Cutting an apple, or lemon for tea, almost every day. It does what I want and is kind of different and fun. And if I'm honest, fun is the #1 reason I carry a pocket knife most of the time.
My wife’s grandad was the police chief and potato inspector in a small farming community from the late 40’s to the early 70’s. He carried a small Ka-Bar toothpick that whole time and used it to test potatoes, fish and for general chores. She still has it with the blade sharpened to almost nothing so it definitely saw plenty of work.
They're great for letter-opening and cutting string. I also think they're nice for small, piercing tasks. I got a REALLY nice one from Case in a Curly Maple.
Great video and collection! Mini toothpick becoming one of my favorite pants front pocket carry dress and office tool. Light, small, no funny marks and tear on pants, no strange look as looks more like a jewel than a threat. Nice patina and classy. Single thin pokie blade Is all I need mainly for tip-work on mails, papers, envelops, (nails, staples, poking holes?), food packages and boxes. Easy two hand opening, one hand closure. Sadly, sees more use time than even my favorite larger 3.5-4” tools that need a jeans, belt or clip.
I carried a tiny toothpick when I worked in an office. Worked great most of the time, carry a small knife as primary and a SAK as secondary. Usually Grampas old Queen Peanut. I’ve found a small knife just gets things done.
I'm a retired carpenter and I had 20+ hammers. I used an Estwing daily but the odd time might come when you need a small double faced Japanese finishing hammer. You never know when a tiny knife could come in handy like if you find a trapped little animal with fishing net around it that little knife might be better to cut it loose. The last thing I would use it for is an actual toothpick. Thanks to you and Potato Peeler I discovered these old style knives.
I like the tiny toothpicks because they just disappear in my pocket. So, it's an easy way to have a spare knife, and more pocket jewelry...lol I find that they work just fine for opening boxes, and light duty stuff.
I like that you had a question (which others of us have too) and instead of polling others to apply to your own life, you conducted the experiment yourself!
I love my toothpick. used for: cutting loose threads, opening mail, cutting tags off of new clothes (especially the small plastic fasteners that hold tags in place), removing plastic on top of new bottles. to name a few.
Great video! Thanks for the shout out! I’ve pocket carried both my tiny ADV and my baby Butterbean, but never a tiny toothpick, so I’m going to join you on this. My green RR toothpick is going to go in my pocket from today. Let’s see how it goes! First issue; fund a small enough slip.
Slick Slicers, that’s cool. Maybe we can start a movement! Definitely an idea for an open tag event. Love your channel, especially the way you focus on legal carry in the UK. So many of your carry options are similar to the legal carry options in major US cities. Keep up the great work.
I felt there was a need for a UK legal channel. So many people do a video about the 2 or 3 knives they have that could be carried here and go on to say how awful it must be here and how many fingers you’ll lose without a lock on your knife! I set out to show that there is a huge choice available and that we managed for centuries without locks without losing any fingers!
I recall while serving in the Army just how many soldiers were pulling out huge knives just to cut tape, string or cardboard. It was kind of silly. I quickly grew out of that when I saw just how silly it was. A small pocket knife with a two or three inch blade can and should handle most daily cutting chores. The main problem with smaller knives isn't the blade so much as the size of the handle. And if a slip joint is folding up on your hand, then you're not using it correctly.
In the days before our stupid knife laws, I routinely carried a small, sub 2” lock-back knife as my ‘main blade’. I always had something bigger close at hand -in my desk, glove box etc. - but the little Silver Tern did 90% of my work. Let’s see how this goes!
Just an afterthought. I have the Rough Ryder Reserve Copperhead, which is basically a toothpick with a more useful blade shape...lol I have been loving that little booger, and found myself carrying it quite often.
Thanks for the tip. I'll take a look at it. PS I just subbed to your channel. I'm more a scale model builder but that doesn't mean I can't enjoy some really cool videos of RC flights. That Sea Duck flight was fantastic!
No value?Well, there is probably not a package it won't open, a string or bit of fishline it could not cut, an apple it would not peel, or a sliver it could not dig out. But then you don't seem to like Opinels either, so....
I’m not crazy about Opinel’s collar lock or the way friction folders work. So it is true Opinels are not for me. But in another video I recommend them as a good choice for a person’s first knife. The knives are well made and excellent quality for their price point. Nothing wrong with Opinels. They just aren’t my choice. I still appreciate their quality and their design features.
