See, now I want to know what's in your pockets? Most people just have a phone, keys and wallet.
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Is some type of knife part of your "Every Day Carry?"
- Thread starter Skel1ingt0n
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It used to be as part of a swiss army knife that was on my keychain. If broke off at some point and I never bothered to replace it, though in came in handy a lot for opening things.
Yeah I keep a pocket knife in my bag, but never in my pockets lol.
At work sometimes we have to go on trips to do inventories of purchased equipment and opening boxes, cutting cables and unscrewing wedged turn screws are common things a pocket knife can help with.
I just have a friction folding knife, nothing fancy. Costs like 15 bucks in case I break it or lose it replacing it isn't a big deal.
At work sometimes we have to go on trips to do inventories of purchased equipment and opening boxes, cutting cables and unscrewing wedged turn screws are common things a pocket knife can help with.
I just have a friction folding knife, nothing fancy. Costs like 15 bucks in case I break it or lose it replacing it isn't a big deal.
I keep one of those small, keychain Swiss army knives on my keys. The one with knife, nail file, and tiny scissors. The knife part gets regular use, usually for boxes and envelopes, and the scissors sometimes
I like the idea of carrying some kind of multitool that might have a knife on it, but less than I hate having shit in my pockets, so I don't do it.
I used to have one of these that I had for years. It had the Nokia logo on it; I got it for selling the most Nokia cell phones in my store at Circuit City one month in the summer of '99. lol
I used to have one of these that I had for years. It had the Nokia logo on it; I got it for selling the most Nokia cell phones in my store at Circuit City one month in the summer of '99. lol
I don't, just never have a need for one where there isn't a knife available. My brother has a lot though. My ex works retail and she used to have a box cutter on her 24/7.
I keep a small pocket knife around, but mainly out of convenience to cut a package or something else randomly. If not that, then my bike multi-tool.
I carry one probably half the time. Sometimes it's in my car, other times it's in my desk. It's handy to have around and I find I use it several times a week for one reason or another. I was a butcher for a long time, so using a knife for many things is just second nature at this point. Usually just opening packages, sometimes prying, and occasionally stabbing fools***.
***This has never happened.
Course, I've had some odd run-ins not knife related. I was searched outside a Walmart once for not buying anything by a cop. "They didn't have the video game I came here for in stock," was apparently a ludicrous answer as to why I didn't have anything. Of course, the conversation started with, "Why did you exit out the entrance?" "I didn't. That's a vestibule. It's the entrance and the exit." I think he didn't like feeling stupid.
***This has never happened.
Where was this? Sounds ridiculous.
Course, I've had some odd run-ins not knife related. I was searched outside a Walmart once for not buying anything by a cop. "They didn't have the video game I came here for in stock," was apparently a ludicrous answer as to why I didn't have anything. Of course, the conversation started with, "Why did you exit out the entrance?" "I didn't. That's a vestibule. It's the entrance and the exit." I think he didn't like feeling stupid.
I don't carry this on my person, but I have it in my bag and I use this tiny ratchet probably more than any other tool day-to-day
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I carry a James Brand Elko. It's just super useful while being small (blade length is 1.74in). I deal with a lot of packages and it's nice to have a small blade. It also has a small built in pry that doubles as a driver so I use it to tighten things up and also to pop open beer tops. It's a very well functioning keychain blade. I can't see myself carrying anything larger than that unless I'm on a trail or backpacking.
I have this on my keychain. It's super small and unobtrusive, and provides just a few tools that I need occasionally, given I work in an office. It's no bigger than a key, so it doesn't feel like I have a huge bulky knife in my pocket. And it's not expensive, so if I ever forget it before going to an airport or other security checkpoint I won't be upset about ditching it.
No, they're banned everywhere and even at my jobs where they would be useful they're banned cause people kept cutting themselves.
No, I don't carry any kind of knife/multitool/weapon. Never needed one and I don't like the idea of carrying a weapon.
No, I've never been walking around town and had a "damn I could really use a knife right now" moment.
Maybe if that started happening to me all the time I'd consider it.
Maybe if that started happening to me all the time I'd consider it.
I wish I could have a Swiss Army knife/tool on me, but I'm afraid I'd randomly get checked before getting on a subway or something and get ticketed/arrested for having a "weapon", so it's not worth it.
I used to carry a really small knife/multi-tool but had it confiscated at a comedy show. Haven't carried one since.
They are surprisingly useful, kinda miss having one but I don't have the pocket space for one now.
