what do you use your knife for?

I rarely carry a knife on my person - kinda illegal here unless you have a good reason. They're banned at work (a jail) so mostly used when fishing or at home for food prep and gardening
 
Andrew Colglazier said:
I've been using this as my pocket knife lately. ZT MUDD 500.
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I use it mostly for cutting rope, but have also used it to pry flashing off of wood, split kindling to start fires, jam cable through gaps between boards, cut open and cut up boxes and other packaging.

Andy
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I just got one of these too. I'll be doing an extensive/intense review of it hopefully by the beginning of April. It's such an awesome, well thought-out blade. :thumbup:
 
I used mine today (an Opinel #8, carbon steel) to open one of those PITA hard plastic clamshell packages.

What a great knife, especially for the price!
 
Good question. Nothing, all day long I have no cutting chores. I carry as a personal defence backup. Don't get me wrong, I want to cut stuff but people around these parts frown about random cutting of objects that may or may not need cutting.

Oh.... that and stabbing Zombies. But on the weekends only. I'm not crazy or anything. ;)
 
I've got a variety of EDC knives that I use, depending on where I am going and what I am planning to do that day. Case Trapper, Kershaw Leek, Spyderco Delica or Victorinox Cadet being my current most common choices.

As far as what I use them for.

  • Opening envelopes
  • Opening boxes
  • Cutting string and thread
  • Cutting tape
  • Cutting food
  • Trimming fingernails
  • Any other cuttin' that needs to be done.
 
Killing..........pieces of string, envelopes, boxes. What ever packaging material I feel threatened by.:D
 
Mostly packing materials especially the tape on boxes, also cellophane wrapping.

Liliysdad:
Ive cut seatbelts, pryed windows open, and once, I even used my Emerson to cut open the fuselage of a Cessna after it crashed, to get to the occupants.
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That's rather impressive. Are you a rescue worker?
 
I'll use my knife for anything that needs to be cut. However, I'm a little hesitant when using it to cut tape or cardboard. Every time I end up cutting tape, it gets all sticky and covers the edge, making it less effective, and cardboard just dulls the blade so darn quick.

That's why I'm rather fond of the Stockman pattern. I like to keep the main clip blade for most everything, the sheepsfoot blade for dirty work, and the spey blade for food.
 
YayILikePie said:
I'll use my knife for anything that needs to be cut. However, I'm a little hesitant when using it to cut tape or cardboard. Every time I end up cutting tape, it gets all sticky and covers the edge, making it less effective, and cardboard just dulls the blade so darn quick.

That's why I'm rather fond of the Stockman pattern. I like to keep the main clip blade for most everything, the sheepsfoot blade for dirty work, and the spey blade for food.
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adhesive usually comes off with paint thinner.

If your knife gets dulled easily such that it doesn't make it through your daily chores, perhaps you should consider a knife with a more robust blade alloy.
 
I was thinking about picking up a Queen slipjoint in D-2, but it's a little out of my price range at the moment. Also, I can't really explain it, but I find it relaxing resharpening up my blades. I'm not sure if others share in this masochistic experience, but I can just spend hours trying to get "the edge."

It's my time to relax, almost like drinking a highball of Scotch with a splash of water while smoking a good cigar. I'm probably not explaining it very well, but it's so wonderful. Often times, when I can't sleep, I'll just bring out the chef's knife and do some touching up.
 
YayILikePie said:
I was thinking about picking up a Queen slipjoint in D-2, but it's a little out of my price range at the moment. Also, I can't really explain it, but I find it relaxing resharpening up my blades. I'm not sure if others share in this masochistic experience, but I can just spend hours trying to get "the edge."

It's my time to relax, almost like drinking a highball of Scotch with a splash of water while smoking a good cigar. I'm probably not explaining it very well, but it's so wonderful. Often times, when I can't sleep, I'll just bring out the chef's knife and do some touching up.
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Sounds like a good solution to me.:thumbup::thumbup:
 
Just out of curiosity, if you don't mind me asking. Your profile mentions that you're in San Diego, CA. Have you ever been to the Stone Brewery? Sounds like an Arrogant Bastard Ale with a plate of authentic Mexican tacos would be a good time.
 
Going to the brewery for a meal is on my list of things I want to do. But, I've not yet done it. I have friends who have and they say it's awesome.

I'm a big fan of Arrogant Bastard Ale. It's one of my favorites.
 
knarfeng said:
Going to the brewery for a meal is on my list of things I want to do. But, I've not yet done it. I have friends who have and they say it's awesome.

I'm a big fan of Arrogant Bastard Ale. It's one of my favorites.
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Well, if you ever come on up to the Sacramento area, I'll treat you to a beer. A person who likes Arrogant Bastard is okay in my book. We'll split a growler or something.
 
Sounds Great. Likewise, if you make it down here, I'll buy.
 
knarfeng said:
I carry a knife as a tool. In the past I worked as an electrician, a truck driver, an engineer/chemist in a development lab, a formulation chemist, manager of a small factory, and in general construction. (not necessarily in that order.) In those jobs, I used a knife in my work. These days I am an engineer who is mostly relegated to a cube farm, so I don't use my knife much at work. Just opening goody bags and peeling apples.

But at home I am still an urban homeowner, with all the fixits that urban homeowners perform.
I trim plastic parts so they fit.
I cut water hose.
I smooth the edges of PVC pipe after sawing it.
I cut up cardboard for the recycle bin.
I trim plants.
I clean out sprinkler heads
I cut twine and rope.
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I'm going to have to add to that response. My wife and I were out shopping this afternoon and a lady in the parking lot called to us and asked me if I could help her get a large splinter out of her flip-flop. It had penetrated the sole and was poking her foot. I used my knife blade (Camillus alloy steel stockman) to dig the splinter out of the rubber sole of the sandal. So that's another use for my knife.

(Gents, this is San Diego, and we wear flip-flops just about all year round. It's 70F here today.)
 
I have my knife 24-7. I EDC a kershaw "needs work" and it sees use everyday. Food prep,opening mail,sharpening pencils,whittling. Just all kinds of stuff.
 
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