What's your EDC Knife for today?

"zeontestpilot" (zeontestpilot) 09/01/2015 at 09:15 • Filed to: Knifelopnik

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[EDC = Every Day Carry]. For me, it’s a Case Russlock. It’s an awkward style which I love, it can be opened with one hand, and I really enjoy the scales. What is oppo carrying?

Jcarr > zeontestpilot 09/01/2015 at 09:17

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Comes in handy quite often.

zeontestpilot > Jcarr 09/01/2015 at 09:19

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Nice! So it's worth the buy then?

EL_ULY > zeontestpilot 09/01/2015 at 09:19

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nothing today. I’m out in the shop and don’t want to scratch cars (tight squeeze back here today). But usually it’s just some little cheapo one from the tool truck. It’s just all stainless

Jcarr > zeontestpilot 09/01/2015 at 09:20

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Definitely, I use it all the time.

Party-vi > zeontestpilot 09/01/2015 at 09:20

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The sharpest thing I carry is my wit. That, and my Kershaw.

jariten1781 > zeontestpilot 09/01/2015 at 09:23

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Leatherman wave stays in the car. Don’t carry when I’m at work due to not being allowed, off work it’s the same old Delica (flat ground, FRN) I’ve had for ages...perfect EDC.

nFamousCJ - Keeper of Stringbean, Gengars and a Deezul > zeontestpilot 09/01/2015 at 09:25

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Scary sharp and that wharncliffe design has a needle sharp tip. I think it counts as wharncliffe - at least that’s what I was told

Rainbow > zeontestpilot 09/01/2015 at 09:29

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I have no idea what it is, but I keep a cool wooden folding knife in my car for emergencies. I found it in the park and it’s pretty sharp, so I figure it’ll be able to cut a seatbelt if need be.

Milky > zeontestpilot 09/01/2015 at 09:29

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I leave the handle for this in my car, does that count?

Tripper > zeontestpilot 09/01/2015 at 09:30

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Just ditched my CKRT Ripple 2 for a Kershaw “leek”. I liked the size of the CKRT, but if you drop it...it opens..can’t have that.

Tripper > Jcarr 09/01/2015 at 09:34

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These are great, but I have been through two of them! The blade snapped off on both, currently looking for a heavier duty version.

zeontestpilot > Party-vi 09/01/2015 at 09:34

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I’ve heard good things about Kershaw.

zeontestpilot > nFamousCJ - Keeper of Stringbean, Gengars and a Deezul 09/01/2015 at 09:38

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It might be, that or a sheeps foot. My wife would know...

GTI Sprinks > zeontestpilot 09/01/2015 at 09:40

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kershaw ken onion leek.

zeontestpilot > Tripper 09/01/2015 at 09:40

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I agree, I prefer all my knives to lock.

Opposite Locksmith > Party-vi 09/01/2015 at 09:40

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Kershaw for life. The click of that thing saved me at least my wallet.

(Setting: on campus leaving library alone, man is following me, same size as me)

As he gets closer he’s saying something I don’t understand and I say that then he yelled wallet and I reached in my back pocket and grabbed my Kershaw and flicked her open, and the bitch ran.

Click-end of altercation

Opposite Locksmith > zeontestpilot 09/01/2015 at 09:41

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Kershaw for life. The click of that thing saved me at least my wallet.

(Setting: on campus leaving library alone, man is following me, same size as me)

As he gets closer he’s saying something I don’t understand and I say that then he yelled wallet and I reached in my back pocket and grabbed my Kershaw and flicked her open, and the bitch ran.

Click-end of altercation

(Not even a review, just saying I love mine. It'll still shave arm hair when I test it)

JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t > zeontestpilot 09/01/2015 at 09:41

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An abused old Gerber Curve thats desperately in need of a sharpen... but it’s always with me and it’s the most compact way to open boxes I own, also the mini screwdrivers come in handy quite a lot.

and as long as I have my keys I always have a bottle opener too ;)

zeontestpilot > Milky 09/01/2015 at 09:41

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Sure, but can it fit in your pocket though?

zeontestpilot > Rainbow 09/01/2015 at 09:42

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Best knives are free knives, :)

Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To > zeontestpilot 09/01/2015 at 09:44

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I love how this knife looks. Very utilitarian in appearance.

