Post by: Enginears on April 17, 2024, 08:47:58 PM
Post by: charlie fox on April 17, 2024, 09:01:52 PM
Post by: IMR4198 on April 17, 2024, 09:12:14 PM
Challenges have been an exception. Even when I could just carry a 58mm alone, I made out okay. I did keep an Opinel in my coat pocket while it was still cold here. I used to carry a large stockman of some sort or other when I was still in school and shortly afterward. I never carried two knives. Still don't.
Great poll. Should be a lot of fun. Best wishes. G
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Post by: powernoodle on April 17, 2024, 09:15:40 PM
Yep!!
What knife are we looking at there, your Lordship? :pok:
Post by: Blunt Object on April 17, 2024, 09:19:04 PM
Post by: zrxoa1 on April 17, 2024, 09:19:07 PM
What knife are we looking at there, your Lordship? :pok:Spyderco Autonomy 2 and a Pioneer X modded to just the opener layer and scissors. The can opener modded to resemble the flat blade on a Technician.
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Post by: ulzhan on April 17, 2024, 09:32:30 PM
Post by: Canuckdad on April 17, 2024, 09:38:13 PM
I have been toying with the idea of trying a 58 mm to get a SD, opener, scissors to go along with my single blade and traditional knives. Whats your setup?
I ALWAYS have my Stayglow, 58mm classic SD on my keyring .
I use the scissors a lot.
I also carry a Sportsman , Spartan or a recruit. by carrying the Classic SD I dont need scissors in my main SAK. That allows me to carry a thinner 2 layer SAK in my pocket . I have done this for YEARS
Post by: gustophersmob on April 17, 2024, 10:12:19 PM
Now, doing chores around the property, I'll often have a mora on the belt and maybe a hatchet, axe or bill hook (plus all manner of power tools) as the situation demands.
Post by: Anthony R on April 17, 2024, 10:57:25 PM
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Post by: Enginears on April 17, 2024, 11:27:06 PM
Yep!!
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I like that bladeless to go along with a single blade, very useful and sleek.
Same answer as the last several decades. I put a 108mm GAK in my pocket. Pretty much every day. I don't carry another knife. Why do I even own anything else? That's a legit question. I guess I just like to buy things.I love the simplicity of that G. Maybe someday I will settle on “the one” and just roll with it. As for now I am usually grabbing 1-3 knives and tools to have on me. With summer coming up though, I wont have the pocket space and will need to taper down. The last week I have been really liking carrying my Sowbelly stockman. It is heavier than my SAKs, so it has been a good mix up.
Challenges have been an exception. Even when I could just carry a 58mm alone, I made out okay. I did keep an Opinel in my coat pocket while it was still cold here. I used to carry a large stockman of some sort or other when I was still in school and shortly afterward. I never carried two knives. Still don't.
Great poll. Should be a lot of fun. Best wishes. G
:D
The 58 I am considering is a rambler, or getting a minichamp and scaling it down to something like crackout just posted in the mods sections.
Post by: Barry Rowland on April 17, 2024, 11:53:51 PM
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Post by: LeDe on April 18, 2024, 01:28:13 AM
For me this is more what do I carry with my SAK. I ALWAYS have either a Rambler or a Rally ( oR even a Jetsetter when taking a plane).
Then most probably a medium sized SAK and/ or if the location allows a serrated Spyderco Salt of some sort.
Best,
Post by: nate j on April 18, 2024, 03:02:43 AM
I had an Alox Classic in that position for a while. Size and weight were nice, but it was worth the extra weight and bulk of the Rambler to get the 58 mm combo tool and toothpick.
I very briefly tried an Alox Minichamp, but it was heavier on the key ring than I liked, and had a lot of tools that I didn’t really use.
I considered the Jetsetter, but would miss the nail file and small flat screwdriver.
I do recommend setting yourself up with a quick way to take the 58 mm off the key ring. I don’t necessarily take it off every time I use it, but it’s nice to have the option, and also convenient to be able to go bladeless easily if needed. Credit to Echotech for turning me on to these TEC Python clips; they are kind of expensive for what they are, but are small, lightweight, and good quality.
I also have an Alox Bantam in my wallet. Mostly, it gives me a can opener and a larger backup blade. And before I swapped the Classic out for the Rambler on my key ring, it was sometimes my only purpose-designed bottle opener. This is probably overkill for most people, though, and not really critical for me to be frank.
