However, when handing it to someone else to use, I have to mention the loose tension for fear of an accidental closure leading to a cut.ġ) Thumb notch is on wrong side (for us right-handers anyways): this causes me to either have to change hands once the blade is open, or open with my left hand, which is rather unnatural for me.Ģ) Bail (metal loop) is in the way: in almost any position, the bail is in the way, either on the grip or covering the blade housing thus restricting proper closure. During my 3+ month testing period, I learned how and when to accommodate for this loose tension and have not had any negative results. Without a lockout mechanism, I find the tension is too loose on the knife blade. The sucker is sharp and pointy though, as any good awl should be. I haven’t found many ongoing uses for the awl aside from the sporadic hole punching or scraping dirt out of things. With such tiny screws on many of today's gear and gadgets, there were many times I needed a screwdriver but this one was simply too wide. This certainly works well, but only when the screwdriver fits the screwhead. I’d personally like to see this feature replaced with a more useful feature (i.e. When I do, many cans today come with easy pull-tab lids. Perhaps that speaks to my food choices, but rarely am I opening a can of anything. The wide, sturdy handle allows for good bottle-opening leverage. I’m more of a can fan, but on the few occasions I’ve needed a bottle opener around the house, this tool does the trick with ease. It’s not often that I take bottles into the backcountry or even picnic site with me. Since it takes well to being sharpened, I don't fault it any for its blade. From my perspective, a dinged edge is to be expected for amount I've used it and for a tool at this price. It has shown no signs of corrosion or excessive wear, but has dinged a little bit due to use. The blade is made from Sandvik 12C27 steel. Ideal uses are normal hiking/camping activities like food preparation, cord cutting, shaving kindling, etc. You may need a multi-tool just to get this out of the secure packaging.Īs long as the user recognizes this is a basic blade and doesn’t try to do anything macho crazy with it (hint: no batoning), it will meet the needs of the basic user just fine. The giant carrot required a serious blade.
I’ve also used it around the house and in the garden when applicable. (135g) multi-tool for a variety of functions for a 3+ month window in which it has been in my pack for day hiking, multi-day hiking, setting up and tearing down camp, fishing, kindling making, meal preparation, and general picnicking. Featuring a knife, bottle opener, flat head screwdriver, can opener, and #2 Phillips screwdriver, the Pocket Block is the ultimate multitool for everyday use.I’ve used this 4.75 oz. However, the true versatile nature of the Pocket Block comes from the 5 integrated tools within the handle.
After this process is completed, G10 becomes impervious to moisture or liquid and extremely durable under rapidly shifting environmental conditions, affording a high degree of versatility and protection in the field. The handle is made of G10, an extremely durable makeup of fiberglass layers soaked in resin, then highly compressed and baked. This steel also strikes a good balance between blade hardness and corrosion resistance. The Camillus Orange Pocket Block Folding Knife features hard, strong 420J2 steel with good edge retention capabilities while also being fairly easy to resharpen.
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