Showing posts with label pocket knife or multi tools. Show all posts
Showing posts with label pocket knife or multi tools. Show all posts

Sunday, April 12, 2020

Pocket knife or a multi-tool? A question I go through as I go about my day

We are still in ECQ, I have already done quite a number of things to keep myself busy and now getting a bit bored. So I thought of doing some cleaning of the already clean knives and multitools that I have.  And while my computer is here why don't I write about the question I ask myself every morning as I prepare myself for the day.
From top left to right - Spyderco Pro Grip, Kershaw Shuffle 2 (with a NiteIze pocket FL) Leatherman Wingman, SAK Classic, Swiss Tech Micro Plus 9-in-1 and Pocket Multi-tool 12-in-1 and the CRKT Folts Minimalist Bowie
  1. Spyderco Progrip - this is my oldest knife, I don't remember when it was handed down to me, but I remember putting it in my very old toolbox for my then hobby Tamiya Mini 4WD back in the early 2000s.  It stayed inside toolboxes of about 3 different cars and about 2 years ago when I started carrying it in my bag.  I may carry it but perhaps on a few selected occasions when I know the possibility of it getting lost is very small.
  2. Kershaw Shuffle 2 - this is my newest knife.  I bought this during the ECQ to match my blue NiteIze pocket flashlight.  And since I have started carrying a knife in my pocket every day, I decided to get a budget knife instead of the Spyderco so it wouldn't hurt as much if ever I lose it.  This is a nice knife with a bottle opener and a screw head that are practical tools to have aside from the knife.  This will be in the pocket every day.  
  3. Leatherman Wingman - this has everything that I should need in situations that require quick fixes.  The scissors and the knife gets the most use.  This is a bit heavy to carry daily so I bring it on days where I know there's a higher chance of it being used.  As I bring it, I make myself extra aware that it is still in my pocket.  I am so scared of losing it that it becomes one of the reasons that I don't carry it as much.
  4. Swiss Army Knife - I have 3 of these, 1 stays in my office drawer, 1 stays in the car
    and the other one in my pocket organizer.  I bring it when I have to do quick trips out of the office along with a power bank, a USB-C cable, business cards and of course, a flashlight.  I don't bring a folder as even with the pocket clip, I don't want to have any problems with authorities in my destination.
  5. Swiss Techs - These just stay in my motorcycle EDC as I don't usually bring a knife when I ride.  Again, I don't want to have any problems should I run into anything while on the road.  Carrying a bladed weapon is still against the law.
  6. CRKT Folts Minimalist Bowie - I used to carry this as a neck knife when I bought it in December, 2019.  I love it but hanging them on my neck in my office seems to be a bit too flagrant even if it's hidden.  I pocketed them but the folders with their pocket clips make them more practical than this.  I gave this to the wife for her to carry in her bag for "just in case" use.  I found her using it frequently for quick food preparation in the house.  She now knows why I always carry one in my pocket.
As you can see, this is not a review, as I am not that critical of these tools.  I simply like having them on me "just in case" and I don't push these too hard as I understand that there are the right tools for the right job.  Also, I work in corporate, there are very few instances where I can push these to their limits. 

So when you see me, don't hesitate to ask for help from me to do some cutting or screwing, I will be more than happy to help! Cheers! :)

These stay with me, always! :)