Readyrod
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Forgot my Spyderco ladybug at home this morning. Felt weird all day. Something missing. Luckily I had my mini Victorinox on my keychain. Honestly I use that thing all the time for stuff. Can't imagine how people do without.
Using your carry knife?
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bigfatdave
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If you want handy, try a neck knife.
I carry an inexpensive Gerber FAST assist open daily, there's usually a locking SAK nearby as well for tools and/or utility blade (I've used my SAK saw! ... twice)
All the folders get use. But a neck knife is even handier.
... but that little 2" neck knife is just so damn handy. And it's always there, I wear it out in the open on the job and under my button-front shirt off the job. Just reach through the buttons, pop it out, and there's a nice lyttle 2" utility knife in your hand. Pop back in sheath carefully when done, all one-handed.
I use the CRKT Dough Ritter, mostly. I honestly bought the first one on a whim because it comes in a little tin and is marketed as a "survival knife". The tins hold earplugs in the range bag now, and I have a spare to grab since I bought a second one in black. (I keep the stainless one clean and sharp, in case I need a food-grade knife)
I carry an inexpensive Gerber FAST assist open daily, there's usually a locking SAK nearby as well for tools and/or utility blade (I've used my SAK saw! ... twice)
All the folders get use. But a neck knife is even handier.
... but that little 2" neck knife is just so damn handy. And it's always there, I wear it out in the open on the job and under my button-front shirt off the job. Just reach through the buttons, pop it out, and there's a nice lyttle 2" utility knife in your hand. Pop back in sheath carefully when done, all one-handed.
I use the CRKT Dough Ritter, mostly. I honestly bought the first one on a whim because it comes in a little tin and is marketed as a "survival knife". The tins hold earplugs in the range bag now, and I have a spare to grab since I bought a second one in black. (I keep the stainless one clean and sharp, in case I need a food-grade knife)
GarySTL
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I just bought a 100% ceramic neck knife from A G Russell. No metal anywhere. I know it's not nearly as tough as a steel knife, but it looks cool. I'll bet it will go through a metal detector too. I'm going to stop by the sheriff's office on Monday and check it out.
bigfatdave
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I have a ceramic one from Boker that I haven't done much with so far
I need to give it a better cord wrap and maybe a tail like the CRKY version uses.
That AG Russell one looks interesting, though.
I also have the KABAR becker necker, it's just plain BIG for a neck knife (and I have either a wide neck or no neck) and heavy.
I should figure out where that one really belongs, it isn't on a neck lanyard, though.
I need to give it a better cord wrap and maybe a tail like the CRKY version uses.
That AG Russell one looks interesting, though.
I also have the KABAR becker necker, it's just plain BIG for a neck knife (and I have either a wide neck or no neck) and heavy.
I should figure out where that one really belongs, it isn't on a neck lanyard, though.
JR47
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Since I retired, my knife use has declined a bit. I was an EMT-P/Firefighter, and a knife wasn't just an option, but a mandatory piece of equipment. I've carried the same Spyderco Standard for 25 years now, using it for everything that needed a knife.
I also carry a little Buck 425-3 in my pocket for those "small chores" or to loan out when others need a knife for a second.
I've carried a pocketknife daily for over 60 years. It's so much a part of me that I no longer think about using it, I just do.
I also carry a little Buck 425-3 in my pocket for those "small chores" or to loan out when others need a knife for a second.
I've carried a pocketknife daily for over 60 years. It's so much a part of me that I no longer think about using it, I just do.
Deltaboy1984
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I have a knife for daily work and one for self defense. I carry stockmans , Barlows and sodbusters for daily work or a SAK. I have Kershaw' s ,Bucks and Crkt for defense if needed.
My EDC is a Spyderco Dragonfly II Lightweight. I got it to replace my Kershaw Scallion because the Spydy only weighs an ounce and a half, and I was tired of the Scallion dragging on me. Also, I wasn't happy with the Scallion's half-serrated blade; the transition point always got caught on things.
Lately, my right hand is getting arthritis pretty bad and I have to use both hands to open the Spydy, so I may have to revisit the Scallion. I'm still amazed at the Dragonfly's handle ergonomics.
I always have a knife on me, but don't use it every day; usually just for opening packages or cutting cardboard.
Actually, I wish someone would make a pair of sturdy shears in a very small size, with a clip-on belt holster. I'd use that more often than a blade, especially for cutting into that @#$& plastic packaging that is so prevalent now--it's so tough that using a regular knife is more dangerous.
Lately, my right hand is getting arthritis pretty bad and I have to use both hands to open the Spydy, so I may have to revisit the Scallion. I'm still amazed at the Dragonfly's handle ergonomics.
I always have a knife on me, but don't use it every day; usually just for opening packages or cutting cardboard.
Actually, I wish someone would make a pair of sturdy shears in a very small size, with a clip-on belt holster. I'd use that more often than a blade, especially for cutting into that @#$& plastic packaging that is so prevalent now--it's so tough that using a regular knife is more dangerous.
chameleonbear
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Try grabbing a pair of EMT shears. They are small-ish and very sturdy, plus they are allowed pretty much anywhere.
I cut all sorts of stuff during the day. The last time I made my knife "work" was cutting up a pool liner.
Damn thing had a bunch of stagnant nasty water, leaves, tadpoles, Mosquitos and their larvae in it and probably weighed close to 300 lbs.
Living in the suburbs, carrying a knife (crkt ripple, certainly not a Rambo knife) you catch weird looks time to time. I think to myself, what sort of self-respected man does NOT carry a knife....
Then I see the pink polo shirts, the Birkenstocks and the guy carrying his wifes' purse, following her around like a lap dog and answer my own question.
Damn thing had a bunch of stagnant nasty water, leaves, tadpoles, Mosquitos and their larvae in it and probably weighed close to 300 lbs.
Living in the suburbs, carrying a knife (crkt ripple, certainly not a Rambo knife) you catch weird looks time to time. I think to myself, what sort of self-respected man does NOT carry a knife....
Then I see the pink polo shirts, the Birkenstocks and the guy carrying his wifes' purse, following her around like a lap dog and answer my own question.
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