How many people use the knife they carry ?

Phew, I must be in the misguided minority here.

I just carry one knife but it is always very sharp. I use it regularly but make sure the edges is maintained. Carrying two knives IMO was a little uncomfortable and then I would have to remember which was needed touch up. I just carry the one that got the most use and maintain it better.
Mustang
 
In my early days of tac-knife collecting I would overpack. Socom, Afck, Emerson, Stiff Kiss ...... just to have my favs with me.
Now I`m more purpose oriented when carrying.
SAK Spartan for all around urban travell needs. One handed folder CRKT m 16 , Nealy, or Delica for quick deployment for general cutting chores. And my current fav; an italian/sardinian traditional pattada sliploint knife for food preparation.
Suits me. I wish I had bought a Sebenza in NYC thou.

Matthias
 
For emergency cases I recomend any kind of serrated blade, ( Spyderco Rescue, SAK Trailmaster One Hand Opened, Leatherman Wave " Plain Edge and Serrated blade, etc ).

I used to use my Benchmande 31 ( left ) and the Leatherman Wave ( right because you can not take out any blade of the Wave with your left hand ).
But I had a little big problem, I am Lefty so in an emergency I could not take aout the serrated blade quick so I made a change in my EDC knives.

Today I have the SAK Trailmaster One handed in my left pocket ( strong hand, cutting all kind of stuff ) and my Benchmade 31 in my right hand ( some little cuts and a lot of fun )
The wave is near to me it is in my work bag.

roloss_valdes
 
I always have a CQC7 and a Spydercard on me, and usually my Leatherman Supertool.
In the car I have a spare Leatherman and a S&W rescue knife with the window smasher and the seat belt cuttin' blade.
I prefer fixed blades but they're illegal to carry in my state, so I rarely do.
 
The Micra on my keychain gets used every single day. My SAK Tinker gets used almost every day. And the Spyderco Rescue and Buck 110 in rotation get used often enough that I keep bringing them with me.

Frank
 
In my strong side pocket always one of the Spyderco's, Emerson or Benchmades.
Concealed in waistband civilian, matriarch or merlin.

I also have the Gerber Legend 800 multitool on my belt, Spyderco ladybug and Leatherman micra on my keyring.

I guess that makes 5 in total.

The concealed knife always stays sharp as it NEVER gets used. I keep 2 Spyderco sharpmakers, one at home and one at the office. So no excuse for blunt knives.

Most of thw ork is done by either the blade on the Gerber tool or my strong side knife.

Cheers from wildest Africa!!

My Landrover horror Story
 
My "work" knife is a Kershaw Chive.It is small and most ppl like how it flicks out,plus the small size puts them at ease.My other carry knife is for "situations"(Spyder Renegade,Cuda Maxx,Civilian and so on........).
 
I pretty much use everything I've got. The ones that just lay there, sitting pretty, end up getting sold or traded to friends or on forums. There is an exception though, I've got this MK II, and it hasn't been used. It's probably the only one...

But I strop and sharpen recently used knives while watching TV, or after a meal, or after the gym, after school, before going somewhere....
 
I usually carry two knives. This is actually down from the four or five I used to have on me but I got fed up with them all and really didn't use any enough to warrant it.

Even worse, none of mine are nearly as sharp as they could be because I suck at sharpening. :(

Mustang - what do you drive? :)

Ash
 
I always carry 2 folders, and 2 multi-tools:

*Spyderco SS SE Police model...It never sees use as it's my dedicated "defensive/offensive" knife.
*Spyderco SS PE Delica...This is my "utility folder", and it gets used almost daily.
*SOG Deluxe Pocket PowerPlier...Sees use almost daily.
*SOG CrossCut...Sees use almost daily.
 
I carry a small spydie Jester for EDC utility. It's my only knife at work since it's small, and sheeple friendly. On the street, I carry the Jester. My MT mini-SOCOM (black/plain) is carried strong side, and I have yet to cut anything with it (almost cut MYSELF playing with it). I just don't want to mess it up. I also wear a Dan Valois Vantage I belt knife, "just in case".
 
2 is good. For the sake of not toting around a ton of steel, I rarely see fit to carry more than three.

Usually it's just the one.
 
If you ever decide to sell that unused MK II, I know a certain collector of unused knives that would like to have it, back... ;)

Mel
 
well, i carry a EKI CQC8 or a pat crawford perfigo for SD use, and a spydie delica for EDC use, that way i dont scuff up my SD knives opening stuff.

greg
 
I don't like the idea of carry a dedicated self defense knife along with your EDC. If you need two work knives (say plain edge and serratd,) so be it. The legal issues aren't worth it to me. While it's not illegal to carry for self defense, a district attorney well eat you alive for carrying for those purposes only. For me, I carry one EDC. It gets used, sharpened and maintained. If I don't have time to get to it for sharpening, I will switch EDCs until I can get to it. My EDCs have handling and using marks on them. If they should find thier way into court, they have obviously been used for taking care of multiple cutting tasks. Also, it's a learned reaction (habit) to reach for that EDC, draw it, and open it one handed without hesitation. I draw and use it daily, so I don't have to think about it. Like the person who stated earlier the always reach for their other knives and forget their self defense knife is even there. That's not good. I want to KNOW my knife is there and exactly where it is. In terms of EDC carry, I choose a knife with quality materials, great fit and finish, strong lock up, and a good practical blade geometry and size for cutting tasks. Ironically, I look for the same thing in a self defense piece. That is why I let my EDC double as my self defense knife. With one knife, I don't have to justify to a jury why I am carrying 3-4 or 8 knives. I have one, that shows obvious signs of being used for daily cutting tasks,that is a tool first and foremost and was used as a last ditch self defense tool when the need arised.

JR
 
Yaup, get one knife and carry it. If your EDC doesn't work for your daily needs, you don't need to carry another knife, you need to find a different EDC.

It never ceases to amaze me, but I always laugh when somebody asks what people carry, and somebody posts like this:

Left front pocket: MT LCC D/A
Right front pocket: Spyderco Rescue
Left rear pocket: Empty
Right rear pocket: Wallet with Spydercard
In waist band: Busse Natural Outlaw
Around neck: Emerson LaGriffe
Belt sheath: LM Wave
On keyring: SAK and Photon and Kubotan and seat belt cutter.

Whatever floats yer boat, Sport, but I think yer gonna sink yer boat if ya don't lose alittle weight. :rolleyes:
 
I carry a kershaw vapor for edc , It gets a work out most days . I may sharpen it 3 times a week. I also have a rekat and its scary sharp , I could never get it back that sharp !!!Its also a edc ! I want to keep it scary sharp just for a emergency ! I also carry other knives that I also use , One is a fixed blade that I made.
The other is a little buck keychain knife . I also have a neck nife ,but its really not to my liking to carry ! Think the chain is too long.I keep the rekat in my back pocket and the kershaw in the front pocket. I would like to also carry a neck knife and a boot knife ! But i dont wear boots :( And like i said the chain on the neck knife is too long ,.Thanks for the answers they have helped me decide not to use my rekat !!! but carry it for emergencys !
 
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