Pack a Pocketknife

f there ever was a common denominator among rural folks, regardless of the region, it would be the simple jackknife. Maligned and mangled, yet priceless when needed, a folding jackknife is more versatile than most tools. Whether riding in worn overalls, battered barn jackets, or rusty toolboxes, they’re toted by just about everyone who lives out past the town limits. With their basic design, jackknives incorporate a handy cutting edge and sport a conveniently portable shape. The past contains countless examples of jackknives coming to the rescue when folks needed free, easy movement and a long belt knife was just too awkward. And today, jackknives are just as essential to have while