I edc a vic SAK of some sort in a belt sheath everyday,Climber,Huntsman,or Farmer.I did'nt even know about the Peanut until I came to Bladeforums and read Carls stories.Now I can't leave the house without my Case Damascus Peanut riding in my left front jeans pocket.Anything else seems too big in my pocket anymore.If it were'nt for the tools on the SAK,which come in handy,I'd just be happy with my Peanut.I still like packing a Buck 110,102,or 119 in the woods,just because,but usually don't use them much.
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Your EDC and the reasons behind it
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I don't have an EDC, because my daughter loves picking out my daily carry, so it is usually what she wants! Before she was old enough to pick them up I carried a GEC Executive Whittler in stag most days, or an SAK Electrician plus. Slipjoints have never been big around where I grew up, so while they were around, belt fixed blades were the majority of used knives among my family and associates.
I stole my first slip joint from a gun show as a young teenager- not proud of it now but it is what it is. A small 2 blade Boker that has been passed on to a BF member to rejuvenate its karma. That was used a bit, but was never completely me. This was followed by my first eBay purchase- a Bear MGC Damascus peanut with MOP scales. I used this knife as a good luck charm in university- it sat in on nearly every test I wrote. But, sadly, is much too small for food prep that I demand., so my slipjoint use never flourished. Fast forward a bit to reading this sub forum. Not understanding many of the terms and experiences I jumped in and bought 5? Case knives. Boy was I dissapointed at the apparent ruler of the slipjoint world. Poor fit and finish, and no responces to my emails. So no more new academy knives for me, except trade or gift. By then the canoe pattern caught my interest. Got a Queen in stag bone, sharpened it during the entirety of Nightmare Before Christmas, and really enjoyed using it. Added the Electrician for when I wanted a saw and awl, then found GEC. OF course then I found John Lloyd knives, and began using single bladed slipjoints. Because I am in scrubs all day long the slipjoints are my primary users, I prefer at least a 3" blade-4" is better. Wharncliffe main blade suits me best, and I like 3 blades of different lengths, and a punch/awl. My ideal slipjoint has not been seen by me yet, and as I have thus far been unable to get a maker to take on my design I guess I have a few more years to wait until I can make my own. Long journey that is still continuing.
I stole my first slip joint from a gun show as a young teenager- not proud of it now but it is what it is. A small 2 blade Boker that has been passed on to a BF member to rejuvenate its karma. That was used a bit, but was never completely me. This was followed by my first eBay purchase- a Bear MGC Damascus peanut with MOP scales. I used this knife as a good luck charm in university- it sat in on nearly every test I wrote. But, sadly, is much too small for food prep that I demand., so my slipjoint use never flourished. Fast forward a bit to reading this sub forum. Not understanding many of the terms and experiences I jumped in and bought 5? Case knives. Boy was I dissapointed at the apparent ruler of the slipjoint world. Poor fit and finish, and no responces to my emails. So no more new academy knives for me, except trade or gift. By then the canoe pattern caught my interest. Got a Queen in stag bone, sharpened it during the entirety of Nightmare Before Christmas, and really enjoyed using it. Added the Electrician for when I wanted a saw and awl, then found GEC. OF course then I found John Lloyd knives, and began using single bladed slipjoints. Because I am in scrubs all day long the slipjoints are my primary users, I prefer at least a 3" blade-4" is better. Wharncliffe main blade suits me best, and I like 3 blades of different lengths, and a punch/awl. My ideal slipjoint has not been seen by me yet, and as I have thus far been unable to get a maker to take on my design I guess I have a few more years to wait until I can make my own. Long journey that is still continuing.
I tried carrying just a small slippie for a while, first a peanut, then a swayback, but I frequently find myself in situations where a one hand opener or a SAK would be a better choice. I'm a jet engine mechanic working in a test facility, and I do lots of outdoor work in the cold. My Buck Vantage lives in my left chest pocket on my Carhart jacket where I can easily grab it while up on a ladder,and while wearing gloves. My other EDC has been a Vic Cadet, I find the nail file handy for prying o-rings out of their grooves and it's very comfortable in the pocket.
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Chris Reeve large Sebenza and one of several SAKs, I need the toothpick. Usually a small handgun as well....maybe not so small.
Hi,
I would have a hard time living with just 1 EDC. I use a rotation of 3 or 4 different knives depending on what I'm going to be doing.
If I'm going to work as a machinist, I've been finding my small lockback RR1021 to be a fine working tool. And it seems to be getting a pretty fair amount of time lately. Though honestly, I feel more comfortable with more blades. So I often carry a Boker Barlow or Case Canoe too. I used to exclusively carry a Schrade 34OT. But I find myself rarely grabbing a Stockman anymore.
On the weekends or for trips to town or going to meetings and classes, I gravitate to my Camillus 21's or 22's. Or perhaps my Queen Whittler or GEC #25 Barlow for more refined and elegant environs. I do have to say that as hard as I'm trying to avoid the GEC #33 and #66 patterns, I losing the fight and I will have to soon get one or both.
dalee
I would have a hard time living with just 1 EDC. I use a rotation of 3 or 4 different knives depending on what I'm going to be doing.
If I'm going to work as a machinist, I've been finding my small lockback RR1021 to be a fine working tool. And it seems to be getting a pretty fair amount of time lately. Though honestly, I feel more comfortable with more blades. So I often carry a Boker Barlow or Case Canoe too. I used to exclusively carry a Schrade 34OT. But I find myself rarely grabbing a Stockman anymore.
On the weekends or for trips to town or going to meetings and classes, I gravitate to my Camillus 21's or 22's. Or perhaps my Queen Whittler or GEC #25 Barlow for more refined and elegant environs. I do have to say that as hard as I'm trying to avoid the GEC #33 and #66 patterns, I losing the fight and I will have to soon get one or both.
dalee