I’m interested in learning of your findings in carrying tiny toothpicks! I carry them often, Case and Rough Riders. I carry a Victorinox Climber or Spartan as well as a peanut or tiny toothpick pattern for small jobs. I find lots of uses for tiny toothpicks! I have a few large toothpicks but rarely carry them. Too big for my needs. I find that smaller blades can accomplish 99.9% of what I need a knife to do. If I need a bigger knife, I always have a larger locking blade or fixed blade in my bag, car, and house.
Booklover Piper, I agree. The bigger the job, the bigger the blade, the more I gravitate to locking blades...loving my fingers....even though in my birthplace of Hunlandia, stiffer backspring large folders are the traditional norm, rarely a locking folder...for interesting historical and legal reasons dating back to Austria-Hungary
This will be an interesting experiment! The only sizes I have in toothpicks are the 4" and 5", however the 3"tiny toothpick seems to be ubiquitous! Looking forward to your report, thanks!
JJ Cahill, according to Case the tiny Texas toothpick is their best selling small pattern knife. I know they are highly collected. I’m also looking forward to finding out just how useful they are. I’ve been using one for about a week now. I’ve had a few raised eyebrows moments. Thanks for dropping by and for supporting my channel. I truly appreciate it!
I like to carry a tiny tooth pick in my pocket under my edc knife there're nice for skinning and cleaning anything smaller than a rabbit they slip in the pocket and you forget it's the and also good for cutting finger nails 👍
I wore a 3-piece suit for many years and often carried a small 3" toothpick in my vest pocket. I used it for anything a guy in a suit would need a knife for (mail, threads, packages, boxes) nothing heavy duty. I liked it just fine and started to carry the large 5" ones as an edc after I retired. I also carry a 1.62" keychain toothpick on my spare keys.
@@KnifeChatswithTobias It would be good to know why...my guess is because I gave a reasonable explanation as to why a person in a suit should carry a knife. lol
I bought a small Buck tooth pick knife last year, similar to the small ones in your collection. The only practical use that I can think of using this for would be to skin a small fish with. I haven't used it yet as of this post. It's a beautiful knife and the fit and finish is very good too.
Kind of "cute". The size of knife to carry to a wedding party, church social, visiting an art museum or convent, etc. Even Aunt Mildred would find it not only non-threatening, but rather charming.
Hey Tobias, since when does one need a "use" for a particular pattern? If you like them and they give you pleasure, collect them... I have many knives I rarely or never use, but they bring me relaxing joy. I enjoy your channel!
Rob Goodenough, very true! And for the most part I agree with you. But it is also fun to see just how useful a knife can be when it has been dismissed as useless. I’ve been using the little toothpick for over two weeks now and I’m actually impressed with it. I’m also curious to see what others think of it. At least four other folks have said they’re going to carry one and see what it can do. So for me, it’s all good!
I'll join you guys. I don't have a toothpick, but I have a little Case 3 inch two blade with a 2 1/8 clip and a 1 1/8 pen blade that I will carry every day and use for as much as possible. Should be fun! Thanks.
I gave my wife a Case Small Texas Toothpick. She actually used is a lot for cutting off tags and opening packaging. Unfortunately it's so tiny she would often lose it in her purse.
They could definitely use a lanyard ring on them somewhere! In case you're interested, the follow up to this video is located here: ua-cam.com/video/FV54rWMhGdA/v-deo.html
Never cared for toothpicks, don’t like skinny blades. But I just got my first one, a 3-inch baby toothpick in twisted brown bone, really a cunning little knife. Looks great for picking out slivers and stitching. Good on you for giving them a chance!
It's a pocket knife like any other, just smaller. I love my small peanut sized pocket knives most of all, I find extreme joy in accomplish just about every cutting task I encounter with a knife this small. One of my absolute favorites is the Buck 305 companion, I find it's little coping blade extremely useful. Sometimes you might need to cut from both sides, but I have absolutely no problem peeling apples with my Case tiny toothpick or any other little knives this size. They can do a lot more than you'd think.
Wish they made the tiny toothpicks with the older style blades like the Case and Colonial fish knives had. Not crazy about the new style all of them large or small have had which is why I've never bought one. That copper finish is nice though.
