Best EDC for industrial maintenance work

I was thinking a ZT 0350 would be perfect for you :D
[video=youtube;02FG1cPQDmI]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=02FG1cPQDmI[/video]

mdprice55 said:
That's right in line with the work I do. I have cable splicing knife and and I carry a Kershaw pocket knife right now. I have a ZT, but I'm afraid to use it at work. The spyderco seems like a good choice. I've been considering a pm2.
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I love ZT and Hinderer. I know they are built like tanks, especially with the Elmax blades. I have a ZT 0566 as my non work carry.
 
How will,you be using it?
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I just got home from work and saw this thread and THAT is very good question.

My two cents, not knowing what all mdprice55 wants to bring down with the said instrument of distruction is . . .

SAK Mechanic. Top knife in the first photo
Has the high precision pliers and THOSE are the stuff in my book. I like that Medford that looked like you could cut bolts in two with it, don't get me wrong . . .
No law says you only get to tote one knife and the SAK is so inexpensive it won't even move your bucks needle.


I tuck a Knipex 125 in the same pouch just to make sure. Smaller of the two pliers / wrench in the second photo. Killer tool !

 
If you are going the multitool road, look at the different Victoinox Cybertool configurations. The bit holder on those SAKs is great. Other Vic option is the Alox Electrician, little sturdier than the Cybertool but with much less tool options. You can complement your SAK with a Kershaw Skyline. I guess you will have a good toolbox close by. You can have a fixed blade there for heavier duty jobs. Something like a Mora Robust Pro.
 
ebar said:
If you are going the multitool road, look at the different Victoinox Cybertool configurations. The bit holder on those SAKs is great. Other Vic option is the Alox Electrician, little sturdier than the Cybertool but with much less tool options. You can complement your SAK with a Kershaw Skyline. I guess you will have a good toolbox close by. You can have a fixed blade there for heavier duty jobs. Something like a Mora Robust Pro.
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I will definitely check into those. I've never really thought about mora. I would love to compliment a folder with a multitool and a fixed blade. Sounds like a pretty good trifecta
 
Wowbagger said:
I just got home from work and saw this thread and THAT is very good question.

My two cents, not knowing what all mdprice55 wants to bring down with the said instrument of distruction is . . .

SAK Mechanic. Top knife in the first photo
Has the high precision pliers and THOSE are the stuff in my book. I like that Medford that looked like you could cut bolts in two with it, don't get me wrong . . .
No law says you only get to tote one knife and the SAK is so inexpensive it won't even move your bucks needle.


I tuck a Knipex 125 in the same pouch just to make sure. Smaller of the two pliers / wrench in the second photo. Killer tool !

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Those knipex pliers are great. I love mine.
 
I am a Metal Fabricator for a power and water utility in the southwest. For the last 5 years I have carried a 3.5" fixed blade by Swamp Rat Knives, called a Rodent Solution. It rides in a Kydex sheath with a Fenix LED light piggybacked on it. Usually it is under an untucked denim work shirt. But even when the shirt has to be tucked in, it doesn't seem to get a second notice. It's more about being comfortable with carrying the tools that you need every day.
 
I work as a fabricator at a small composites defense contractor. I take a 2 knife approach, 1 work horse, and 1 slicer. No specific models really, I just alternate through my collection, everything is a user. The workhorse gets the more abusive work, and the slicer is reserved for finer cuts or when a true razor edge is needed. Today I carried a ZT 0909(work horse) and a ZDP-189 Delica(slicer). I don't carry a multi-tool at work because I have a tool box right there with better tools for any job I'd use the multi for. Occasionally I'll carry a small fixed blade as a workhorse, generally a Survive GSO 3.5 in 3V.
 
If you wanna go with a three combo, get a spyderco native 5, leatherman wave and i don't know any good fixed blades.
 
Not quite sure what your budget is, but based on my searches I would get the Cold Steel 62rm 4-max.

I glanced at the specs, and it is one overbuilt hunk of metal, sure to be far more sturdy than those dainty spydercos and benchmades. :cool:

But in all seriousness, I haven't found any knife that could be more durable than this one. 20cv steel, 4.5mm thick (!!), 6 inch grip, and a triad lock.
 
I do industrial maintenance as well. I carry a stockman in my pocket. I like having the different shaped blades for a variety of jobs. I also carry a Mora Craftline Robust on my hip. It does not look threatening so the white collars don't mind. It is also great to have that when my other hand is holding something or if my hands are greasy and I don't want mto put them in my pocket. This combination works really good!for me. I want a good quality blade without spending a ton of money for a work knife. They take a beating and could be subject damage or loss.
 
mdprice55 said:
I'm a maintenance tech at an automotive parts manufacturer.......
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You may want to verify any guidelines your employer may have. Believe it or not the safety department where I work has a list of "safe" cutting tools. It is a specific and very short list. When I hired in I was relieved to see that my knife of choice was on their list. Here's the most recent addition to the list, I don't care for it but several coworkers seem to be pleased with them: https://www.milwaukeetool.com/hand-tools/utility-knives/48-22-1985
 
Use the Zt you have. I use to be the same way, I never would "really" use my knives that cost over $200. Then I realized I spend all this money on a knife that is built to use, can take a little abuse and last for years, and I carry them when I use a knife the least. One day I took a Zt to work, I do landscaping, and it changed my whole perspective. You're at work most of your day, most of your life, wouldn't it be nice to carry an awesome knife all the time. Have something that is dependable. Use the Zt. Just my opinion.
 
115Italian said:
Use the Zt you have. I use to be the same way, I never would "really" use my knives that cost over $200. Then I realized I spend all this money on a knife that is built to use, can take a little abuse and last for years, and I carry them when I use a knife the least. One day I took a Zt to work, I do landscaping, and it changed my whole perspective. You're at work most of your day, most of your life, wouldn't it be nice to carry an awesome knife all the time. Have something that is dependable. Use the Zt. Just my opinion.
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I agree with you on this
 
Cutlover said:
Not quite sure what your budget is, but based on my searches I would get the Cold Steel 62rm 4-max.

I glanced at the specs, and it is one overbuilt hunk of metal, sure to be far more sturdy than those dainty spydercos and benchmades. :cool:

But in all seriousness, I haven't found any knife that could be more durable than this one. 20cv steel, 4.5mm thick (!!), 6 inch grip, and a triad lock.
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Yeah, there are blade standards where I work, but I am exempt as I need certain tools to do my job.
 
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