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shadow93

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As the title says. How many knifes do you each carry with you at a time and why so many? I only carry one because that's all I've ever found to need at a time. But then I see people carrying 2,3, even 4 at a time on here and I don't understand the concept behind it besides having a backup.
 
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My SAK Cadet is on my keychain just because it works for me...I have used the tools on multiple occasions. The other is some sort of folding knife.
 
I carry one main folder, and have a Victorinox Classic on a ring. The Classic gets carried for the tweezer and scissors, but it has a little blade. If someone asks to borrow a knife, they get the Classic.

I think that most folks who carry multiple knives are just knife freaks who love their toys. If the WWII generation got by with a single, worn out slipjoint that was sharpened with a piece of sandpaper, I think we could get by with one supersteel folder sharpened on an Edge Pro. But people love their blades, so sometimes they carry more than one. Others will carry a "tactical" folder and a small utility type folder. Its all good.
 
i carry 2. one knife for cutting and i always have a SAK sportsman on my keys for the added tools.
 
It seems the SAK is a pretty much common ground between everyone. I should probably find one of my old ones or pick a new one up, never really thought about carrying one though.
 
Well, I have a Vic Rambler that is always on my keychain; same size as some kind of novelty/fashion keychain but way more functional... ;)

Then I usually have a SAK Tinker for the tools (I find SAKs to be more comfortable to carry than a full multi-tool) and a clipped locking one-hander of some kind. I guess that makes three knives most days...
 
Depending on what i'm Doing and where I'm going between 2-4. If I'm not working and going to be gone all day, I carry a large locking folder a smaller locking folder on my off side a alox sak in my pocket and an izula 2 on my belt. Sounds like a lot(well it is a lot) but for me its like a kid who carries a security blanket :) I just don't feel right without them :)
 
Today three. Vic classic, it's really a toothpick, tweezer holder with a blade. A Case medium stockman CV. And a Para. A couple more than I probably really need. But, it's more of a want.
 
Opinel No.8 in my front pocket, CS Pocket Bushman in my back pocket, Spyderco Honeybee on my key ring. ESEE-3 on my pack.
 
While on duty as an MP, I usually carry a 4 (let me explain). I have my big folder (zt 0650) , for God forbid I lose my weapon, I have another way to defend my life. I have an edc blade that is usually either a Benchmade sequal or a buck vantage. I then have my Leatherman that has a blade on it, and a SAK for uniform maintenance. Off duty though, it is usually just one blade and a SAK.
 
Leatherman Micra on my car keys - for the scissors and tweezers and small surprisingly sharp blade great for trimming cuticles
Leatherman/ Multi Plier on my belt - for the multi tools
Small folder in watch pocket - cutting tape
Busse Skeleton Key in front pocket (or right tool pocket on carpenter pants) - ummm, just in case I uh, need to open my, um,.. mail..

Thats my EDC set, but change it up as necessary as the plan for the day changes...Sometimes less, sometimes more, depends on what I am going to do, right tool for the job and all..
 
I like to find blades that compliment one another.

I'll call it the "Rock Paper Scissor" approach.

The main idea is to be prepared for any type of cutting task, and therefore to carry (usually 3) knives that excel at different tasks. Each knife should be able to do something noticeably better than the other.

With a system like this I am never wishing I had a thinner blade or a thicker blade, a blade with more belly or a straighter blade, a smaller blade or a bigger blade, and so on, etc. etc.

I implement this system with a keychain sized knife for starters. It is a knife that I never forget to carry 24/7-365. Second, I usually carry a pocket knife -of the type that actually sit in a pocket. This will usually be a traditional slipjoint with multiple blades. Sometimes it is a Leatherman or SAK as well. In any case, the second knife that I carry is usually the most useful since it will have multiple blades and/or tools. Often times, the second knife will be enough to stop me from carrying a third. When my second knife leaves more to be desired, I'll carry a third knife. -This will generally be a modern folder and its design features will depend on what my second knife is. The third knife will usually have a pocket clip and a one-hand opening design.

I carry the entire system in both front pockets, and sometimes use my back pocket for the modern knife.

I must note though, nothing is set in stone.
 
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In my mind I only carry one knife at a time in my rotation.

But I happen to always have 2 more blades that are on my Signature SAK and Leatherman Juice S2.
I don't use those blades and rarely think about them.
Those blades are incidental because I carry for the other tools - scissors, tweezers, pliers, drivers, etc.
And as others have said already, if someone asks to borrow a knife, they get the SAK or Juice S2, never my folder.

I can't imagine carrying 2 or more folders. I have enough EDC stuff already.
 
I carry two folders. A very BIG waved one should I happen upon the boogie man, and a little one that handles most the daily tasks and doesn't scare the sheeple.
 
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4 usually, 5 sometimes.

1. Large folder with pocket clip
2. Victorinox in other pocket
3. Leatherman squirt ps4 on keys
4. Cheap flat credit card with knife on one of the edges in the wallet (has bottle opener also)

Sometimes Kabar TDI goes with on the belt OWB.
 
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