jmedarts > zeontestpilot 09/01/2015 at 09:44

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Gerber “Bear Grylls” POS from Target. I work in Packaging and have to open ~10 fedex deliveries a day. The serrations make short work of the tape regardless of how dull the blade gets - and it is very dull. I used to carry Spyderco, but I think I lost $150 worth of them before I wised up and went the cheapo route. I’m not the type of guy who loses things (i.e. I still have the first pair of Ray-Bans I bought in 1985) but I can’t use the clip in my office environment and knives just jump out of my pocket.

zeontestpilot > EL_ULY 09/01/2015 at 09:45

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Yeah, my Russlock doesn't have s pocket clip, so it's helpful in that area, :).

McMike > zeontestpilot 09/01/2015 at 09:45

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$10 Chinaknife is my “dress” knife.

zeontestpilot > jariten1781 09/01/2015 at 09:47

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Technically, I’m not either, but I keep it in my pocket, not clipped to it. It keeps it hidden. I don't bring it out much either. It's just in case I need it.

CalzoneGolem > zeontestpilot 09/01/2015 at 09:47

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Leatherman Wave. I feel naked without it.

Fed(oo=[][]=oo)uken > zeontestpilot 09/01/2015 at 09:51

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Me too! I love it, perfect size, weird blade shape, but very cool opening mechanism once you figure it out. I got the carbon steel blade, tends to oxidize, but boy can you get it sharp.

R Saldana [|Oo|======|oO|] - BTC/ETH/LTC Prophet > zeontestpilot 09/01/2015 at 09:51

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Kershaw for life. Kershaw for president. And also Kershaw for MRE attacking!!!

GUYMANDUDE > Jcarr 09/01/2015 at 09:54

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Use mine more than I thought I would.

GUYMANDUDE > GUYMANDUDE 09/01/2015 at 09:56

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Also have a Kershaw chill, cause its small, holds an edge, good pocketclip, and is cheap.

TheRealBicycleBuck > zeontestpilot 09/01/2015 at 09:57

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Leatherman Micra. I also keep a Nite Ize Doohickey handy for opening boxes. I don’t like cleaning adhesive from my knives.

GUYMANDUDE > jariten1781 09/01/2015 at 09:59

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Not allowed a leatherman at work? Where do you work?

zeontestpilot > Opposite Locksmith 09/01/2015 at 10:00

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I like the happy ending, :).

zeontestpilot > Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To 09/01/2015 at 10:01

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Nice! What brand is it though?

zeontestpilot > Fed(oo=[][]=oo)uken 09/01/2015 at 10:05

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I’m a minimalist, I tend to get one if everything, never doubles. This knife is the one thing I wouldn’t mind having a double of, :). Plus, it's spring to close it, at least on mind, is very strong. It's a nice safety measure, :).

zeontestpilot > TheRealBicycleBuck 09/01/2015 at 10:06

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I hate adhesive as well, I grab my, er....wife's knives for the purpose...she actually keeps hers in excellent condition, :).

zeontestpilot > R Saldana [|Oo|======|oO|] - BTC/ETH/LTC Prophet 09/01/2015 at 10:07

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So you prefer Buck then? :).

zeontestpilot > McMike 09/01/2015 at 10:08

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For when you feel classy, right?

zeontestpilot > CalzoneGolem 09/01/2015 at 10:11

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It isn't t too heavy to carry?

zeontestpilot > jmedarts 09/01/2015 at 10:13

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We used to have a gerber, before it dissembles itself, in my hand, while using it, -_-. In its defense though, i was using it to remove staples..

McMike > zeontestpilot 09/01/2015 at 10:14

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Yeah, the times when pocket clips don’t go with a shirt&tie. :)

This is the one carry every other time.

X37.9XXS > zeontestpilot 09/01/2015 at 10:14

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Have had it for 40 years

Has been to 100 countries, 5 continents, fixed millions of dollars of electronic gear, opened cans, started fires, and even opened some bottles of pretty good wine

CalzoneGolem > zeontestpilot 09/01/2015 at 10:15

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I have it in a belt sheath. Like this

leicester > zeontestpilot 09/01/2015 at 10:16

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At the moment, a Kershaw Scallion

(Lots of Kershaw love here today)

Alternatively, a Leatherman c33tx.

