How long have you carried the same EDC pocket knife?

[Old Corp]

Discovered a direct correlation that the more money I have invested in a EDC pocketknife, the higher the likelihood of loss.
I use pocket-clip models which is fine, but things like seatbelts, vines in the woods, tree branches while bush hogging/mowing will extract and toss them.

So - have settled on the Kershaw 1830 assist-opening as the near perfect EDC for me. Often found on sale for <$20, and I keep at least two in reserve backup.

 

[ruger 22]

I have a fair number of Swiss Army knives and have been carrying them for 70 years. I have one in each of my suits, jackets, and in my fishing box and shooting bag. I also carry one in my pocket every day along with my 649-2. Some are Victorinox and some are Wenger. The scissors are handy and so are the saws. The instrument screwdriver in the coil of the corkscrew is an absolute must to fix my glasses that forever coming loose with those tiny screws.

 

[Chubbo]

My EDC for a few months has been this very handy Woodworker's knife, an Oldtimer, by Schrade. It has six woodworking blades, cut bone scales, what looks like German silver, and brass liners, and SS back. It is extremely well built. I can't find the paperwork on it, but hope that it was made in the USA. It replaced a Sheffield a razor knife, about six months ago.

Chubbo http://smith-wessonforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=403704&stc=1&d=1562275140

 

[indigo22]

Wow. You actually carried a Pocket Bushman? What was that like?

Solid lock up... Heavy duty... As close as you can get to a fixed blade and still be a folder. If I'm headed into the woods it is with me. ... Likewise the revolver too.

 

[snubbyfan]

My wife gave me this a coupla years ago. It's a CRKT Drifter. I've been carrying it ever since.

 

[Biggfoot44]

I am cursed that whenever I carry a $$ knife ( by my knife spending standards ) , I lose it within a week .

Ironically , this week my everyday * Pocket * knife, recently dedicated to on the job pants, but previously rotated to everthing , turned up missing . A cheap Chinese vaguely reminiscent of 110 shape, but slimmer and lighter , with vaguely fake ivory-ish panels in black plastic body . Bought it for $5 or less well used from a vendor at a Steam/ Tractor show 6 or 8 yr ago . I was cheap & ugly , but I kept it sharp, and it served faithfully .

Currently in my normal pants pocket is a Chineese knockoff of Cold Steel ( I want to say pocket Ti , but have to look it up ) . Don't want to seem a Chineese Knockoff fanboy . When I bought it wasn't sure if real or not , and the packaging was convincing fake also . Price was such I was willing to take a chance .

Ultimately , it turns out to be a very good copy . The first two Cold Steel dealers I showed it declared it genuine, third one took 5min to conclude it was a very close copy .

But it is well made much more than 99% of Chineese knives, holds an edge well, and been doing pocket duty for 2.5yr .

But to regain my Knife cred , is my duty belt knife . A USA Case XX, 2.5in lockback , stainless handles . been on my belt continously since mid 1980's .

 

[Czar]

Not sure if a multi tool counts for this but I'm going on 5 years with the gerber on my belt every day. The fabric holder is starting to wear our at the bottom though.

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[SuperMan]

Solid lock up... Heavy duty... As close as you can get to a fixed blade and still be a folder. If I'm headed into the woods it is with me. ... Likewise the revolver too.

The Pocket Bushman is my woods folder also.

When I was on a three month trip to Idaho the Pocket Bushman and the SRK were the only two knives I brought along.

Last week I went camping with a friend and only took the same two...

GREAT knife for the money...

Bob

 

[Wrangler Rich]

My soon to be wife gave me the S&W Shooters Knife on Valentine's Day, 1981. I carried this knife for 25 years, and retired it to the gun safe for sentimental reasons, when she presented me with the updated version on the right. These knives have served me well all these years. They have peeled and sliced apples for our 3 kids, opened countless presents, (Dad, can I borrow your knife?) adjusted numerous sights, tightened thousands of screws, and stripped untold electrical wires. I would be lost without one.

WR

I don't know how to turn it around, beyond my skill level......

 

[k22fan]

How long have I carried the same EDC knive? 3 minutes.