Are you referring to a blade with more belly? I think the Camillus knives have more belly in the blade. The blade is really designed for skinning birds, fish, and small game, hence the muskrat blade. The Rough Rider large toothpick has a common clip blade instead of the California/muskrat clip so it has substantially more belly to the blade. I think that is one reason why it works better for EDC. GEC's #12 (a 4 inch toothpick with a 3 inch blade also has a more hearty blade than your typical toothpick. No doubt, the toothpick is not for everyone! Thanks for dropping by and thanks for the feedback! I especially appreciate opinions to the contrary on a knife style when it is thought out and reasoned!
Interesting topic that has been on my mind of late. I am new to traditional slip joint knives and this toothpick pattern is one that I always gravitate towards to find out in most instances they run 3" closed, that just doesn't work for me so in most instances I pass but am still in hot pursuit for the 4" like the good looking RR with the saw cut frame you have. I'll be trying to find it on SMKT. Thanks for the review.
I’m very much a fan of large (5 in closed) toothpick. The four inches also good and a little more available. I’ve always seenthe little ones as useless and more of a novelty. I figure I’ll give it a go for a month and see if they have any redeeming values. I’m one week in to the experiment so far. Nice to have another toothpick fan around. Thanks for dropping by. I appreciate the support!
I picked up the Buck 385 a few weeks back. That it their take on a 3" Tiny Toothpick. I did carry it a few days but didn't use it much. I think I'll throw it back in my pocket for a bit just to see as well. I'm interested to find out as well. Like your videos and the smooth delivery.
Cool! I think you’re the third person who is going to take a 3 inch toothpick challenge! I’d love to hear how it goes! Thanks for dropping by and thanks for the input.
Jack Cantrell, same here. I really enjoy the large toothpick. It looks good and it performs better than many people think. It’ll be interesting to see what the tiny trinkets can do. Thanks for dropping by. I truly appreciate the support you give my channel.
Agree completely! I have one of these (the Rough Ryder small "ram's horn" toothpick - but will never buy another. If someone wants them for their collection, then fine. But there is no earthly use for them.
So far, I can tell you these little toothpicks can cut you muffin but they suck at buttering it! I'll keep you posted. So far I'm fairly impressed at the things they can do.
I like the smaller knives like that. I carry them when I am going to be in a group of people that I dont know well and may need a knife for something. Fairly non threatening and good for that particular reason!!
Exactly, I have a shiny, 3 bladed, 3" toothpick in pink abalone (people love looking at it) that I use for that very purpose. lol After hundreds of committee meetings, even among what some folks call snowflakes, I have never been "confronted".
I have a marbles toothpick from there g10 handled traditional line. Without bolsters and brass liners, it truly does way nothing. I carry it when I have no need for a knife and don’t plan to use a knife but still wish to carry one.
If the steel was really good and well tempered, you could use those tiny toothpicks for delicate carvings. I have a few shorter blades that are that thin. I've found that you need more power/torque to carve with those longer blades.
Lewis Ward, thanks for the tip. The quality of the steel is always an important factor. I’ve been going at it for about a week so far. Even with just run if the mill 440a the little blade is doing better than I had been expecting. Makes me now wonder about a higher quality steel. I’m not even sure if Case makes one in CV. It’s seems like most are in 440 or 420HC. Thanks for the tip I may need to do some looking around.
@@KnifeChatswithTobias Back in early '97 I picked up a Henckel's 4 blade Congress that had the blades reprofiled, thinned for carving/whittling by Golden Fingers in Alabama. Wish I saved the photocopied sheets of knives he had reprofiled.He would buy up stock of carbon steel knives from Schatt & Morgan, Queen knives and make them great whittlers. He use to write articles on the specific uses of the different types of blades for Chip Chats (magazine of the National Woodcarvers Association.)
@@KnifeChatswithTobias When I get a scanner/printer I could email the articles. I'm missing one as I recall. Those articles were some of the few things I kept. Or I could just takes pictures and email them
I just bought a stag bone toothpick on Amazon. They have lots in stock RR1792. I wanted it for my medical kit like a surgical blade. As a matter of fact I'm going to use it to cut out a Planter's wart on the bottom of my foot tomorrow. Also they are good 4 sewing because sometimes you need to cut the thread between two pieces of material with very fine little knife. Also they are good for filleting goldfish sardines etcetera. Lastly if you have to go on one of those survival shows and all you have are bugs to eat this is the greatest knife cutting up your bugs. Okay time for me to go to sleep I'm just getting stupid here
I use mine for bleed knots on leather saddle strings and opening packages. Its only real use is for minor tasks like that, otherwise why would you get anything other than a fixed blade for doing harder work?