TheRealBicycleBuck > JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t 09/01/2015 at 10:21

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Oooooh, I like that. Much better access to the blades than my Micra.

zeontestpilot > CalzoneGolem 09/01/2015 at 10:24

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Ah, that'll do it.

TheRealBicycleBuck > CalzoneGolem 09/01/2015 at 10:24

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If dress pants and belt sheaths went together, I might consider carrying mine.

zeontestpilot > leicester 09/01/2015 at 10:25

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I've noticed the Kershaw love too, it makes me curious in them.

zeontestpilot > X37.9XXS 09/01/2015 at 10:26

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Nice! And it still looks to be in great condition too! Double nice!

jmedarts > zeontestpilot 09/01/2015 at 10:26

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thats no excuse. ouch.

CalzoneGolem > TheRealBicycleBuck 09/01/2015 at 10:31

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Works with my polos and khakis.

Wurrwulf > zeontestpilot 09/01/2015 at 10:31

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At work:

CRKT Mini My Tighe and Buck 55

Small pocket dress:

Case Texas Toothpick

Jeans and T-shirt knife is a Kershaw Leek in olive.

Super fancy dress knife is a Ka-Bar Dog’s Head Stockman.

zeontestpilot > Wurrwulf 09/01/2015 at 10:39

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I’m loving that Buck 55, :).

leicester > zeontestpilot 09/01/2015 at 10:40

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Simple, elegant designs. Most of the ones posted are fairly slim and unobtrusive, don’t make you look like you’re pretending to be all tactical n’ shit.

Made in Oregon (as are crkt)

Wurrwulf > zeontestpilot 09/01/2015 at 10:43

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I hope to one day have children and to pass my Buck down to the oldest. The brass and wood is timeless. To me, it is the quintessential image of what a pocket knife should be.

zeontestpilot > jmedarts 09/01/2015 at 10:46

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This one. It looks cool, but the base of the blade is wrapped around the finger hole, giving it done wiggle room. Overtime, if you don’t pay attention to it, it wiggles enough to unscrew the whole thing. We can probably put it back together, but we choose not to. MrsZtp will probably use the parts for a project/craft of hers.

TheRealBicycleBuck > CalzoneGolem 09/01/2015 at 10:53

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Unfortunately, polos and khakis are outside “appropriate” dress for our office except for Fridays.

zeontestpilot > Wurrwulf 09/01/2015 at 10:53

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I already have one for my kid, by mistake. For Xmas MrsZtp wanted a custom Buck. I went out and ordered it, except...I picked the wrong size knife, :/. So I told her we’d order the correct knife as well. So once my kid gets old enough to carry a knife, she’ll have one that matches her moms, :).

wiffleballtony > zeontestpilot 09/01/2015 at 11:27

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Columbia River Knife and Tool M16

The Powershift in Steve's '12 Ford Focus killed it's TCM (under warranty!) > zeontestpilot 09/01/2015 at 11:27

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I typically carry a Leatherman Skeletool CX (borrowed picture is borrowed). Its only slightly thicker than a standard pocket knife, is a lot more versatile and the knife can still be opened quickly with one hand.

wiffleballtony > zeontestpilot 09/01/2015 at 11:28

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Columbia River Knife and Tool

Camshaft Chris: Skyline/McLaren/Porsche Fanboy > zeontestpilot 09/01/2015 at 11:40

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I’ve actually got 2. My main stay is my CRKT Carson. I’ve had this thing for year or two and don’t go anywhere without it. It’s come in handy more times than I can remember.

My other is a very recent addition. I picked it up while I was on vacation in Asheville. It’s an SOG SwithPlier multi-tool. I’ve been looking for a good multi-tool to use as an EDC, but everything I’ve found has been too big and bulky. Then I can across this guy. Nice and compact. Spring-assisted opening (hence the name SwitchPlier). The only downside is that getting the tools out is a bit of a pain. That’s why I still carry the CRKT as well. And they both clip on my pocket side-by-side with no issues. I can still fit my iPhone 5S in an OtterBox case in there no problem. So, I get the utility of the multi-tool when needed, plus the quick-draw with the CRKT in case of emergency.

(Just now realizing I forgot to fan out all of the tools, lol. Oh well.)