In addition, I’m carrying 1-2 primary knives. One OHO clipped to my pocket. The second one is the wildcard; it could be a challenge knife, a larger SAK, a trad, a modern folder, whatever I feel like that day.
Post by: MrToolJunkie on April 18, 2024, 04:50:08 AM
Post by: AndyAaron on April 18, 2024, 06:57:20 AM
However I usually also carry my edc bag with IDs, headphones and other things I need. There is Huntsman sitting next to Gerber Dime and Fenix flashlight.
Then I have Spiritool in my car. And if I take any jacket from my wardrobe there is usually some SAK in it, just in case (Climber or Outrider).
Oh god, when I put this down on paper, I consider myself as crazy or obsessed
Post by: Ron Who on April 18, 2024, 08:14:36 AM
more in my backpack (Ambassador, Waiter, Forester). I have a pretty collection of larger folders but only rarely
carry one, e.g. a Spyderco Endura.
Post by: Alan K. on April 18, 2024, 01:10:04 PM
Post by: Explorer on April 18, 2024, 02:36:23 PM
used to carry an FX and Explorer plus in the pocket with a supplemental minichamp alox on the keychain but i've since slimmed down my carry as of late...
to make room for more gadgets, minitools and flashlights :ahhh
Post by: BPRoberts on April 18, 2024, 03:10:51 PM
Post by: Explorer on April 18, 2024, 03:14:31 PM
Well, if I'm out of the house I always have a Rambler or a Classic SD on my keys but I carried heavy for years. My daily carry usually consisted of a Swiss Champ or CT41 along with a pliers based tool, most often the Spirit, and a separate folding knife, which was often the Myerchin titanium rigging knife in this picture, because it is so light I don't even notice it even with the marlin spike which has proved useful at times. Later, I found I enjoyed carrying a traditional so that sometimes replaced the modern folder. Sometimes I carry an EDC fixed blade instead of a folder or a trad but the pliers based tool and large SAK were a constant. I've been in several challenges this year that have caused me to reconsider carrying all of that and going light instead. I'm not giving anything up, I've just switched to bag carry instead of on my belt and I've been feeling a lot more comfortable and streamlined. My most often used tool is the knife but occasionally I need pliers or a screwdriver so I could probably be very happy with just a Leatherman Skeletool along with whichever 58mm SAK is with my keys. I've been thinking about it. This month I'm doing the Rebar challenge so I'm carrying that and I've pared it with a Spyderco Tenacious. Last month was the Opinel challenge and they are so light and sharp they were a joy to carry. I haven't missed the Spirit and Champ at all. They were still in my bag if I needed them but they're no longer weighing me down.
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that Myerchin titanium rigging knife is a thing of beauty! may i ask can the blade be deployed with one hand?
:cheers:
Post by: SurgeUk on April 18, 2024, 03:47:25 PM
Being in the UK where having anything pointy is cause for a public enquiry (and, or hysteria) I usually only carry one of the usual Alox suspects when not at work (Px, Fx or Cadet etc.)
If out for the evening (locally) probably an Alox Bantam or Minichamp. If I'm venturing into the Big Smoke probably a Cellidor Executive or Classic as, if I find myself needing to "lose it" (in a nearby hidey-hole for collection later) it's not too expensive to replace/forget ::)
As for work days -Surge & lock knife on my Tac-Vest and a Supervisor XT in the top-box on the steel horse.
https://medtree.co.uk/statgear-supervisor-xt-auto-escape-tool
Fixed and locking blades are just too difficult to carry/explain/justify here :rant:
Post by: nate j on April 18, 2024, 06:14:32 PM
that Myerchin titanium rigging knife is a thing of beauty! may i ask can the blade be deployed with one hand?Well, I’m not Alan but I do have one of those Myerchins, and the answer is yes, it can opened with one hand.
