edc'ing customs?

This is the most expensive knife I have ever (and probably will ever) own. I was nervous the first time I carried and used it. But EDC'ing it has pretty much ruined every other knife for me, so now I really have no choice but to carry it most days ;)
 
I could not see just collecting them since using them is a pleasure to me and after reading Chuck's post that is almost exactly the way it evolved for me.


Today I am carrying a 3 blade balloon whittler by Tony Huffman and my always present Kit Carson lockback.

Other customs that I use:
Scott Cook Lochsa
Daryl Raplh Large DA Apogee
Rainey Vallotton Sidewinder
Small all damascus folder by Art Washburn
Carson Damascus F4
Forged folder by Pete Peterson
Bailey Bradshaw gunstock

Having a few customs to tote around keeps me from carrying the "Safe Queens". :)
 
I EDC a Sebenza Meltdown, G&G Hawk External Toggle, Draper Sabra, and Bradshaw DB all the time. EDCing customs is great!
 
I wil EDC customs but will always try and keep them nice, usually in a pocket sheath or belt sheath. It's the casual scratches on the exteriors that get to me - one's that happen accidently, like drops or rubbing up against something scratchy.
 
carry customs all the time though have been edcing a spyderco Ti ATR a lot too, some customs i edc are:

*crawford perfigo ($450)

*emerson CQC8 zero bevel grind blade ($800)

*emerson CQC6 ($1200)

*darrel ralph maxx 4" talonite blade ($750)

*bud nealy amoeba S30V ($250)

i carry & use all of the above occasionally, the perfigo and CQC8 are my favs right now though it changes..................heck the ATR is like $300 retail now.

heck if ya do scratch/scuff them up a trip back to the maker for a "refinish" is usually low in price and turn around is fast, no reason not to use them imho.

losing the knife/knife getting stolen worry me more than anything.
 
heck if ya do scratch/scuff them up a trip back to the maker for a "refinish" is usually low in price and turn around is fast, no reason not to use them imho.
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Personally, I think a few scratches and scuffs add a lot to the appearance of a knife; a perfectly shiny, 'mint' knife is a rather disturbing sight for me, except in shop windows!
 
Ritt said:
This is the most expensive knife I have ever (and probably will ever) own. I was nervous the first time I carried and used it. But EDC'ing it has pretty much ruined every other knife for me, so now I really have no choice but to carry it most days ;)
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Nice TNT ya got there. :thumbup: If you ever get tired of it, just give me a yell, OK? :)
 
I like my customs a lot, and if I just leave them in the drawer/safe, I won't be spending enough time with them. And I use a knife A LOT during the day. Since I carry more than one knife, I can usually find time/space for one high-end custom. Among my carry knives are pieces by Ed Schempp and Bailey Bradshaw. Now although you would not use these knives for prying, they can certainly handle anything that knives are designed to do. Yes, they are very pelasing to the eye, but they are knives--they are made to work for a living, and they do their jobs quite well. Do they require more maintainence? Maybe a little. Worth it-- ubetcherass! I don't know why this is difficult to explain to people--most folks would rather have a Ferrari than an old beat up Chevy Nova-- and if they had a Ferrari, would they leave it in the garage becasue it might get dented or dirty? This is not to say that you use the Ferrari to go four-wheeling up Imogene Pass-- there are other cars made for that, and there are other knives made for using as a camp knife, cutting tomatoes against a flat rock, etc.

Personally, I don't buy knives for investment value--I buy 'em because I like them. I enjoy using them as well as loking at them, and, at the end of the day, I can look the maker in the eye and say that I sure as hell get full value, and more, for my money.
 
just wanted to add along w/the custom knife i also usually carry a SE spyderco delica for utility work,
 
Here's that new Strider I've been waiting for:

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HiRes MSC Recurve w/Ranger Green Handle

And a family shot:
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HiRes Strider SMFs

I'm carrying the production Recurve today. Hopefully BLG calls today and says the SMF Tantos are in too. :eek: :eek:

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How much did your house cost? Your car? Your watch? Do you let them sit unused? What's the big deal about carrying a $400 knife if you are able to afford it?
 
I use all my knives, custom or not. Currently EDC large classic Sebenza and a small (pocket) custom fixed blade from Gene Ingram.
 
Oilman, :cool: sweet SMF's you got there :thumbup: one of these days I would like to pick one up.
 
Bastid said:
I could not see just collecting them since using them is a pleasure to me and after reading Chuck's post that is almost exactly the way it evolved for me.
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Yeah, Chuck pretty well nailed it. So did 92degrees: I can afford them and I work too hard for my money not to enjoy using the nice things I own.
 
Yeah, I EDC a $400 knife.

Sweet Striders!!!

I just put in to preorder a Ranger Green GB from TADGear!!
 
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