Snuze: Needs another Swede > zeontestpilot 09/01/2015 at 11:51

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CRKT M16-13T

Snuze: Needs another Swede > Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To 09/01/2015 at 11:53

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I have the T version, which has a serrated section of blade. Fantastic knife.

LuczOr > zeontestpilot 09/01/2015 at 11:59

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Benchmade Presidio Ultra. I just broke the tip off about 2 weeks ago so I need to send it in to get a new one. Although I am debating getting an AXIS-automatic version just to replace it.

jariten1781 > GUYMANDUDE 09/01/2015 at 12:05

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It's a secure installation (weapon design)...no blades, guns, cell phones, cameras, etc. Not even a fit-bit haha.

zeontestpilot > Snuze: Needs another Swede 09/01/2015 at 12:07

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Looks awesome, :).

zeontestpilot > Camshaft Chris: Skyline/McLaren/Porsche Fanboy 09/01/2015 at 12:12

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That Sog looks nice, what tools does it have?

zeontestpilot > LuczOr 09/01/2015 at 12:14

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Nice, I like benchmade; pricey but good.

Camshaft Chris: Skyline/McLaren/Porsche Fanboy > Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To 09/01/2015 at 12:22

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Nice. I’ve got that exact same one as my EDC too, lol! I’ve got a few CRKT knives and this one is by far my favorite.

Camshaft Chris: Skyline/McLaren/Porsche Fanboy > zeontestpilot 09/01/2015 at 12:22

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That’s a CRKT Carson M16. Same one I’ve got in my post.

Manny05x > zeontestpilot 09/01/2015 at 12:59

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Love the finish, and feels nice in my pocket.

lone_liberal > zeontestpilot 09/01/2015 at 13:20

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A Craftsman mini utility knife. I have no reason to carry a bigger knife around with me every day. You don’t really need a six inch blade to cut tape on a package.

nucciOMG > zeontestpilot 09/01/2015 at 13:30

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Been loving this knife lately.

Schrade SCHA5B

And my ::ahem::... other EDC...

Glock 19 with PDX1.

zeontestpilot > lone_liberal 09/01/2015 at 13:31

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Yep, I agree. But I do like a 3” blade at least.

lone_liberal > zeontestpilot 09/01/2015 at 13:43

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For what I use a pocket knife for the small utility knife is best. Cutting up cardboard or hoses or whatnot will dull a regular blade so a utility knife that uses replaceable blades works for me and I prefer to use smaller knives so they don’t need a belt sheath or take up a lot of room in my pockets. Just personal preference.

Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To > Snuze: Needs another Swede 09/01/2015 at 14:17

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I need to get one. I really miss having a serrated section with this knife.

Captain of the Enterprise > zeontestpilot 09/01/2015 at 15:36

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Kershaw Leek and Gerber Curve

I’ve used the blade as an exacto knife a couple of times as it is that sharp.

Captain of the Enterprise > JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t 09/01/2015 at 15:36

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Good man, me too

Captain of the Enterprise > leicester 09/01/2015 at 15:40

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That’s why I like them. I don’t even feel it when its clipped to my pocket most of the time. Plus they are quality and made in the USA

TheJMan92 > McMike 09/01/2015 at 16:21

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Looks remarkably similar to mine ...

TheJMan92 > zeontestpilot 09/01/2015 at 16:25

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This little cheapy, the Sanrenmu 723. I’ve been working my way through their knives, 4 so far, and giving them away when I want to try another. Haven’t had a single problem yet, great knives for the price.

GUYMANDUDE > jariten1781 09/01/2015 at 20:37

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Fair enough. I’m thinking “no TOOLS at WORK”, the nanies have gone too far.

Nauraushaun > zeontestpilot 09/01/2015 at 23:07

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What possesses a man to carry a knife every day? I’m sure that’s not legal.

CyborgAdaLovelace > zeontestpilot 09/01/2015 at 23:38

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Ye olde Swiss Army Knife, with Conoco logo. I think it’s a Tinker?

My brother gave it to me because he didn’t want it. I like it because it’s relatively slim and light and has a keyring. All my EDC stuff has to either go on my keychain, go in my wallet, or be my phone. I also have a USB drive with handy utilities for family tech support, although that hardly gets used anymore, and a NiteIze DoohicKey (yes, really). I got the DoohicKey originally because I wanted a prybar that I didn’t really care if it got bent (it was $5), but it’s very handy for opening boxes and I don’t mind giving it to my 6-year-old for opening boxes, because it’s not actually sharp. Also, the bottle opener is better than the Swiss Army Knife.