Pocket knives are great for the everyday little chores but you're correct -- right tool for the right job. If possible, have a good fixed blade with you for the harder jobs!
I can gut a 1000 lb bull elk with a 3" toothpick. My grandad never carried anything bigger than a 3" or 4" bladed poclet knife & he's killed every thing there is to kill in North America..
Just watched your small toothpick video. I love my small toothpick, it's my EDC. It's 3 1/2 closed, 2 3/4 blade, 1/2 wide clip. With cape buffalo handle. Made by Frost in Pakistan. I bought 2 one to carry and one for collection. It only cost $6. How do they do it?
Frost catches a bunch of crap because of all the cheap knives he sells. It’s a pity because he also sells some really decent knives. But the man must know what he’s doing. He’s been successful and remains strong after 40 years and so many folks got into knives because of Jim Frost.
the follow-up (part 2) can be found at: ua-cam.com/video/FV54rWMhGdA/v-deo.html
I wish RR would make a Southwest series medium toothpick
Speak for yourself. The value of a small toothpick is determined by the needs of the person who carries it. I have found great value in mine.
Hi Carol. Check out Part 2. ( ua-cam.com/video/FV54rWMhGdA/v-deo.html ). I also found the knife remarkably useful. It's more than just pocket jewelry.
Cutting an apple, or lemon for tea, almost every day. It does what I want and is kind of different and fun. And if I'm honest, fun is the #1 reason I carry a pocket knife most of the time.
My wife’s grandad was the police chief and potato inspector in a small farming community from the late 40’s to the early 70’s. He carried a small Ka-Bar toothpick that whole time and used it to test potatoes, fish and for general chores. She still has it with the blade sharpened to almost nothing so it definitely saw plenty of work.
They're great for letter-opening and cutting string. I also think they're nice for small, piercing tasks. I got a REALLY nice one from Case in a Curly Maple.
Great video and collection! Mini toothpick becoming one of my favorite pants front pocket carry dress and office tool. Light, small, no funny marks and tear on pants, no strange look as looks more like a jewel than a threat. Nice patina and classy. Single thin pokie blade Is all I need mainly for tip-work on mails, papers, envelops, (nails, staples, poking holes?), food packages and boxes. Easy two hand opening, one hand closure. Sadly, sees more use time than even my favorite larger 3.5-4” tools that need a jeans, belt or clip.
I carried a tiny toothpick when I worked in an office. Worked great most of the time, carry a small knife as primary and a SAK as secondary. Usually Grampas old Queen Peanut. I’ve found a small knife just gets things done.
I'm a retired carpenter and I had 20+ hammers. I used an Estwing daily but the odd time might come when you need a small double faced Japanese finishing hammer. You never know when a tiny knife could come in handy like if you find a trapped little animal with fishing net around it that little knife might be better to cut it loose. The last thing I would use it for is an actual toothpick. Thanks to you and Potato Peeler I discovered these old style knives.
I like the tiny toothpicks because they just disappear in my pocket. So, it's an easy way to have a spare knife, and more pocket jewelry...lol
I find that they work just fine for opening boxes, and light duty stuff.
100% agree!
I like that you had a question (which others of us have too) and instead of polling others to apply to your own life, you conducted the experiment yourself!
Check out: ua-cam.com/video/GIBiN0Kf8S8/v-deo.html
His test were insane!
I love my toothpick. used for: cutting loose threads, opening mail, cutting tags off of new clothes (especially the small plastic fasteners that hold tags in place), removing plastic on top of new bottles. to name a few.
Great video! Thanks for the shout out! I’ve pocket carried both my tiny ADV and my baby Butterbean, but never a tiny toothpick, so I’m going to join you on this. My green RR toothpick is going to go in my pocket from today. Let’s see how it goes! First issue; fund a small enough slip.
Slick Slicers, that’s cool. Maybe we can start a movement! Definitely an idea for an open tag event. Love your channel, especially the way you focus on legal carry in the UK. So many of your carry options are similar to the legal carry options in major US cities. Keep up the great work.
I felt there was a need for a UK legal channel. So many people do a video about the 2 or 3 knives they have that could be carried here and go on to say how awful it must be here and how many fingers you’ll lose without a lock on your knife! I set out to show that there is a huge choice available and that we managed for centuries without locks without losing any fingers!
