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- Dec 6, 2009
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- 67
I have a rather unusual request for a long-term EDC for a job. Well, not so much a job as an odd lifestyle, I'm in the process of selection for an RA position at my university. As a representative of the college, obviously the most I'll get by with on the clock is a school-colors SAK or Leatherman depending on my mood. However, there have been a couple incidents where oddly enough, RAs in this relatively tame complex have suddenly needed some heavy duty cutting tools. Thankfully it was mostly reacting to pranks and unusual incidents, nothing dangerous, but it got me thinking and talking to current RAs and staff members about people-friendly options. An RA pulling out a blade, even if it's to cut some one loose from a prank or try and get through a duct-taped doorway...Not exactly what other staff members and nervous residents want to see, this is a liberal arts college. But a blunt-tipped, professional looking rescue hook...The idea clicked with who would be my future supervisors, and I'll be contacting other officials to make sure it's all green, otherwise I'm fine with a SAK.
I'm quite find of tiny fixed blades for EDC, and even if this doesn't play into my duties I'm rather interested in a rescue hook just to have around in my bag for long-term thinking. The Benchmade line is appealing so far, but pricey. I'm looking for something as small as possible while still being usable, coating and finish doesn't matter, preferably kydex sheath but I can make my own readily. It'll be worn as a pendant under a polo shirt or similar outfit, or mounted on a pack strap, in a vehicle once I'm mobile, etc. All this on a college budget. I traded two packs of ramen for a stamp earlier this week, but long-term I can save some change for it when I work through the summer.
I'd rather it be uncoated, the tactical black coating is less eye catching but still too aggressive even for a cutting hook. Ideally nothing designed solely for seat belts, I will be using this mostly for event setup and takedown, careful responses to situations , and thoughtful carry in vehicles. For tasks that require detail, an SAK should handle it. I do have some suitable stones to sharpen it occasionally, I'm not a novice with such tools, but have never actually held or used a design like this.
I'm quite find of tiny fixed blades for EDC, and even if this doesn't play into my duties I'm rather interested in a rescue hook just to have around in my bag for long-term thinking. The Benchmade line is appealing so far, but pricey. I'm looking for something as small as possible while still being usable, coating and finish doesn't matter, preferably kydex sheath but I can make my own readily. It'll be worn as a pendant under a polo shirt or similar outfit, or mounted on a pack strap, in a vehicle once I'm mobile, etc. All this on a college budget. I traded two packs of ramen for a stamp earlier this week, but long-term I can save some change for it when I work through the summer.
I'd rather it be uncoated, the tactical black coating is less eye catching but still too aggressive even for a cutting hook. Ideally nothing designed solely for seat belts, I will be using this mostly for event setup and takedown, careful responses to situations , and thoughtful carry in vehicles. For tasks that require detail, an SAK should handle it. I do have some suitable stones to sharpen it occasionally, I'm not a novice with such tools, but have never actually held or used a design like this.
