Buck knives are just great. Not only do they look good, but let's face it: Everyone should own a pocketknife. Just about everyone needs one.

Can't get those stupid CD wrappers open?
Pocketknife.

Screws in your glasses keep getting loose?
Pocketknife.

Opening Christmas presents from trashy relatives who think you can never use too much tape?
Pocketknife.

Need to cut some string so that you can tease your adorable little kitten?
Pocketknife.

Need to get rid of the kitten because it keeps pissing on the floor?
Well, you get the idea...

When I leave the house, I always check for the "Big 5": Keys, wallet, cigarettes, cell phone, and pocketknife. If I manage to quit smoking, it'll be down to the Big 4, but I use this as an example of how important I consider pocketknives to be. They're tremendously useful in everyday life... and if you don't want to go that "other" route and pick up some pepper spray, well, they're pretty handy in a knife fight, too. Just don't bring them to a gun fight.