I recall while serving in the Army just how many soldiers were pulling out huge knives just to cut tape, string or cardboard. It was kind of silly. I quickly grew out of that when I saw just how silly it was. A small pocket knife with a two or three inch blade can and should handle most daily cutting chores. The main problem with smaller knives isn't the blade so much as the size of the handle. And if a slip joint is folding up on your hand, then you're not using it correctly.
In the days before our stupid knife laws, I routinely carried a small, sub 2” lock-back knife as my ‘main blade’. I always had something bigger close at hand -in my desk, glove box etc. - but the little Silver Tern did 90% of my work. Let’s see how this goes!
Just an afterthought. I have the Rough Ryder Reserve Copperhead, which is basically a toothpick with a more useful blade shape...lol I have been loving that little booger, and found myself carrying it quite often.
Thanks for the tip. I'll take a look at it. PS I just subbed to your channel. I'm more a scale model builder but that doesn't mean I can't enjoy some really cool videos of RC flights. That Sea Duck flight was fantastic!
No value?Well, there is probably not a package it won't open,
a string or bit of fishline it could not cut, an apple it would not peel, or a sliver it could not dig out. But then you don't seem to like Opinels either, so....
I’m not crazy about Opinel’s collar lock or the way friction folders work. So it is true Opinels are not for me. But in another video I recommend them as a good choice for a person’s first knife. The knives are well made and excellent quality for their price point. Nothing wrong with Opinels. They just aren’t my choice.
I still appreciate their quality and their design features.
They're great for getting dirt from under your nails, but other than that I've never used mine for anything
I guess you haven't lived , then. LOL
I’m interested in learning of your findings in carrying tiny toothpicks! I carry them often, Case and Rough Riders. I carry a Victorinox Climber or Spartan as well as a peanut or tiny toothpick pattern for small jobs. I find lots of uses for tiny toothpicks! I have a few large toothpicks but rarely carry them. Too big for my needs. I find that smaller blades can accomplish 99.9% of what I need a knife to do. If I need a bigger knife, I always have a larger locking blade or fixed blade in my bag, car, and house.
Booklover Piper, I agree. The bigger the job, the bigger the blade, the more I gravitate to locking blades...loving my fingers....even though in my birthplace of Hunlandia, stiffer backspring large folders are the traditional norm, rarely a locking folder...for interesting historical and legal reasons dating back to Austria-Hungary
They are a little cumbersome to handle, but if you put them in a slip they work pretty good. Alternative to a Swiss army classic you might say.
Very interesting. Will look forward to the conclusion video.
This will be an interesting experiment! The only sizes I have in toothpicks are the 4" and 5", however the 3"tiny toothpick seems to be ubiquitous! Looking forward to your report, thanks!
JJ Cahill, according to Case the tiny Texas toothpick is their best selling small pattern knife. I know they are highly collected. I’m also looking forward to finding out just how useful they are. I’ve been using one for about a week now. I’ve had a few raised eyebrows moments. Thanks for dropping by and for supporting my channel. I truly appreciate it!
@@KnifeChatswithTobias I was wondering why so many tiny Texas toothpicks were on the market. The 5" version has become somewhat hard to find, thanks!
I like to carry a tiny tooth pick in my pocket under my edc knife there're nice for skinning and cleaning anything smaller than a rabbit they slip in the pocket and you forget it's the and also good for cutting finger nails 👍
I wore a 3-piece suit for many years and often carried a small 3" toothpick in my vest pocket. I used it for anything a guy in a suit would need a knife for (mail, threads, packages, boxes) nothing heavy duty. I liked it just fine and started to carry the large 5" ones as an edc after I retired. I also carry a 1.62" keychain toothpick on my spare keys.
Not sure why, but your comment got grabbed by UA-cam's Spam filter. It's a shame as you made some great points!
@@KnifeChatswithTobias It would be good to know why...my guess is because I gave a reasonable explanation as to why a person in a suit should carry a knife. lol
I use the small ones as improvised surgical instruments especially around the hands, fingers, feet and toes.
I bought a small Buck tooth pick knife last year, similar to the small ones in your collection. The only practical use that I can think of using this for would be to skin a small fish with. I haven't used it yet as of this post. It's a beautiful knife and the fit and finish is very good too.
Kind of "cute". The size of knife to carry to a wedding party, church social, visiting an art museum or convent, etc. Even Aunt Mildred would find it not only non-threatening, but rather charming.
