EDC and Card tool

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bacman99

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Ok I'm new so be easy on me, I have two questions
#1 What is EDC?
#2 Does anybody like the credit card type tools and if so whats the one they prefer?
 
bacman99 said:
#2 Does anybody like the credit card type tools and if so whats the one they prefer?
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I keep a Victorinox SwissCard Lite in my wallet. Great little tool!

The Tool Logic cards are also excellent.

--Bob Q
 
I've noticed the tools logic cards are cheaper than the swiss army cards, are they of the same quality?
 
bacman99 said:
I've noticed the tools logic cards are cheaper than the swiss army cards, are they of the same quality?
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Welcome bacman i would go for the victorinox and then start looking at there other stuff , very good quality good prices and loads of choices

Dunc
 
In addition to my Leatherman Surge, SAK soldier/spartan, and my small fixed blade, I carry a Vic Swisscard Lite in my wallet. Great for those "Oh $%(#! I need a pen/pin/tweezer/etc!" moments when you might not have anything on you except your wallet.
Welcome, by the way:)

Jake
 
I am also looking for a credit card multi tool. I used to have a Victorinox Swiss Card Lite but my sister took it away from me :grumpy:

so how does a Tool Logic Tool Lite II Deluxe compare to the Swiss Card Lite? Also, how good is the SOG access card?
 
bacman99 said:
I've noticed the tools logic cards are cheaper than the swiss army cards, are they of the same quality?
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I'd say the Victorinox cards are somewhat better, but that should not be taken as a slam on Tool Logic. Both are quite good.

--Bob Q
 
gatch said:
EDC = Every Day Carry
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Hey, I posted that. :D

We need a term dictionary. and not in the FAQ.

I've owned 3 swisscards and all I have to say about them is that I never lost the tweezers; and they are better than nothing.

I stopped carrying them because my wallet wore out that much faster.
 
cardimon said:
How tough is the Victorinox SwissCard Lite? It looks rather delicate.
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The plastic is a lot tougher than it looks. You could certainly break it, but it is designed to allow some bend. The tools themselves are small but well made. Overall it is a light-duty tool, but not a fragile one.

--Bob Q
 
bquinlan said:
The tools themselves are small but well made. Overall it is a light-duty tool, but not a fragile one.

--Bob Q
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I know we're not supposed to judge a book by its cover, but this tool says flimsy and cheesy to me. Thanks for correcting my first impressions.
 
How well will the swiss card hold up in a back pocket wallet? I would think that sitting on it just right would snap it in half. Of course, it probably also bulks up a wallet enough so that you wouldn't want it in your back pocket?
 
"Also, how good is the SOG access card?"

I baught one, plain edge.
Good quality, i managed to have it nearly razor sharp.

main problem come from the fact that i was expecting it to be really thin, which was not the case due to the button of the lock (kindda "axis lock")...
So at the end i give it to a friend for his birthday and he was quite happy with it!:D

Spydercard is thinner so i am thinking about buying one...
 
The Spydercard is brilliant.:thumbup: Thin, well made, terrific fit and finish, lock up solid. Closed it looks very innocent. Open it is a threat. I've carried (right rear pocket) a plain edge model, $20 at some arms show, for many years in a very small (maybe the smallest) leather wallet without issue. No rust, bust or corrosion.

It has a slippery finish so one-hand opening and closing takes deliberation. With the handle firmly in hand you get a solid grip when the card is open.

Over-all a good piece of kit. I don't think I ever once used it. Easy to carry so easy to forget you have it. Comforting, like a motorcycle in the garage, it is there on the ready line.

Best,

oregon
 
Same here for the Spydercard :thumbup: Have it as a constant companion in my wallet. It serves very well as a folding knife when opened.
 
Binford said:
How well will the swiss card hold up in a back pocket wallet? I would think that sitting on it just right would snap it in half.
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I've carried mine in my wallet for quite a while now with no problems. There is no way you could break break a SwissCard by sitting on it.

I love my SpyderCard too, but I finally stopped carrying it because of the bulk and weight. The SwissCard is less than a third of the weight and perceptibly less thick.

If you want a full-service folder in your wallet the SpyderCard is unsurpassed. I've opted for more of an emergency backup with the SwissCard.

--Bob Q
 
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