EDC limits

7east said:
When I think ‘beater’, I think of a knife that I don’t mind using for doing things like cutting tape (not a fan of tape residue on a fresh edge on an expensive knife), opening bags of bird seed (getting dust in the action if it has bearings), dog/cat food (inside of the bags are kind of greasy or waxy or something and need to be thoroughly wiped), opening bags of rocks/gravel (obvious), prying off zip ties that are really tight on a metal railing or something (happens often when taking down seasonal decorations), etc. etc. For these tasks I use my Byrds and Moras—even though the Hinderer or whatever else is in my pocket could easily do any of these tasks. I guess my limit for actually using any of my nice knives is pretty low, so I use a ‘house’ or ‘garage’ knife…:/
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I'll agree on most of those tasks. The "house" or "garage" knife is a step below "EDC beater" but what a value. :D

I wish I could remember who gave me this tip but Zippo fluid is like magic for tape residue. Squirt a little on a patch, set it over the gunk to soak for maybe ten seconds, and then wipe away.
 
I use the knife I'm carrying for whatever I have need for.
I've became quite a fan of spyderco since joining here. I've used them to do all sorts of cutting and even prying 😮 .

The limit would be where I know it wouldn't perform or break. I also don't use my knives on drywall...
 
I cut whatever needs cutting with whatever folder is in my pocket. If I really need to bear down I grab a fixed blade. I always have one close by.

All you guys designating cheapos as “beaters” and not using your pocket jewelry might regret it someday. I love seeing wear, patina, and character marks accumulate on a nice knife.

Every mark tells a story. Memories made, bonds formed. You might get that with a cheapo beater but then what? You chunk it and buy a new one while your pocket jewel rides shotgun cutting nothing? What are you saving it for? :rolleyes: SMH.
 
My one and only knife is a Spyderco Para 2. so its my fancy knife and also my beater knife. I've owned if for about 1 year and it has been used on the farm for work. cutting various things, breaking down boxes. scraping things and to the shock of many people on here, I do light prying and also use it as a screwdriver when I forget better suited tools.


I also use it as a photography tool putting the blade close and in front of my cameras lens to create some flaring effects sometimes also.


I need a new knife soon and retire the PM2 before it dies
 
Sage advice from @AntDog The one you carry and use ends up having the most sentimental value, it might as well be a nice knife.

I only buy knives that are suitable to use. I don’t spend extra for flash, exotic materials have no value to me unless they are durable.
 
I’m retired so no work knives. With that, I usually carry three blades which are; a main EDC, a backup slip joint (usually a SAK), and a mini multi on my key ring. My main EDC is always my most expensive and honestly sees the least cutting.
 
Knives are tools...
And besides: Olamic has a Lifetime Warranty, and offers all kinds of Spa Treatments; for their customer's knives.
 
I have a full set of Snap-on tools. I keep them in a climate controlled safe. I only handle them with white gloves on when I polish them monthly.

I have a box of crappy tools I use to work on my trucks and equipment. that way if they break I wont feel bad.

The Snap-on ones are too nice to use.
 
eveled said:
I have a full set of Snap-on tools. I keep them in a climate controlled safe. I only handle them with white gloves on when I polish them monthly.

I have a box of crappy tools I use to work on my trucks and equipment. that way if they break I wont feel bad.

The Snap-on ones are too nice to use.
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I added a "haha" smiley to your post, but now you have me wondering if you were actually serious. :p
 
eveled said:
I have a full set of Snap-on tools. I keep them in a climate controlled safe. I only handle them with white gloves on when I polish them monthly.

I have a box of crappy tools I use to work on my trucks and equipment. that way if they break I wont feel bad.

The Snap-on ones are too nice to use.
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I do that too. Have wiha & knipex, but only use the harbor freight stuff. 👍🏻
 
I’ve used cheap knives from the counter buckets that cost under 5 bucks to scrape carbon, paint and gasket when working on engines, pumps and cruddy stuff. Maybe even prying staples out of triwall crates. That’s about all they’re good for, I usually have one stashed in my toolbox or on the bench. They are also for times when someone wants to borrow a knife. Lol

As for my edc/ good knives they are used for cutting only cause I want a good sharp knife when I need it. And I don’t loan them out either.
 
I carry a BM UFO II everyday. I us either, but don't beat it. It has never seen screwdriver or prybar service, 2 things I commonly see people do. Might it get dropped, or cut some cardboard? Yes.
 
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