Hey Tobias, since when does one need a "use" for a particular pattern? If you like them and they give you pleasure, collect them... I have many knives I rarely or never use, but they bring me relaxing joy. I enjoy your channel!
Rob Goodenough, very true! And for the most part I agree with you. But it is also fun to see just how useful a knife can be when it has been dismissed as useless. I’ve been using the little toothpick for over two weeks now and I’m actually impressed with it. I’m also curious to see what others think of it. At least four other folks have said they’re going to carry one and see what it can do.
So for me, it’s all good!
I'll join you guys. I don't have a toothpick, but I have a little Case 3 inch two blade with a 2 1/8 clip and a 1 1/8 pen blade that I will carry every day and use for as much as possible. Should be fun! Thanks.
I gave my wife a Case Small Texas Toothpick. She actually used is a lot for cutting off tags and opening packaging. Unfortunately it's so tiny she would often lose it in her purse.
They could definitely use a lanyard ring on them somewhere! In case you're interested, the follow up to this video is located here: ua-cam.com/video/FV54rWMhGdA/v-deo.html
Never cared for toothpicks, don’t like skinny blades. But I just got my first one, a 3-inch baby toothpick in twisted brown bone, really a cunning little knife. Looks great for picking out slivers and stitching. Good on you for giving them a chance!
It's a pocket knife like any other, just smaller.
I love my small peanut sized pocket knives most of all, I find extreme joy in accomplish just about every cutting task I encounter with a knife this small.
One of my absolute favorites is the Buck 305 companion, I find it's little coping blade extremely useful.
Sometimes you might need to cut from both sides, but I have absolutely no problem peeling apples with my Case tiny toothpick or any other little knives this size.
They can do a lot more than you'd think.
Absolutely! And part two proves it!
Wish they made the tiny toothpicks with the older style blades like the Case and Colonial fish knives had. Not crazy about the new style all of them large or small have had which is why I've never bought one. That copper finish is nice though.
Are you referring to a blade with more belly? I think the Camillus knives have more belly in the blade. The blade is really designed for skinning birds, fish, and small game, hence the muskrat blade. The Rough Rider large toothpick has a common clip blade instead of the California/muskrat clip so it has substantially more belly to the blade. I think that is one reason why it works better for EDC. GEC's #12 (a 4 inch toothpick with a 3 inch blade also has a more hearty blade than your typical toothpick. No doubt, the toothpick is not for everyone! Thanks for dropping by and thanks for the feedback! I especially appreciate opinions to the contrary on a knife style when it is thought out and reasoned!
My sister uses these when sewing. Loves, loves them!
Interesting topic that has been on my mind of late. I am new to traditional slip joint knives and this toothpick pattern is one that I always gravitate towards to find out in most instances they run 3" closed, that just doesn't work for me so in most instances I pass but am still in hot pursuit for the 4" like the good looking RR with the saw cut frame you have. I'll be trying to find it on SMKT. Thanks for the review.
I’m very much a fan of large (5 in closed) toothpick. The four inches also good and a little more available. I’ve always seenthe little ones as useless and more of a novelty. I figure I’ll give it a go for a month and see if they have any redeeming values. I’m one week in to the experiment so far.
Nice to have another toothpick fan around. Thanks for dropping by. I appreciate the support!
I picked up the Buck 385 a few weeks back. That it their take on a 3" Tiny Toothpick. I did carry it a few days but didn't use it much. I think I'll throw it back in my pocket for a bit just to see as well.
I'm interested to find out as well.
Like your videos and the smooth delivery.
Cool! I think you’re the third person who is going to take a 3 inch toothpick challenge! I’d love to hear how it goes! Thanks for dropping by and thanks for the input.
Tiny toothpicks are good for when you wear basketball shorts.
Yeah I agree I like the bigger toothpicks you made a good point.
Jack Cantrell, same here. I really enjoy the large toothpick. It looks good and it performs better than many people think. It’ll be interesting to see what the tiny trinkets can do. Thanks for dropping by. I truly appreciate the support you give my channel.
Pretty knives.
Agree completely! I have one of these (the Rough Ryder small "ram's horn" toothpick - but will never buy another. If someone wants them for their collection, then fine. But there is no earthly use for them.
Thank You for posting this video. A question for you respectfully please. What is the length of the blade of the tiny toothpick?
