Off Topic The looker

What jobs are CRKs and Hinderers specifically made for?

They’re meant to cut stuff, not pry trim off, open paint cans, strip wire etc. they’re plenty of tools that perform those jobs infinitely better and more efficient.
 
mitchnola said:
I respect yalls opinion, and I agree crks n hinderers etc are capable tools.

Personally I’ve never needed a pocket knife other than a utility knife during my days in the field. I’m a firm believer in using the right tool for the job. Work smart not harder.

For the record I do carry my hinderers and crks and do use them as knives not pry bars.

If I was back on the tools (which I really miss) Id probably leave my expensive knife in the truck and grab my button lock Milwaukee utility knife. Cause that’s the best tool for the job. Imo
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I agree. The worst of the worst jobs…my CRK’s don’t see that kind of mess. Same as you…button lock Milwaukee sees the gruesome. :)
 
Like I originally said in my first post. You carry a pocket knife in construction and ya bound to use it for purposes its not intended for.
 
mitchnola said:
What jobs are CRKs and Hinderers specifically made for?

They’re meant to cut stuff, not pry trim off, open paint cans, strip wire etc. they’re plenty of tools that perform those jobs infinitely better and more efficient.
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Meh! Semantics.

Sometimes I hit one hammer with another hammer. 😱 lol.
 
The odd part is that I respect the "use your shxt guys" who take their $500 knives with them wherever they go, and use them to cut whatever needs cut.

Part of my math with any knife purchase is deciding whether or not I can afford to have it lost, stolen, or broken. For some reason, I don't worry as much about this with my multi-meter, but I'm far less inclined to use that as a leverage tool.

The thin blades on the box cutters have a hidden, secondary benefit: when you get lazy and try to use 'em wrong, they snap, forcing you to go to your toolbox and get the damn prybar like you should have in the first place.
 
mitchnola said:
What jobs are CRKs and Hinderers specifically made for?

They’re meant to cut stuff, not pry trim off, open paint cans, strip wire etc. they’re plenty of tools that perform those jobs infinitely better and more efficient.
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While I would certainly never use a knife for the former two examples, stripping wire is well within the realm of realistic uses for a good knife. Having three to four times more edge real estate to work with makes for a lot of quality of life improvements.

Shorttime said:
The thin blades on the box cutters have a hidden, secondary benefit: when you get lazy and try to use 'em wrong, they snap, forcing you to go to your toolbox and get the damn prybar like you should have in the first place.
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I find myself in situations often where it isn't worth the effort of going back to my tool bag for one thing. Luckily, my Leatherman Rebar is always there to save the day. Since I carry it in tandem with a knife, the standard edge blade on it remains as sharp and unused as the day it was purchased.

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One last parting thought…

I’m sure that any American Made BM or Spydie or Hogue would be very capable in construction for most if not all cutting tasks.
If ya can afford a CRK…it does make a very fun and capable tool. :)
 
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