Post by: Alan K. on April 18, 2024, 09:07:07 PM
Post by: Alan K. on April 18, 2024, 09:21:11 PM
Post by: SurgeUk on April 18, 2024, 09:49:51 PM
If anyone is still interested in what to carry with a SAK, one of the best combos I ever carried was a Victorinox Mountaineer paired with a Leatherman Sidekick. The Mountaineer has a decent file / metal saw, and scissors, while the Sidekick has a pretty good one hand opening knife blade and a wood saw. Not a lot of redundancy or wasted space there. :cheers:
I would love to carry a Sidekick (or Wingman) but alas - UK+EDC = Non starter (mostly) ::)
Post by: psyjohn on April 18, 2024, 10:58:11 PM
Post by: Enginears on April 19, 2024, 12:24:42 AM
If anyone is still interested in what to carry with a SAK, one of the best combos I ever carried was a Victorinox Mountaineer paired with a Leatherman Sidekick. The Mountaineer has a decent file / metal saw, and scissors, while the Sidekick has a pretty good one hand opening knife blade and a wood saw. Not a lot of redundancy or wasted space there. :cheers:
That is an interesting and efficient combo for having a lot of tools and not a lot of overlap.
I would love to carry a Sidekick (or Wingman) but alas - UK+EDC = Non starter (mostly) ::)
This blows me away, and kind of freaks me out. I have no basis for understanding how the knife laws over there, and other places get to be so stringent. Whats your take?
Post by: nate j on April 19, 2024, 04:25:23 AM
I have no basis for understanding how the knife laws over there, and other places get to be so stringent. Whats your take?
1. Private citizens have no constitutional right to keep and bear arms.
2. In the name of public safety, the government effectively bans private ownership of firearms.
3. Violent criminals continue to use whatever means are readily available (frequently knives) to commit violent crimes.
4. As a practical matter, knives can’t be completely banned, but in the name of public safety, the government tightly restricts their ownership and carry.
Post by: Brock O Lee on April 19, 2024, 01:51:53 PM
- The modern knife is usually a Spyderco or CRK with a 3-4 inch blade.
- The SAK is usually an alox Pioneer 9/10 times, but I also like the Spartan, Sportsman and Cadet.
- I have one of those bladeless SwissCards in my wallet for the small tools. A rambler in the coin pocket is a good alternative.
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Post by: Karmos on April 19, 2024, 02:47:26 PM
Post by: Enginears on April 19, 2024, 03:23:09 PM
With me every day:
That is an amazing combo. For a while I was carrying a Pioneer and Ambassador and thought they were a great compliment but the Executives seem better without much more bulk. I like what you have done to your small blade, looks useful for many things.
Post by: Enginears on April 19, 2024, 03:26:31 PM
Yes, I am used to carry at least two knives, a modern one-hand-open folder and a SAK.
- The modern knife is usually a Spyderco or CRK with a 3-4 inch blade.
- The SAK is usually an alox Pioneer 9/10 times, but I also like the Spartan, Sportsman and Cadet.
- I have one of those bladeless SwissCards in my wallet for the small tools. A rambler in the coin pocket is a good alternative.
How often are you not carrying the Rambler/swiss card? I notice your other saks all are scissorless.
Post by: Explorer on April 19, 2024, 05:32:36 PM
Well, I’m not Alan but I do have one of those Myerchins, and the answer is yes, it can opened with one hand.
thanks Nate
:cheers:
Yes. Nate is correct. The shackle key cut out on the Myerchin blades is a good thumb hole once you get used to the shape. Here's another shot of my second generation plain edge and my first gen partially serrated with a fixed blade version. A word of caution, however, is if you're looking for a used Myerchin rigging knife they do not extend any warranty coverage if you're not the original owner. So, if you buy it on E-Bay, and it breaks, you'll just have to buy another one.
thanks Alan for the heads up on getting one from eBay- that's exactly what I was doing but it seems that they go for about the same price as a new one so I'll probably just get a brand new shiny one!
I'm a big fan of titanium and that knife looks so sleek and useful. definitely was looking for something that is OHO for when I'm out on the boat and with the added marlinspike it really looks like a winner.
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Post by: nate j on April 19, 2024, 09:19:42 PM
I'm a big fan of titanium and that knife looks so sleek and useful. definitely was looking for something that is OHO for when I'm out on the boat and with the added marlinspike it really looks like a winner.
I have the Myerchin Gen 2 Titanium Captain and the Myerchin Gen 2 Titanium Crew.
As Alan said, they can be OHO using the shackle key as a thumb hole. Both of mine also have a flipper tab that, in conjunction with a wrist flick, can be used to OHO the blades as well. (It looks like Alan maybe has an older version without the flipper?)