That's strange I never bought one because I couldn't think of a use. Atb paddy 👍☘️😀
So far, I can tell you these little toothpicks can cut you muffin but they suck at buttering it! I'll keep you posted. So far I'm fairly impressed at the things they can do.
I like the smaller knives like that. I carry them when I am going to be in a group of people that I dont know well and may need a knife for something. Fairly non threatening and good for that particular reason!!
Exactly, I have a shiny, 3 bladed, 3" toothpick in pink abalone (people love looking at it) that I use for that very purpose. lol After hundreds of committee meetings, even among what some folks call snowflakes, I have never been "confronted".
@@bdh3949 Right on!
I have a marbles toothpick from there g10 handled traditional line. Without bolsters and brass liners, it truly does way nothing. I carry it when I have no need for a knife and don’t plan to use a knife but still wish to carry one.
*Weigh* not way
Love how small they are, great pocket knife, now I need to invest in a 5 inch and see how that is in pocket
What are they good for? Cutting stuff maybe?😂
If the steel was really good and well tempered, you could use those tiny toothpicks for delicate carvings. I have a few shorter blades that are that thin. I've found that you need more power/torque to carve with those longer blades.
Lewis Ward, thanks for the tip. The quality of the steel is always an important factor.
I’ve been going at it for about a week so far. Even with just run if the mill 440a the little blade is doing better than I had been expecting. Makes me now wonder about a higher quality steel. I’m not even sure if Case makes one in CV. It’s seems like most are in 440 or 420HC.
Thanks for the tip I may need to do some looking around.
@@KnifeChatswithTobias Back in early '97 I picked up a Henckel's 4 blade Congress that had the blades reprofiled, thinned for carving/whittling by Golden Fingers in Alabama. Wish I saved the photocopied sheets of knives he had reprofiled.He would buy up stock of carbon steel knives from Schatt & Morgan, Queen knives and make them great whittlers. He use to write articles on the specific uses of the different types of blades for Chip Chats (magazine of the National Woodcarvers Association.)
Yeah, that makes sense. Thanks for the tip.
Lewis Ward, now that would be great information to have!
@@KnifeChatswithTobias When I get a scanner/printer I could email the articles. I'm missing one as I recall. Those articles were some of the few things I kept. Or I could just takes pictures and email them
I just bought a stag bone toothpick on Amazon. They have lots in stock RR1792. I wanted it for my medical kit like a surgical blade. As a matter of fact I'm going to use it to cut out a Planter's wart on the bottom of my foot tomorrow. Also they are good 4 sewing because sometimes you need to cut the thread between two pieces of material with very fine little knife. Also they are good for filleting goldfish sardines etcetera. Lastly if you have to go on one of those survival shows and all you have are bugs to eat this is the greatest knife cutting up your bugs. Okay time for me to go to sleep I'm just getting stupid here
I started using it as a fruit knife like cutting the leaves from strawberries
I use mine for bleed knots on leather saddle strings and opening packages. Its only real use is for minor tasks like that, otherwise why would you get anything other than a fixed blade for doing harder work?
Pocket knives are great for the everyday little chores but you're correct -- right tool for the right job. If possible, have a good fixed blade with you for the harder jobs!
Tobias where can I find a large toothpick
I can gut a 1000 lb bull elk with a 3" toothpick. My grandad never carried anything bigger than a 3" or 4" bladed poclet knife & he's killed every thing there is to kill in North America..
Just watched your small toothpick video. I love my small toothpick, it's my EDC. It's 3 1/2 closed, 2 3/4 blade, 1/2 wide clip. With cape buffalo handle. Made by Frost in Pakistan. I bought 2 one to carry and one for collection. It only cost $6. How do they do it?
Frost catches a bunch of crap because of all the cheap knives he sells. It’s a pity because he also sells some really decent knives. But the man must know what he’s doing. He’s been successful and remains strong after 40 years and so many folks got into knives because of Jim Frost.
According to all who have done, brilliant for hunting schmuetzlie
I have 2 small toothpicks. A Steel Warrior and a Frost. All of my Frosts' are Japan and pretty decent knives.
Nice look at the small toothpick, not a very useful EDC, but for some reason they do appeal to me, just as a collector knife, :) 😎 👍
Some people just don't get it.... that's fine, more for the rest of us.
I've collected all kind of knives for about 62 years the toothpick knife is only good has a envelope opener nothing else enough said
Did you not watch part 2?
For skinning small game animals
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