A few other members updated this now 2 1/2 year old thread so I am too. Back on page 1 I wrote the knife on me was the Buck 301 Stockman that I bought with paper route money in the 1960s. However, I had not carried it continuously since buying it. After buying a pouch for a recently purchased knife at the gun show today I'm trying out another knife. The blade that I use the most is a sheep's foot. That's one reason I like stockmans. I wanted a larger traditional knife that has both a sheep's foot and, for the summer, a bottle opener. I found that combination in a Camillus made Remington scout or utility knife. It's almost like elementary school all over again.

 

[Terminatorret]

I'm 65 years old, retired USMC, and have carried a true assortment of knives through the years. Then I obtained a 1st Generation Spyderco Delica by accident. Added a new model Dragonfly a short time later...then found a 1st Generation Endura. For the past 10+ years, those three knives have lived on my dresser in anticipation of being the one selected to ride in my pocket that particular day (depending on my scheduled activities). Superb knives.

 

[Mdclinks]

I've been carrying a Zero Tolerance 0350BW for about 2-1/2 years now. Fantastic knife that I would highly recommend.

 

[Chubbo]

I want to update my post #143, wherein i described my every day carry knife, an 'Oldtimer', woodworkers knife, and hoped that it was made in the USA. When I found the paperwork pertaining to it, I found that it was, made in China.

When I gave the matter further thought, most of my favored well made knives are made in foreign countries. Some of their brand names are as follows, Henckels, Boker, Hen & rooster, Victorinox, etc.

At the risk of being judged political, and censured, I'll make this statement. I now feel the same loyalty to the USA knife makers, that those same knife makers give to their customers.

It makes me sad to realize, that I can no longer afford to buy knives made in the USA, and have to buy my knives, from makers, in the foreign countries, that the USA makers decided to farm out their knife making to, when this mess first started.

That folks is my opinion, and although I have again made an *** of myself. these are my true feelings on this matter matter.

Chubbo

 

[spdguns]

Benchmade Pat Crawford Leopard. 25 years, the anodizing is worn off and it now looks silver.

 

[brucev]

Benchmade Auto Presidio since 2007. Sincerely. bruce.

 

[Mexican Kerry]

I've been using a Benchmade Volli for a few years now, lost my first one when I left it on the shelf at Home Depot. Had to have another like it, its in my pocket no matter what I'm wearing. My right side pocket is worn on every pair of pants I own.

Before I found the Volli I had a Knives of Alaska assisted opener but its kinda bulky and has uncomfortable edges.

Before that one I had a cheap little Buck folder for at least 10 years. I went to Mexico with it but came home empty handed after giving it to a fisherman. It was a cheap knife but it was infinitely better than the old homemade kitchen knife he was using to trim lines with. I hope he still has it and I hope it still cuts.

 

[serger]

I still carry a TL-29. Got one when I reported to my first ship in
78. When I got to the carrier we were issued one a year. I'm on
my second one and still have 5 in a tin can out in the garage. All
except for one are Camillus. The oddball is a Queens Cutlery. I
still have the first one. It has bakelite scales and the blade is worn
down to the point I don't carry it. My second one has the screwdriver
blade cut back a little to use with heavier screws. Both have the
lanyard pin cut flush with the scales. Both have the hinge pins
staked with a center punch to keep the blades tight.

At the rate I'm using them, I could live for at least 100 more
years before they were all worn out.

 

[Thuer]

Always Spyderco. At work and privit

 

[Marshwheeling]

The last time I posted in this thread, I was carrying an Opinel 8. Before that, I alternated a couple of Benchmades with an occasional Leek thrown in. I rarely carry a clipped knife any more.

My pocket carry has been pretty stable for a couple of years: a Victorinox alox Electrician, a modified Opinel 6,and an Okapi Biltong. There is also a small Channellock plier. Between that and the SAK, I have no need for a multitool. If I need more, I have tools everywhere.

Four implements in one pocket may seem like a lot, but I find them less bothersome than a single mid-sized knife clipped tp my pocket. I do not mind the little bit of redundancy in blades, but I could easily get along with just the pliers and the Swiss Army knife.

 

[Rayfan87]

I've carried my current knife, a leatherman c33L since they sent it as a replacement to my c300 when the blade launcher broke. I also carry a Leatherman Rebar and Micra. After being in Boy Scouts and stage crew in school, you learn to carry a knife and multitool.