Comeuppance
Fixed Blade EDC Emisssary
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So, I work retail, at a local pet store. It's a family-owned company that I worked at for just shy of three years before I moved to Denver, and they were gracious enough to re-hire me with a raise back into my full position as assistant manager (which is as high as one can realistically go in the company without marrying into the family.)
It's an alright job, and I love it. I love it so much, I decided to make it incredible.
I decided to become retail Batman.
I've always carried knives there, and they know me as the resident knife guy. When I was first promoted years ago, I bought an 0561 as my first "very expensive" knife. I, of course, since purchased, sold, carried, and used dozens of knives 2-3x that value since then, but now currently carry a vanilla 0801 to work for my folder needs. That pretty much does the trick.
Who just wants things to be satisfactory, though? Screw that.
The Setup:
I can't wait to get to work most days. I also can't believe I get away with it.
Anyway, having a fixed blade at work has been an absolute pleasure. I can break down boxes by using the skullcrusher end of the Dragon (thus sparing the edge), and the gloves keep the impact from scraping or bruising my hands. The long straight edge is crazy useful at work, and I have it set up so that I can draw the knife from the sheath in a dagger grip and cut the first bit of tape on a box in one smooth motion. I can even do this and sheath it comfortably while crouching.
The complete confidence I can place in the knife, accompanied by the knowledge that I can replace it relatively inexpensively and sharpen it super quickly on my wicked edge, has been wonderful. No more boxcutters falling apart, no more tape on my 0801, no more carrying two folding knives, no more getting my pockets dirty just getting to my knife because my hands are covered in something (!!!)...
Does anyone else have a job that allows them to use a fixed blade at work? Please share your experiences, thoughts, and feedback.
Also, I'll take any suggestions as far as proposed additions to the belt. A measuring tape with a level is on the list already.
It's an alright job, and I love it. I love it so much, I decided to make it incredible.
I decided to become retail Batman.
I've always carried knives there, and they know me as the resident knife guy. When I was first promoted years ago, I bought an 0561 as my first "very expensive" knife. I, of course, since purchased, sold, carried, and used dozens of knives 2-3x that value since then, but now currently carry a vanilla 0801 to work for my folder needs. That pretty much does the trick.
Who just wants things to be satisfactory, though? Screw that.
The Setup:
- Police utility belt, the foundation for the whole setup.
- Stainless Steel Sharpie, because ridiculous = better
- Bolt action Boker KID Pen, for the aforementioned reasons. Also, quite pleasant to use.
- CRKT Dragon, wharncliffe utilitarian godliness
- Carbon steel scissors, capable of cutting through thick gauge metal wire. These replaced the laser-guided scissors I had that broke. Solution: Tougher scissors.
- Leatherman OHT, for everything that doesn't need cutting.
- Cut and impact resistant gloves (wire mesh and rubber padding built-in), with a nitrile coating on the palm. I work with a lot of sharp things, heavy things, and chemicals at work. Best gloves imaginable.
I can't wait to get to work most days. I also can't believe I get away with it.
Anyway, having a fixed blade at work has been an absolute pleasure. I can break down boxes by using the skullcrusher end of the Dragon (thus sparing the edge), and the gloves keep the impact from scraping or bruising my hands. The long straight edge is crazy useful at work, and I have it set up so that I can draw the knife from the sheath in a dagger grip and cut the first bit of tape on a box in one smooth motion. I can even do this and sheath it comfortably while crouching.
The complete confidence I can place in the knife, accompanied by the knowledge that I can replace it relatively inexpensively and sharpen it super quickly on my wicked edge, has been wonderful. No more boxcutters falling apart, no more tape on my 0801, no more carrying two folding knives, no more getting my pockets dirty just getting to my knife because my hands are covered in something (!!!)...
Does anyone else have a job that allows them to use a fixed blade at work? Please share your experiences, thoughts, and feedback.
Also, I'll take any suggestions as far as proposed additions to the belt. A measuring tape with a level is on the list already.