Been kind of experimenting with this in place of the Swiss Army Knife. It’s a Guidesman (Menards brand), but also sold as a Snap-On, so go figure. Either way, $15 gets you a reasonably solid mid-size multi-tool without a bazillion blades. Folded up, it’s a bit more bulky/heavy than the Swiss Army Knife, so it’s not as comfortable in the pocket and I’m less than thrilled with it hanging off my ignition. So I’m not completely sold for EDC, but I keep it handy at my desk.

Seeing a lot of Kershaw love here, and it makes me want to pick one up. I used one for quite a while at an old job and it was the bomb.

zeontestpilot > CyborgAdaLovelace 09/02/2015 at 06:16

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MrsZtp, the family knife expert, always recommends Buck or Case, because she loves traditional style knives. :)

zeontestpilot > Nauraushaun 09/02/2015 at 06:39

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It’s legal here, as it is mostly anywhere in the U.S., usually as long as it’s under 3” long (the blade, not the whole knife). Of course the stigma of carrying a knife is sometimes frowned upon. Knifes are not evil, just like guns they are tools. It’s what people do with the knife that gives it a bad reputation, but I’d say 99% of people carrying a knife use it properly. You only hear about the bad ones.

I carry it for a few reasons, one being that it’s a handy little tool when you need it. Another reason is that my wife, MrsZtp, loves and collects knives. She wants me to carry a knife with me everywhere because it is a handy tool. Just don’t use it as a pry bar, she’ll get on your case for that, lol. Sometimes I need something cut; like a thread or a fruit, and I have a way to do that. I also have a hobo knife (spoon, fork, and knife) in my lunchbox, because it’s useful.

If someone can legally carry a knife, I say go for it. Of course, check your restrictions, as some places do restrict what you can carry. For example, Michigan says it can’t be longer than 3” long and you can’t carry it with an intent to harm (how that is gauged I have no idea), nor can you carry a banned knife (switchblade, automatic, or gravity), but anything else is free game. It’s why I have a butterfly knife (usually associated with gangs) that’s under 3” long.

Nauraushaun > zeontestpilot 09/02/2015 at 07:12

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I’ve never needed a knife, but maybe we live different lives. It just seems like such a weapon to me.

In Australia you cannot carry guns, and I think we have laws about concealed weapons (knives I guess) too.

MrsZeontestpilot > Nauraushaun 09/02/2015 at 07:33

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Why do you drive a car every day? You do realize they could be weapons, too? How many people are killed by cars every year? Do you use knives in your kitchen? Most, if not all standard kitchen knives are bigger than what an average person carries.

It’s not the tool that’s bad, it’s what people sometimes choose to use it for. Also, you can take away items that tend to be considered weapons, and people will find alternatives. It’s not the ‘weapon’, it’s the wielder.

http://www.artofmanliness.com/2008/04/01/eve…

https://independentaustralia.net/politics/polit…

Also, check out bladeforums.com. If you think knives are merely weapons, you’ll see a world you never knew existed.

zeontestpilot > Nauraushaun 09/02/2015 at 08:54

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Ah, Australia, that makes sense, they are very restrictive there for various things.

Think of it this way, a knife is a tool that can be miss-used. It’s the same with any tool, for example, a hammer can be used as a weapon as well. It's the person using the tool, not the tool itself. :).

Nauraushaun > zeontestpilot 09/02/2015 at 23:02

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We aren’t that restrictive. I’d say we have a lot less rules than the US. We have a thing against weapons because we had a really bad massacre a couple of decades back, so we tightened up the laws. This is contrast to America, where really bad massacres happen fairly often but nobody is allowed to change the laws.

Yes, but some tools are worse than others. And some tools have more uses in public than others.

Killing someone with a hammer is harder than a knife or a gun, and hammers are very useful. Ditto for cars.

Killing someone with a knife or gun is easier, and they’re not that useful outside of your kitchen/house. Like I said, I’ve never needed a knife in my daily life, which consists of travelling to and from work most days. When I do need a knife, my work kitchen or place of dining is usually happy to supply me with one, I don’t need to carry one in my pocket.

But that’s me.