I found my Dual Pro X in the bottom of a Gander Mountain clearance bin for $19.99
My EDC Philosophy:- It must be useful and I must have joy in it. Otherwise, I'll let it be.- The simpler the better.- As big as necessary but as small as possible.- Less is more. Remove what's not needed weekly.In my opinion it's only a true EDC if you need it, use it and appreciate it.Only the time you carry it this way makes it really special. You can not buy that.
Hang on, this might be painfully long.
One is one, two is too manyLighter is betterRe-evaluate oftenNo shelf queens
Quote from: Mizedog on January 27, 2017, 09:15:03 PMHang on, this might be painfully long.Very good stuff, M Dog.Quote from: hiraethus on December 31, 2016, 07:52:58 PMOne is one, two is too manyLighter is betterRe-evaluate oftenNo shelf queensI like this - except that I have tons of shelf queens. That "3 is 2" stuff has always driven me bonkers, because 3 is not 2, but I understand what is trying to be communicated.I think my EDC philosophy is best characterized as schizophrenic utility. Some days I go pretty minimalist, because the objective side of my brain is swollen that day and I realize that I don't really "need" anything in my pockets. From an MT or SAK perspective, I rarely use anything other than a blade, and on rare occasions a phillips driver or pen.Other days, the subjective "more is better" side of my brain is inflamed, and I'll carry a Swisstool on the belt, a big serrated folder and maybe a 4 layer SAK. One those days, the "be prepared for anything" part of my psyche is working, and it makes me feel good to have a 12 ounce MT on my belt even though I know I will never use it.So, I go back and forth with the breeze. Light and minimalist some days, heavy and ready the others. But that's part of the fun.(Image removed from quote.)I could get by with just a PS4 in my pocket. But most days I want more.
Honestly, I've reevaluated things, and I really never need a full fledged set of pliers, so I'm switching to a smaller SAK set of pliers and scissors combo plus a good knife, lighter and a flashlight. I spend more time in an urban setting, so a wood saw isn't necessary to me much.I figured that I got along for many years with just a Tinker, why fix the system if it isn't broken?
the most important EDC is between our ears in our imagination
Quote from: NorCalJim on February 20, 2017, 08:50:57 PM the most important EDC is between our ears in our imaginationSuper quote from a super post!
Quote from: Thunderpants on February 21, 2017, 05:44:28 PMQuote from: NorCalJim on February 20, 2017, 08:50:57 PM the most important EDC is between our ears in our imaginationSuper quote from a super post!Very true indeed.
Quote from: Aloha007 on February 21, 2017, 06:46:03 PMQuote from: Thunderpants on February 21, 2017, 05:44:28 PMQuote from: NorCalJim on February 20, 2017, 08:50:57 PM the most important EDC is between our ears in our imaginationSuper quote from a super post!Very true indeed. +1000