrandedCampaign

dguzzi · « **Reply #146 on:** July 12, 2015, 04:01:54 PM »

Jeez, you cheapies, Google "Curtiss Knife Company" Now we are talking a few $$ for a pocket knife.

I was using a 99 cent chinese knife bought at a local store, now I have a freebie Buck. The little chinese knives are 50 cents now. Good for packing tape and fingernail cleaning, they will gap a plug though. Need sharpen often, locking blade and quite handy.

Penderic · « **Reply #147 on:** July 12, 2015, 05:52:26 PM »

At that low price you could happily throw-away dozens of them, and not upset the little lady!

Lannis · « **Reply #148 on:** July 19, 2015, 02:16:33 PM »

This guy should have read the thread ....

Authorities are investigating a knife fight that left an Evington man dead late Saturday, according to the Campbell County Sheriff's Office.

Thomas Wade Kress, 53, was pronounced dead at Lynchburg General Hospital around 11:55 p.m. Saturday after he was injured during a fight with a friend, Sheriff's Maj. L. T. Guthrie said in a phone interview Sunday.

Maybe he should have had a fight with some deadly enemy instead, it might have come out better ....

Lannis

John Herring · « **Reply #149 on:** July 19, 2015, 03:49:10 PM »

Quote from: Penderic on July 12, 2015, 11:41:55 AM

Works great for sharpening gourmet knives, butcher knives, sporting knives, pocket knives, as well as serrated knives. The machine is easy to clean and maintain. No honing oils or water required. "

That saves a lot of work and no messy liquids, but the dust it makes will have to go somewhere....

It takes very little metal from the knife. I've never noticed any dust, so I suppose it falls inside. But, I've only used mine for about 20 years, so I suppose the dust will show up eventually.

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