Hobo knife

[S&W Fan]

Anyone else into Hobo knives. I’ve got a few. I keep one in a bug out bag , one in my truck bag and I have a set that I use when I do primitive tent camping. Here are a few photos of mine. Anyone else here like and use a Hobo knife ?

 

[S&W Fan]

This is the one that I’ve been using for many years when I primitive tent camp. Manufactured by Imperial , out of Ireland.

 

[S&W Fan]

I just recently picked up this little beauty .

 

[FRANKIE]

Honestly never heard of one.
That would be Paraphernalia if a heroin addict got his hands on it

 

[Podmonkey]

I didn't know people referred to those as "hobo knives" but I like it! As I sit here in Zanesville OH on my lunch break with a pudding cup in hand and having once again forgotten to pack a spoon in my bag I'm thinking I should throw a hobo knife into the overhead bin of the Freightliner too.

 

[S&W Fan]

I was introduced to the Hobo knife back in the late 60’s early 70’s as a young Scout by one of my Scout leaders, we were on a camping trip and I had forgotten to pack my mess kit and he lent me one of his Hobo knives to use for the weekend.
I don’t think I’ve ever been without one in some form or another since then.

 

[Xae289]

Very cool. Not really the same in form, but I'll toss this guy in a lunchbox. A little Kabar "tactical" spork with a knife that clicks into the handle.

 

[FRANKIE]

Very cool. Not really the same in form, but I'll toss this guy in a lunchbox. A little Kabar "tactical" spork with a knife that clicks into the handle.
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Now I want one

 

[GOPerfect]

I have picked a couple over the years. I have a couple surplus mess kits as well.

 

[S&W Fan]

I have picked a couple over the years. I have a couple surplus mess kits as well.

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I’ve got a few of those too.

 

[S&W Fan]

Now I want one

They’re all over fleabay

 

[Willyone]

I have picked a couple over the years. I have a couple surplus mess kits as well.

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I remember we, well my father, had that type of mess kit when I was a kid. I have no idea what happened to it but wish I did.

 

[GOPerfect]

I remember we, well my father, had that type of mess kit when I was a kid. I have no idea what happened to it but wish I did.

You can grab these things cheap on Amazon and gun shows.

I bought two a couple weeks ago for $7 per and the Knoxville gun show.

 

[Podmonkey]

Gol-Dingut! For the second night in a row I forgot to pack a spoon for my pudding cup! I absolutely will, when I go grocery shopping at Walmart this morning, go over to the camping section and purchase a hobo knife to keep in my truck. My big truck, the work truck as in 18 wheeler. Anything that has less than 10 wheels is not a truck; that is a car. This is something I have been trying to impress upon my brother. I'll talk about "My Truck" and he thinks I mean my little F150 when I am talking about the Freightshaker. An F150 has 4 wheels and is thus a car.

 

[S&W Fan]

Gol-Dingut! For the second night in a row I forgot to pack a spoon for my pudding cup! I absolutely will, when I go grocery shopping at Walmart this morning, go over to the camping section and purchase a hobo knife to keep in my truck. My big truck, the work truck as in 18 wheeler. Anything that has less than 10 wheels is not a truck; that is a car. This is something I have been trying to impress upon my brother. I'll talk about "My Truck" and he thinks I mean my little F150 when I am talking about the Freightshaker. An F150 has 4 wheels and is thus a car.

Just stop into Any walmart and go over to the camping section. They have a couple of different options for sporks or Hobo knives.

 

[Podmonkey]

My local Walmart has *no* hobo knives for sale. I will have to order off Amazon I suppose.

 

[Podmonkey]

BAM! HOBO KNIVES!

Got em as a bundle off Amazon for $12. One goes into my truck the other I'll keep with the rest of my preps.

 

[Podmonkey]

I might not be enjoying my revolver but at least I am getting good use out of my hobo knife. I don't bother packing a spoon in my lunch anymore . I just use the hobo knife I keep in the truck.

 

[ManualF150]

I got one of these last year... it's called a MuffPot.

You attach it to a muffler/exhaust and it heats the food as you run the machine.

It actually works and I've used my hobo knife set to eat the contents.

 

[Podmonkey]

I got one of these last year... it's called a MuffPot.

You attach it to a muffler/exhaust and it heats the food as you run the machine.

It actually works and I've used my hobo knife set to eat the contents.

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That reminds me of how we used to hear MREs in the exhaust pipe of out HEMTTs. The outlet tip had a 90 bend, facing up, just before where it terminated and MRE pouches would sit in the pipe. When they'd been in there long enough you choose the go pedal and out they'd pop.

 

[Podmonkey]

Well this was a short lived thread. Nevertheless I thank @S&W Fan for bringing it up as it motivated me to get my own hobo knife and I have found it extremely useful these last few months.
In fact I would add it ti the list of essential items for a trucker to keep in the truck.
I would also suggest that keeping an entrenching tool in your vehicle can be equally useful in the winter months, as I reaffirmed a few weeks ago. Much better than paddling snow from under your vehicle with your hands.
I like the Glock E-Tool as it is inexpensive and has a telescopic handle that is longer than most.

 

[S&W Fan]

Well this was a short lived thread. Nevertheless I thank @S&W Fan for bringing it up as it motivated me to get my own hobo knife and I have found it extremely useful these last few months.
In fact I would add it ti the list of essential items for a trucker to keep in the truck.
I would also suggest that keeping an entrenching tool in your vehicle can be equally useful in the winter months, as I reaffirmed a few weeks ago. Much better than paddling snow from under your vehicle with your hands.
I like the Glock E-Tool as it is inexpensive and has a telescopic handle that is longer than most.

Speaking of entrenching tools. As a primitive hunter and camper I’ve been carrying one like this in my Truck ( car) for 35+ years.
it’s come in very handy for a whole slew of things over the years.

 

[S&W Fan]

I actually carry an old backpack full of various things in my pickup at all times. Snare wire, a couple different types of basic utility knives, space blankets, rain ponchos, large & small zip ties , small binoculars, a lighter or two in addition to water proof stick matches. A half doz. Hand clamps, a couple of tent stakes and some nylon rope. I’m sure that I’ve missed several items it’s stuffed with “ useful “ stuff . LoL

 

[Mosinitis]

I have an E-tool and hobo knife in my vehicle. E-tool came in handy a few times to dig out from icy snow. Never used hobo knife. Individually wrapped plastic utensils from Taco Bell are much more convenient and sanitary.