A lineman’s knife was usually used to have as a companion for maintenance around a ship. You may have to skin the catches, cut open nets, and remove old ropes. Nowadays, some of this maintenance is still performed with lineman knives. They are also now known to be a useful multipurpose tool for different trades.
You can look for different types of knives depending on what you need the knife for. A hawk bill style blade has a curved cutting edge that is ideal for cutting and carving, especially for longer pieces. A drop point blade has a drop toward the tip of the blade that makes this an easy knife to direct when cutting or piercing.
Klein Tools Lockback Knife
Best Hawk Bill Blade
The Klein Tools Lockback Knife has a gorgeous, carved hawk bill blade that can pierce and grab materials with ease. The blade is made of stainless-steel and is connected to a comfortable aluminum handle that is anodized with silver to resist corrosion. The thumb stud makes for an easy opening and it can connect to your pocket or belt clip.
SOG Electricians Pocket Knife
Best With Wire Stripper
For electricians looking for a great knife to strip away wires, the SOG Electricians Pocket Knife has just the thing. This 3.4-inch steel knife blade has a satin finish and a laser-etched custom design to enhance the blade’s quality. The knife has a UTP and wire stripper bar built into the handle that works with gauges between 10 and 22.
MOSSY OAK 13-in-1 Multi-tool
Best Multitool
Though a knife can do a lot, few can do it all. The MOSSY OAK 13 in 1 Multi-tool is great for when you really want to do it all. The sheath is made of a nylon casing with a hook and loop closure to keep everything neatly put away. Each tool and knife will lock into place so you can operate each individual piece.
Many linemen understand that their knife is their original multitool. Now with today’s modern advancements, we see knives as effective multitools that make for great backups during work emergencies. Carry these around in style and know you can be prepared for anything.