Prior to 9/11 and for a short time thereafter, I was a computer geek. Able to disassemble one at a moment's notice. My EDC was a Leatherman WAVE, a gift from my son. He knew I was a knife person.
Now I sling dogfood (not quite a living, but welfare ain't an option), clerking in a pet supply store.
First week, was not too comfortable carrying a blade. By week 2, it was obvious I could work better with one, and have never looked back.
Any suggestions for an inexpensive carbon steel lock blade folder? I can't bear the the thought of ruining the edge on my favorite Benchmade 705 (ATS-34) on dirty cardboard. My $12 Ruko RUK00025 is not enough knife (stainless blade of unknown quality, metal and plastic needed smoothing, and the liner lock is highly suspect even after some discreet filework).
Yeah, I feel naked without a blade. Made a cross country trip last year, and just had to put one in the luggage, just to feel normal.