They are surprisingly useful, kinda miss having one but I don't have the pocket space for one now.
Yes.
A folding utility knife, very useful for opening all kinds of packaging, doubles as a screwdriver in a pinch, and could reasonably be used for self defence if needed.
I don't use it daily, but it is useful a couple of times a week I'd say, and I always have it with me.
A folding utility knife, very useful for opening all kinds of packaging, doubles as a screwdriver in a pinch, and could reasonably be used for self defence if needed.
I don't use it daily, but it is useful a couple of times a week I'd say, and I always have it with me.
I keep a multi tool, thermal blanket, and water bottles in my car for the same reason. Never know when you'll need them.
No. I live in a very safe area and I'm a bit "weird looking" so people don't tend to bother me, even late at night.
I usually have a blade on me... usually a multitool, but sometimes I have a flip open style box cutter in my pocket if I forget to take it out of my pocket. I work in construction so they're necessary every day. It does feel weird sometimes realizing I have a utility knife in my pocket at a store.
Nah, but there's always one in my backpack when I go camping or go to the office, as part of my toolkit. A good knife is handy in a million situations.
Opening boxes, cutting network cables, etc.
I don't need my backpack 90% of days though, so it's mostly at home.
Opening boxes, cutting network cables, etc.
I don't need my backpack 90% of days though, so it's mostly at home.
Whenever I leave the house I have a folding knife clipped on my pocket. It's good to have if I need to cut my seat belt after an accident. I use it to open boxes and sometimes pry things open (had a SUPRA box get jammed on a house I was showing and was able to use the knife to pop the carriage out). If someone were to cause me an issue, the knife would stay in my pocket, I am not about to maim or kill someone (I prefer to avoid confilct, people can be rather psychotic).
I used to carry a swiss army knife when I bike around Brooklyn (and I used to bike around alot) but it always became a hassle when I would go somewhere and get frisked. It's got some sentimental value (mom/sister got it for me during an overseas trip) and I would be forced to find a space to hide it.
Last fall when I had jury duty I was forced to hide it behind a public statue a few blocks away and it was enough is enough for me.
I used to get pissed at arguing with bouncers about how dangerous a weapon it is. The actual knife part was dull from using it for bike maintenance shit and was two inches long and tied to my keychain; I am not going to go nuts with a rusty knife at your bartender, sir
Last fall when I had jury duty I was forced to hide it behind a public statue a few blocks away and it was enough is enough for me.
I used to get pissed at arguing with bouncers about how dangerous a weapon it is. The actual knife part was dull from using it for bike maintenance shit and was two inches long and tied to my keychain; I am not going to go nuts with a rusty knife at your bartender, sir
I carry a Gerber Dime. It's tiny but it has spring action pliers, wire cutters (in the pliers), little scissors, etc. The knife piece is actually tiny, but having all this on a key chain is super useful. Also this is America, so nobody gives a shit if you're carrying any kind of knife unless otherwise stated (like on a sign)(or your a minority and they want to hassle/shoot you).
Yes. I have a credit card knife which always stays in my wallet, so it's always on me.
The one I have is surprisingly sturdy and has been useful many times. Like when my dog, the idiot he is, got himself really tangled in some carrier bags people had dumped. My lass held him still while I cut the bags off him. But I was glad I had the knife because there was no way we were getting the bags untangled, he kept yelping when we first tried. We'd have had to carry him home.
The one I have is surprisingly sturdy and has been useful many times. Like when my dog, the idiot he is, got himself really tangled in some carrier bags people had dumped. My lass held him still while I cut the bags off him. But I was glad I had the knife because there was no way we were getting the bags untangled, he kept yelping when we first tried. We'd have had to carry him home.
What kind of job is it for? Are you wanting to repair equipment and do quick cuts to ropes? Or do you want to defend yourself from angry bears?
Just this past week:
Used the blade to open letter
Used the blade to Cut open some Boxes
Used the tweezers to pull out a sliver
Used the bottle opener to open a bottle of beer.
used the blade to whittle some wood (made a roost for our chickens, made some sticks for cooking marshmellows)
used the blade to cut a ziptie
Used the blade to open letter
Used the blade to Cut open some Boxes
Used the tweezers to pull out a sliver
Used the bottle opener to open a bottle of beer.
used the blade to whittle some wood (made a roost for our chickens, made some sticks for cooking marshmellows)
used the blade to cut a ziptie
