Pocket Knives

[donbosco]

I carry a switchblade in my backpack because you never know when a rumble will break out.

All brands of switchblades are easy to come upon in my experience in Central America. I almost never check baggage so one of the first things I do when I get to Guatemala is purchase a knife of some kind.

 

[CRHeel94]

I'm thinking more Outsiders, not maras.

 

[BlooVooDoo]

I kept my coldsteel knife in my car for a few months. My daughter ended up driving the car during that time. Over time it got some "goo" or sugary drink or other sticky substance in it. Anyone have any idea how to get that out or dissolve the goo without harming the handle?

I assume this is a stainless steel blade (Coldsteel uses a lot of AUS-8) with a synthetic handle and assembled with rivets rather than screws? If so, the first thing to try is hot water with a little liquid dishwashing detergent. Soak it for 5-10 minutes and then flush under a stream of warm water. Dry it and lubricate the pivot if it seems stiff.