Do you carry more than one knife for EDC?

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Permalink Reply by Rusty R Halsey on May 5, 2009 at 5:31

I have exactly two every-day-carries, each having three blades that need to be kept sharp & clean. I keep one in my work pants, the other in my at-home pants. That way, as long as I'm wearing pants I have a knife handy - ha ha! But truthfully, I'm the world's worst knife sharpener. I hate to sharpen a knife. The true joy of collecting is that sharpening is a big no-no. A knife that has been sharpened and/or used is worth much less than an unused, mint knife. That was a difficult lesson to learn since my parents taught me that a knife was a tool and there was no point having a knife that wasn't sharp. That is why two EDC's is all I can keep up with.

Permalink Reply by Jordan Edwards on May 5, 2009 at 9:08

I walk out the door every day with no fewer than three blades on my person, but as many as five or six.

My true EDC is my Benchmade Mini-Grip and the Swisstech Utili-Key which is always present on my keychain, both of which have been in my pocket every day since I purchased them. To be fair, I carry the Utili-Key more for the screwdrivers, but I've used the blade once or twice as well. In addition, I always carry a Leatherman with me; either a Wave or an Original, depending on how much encumbrance I feel I can get away with that day. That takes care of me on most days...

On other days, I just feel like carrying another blade. Reasons for doing so typically include: seeing the need to thrash on a blade, the "gee, I haven't taken that one out in a while" and finally (and for lack of a better term) fashion. This category is usually comprised of fixed blades... my favorites being Becker BK11 and BRKT Pro Scalpel II.

Permalink Reply by James Bunyard on May 5, 2009 at 16:05

I carry 3 (though one is a multitool). At work, I carry my Leatherman Skeletool, a Gerber box cutter and my Leatherman Juice S2. On my time I carry my Benchmade 940 and the Juice. I am a little more concerned with light pockets then carrying a lot of knives. My Juice and my Leatherman have never failed to get the job done. I do, however, rotate my knives occasionally so the others don't get too jealous!

Permalink Reply by Scott King on May 6, 2009 at 8:48

I can't actually say I'm in the Multi-blade Group here, but see if this helps.

I have a really big swiss army type knife :) in my arm rest of my truck, three or four in my desk drawer, a bunch in my sock drawer, a couple laying around on the top of my desk- at all times, and a couple hundred right behind me (my collection).

Do I still qualify? :)

Permalink Reply by bill bedenbender on May 6, 2009 at 10:05

I usally carry 2 knives. One little key chain style and then something like a bench made mini grip.
Those 2 knives will in most cases do the trick. Sometimes I will add another one to the mix but not that often.

Permalink Reply by kenneth noob on May 6, 2009 at 12:18

sometimes i carry a victorinox cadet, a tiny blade like a cricket or ladybug, and a big knife like my strider or paramilitary.
sometimes i carry both paramilitary and strider--i don't know why, but i just do.

Permalink Reply by kenneth noob on May 6, 2009 at 12:20

5-6?! what exactly are you carrying, and do you mean on your person (not in bags or anything) ?

Permalink Reply by Mark L. on May 6, 2009 at 14:02

Hey William Cutting,
Good to see u from BFC! Yes i cary a Spyderco Ladybug on keys, a SE Spyderco Salt 1 and a plain edge blade from any number of manufacturers. I also cary either a SAK (Champion plus) or a Leatherman (Juice s2) as a multitool. I have all bases covered and am ready to meet the day.
Mark
AKA: SparkyMark86 on BFC

Permalink Reply by J.T. [HELLZZARMY] on May 6, 2009 at 20:06

No trouble deciding what to carry...My current work EDC (knives)...SOG Vulcan (rt. pocket), Benchmade 710 (left pocket), Spyderco Civilian(rt. cargo pocket), Leatherman Juice S2 on left side belt and HideAwayKnife-Straight Edge (on lanyard around neck)...OSU!!!(KARATE EXPRESSION)

Permalink Reply by jonathan baker on May 6, 2009 at 21:15

I usually carry my knife plus a Swiss army knife of some type...very handy!

Permalink Reply by jonathan baker on May 6, 2009 at 21:19

I love Swiss Army Knives bro, got more of those than I do regular folders...I am always adding to my collection and can't seem to stop.Theres always one I don't have.Recently purchased a champ with the Rosewood scales..very nice!

Permalink Reply by Justin Mateer on May 7, 2009 at 1:03

I always have a folder clipped to my right pocket, and my HAK around my neck. Occasionally if i have the extra room my Wenger SAK comes along.

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