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Text can misconstrue tone, and so the last thing I want is for you to think I mean what I'm gonna say in a "LOL, you really carry all that? HA!" tone, because I've got that before and didn't appreciate it.

This is "SAKS/knives CARRIED together" but I don't doubt you actually probably are carrying all of these is bc of the retention-chain/chatelain thing you posted earlier which I admired greatly and have been trying to find my own version. I've always loved different styles/your style of EDC and ways of carrying, and I love the fact that you carry seven knives! It makes me feel confident to carry what I want without giving a hoot about if it's "overkill" and "if I really need a multitool and a SAK" when it's not like I need extra pocket room and carrying gives me pleasure.

Anyways, my question is... you are carrying all this, right? Cause that's just awesome, giving zero ducks about whether you "need" all that :) Two SAKs, a Leatherman, a Colt, and two other slippies ("H" and "D2" (Educated guess the D2 is a premium quality Rough Rider? Please tell me what those two are!!

My interest in Colt is - I cleaned up, reburbished and sharpened an old Colt 3" fixed blade, from my girlfriend's uncle who passed away, who was one of the only good men in her family, I heard they are one of the better "gun company knives" though. Either way, the sentiment is there, and I just gave new life to her g-pa's Executive through Vic's awesome service for something more useful, to surprise her).
 
Hashishiin said:
I don't doubt you actually probably are carrying all of these is bc of the retention-chain/chatelain thing you posted earlier which I admired greatly and have been trying to find my own version.
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The ingredients for the DIY chain lanyards are: 32" plant hanger chain (package of four with "S" hooks. I think it is "40 pound capacity" chain.) and 100 pound test saltwater fishing snap swivels. (package of ten) Both were sourced at/from Amazon.
Discard the "S"hooks that come with the chain.
I used pliers to open the chain to install the ring end of the swivel, then bend it closed again. I put a swivel on both ends to make sure there is no chain twist.
I've attached a picture showing the ends and the type of chain.

The total cost for the chain and swivels was under $10 with shipping. My total order was over $25.99 (I bought some other things I "needed") so the shipping was free.)

I suppose if one wanted an even lighter lanyard, you could make one using 80+ pound test braided Dacron with the same swivels splicing in a loop (for neatness) to attach the swivel. I haven't bought any braided Dacron line in a couple decades. I think the last time I did was '95 to load my reel with 80 pound test for going after Spoonbill Catfish, in Missouri. (I was a "light line" fisher. Pretty much everyone else used 120 or 200 pound test lines.). I don't know if it still comes with a splicing needle.

You are correct.😁 I actually do carry the combinations I show. 😲😇
Reasons/Excuses:
(a) No one blade profile is "ideal" for all cutting tasks. I don't know (most days) what (if anything) I may need my knife for. Having a selection of blade types makes it more likely (but no guarantees) I will have the proper blade for whatever cutting task comes up.
(b) Force of habit. I've always carried two or three, even back in grade school. (it was legal then. By 2nd grade the school expected (but didn't require) the boys to have at least one pocket knife in their pocket, and that at least 90% of the girls had either a pocket knife or a paring knife in a taped together sheath (made from a cereal box) in her purse. Yes. A few of the girls had both in Junior High and Highschool.)
(c) Because I can.
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Case 6333 and the usual Cadet....
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