How long have you carried the same EDC pocket knife?

spdguns · Oct 1, 2016

23 or so years. Benchmade Pat Crawford Leopard. It's been back to Benchmade half a dozen time for a resharpen. The black anodizing has worn off and now it looks silver. I had to rebuild it once so far. The clip screws stripped out. I drilled and tapped it for Leupold scope screws. Perfect!

Cackmandu · Oct 1, 2016

Kershaw Cryo G10 for about a year, Leatherman PS4 Squirt a little less than a year!

Marshwheeling · Oct 1, 2016

For at least twenty years, maybe thirty, I have carried a Leatherman Micra, mostly for the scissors. Anything else, not very long. I switch pocket knives a couple of times a week. Right now, it is a Case peanut and an Opinel No.8, sanded down a bit to ride better in the pocket.

Rpg · Oct 1, 2016

I've carried the Camillus Slim Line pen knife my Grandfather carried since his death in 1963.

-db- · Oct 1, 2016

20 years or so, Gerber LST

gmiller0737 · Oct 1, 2016

I have been carrying A Gerber LST since Early/Mid 80's I have lost a couple to My Uniform Company But I always find another in fact I just purchased another to put up in a Local Pawn Shop for 5$

JohnRippert · Oct 1, 2016

At work fixing copiers I like to carry a small lockblade. I used a Gerber Magnum LST Junior for at least 15 years before I had to buy another. I had taken a eighth inch off the length and width of the blade from sharpening. It would not hold a edge any more. That was about a year or two ago so I should be GTG until I retire in about 8 years.

I bought a Kershaw Scamp about 4 years ago that I carry whenever I am off work. I like it so much I bought a second to keep in the closet when the first one wears out.

indigo22 · Oct 1, 2016

These two knives have ridden in my pocket for somewhere around 99+% of the time for the last 12 years or so. Cold Steel Pocket Bushman and Schrade SS1.. I'll get a new knife carry it a few days to a week then lo and behold this pair shows back up in my pocket. They do their job well above and beyond expectation.

Oh, The LCP has had a place in my pocket for the last 6 years.

THE PILGRIM · Oct 1, 2016

Not very long!
Every so often, I switch up.
Right now I'm carrying a Cold Steel.

targetchief · Oct 1, 2016

I have carried a Buck stockman for 15 years or so. My dad had one like it but I could not find it after he passed.

shouldazagged · Oct 1, 2016

No single EDC, or single knife carried--always carry two.

Most days a flat-ground Spyderco Endura, a generous gift from a member here, is clipped in my hip pocket. Occasionally, depending on how I'm dressed, it will be a SOG drop-point Flash II assisted opener. Nice, durable knife, but not quite the equal of the Spyderco.

In my left side pocket is either a Victorinox Pioneer (the one that used to be Swiss Army issue) or a Vic Super Tinker. Today it was the Endura and Super Tinker.

I have an Old Timer 8OT four-inch stockman knife I carry sometimes, and a number of others; but generally it's one of the SAKs for the tools and the Endura or Flash II for cutting chores.

italiansport · Oct 2, 2016

Sometimes just for the heck of it I carry this. Yes it's legal in Arizona.
But I usually carry my S&W Tactical!
Jim

mauser9 · Oct 2, 2016

Plenty of fine looking EDC's here and suggestions but I am considering the Gerber Prodigy Tanto fixed with the 4.75 inch blade for a hiking and camping carry knife. Good price and looks rugged.

Usmc5811 · Oct 2, 2016

I have had a SOG Trident folder for over 11 years. I lost it back in April so I purchased another. I have used it from cleaning game to cutting steak by the camp fire. And have no idea the amount of zip ties I have cut through with the serrated blade tagging back in equipment. Then about two weeks ago I was digging through my ammo closet and behind an ammo box was my old one. Well the new one now resides in the safe and the old one is still going strong. The finish they use on there knives is tough also, I was a little wary about that when I originally bought it. But have no regrets.

BAM-BAM · Oct 2, 2016

Lost the Kershaw I'd carried for about 5-6 years in the winter of 15..... got a Kershaw Blur..... but with a 4" blade too big for everyday....... replaced it with a Benchmade "North Fork" 2.97" blade /wood scales about 6 months ago.Great 'midsize" knife

Still carry the 4" Blur when working around the house or cabin.

wingriderz · Oct 2, 2016

I tend to rotate my Edc knifes from Sog Flash &Trident ,Gerber,Buck & a Swiss Army. Most have been with me for many years.The Sog flash has been replaced over a year ago lost original. I tend to try to keep those mentioned as a flesh only strong side rear pocket. And Swiss up front weak pocket for every day chores. The swiss is about 10 years

garddogg56 · Oct 2, 2016

Up till the 90's it was always an Old timer since then I pocket a Case gunstock or a peanut.

rburg · Oct 2, 2016

I'm going to guess 25 years, but it could be a little more or less. Its a Buck 503 that an old guy named Charles Griewe did file work on. I like it and have only lost it a half dozen times. See, I have this thing called a wife. Back in the past when she asked for my knife I made a huge mistake and trusted her. She'd use it and then put it down. I'd have to retrace her footsteps to find where she "discarded" it. The last time, I thought it was gone for good. But with searching, I found it.

So now when she wants to borrow my knife, I say "what for?" Then I stand by her (over her she says) until she's done. We won't have more such incidences. I've purchased her maybe a half dozen knives over the years, but they're too much trouble for her to carry. She says its easier to just borrow mine. So I changed to not loaning it to her or anyone else. And if she does get it, its only while I'm watching.

People who borrow things consider them to be disposable. All it took was asking so they're not really invested in the item. Much like tools. I can't believe the abuse non-owners put someone's knife to. My knife doesn't get subjected to abuse when I'm using it, and now the policy is to not let anyone else use mine. I've gotta make an exception in my wife's case because I sleep next to her. Easy murder range. She knows she screwed up and the price is me never trusting her again with my knife.

fyimo · Oct 2, 2016

I carry a Spyderco Tanacious 8cr13moc with 4 1/4 inch blade and have for 6 years.

H Richard · Oct 2, 2016

Kershaw Leek flat black finish I've carried every day since 06.

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