Show us your Hobo knives.

[Chako]

My very first knife that my father gave me when I was a wee little lad was a hobo camping knife. Man oh man was I ever proud of that. I was in grade 3 at the time, and was happy that my father trusted me enough with a sharp blade. Well roll forward the years, and I still have that hobo knife, a little worse for wear, but it is still very functional.

Lately, I have been stumbling upon a few examples. I now have a grand total of 3, and I guess I will keep buying them whenever I see them up for sale locally. I have always found this type of knife rather interesting.


From left to right: My old STAG Ireland hobo knife. Dollarama $2 knife, Bushline Outdoors Campers Knife.





Two models even split up. Very handy that.





Let us see your examples. I am sure a few of you have nicer examples then my cheap ones. ;D

[Benner]

I actually don't have one  , but would love to see some examples of them as I'm keen to pick one up.

[Chako]

I forgot to post a few more photographs. Original post now fixed.

[Gareth]

I have a Stag Ireland as well, must be about 23-25 years old now, like yours it saw quite a bit of service when I was a kid.  Mine has red scales however and I think the can opener looks slightly different.  I'll take some pics in the morning.

[Spork, Lord of Lime Jello!]

Three "Imperial Ireland" with smooth black, brown and red plastic scales. What looks like an Imperial on the top left is a pretty exact copy made in China with "Pocket Pal" stamped on the tang.

Bottom left is a Colonial. I've seen quite a few of these as souvenir knives with specially marked scales for theme parks and tourist attractions.

[Spork, Lord of Lime Jello!]

Two Japanese made take-aparts. They are identical except that one tells you it is sharp  and has a lanyard ring.

The bottom is a large Chinese made take-apart.

[Chako]

Nice collection Sporkbob.

[Spork, Lord of Lime Jello!]

The Chinese take-apart is actually fairly well made and has normal size utensils...the fork even has four tines. I think I bought it at least 15 years ago.

[cliosguy]

nice pics guys

[GraysonK]

I think this is a Hobo knife...I actually found this at the bottom of a very old trunk in my aunt's basement.  She doesn't know when it was purchased or where, but I thought it was cool.  It needs a lot more cleaning and as soon as I get some new attachments for my Dremel I'll keep at it.  It looks way way better than when I found it.  It was almost all rust, but it's coming along.  Doubt I'll ever use it, but I love working on it.  The only identification I can find is on the big knife blade and all it says is Japan.  If anyone has any other info, let me know.

[GraysonK]

And since we're kind of on the subject...does anyone know what kind of dremel tool attachments I can use to help me clean this?  I've started really polishing some of the blades (after I posted the pic) and it works nice, but there are some nooks and crannies I can't get into.  Any ideas?  thanks again.
Gray
PS I wasn't sure where to post a maintenance type question so I posted here...hope that's ok.

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

Interesting thread guy's

I need to get one at some point

[sardauker]

And since we're kind of on the subject...does anyone know what kind of dremel tool attachments I can use to help me clean this?  I've started really polishing some of the blades (after I posted the pic) and it works nice, but there are some nooks and crannies I can't get into.  Any ideas?  thanks again.
Gray
PS I wasn't sure where to post a maintenance type question so I posted here...hope that's ok.

try the metal brush with LOTS of polish (and safety goggles), then the cottonball. Prepare to spoil the cottonball.

[Spork, Lord of Lime Jello!]

Victorinox should add a spork to the Farmer 

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

Victorinox should add a spork to the Farmer  (Image removed from quote.)

I'd buy one

[Benner]

Victorinox should add a spork to the Farmer  (Image removed from quote.)

I'd buy one

Anyone here surprised? 

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

Victorinox should add a spork to the Farmer  (Image removed from quote.)

I'd buy one

Anyone here surprised? 

Shocking eh

[Spork, Lord of Lime Jello!]

Victorinox should add a spork to the Farmer  (Image removed from quote.)

I'd buy one

Spork World Domination!

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

Victorinox should add a spork to the Farmer  (Image removed from quote.)

I'd buy one

Spork World Domination! (Image removed from quote.)

Have you tried to make one mate

[Spork, Lord of Lime Jello!]

Victorinox should add a spork to the Farmer   (Image removed from quote.)

I'd buy one

Spork World Domination! (Image removed from quote.)

Have you tried to make one mate

Not yet...but I have an ideal to try. It's top secret so if I tell you, I'd have send Ninja to spork you...

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

Victorinox should add a spork to the Farmer  (Image removed from quote.)

I'd buy one

Spork World Domination! (Image removed from quote.)

Have you tried to make one mate

Not yet...but I have an ideal to try. It's top secret so if I tell you, I'd have send Ninja to spork you...(Image removed from quote.)

I'm not scared, Ben will protect me

[Benner]

Nah do your worst mate. 

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

Nah do your worst mate. 

Thanks mate

[Spork, Lord of Lime Jello!]

Benner is the best Mod ever

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

Benner is the best Mod ever (Image removed from quote.)

I think you'll find your very much mistaken Dave

[Spork, Lord of Lime Jello!]

Wouldn't this be sweet?

[Spork, Lord of Lime Jello!]

Benner is the best Mod ever (Image removed from quote.)

I think you'll find your very much mistaken Dave

Just ask him if you don't believe me 

[Benner]

Benner is the best Mod ever (Image removed from quote.)

I think you'll find your very much mistaken Dave

I personally think he was bang on actually.  

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

Wouldn't this be sweet?

Bit bulky though

[Spork, Lord of Lime Jello!]

Wouldn't this be sweet?

Bit bulky though

I've crossed you off the list