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Old 06/24/06, 07:19 PM
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What Knife/Multi tool do you carry?

What's your edc knife? I always have a victorinox in my pocket, big fan of eye brand , too. I keep a Leatherman handy as well.
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Old 06/24/06, 07:40 PM
 
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Swiss Army in Camo colors. If I drop it, I'll lose it forever.
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Old 06/24/06, 07:46 PM
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Shrade Tool, best one I have ever owned...

Yes, it's made in America.
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Old 06/24/06, 07:47 PM
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I keep a clip-on Winchester on me. Silly girl clothing doesn't always have pockets and belt loops, esp skirts. On my bike I always keep a Buck Hunter 110 in the bar bag and that's what I carry when camping too.
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Old 06/24/06, 08:26 PM
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I carry a Leatherman at all times -- if I'm wearing a dress with no pockets, it's in my purse and at hand. I don't know how it compares with other multi-tools, but it was given to me as a Christmas present, and the most useful present I've ever had, I think.

Kathleen
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Old 06/24/06, 08:29 PM
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Originally Posted by BlueJuniperFarm
I carry a Leatherman at all times -- if I'm wearing a dress with no pockets, it's in my purse and at hand. I don't know how it compares with other multi-tools, but it was given to me as a Christmas present, and the most useful present I've ever had, I think.

Kathleen
hmmm, perhaps I should take up carrying a purse when I don't have pockets...
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Old 06/24/06, 08:31 PM
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a cheap sheffield multi-tool purchased in a set of 5 knife tools for $12 at lowe's. i am hard on things and it is holding up really good for the money.
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Old 06/24/06, 09:42 PM
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I use a pocket knife my grandpa gave me, I don't know what brand, as it was probably worn away long before I was born. I believe he got it from his grandfather or his father, one of them. And this thing still works, just as if I just bought it.
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Old 06/24/06, 09:54 PM
 
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Swiss. Get 'em here for half of what they cost stateside. No corkscrew, phillips screwdriver instead. Also scissors and both wood and metal saws.
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Old 06/24/06, 10:01 PM
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I have a Leatherman tool that I love. I also keep a multi-purpose survival knife in my purse at all times,it's really handy to have around.
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Old 06/25/06, 12:15 AM
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I have a Leatherman tool that I love. I also keep a multi-purpose survival knife in my purse at all times,it's really handy to have around.

dang, your ready for action, lol. remind me to stay on your good side.
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Old 06/25/06, 04:05 AM
 
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I usually carry a Smith snd Wesson SW108E
http://www.discountcutlery.net/en-us/dept_21497.html
(top knife on the page)

and a spyderco civilian
http://www.thespydercostore.com/Spyd...fe_p/c12gs.htm
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Old 06/25/06, 05:21 AM
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My Leatherman tool/knife...someone gave it to me when I was doing pest control It reminds me of a Swiss Army knife--got everything but the kitchen sink on it!
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I carry a two-bladed Case that my dad gave me. I also have a Bear Jaws multi-tool that was given to me as well. The Bear Jaws is pretty good, but I prefer the large Gerber multi-tool.
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Old 06/25/06, 07:40 AM
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A lot of different pocketknives have come and gone for me over the years, but the one that I always go back to and currently carry is a rigging knife that I got as a teenager.

For those folks who have never been near a boat, a rigging knife has a sheepsfoot blade and a locking, folding marlinspike.
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Old 06/25/06, 07:51 AM
 
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I have a small Case two blade pocket knife that I carry all of the time and a Gerber multi tool.
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Old 06/25/06, 07:57 AM
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I just carry a 3" scherade.
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Old 06/25/06, 09:17 AM
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Leatherman wave, and an old schrade sharpfinger when I'm doing something that merits a dedicated knife. I've had Gerber and other multitools. They don't measure up. But then I guess you aren't really supposed to use them to cut barb wire or as a hammer in a pinch... The sharpfinger is the best little sheath knife I've ever owned. Too bad Schrade went out of business.
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Old 06/25/06, 09:46 AM
 
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I carry a Leatherman in my purse almost all the time when I'm not home. I just take it and my cell phone out when I have to go into a courthouse or visit a prison.

It's in my pocket when walking in the woods or camping.
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Old 06/25/06, 09:53 AM
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Generic Swiss Army imitation, with corkscrew/screwdriver/scissors.
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