EDC!-Which knife or knives are you carrying today???

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Today I've got my Barkie Mini Northstar on the belt, a Benchmade Ascent (at least I think its an Ascent) that's about 9 years old in my RFP, an Izula on my tac vest, and a Ryan Weeks small bushcrafter in my BOB. Pics to follow when I'm not working.
 
Taonari said:
Did you say before that you work in an office environment? If so, do you drop both of your folders in the same pocket or do you only have one pocket clip visible? I ask because I work in an office and do my best to avoid drawing attention to the fact that I carry two folders every day. I generally have the larger blade clipped to my right back pocket and the smaller folder or "backup" knife is in my RFP.
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i don't work in an office, but i carry two knives at work, each one is clipped to a back pocket (tip down position). one knife is my EDC the other is my beat-up knife.

i only take my knife out if im using it and i don't worry what other people think because whatever i'm using it for justifies me carrying it.


im carrying my para 2 20CP, damn knife keeps finding it's way into my pocket :).
 
vortex said:
Yes. It's a nice, little folder.

Boker Trance DP:
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The trance is a sweet blade. Ulta slim, but oh so substantial.
 
Taonari said:
Did you say before that you work in an office environment? If so, do you drop both of your folders in the same pocket or do you only have one pocket clip visible? I ask because I work in an office and do my best to avoid drawing attention to the fact that I carry two folders every day. I generally have the larger blade clipped to my right back pocket and the smaller folder or "backup" knife is in my RFP.
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I'm a network/systems technician which specializes in cabling. My job can go from filing paperwork to going into a depths of a haunted house to run a network cable (true story). If I'm in the office or at an office environment, I gently and discretely open my knives as not to scare anyone or give anyone the wrong impression. I carry my nice "gentle" folder in my RFP (Leek, Para2, Stryker), and carry my heavy duty knife (Gayle Bradley, 0200ST, 710) in the RBP. The only exception to this is my Emersons since I want the wave feature, and hence, the knives change places.

furfmonkey said:
why carry 2 folders? just wondering.. especially in an office environment..i could maybe see a tactical reason for military/law enforcement ..or the argument to carry a SAK and a folder or a multitool pliers and a folder but 2 folders? im sure theres a logical explanation and im just missing it :)
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One for heavy duty use and one for light duty. My knives are grouped into two categories: razor scary sharp and working edge. Although I keep both sharp, I will never use my Leek or Styker to punch a hole in a wall or cut a ceiling tile. Also, the smaller knives don't attract that much more attention. Gotta keep it professional, but always prepared. I usually carry my leatherman with me (Skeletool / FreeStyle / Wave) in another pocket or holster. Another huge part of my EDC is my Gerber Shard and my Fenix PD30 (and a 4Sevens Mini123 on my keys). I change my stance on using a knife to pry, and that's where the Gerber came in. The flashlight came from crawspaces, attics and drop ceiling roofs.
 
Kyrs said:
I'm a network/systems technician which specializes in cabling. My job can go from filing paperwork to going into a depths of a haunted house to run a network cable (true story). If I'm in the office or at an office environment, I gently and discretely open my knives as not to scare anyone or give anyone the wrong impression. I carry my nice "gentle" folder in my RFP (Leek, Para2, Stryker), and carry my heavy duty knife (Gayle Bradley, 0200ST, 710) in the RBP. The only exception to this is my Emersons since I want the wave feature, and hence, the knives change places.



One for heavy duty use and one for light duty. My knives are grouped into two categories: razor scary sharp and working edge. Although I keep both sharp, I will never use my Leek or Styker to punch a hole in a wall or cut a ceiling tile. Also, the smaller knives don't attract that much more attention. Gotta keep it professional, but always prepared. I usually carry my leatherman with me (Skeletool / FreeStyle / Wave) in another pocket or holster. Another huge part of my EDC is my Gerber Shard and my Fenix PD30 (and a 4Sevens Mini123 on my keys). I change my stance on using a knife to pry, and that's where the Gerber came in. The flashlight came from crawspaces, attics and drop ceiling roofs.
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I love it, use them folders man, I would carry 4 if I could, I just cannot get used to the rear carry- sitting on it and phobia, always think people are gonna steal from my rear, usually carry in left and right pockets, belt and inner waist band. Carrying a small fixed blade allows more carry.

I really enjoy my blades and want to carry them. Seeing all the traditionals has got me thinking for more.

Cheers,
Guy
 
Changing it up today: Spyderco Tenacious (I don't give it enough pocket time) and Victorinox Pioneer.

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Ah a fellow technician! I am the IT manager for a small agency and my duties range from systems administration to running cable for new offices to tech support. Last week I had to install over a dozen fax machines so my knives got plenty of use opening all those boxes and packages. This morning a nurse needed a box opened and I took out my "gentle" Victorinox Pioneer to open it. Today that's my light duty knife. I do the same though, I gently and discretely open my knives so I don't scare anyone or make them think I am insane. It's all about the right tool for the job. My usual EDC is light duty knife, heavier duty knife, flashlight, and Leatherman Skeletool.

On another note, I like that PD30 you mentioned. I have a Fenix E01 that I EDC, but am looking for a more powerful light. I may check that out.

Kyrs said:
I'm a network/systems technician which specializes in cabling. My job can go from filing paperwork to going into a depths of a haunted house to run a network cable (true story). If I'm in the office or at an office environment, I gently and discretely open my knives as not to scare anyone or give anyone the wrong impression. I carry my nice "gentle" folder in my RFP (Leek, Para2, Stryker), and carry my heavy duty knife (Gayle Bradley, 0200ST, 710) in the RBP. The only exception to this is my Emersons since I want the wave feature, and hence, the knives change places.



One for heavy duty use and one for light duty. My knives are grouped into two categories: razor scary sharp and working edge. Although I keep both sharp, I will never use my Leek or Styker to punch a hole in a wall or cut a ceiling tile. Also, the smaller knives don't attract that much more attention. Gotta keep it professional, but always prepared. I usually carry my leatherman with me (Skeletool / FreeStyle / Wave) in another pocket or holster. Another huge part of my EDC is my Gerber Shard and my Fenix PD30 (and a 4Sevens Mini123 on my keys). I change my stance on using a knife to pry, and that's where the Gerber came in. The flashlight came from crawspaces, attics and drop ceiling roofs.
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