E(very) D(ay) C(arry) and knives - any primers (Atwoods etc.)

[catella]

I just got introduced to the 5.11 line thru friends that work there and got deal on this one. More of a utility, quick deploy, tool while out in the bush by yourself. Mountain bike trails can get eerie quickly. It comes with a hard plastic molded holster that securely keeps it on my backpack straps with handle always presented. Quick pull and you're good to go.

[steve garro]

I got one of these as a tip - it's SWEET:


https://www.spyderco.com/catalog/det...hp?product=920



- Garro.

[SteveP]

why do i love knives so much?

[Too Tall]

why do i love knives so much?

They are so freakin' useful and you can never have too many. Sort of like bicycle wheelsets ;)

Steveyboy, I got that same config. (not as fancypants) on your recommend some years ago. Super easy to one hand open and even easier to keep an edge. Good stuff.

[steve garro]

why do i love knives so much?

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"A good sharp edge is a man's best hedge against the vague uncertainties of life"
- Corb Lund
(We did get free rent for the night for having a sidewinder)

Steveyboy, I got that same config. (not as fancypants) on your recommend some years ago. Super easy to one hand open and even easier to keep an edge. Good stuff.

I think that was the Navaja?

I have that too, I carry it as a boat knife = it will go through a thick rope!



- Garro.

[Auk]

Whaddya do with an EDC knife that needs to be retired? How do you safely dispose of a knife, is there a way to recycle?

I have a tiny Kershaw whose locking mechanism is broken. I've had the blade deploy in my pocket a couple of times. Probably a freak accident but I'm not willing to chance it anymore. It was an inexpensive knife and I'm not willing to fuss with trying to get it repaired.

Do I chuck it in the trash? Part if me is hoping I can bring it to a dealer and it will get recycled but I bet that costs $$ for the manufacturer. Also, I don't want the garbage man to get stabbed!

Worst case I tape the thing shut, I suppose.

Glop some epoxy in the blade to handle interface and lock it in place open. Now you have the perfect letter opener, etc. Knives never get retired, just repurposed.

[mmoore]

Trying out the EDC game. just ordered a Kershaw CryoII to give it a go since im forever looking for something sharp for some strange task.

[Vlad Luskin]

I will just have to fall back on my liberal arts degree then. Or gunz.

Don't bring your EDC to a gun fight...

[UnfilteredDregs]

Love my Hattori:

[Too Tall]

Martin what will you use that for mostly? I could make Bassoon reeds with that! It's gorgeous.

[rowdyhillrambler]

Yo Martin, that thing is one of total beauty.. However, if that is your 'every' day knife, then wow!!!

I would be worried to death, that would be what I might refer to as a "black tie," type knife.

Beautiful

[UnfilteredDregs]

Martin what will you use that for mostly? I could make Bassoon reeds with that! It's gorgeous.

Shaving hair off a gnat's ass. It's a "had to have it!" piece. Hattori is amazing, and Cowry-X is an amazing steel; uber-sharp. The spine is very thick on this blade as well, it's definitely a weapon, could easily punch through bone, etc.. great paring knife in a snap, has heft that belies its size. Less than 4".

For a discreet carry (Para-cord wrapped):



and I have a Leatherman.

[Too Tall]

Shaving hair off a gnat's ass. It's a "had to have it!" piece. Hattori is amazing, and Cowry-X is an amazing steel; uber-sharp. The spine is very thick on this blade as well, it's definitely a weapon.

OK....I get it. Daaaaaaaaaamn. That is hawt.

[UnfilteredDregs]

OK....I get it. Daaaaaaaaaamn. That is hawt.

I'm an enabler:

Japanese Knife Direct, Fine Japanese Knives direct from Japan, Home Fine Japanese Knife Direct from Japan.

[Too Tall]

I'm bulletproof for the time being. Just took possession of a late holiday gift a gransfors bruk heavy splitting maul. It won't shave whiskers but it scratches my itch for exploding rounds of firewood....and than YOU point us at stuff like this? Bastid
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It really is amazing how resilient is a good edge.

I'm an enabler:

Japanese Knife Direct, Fine Japanese Knives direct from Japan, Home Fine Japanese Knife Direct from Japan.

[edoz]

I got this Benchmade Valet a little bit ago. It sits well in your front pocket, the action is smooth, the lock is positive and it's sharp as hell.

http://www.benchmade.com/valet-family.html

[edoz]

Whoa, I don't know how I made that work this time.

[Octave]

I got the same knife about 6 months ago and it has been my daily carry ever since. Everything from cutting tubing in lab to slicing endives at lunch - it's a proper, perfectly sized and tuned piece.

[abbeyQ]

Man, I like those file folder that Michael Morris makes. I generally carry a Kershaw Chive (small, 1 15/16" blade) in my fifth jean pocket. I like it and use it all the time for little things, but the detail on these is really impressive. I love the file detail on these.



I just emailed to get onto the waitlist. TomW, you should be getting a referral fee.

What's the point of the extended tang? Is it in loo of a lock of some sorts? While it might be fine when it's open it seems like a major pain in the thigh when it's in your pocket.

[Mabouya]

I've said it before, I'll say it again, it would be very cool if Peter Atwood could design, make and sell a cycling-specific pocket tool. Last I checked, he isn't far from e-Richie's "new" location.