Posted December 24, 2015

Klumpen0815
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Kardwill
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From France
Posted December 24, 2015

Only thing I'm in danger of is my ego popping.
It's mostly an handy tool/eating implement for when you're doing stuff outdoors.
(And a cool gadget to show off in front of your friends when you're not into high tech flimsy stuff like smartphones, okay ^^ )

rtcvb32
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j0ekerr
Heisenbunny
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From Spain

j0ekerr
Heisenbunny
Registered: Jun 2014
From Spain
Posted December 24, 2015

I also have a Kershaw with a tanto blade and liner lock that a buddy gave me that's pretty nice. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend those.
I have a few Victorionox, including a "Swisschamp" and this monster "Workchamp XL" that I got when I was in Germany. Victorionox are extremely high quality and highly practical knives.
Lastly, Al Mar if you can afford it.
That is all.
I've pretty much decided on a victorinox, for pretty much the reasons you said and the fact I can carry it around like I'd do with any other tool. I couldn't do the same with a schrade kukri
Post edited December 24, 2015 by j0ekerr

j0ekerr
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Registered: Jun 2014
From Spain
Posted December 24, 2015
Hurm I'm thinking of getting one of the little ones too, the shipping costs the same anyways.
I was thinking of the rambler but the damn thing is actually among the more expensive ones. Then I noticed that the rally is almost half its price, exchanging the scissors for a philips screwdriver.
How useful are the scissors of a mini victorinox if at all? I actually think the screwdriver/bottle cap combo will be more useful.
I was thinking of the rambler but the damn thing is actually among the more expensive ones. Then I noticed that the rally is almost half its price, exchanging the scissors for a philips screwdriver.
How useful are the scissors of a mini victorinox if at all? I actually think the screwdriver/bottle cap combo will be more useful.
Post edited December 24, 2015 by j0ekerr

Klumpen0815
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Registered: Dec 2012
From Germany
Posted December 24, 2015

A Victorinox, a Laguiole and an Opinel are all navajas.
I'll probably get another size of those too.
For some other non-violent tasks that need a stronger blade, more distance between the object and yourself or a straight long cut, a dagger is more useful, that's why some hundreds of years ago it was a common tool to always take with you.
Post edited December 24, 2015 by Klumpen0815

Firebrand9
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Registered: Jul 2012
From United States
Posted December 24, 2015

I was thinking of the rambler but the damn thing is actually among the more expensive ones. Then I noticed that the rally is almost half its price, exchanging the scissors for a philips screwdriver.
How useful are the scissors of a mini victorinox if at all? I actually think the screwdriver/bottle cap combo will be more useful.
I broke a pair of pliers (yes, the thing has a mini pair of pliers that're tremendously useful) on mine one time and Victorionox replaced the whole thing. Can't beat their lifetime warranty.
Here's the link for your country :
http://www.amazon.es/Victorinox-Swiss-Champ-Pocket-Knife/dp/B0001GS19U
Post edited December 24, 2015 by Firebrand9

AnimalMother117
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Registered: Dec 2013
From United States
Posted December 24, 2015
I have had a lot of these over the years but this one may well be the best one. It's a Kershaw 1990 Brawler Folding SpeedSafe Knife. Absolute best. Cleanest open, nicest blade, best looking, most useful and practical. Best quality also, I've dropped it and it has never felt like it was harmed by it. I don't exactly know what purposes you had in mind but this one does very well for whatever I threw at it (including carefully opening those stupid cardboard/paper CD cases).
Here it is on Amazon, a little more expensive (for me anyway) that the Kershaw mentioned: http://www.amazon.com/Kershaw-1990-Brawler-Folding-SpeedSafe/dp/B005UE6GRC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1450985370&sr=8-1&keywords=kershaw+speedsafe
zeogold: I abhor violence. If I'm going to stab something, I'll do it with my sharp wit, thank you very much.
Only thing I'm in danger of is my ego popping.
Kardwill: Having a pocket knife is not about stabbing people... /Looks at at least one psycho-scary post in the thread/ Well, not for most people, anyway. Otherwise, I wouldn't carry one myself ^^
It's mostly an handy tool/eating implement for when you're doing stuff outdoors.
(And a cool gadget to show off in front of your friends when you're not into high tech flimsy stuff like smartphones, okay ^^ ) This one friend of my buddy's couldn't see the point in us carrying knives everywhere until he himself did and just found himself using it almost everyday. They are incredibly useful things. And they are nice for conversation if you're like me and sometimes just run out of other ideas.
Here it is on Amazon, a little more expensive (for me anyway) that the Kershaw mentioned: http://www.amazon.com/Kershaw-1990-Brawler-Folding-SpeedSafe/dp/B005UE6GRC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1450985370&sr=8-1&keywords=kershaw+speedsafe

Only thing I'm in danger of is my ego popping.

It's mostly an handy tool/eating implement for when you're doing stuff outdoors.
(And a cool gadget to show off in front of your friends when you're not into high tech flimsy stuff like smartphones, okay ^^ )
Post edited December 24, 2015 by AnimalMother117

rtcvb32
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Posted December 25, 2015


zeogold
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Posted December 25, 2015


mintee
get off my lawn!
Registered: May 2009
From United States
Posted December 25, 2015
i always carry a knife, but prefer a fixed blade as I have a hard time with folding knives due to dexterity issues. This is my current favorite, very lightweight and elegant while keeping the blade legal length.
http://sasquatchvalley.iwarp.com/cr_neck.htm
there are many other beauts from CRKT knives
http://sasquatchvalley.iwarp.com/cr_neck.htm
there are many other beauts from CRKT knives

rtcvb32
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§pec†re
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Posted December 25, 2015

A Victorinox, a Laguiole and an Opinel are all navajas.
http://www.datadocking.com/user_files/store_25/images/product_images/large/1336853512_5_1.jpg

FoxbodyMustang
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Registered: Mar 2009
From United States
Posted December 25, 2015

I've decided to get myself an EDC on a whim, and after some thought I've chosen on purchasing a swiss army victorinox knife. I've managed to narrow my choices to 3: The classic, the rambler and the tinker small. The classic SD and the rambler make for good keychains, but they're extremely small. The Tinker Small looks more like a proper EDC blade while still small, light and non-threatening enought to carry in your pocket comfortably.
Thoughts?
http://www.leatherman.com/wingman-11.html#start=5
Then again I enjoy practicing survival so perhaps my selection is overkill. Gerber brand is a nice cheaper alternative also. Leatherman has a way better warranty though. 25 years. My current Wingman I've carried for around 4 years (ever since it was released in 2011 I believe it was) now with no issue.
I carry the Charge TTi in my bug out bag and this thing is a beast. Used to be my EDC before the Wingman. It is quite hefty though and certainly could be considered overkill for every day carry unless your work requires tools constantly. A ton of useful tools. Weight being the issue though at 8.2 ounces, then add in any extra bits and extension adapter for 1/4 inch hex bits if you buy them too.
Whatever the brand you get, always make sure it has locking tools and blades. Nothing like using a blade or tool and having it fold shut on you, or worse, catching your hand in between gashing your hand open. The Swiss is a good brand that many people swear by, I've had several myself that I've given to my grandpa because he likes collecting them. But these are just not the style I like to carry.
Of these multi tools, and any multi tool I've used, the one feature I generally don't care much for is the scissors. It just feels awkward using them to me, but they are functional and I've used them on multiple occasions.