Between the Captain and the Crew, I appreciate the larger blade and longer spike of the Captain, and find its larger handle to be more comfortable in and a better fit for my hand. It also requires less of a wrist flick due to the heavier blade. However, the Crew is about half the weight of the Captain.
Ultimately, if I intended to use it as my primary knife, I would prefer the Captain. But if weight were a major concern, and or I had another primary knife for cutting and intended to use the Myerchin mostly for the spike, then I would go with the Crew.
91 mm Vic for size comparison…
Post by: Brock O Lee on April 20, 2024, 12:35:04 AM
How often are you not carrying the Rambler/swiss card? I notice your other saks all are scissorless.
I often go scissorless… I know, shocking, right? I like the scissors, but I find I don’t use them enough to justify carrying a thicker SAK.
If I only had a one SAK for the rest of my days I could die happily with only a Pioneer.
Post by: Huntsman on April 20, 2024, 01:36:21 AM
As for me these days just an Explorer in my pocket - I don’t usually carry keys! Otherwise there would be a 58mm.
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Post by: SurgeUk on April 21, 2024, 06:57:51 PM
1. Private citizens have no constitutional right to keep and bear arms.
2. In the name of public safety, the government effectively bans private ownership of firearms.
3. Violent criminals continue to use whatever means are readily available (frequently knives) to commit violent crimes.
4. As a practical matter, knives can’t be completely banned, but in the name of public safety, the government tightly restricts their ownership and carry.
So, I've posted this link a few times before :think:
https://heinnie.com/blog/clarifying-uk-knife-law/?_ga=2.53539944.113700395.1713716612-817935864.1557157231&_gac=1.152449483.1711810928.Cj0KCQjw8J6wBhDXARIsAPo7QA-gmZXpjgwHkVj9BSc50A6pzhaD3AjUEBuleP9cQSwtebgvx8I3ZuAaAuVcEALw_wcB
It doesn't cover awl of the areas such as "lawful authority" in any detail (which is what I have for work purposes - issued Gov't kit) However, for the average Joe (and me on my days off) it pretty much sums it up.
Here in the UK it's about blade length and type (sub 3" & non-locking :tu:) If it locks you may have some explaining to do (regardless of blade length) - likewise above 3" (even if it folds) ;)
OHO stuff, subject to the sub' 3" & non-locking, is fine (Spyderco UK Penknife)
The above covers MTs as well so a locking saw blade could well find you having an interview sans biscuits :pok:
Ultimately, don't be a dick with a knife. If you have to ask yourself "could I get into trouble with this?" you awlready have your answer about carrying it (notwithstanding the legality) Even a SAK Classic will get you nicked if you say the wrong thing or use it unlawfully (self defence is NOT a defence if carried purely for that purpose)
I've managed to carry a SAK or similar awlmost everywhere for my 50+ years with no issues.
Any specific questions please feel free to ask openly or PM :drink:
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Post by: Enginears on April 22, 2024, 12:15:51 AM
So, I've posted this link a few times before :think:
https://heinnie.com/blog/clarifying-uk-knife-law/?_ga=2.53539944.113700395.1713716612-817935864.1557157231&_gac=1.152449483.1711810928.Cj0KCQjw8J6wBhDXARIsAPo7QA-gmZXpjgwHkVj9BSc50A6pzhaD3AjUEBuleP9cQSwtebgvx8I3ZuAaAuVcEALw_wcB
It doesn't cover awl of the areas such as "lawful authority" in any detail (which is what I have for work purposes - issued Gov't kit) However, for the average Joe (and me on my days off) it pretty much sums it up.
Here in the UK it's about blade length and type (sub 3" & non-locking :tu:) If it locks you may have some explaining to do (regardless of blade length) - likewise above 3" (even if it folds) ;)
OHO stuff, subject to the sub' 3" & non-locking, is fine (Spyderco UK Penknife)
The above covers MTs as well so a locking saw blade could well find you having an interview sans biscuits :pok:
Ultimately, don't be a dick with a knife. If you have to ask yourself "could I get into trouble with this?" you awlready have your answer about carrying it (notwithstanding the legality) Even a SAK Classic will get you nicked if you say the wrong thing or use it unlawfully (self defence is NOT a defence if carried purely for that purpose)
I've managed to carry a SAK or similar awlmost everywhere for my 50+ years with no issues.
Any specific questions please feel free to ask openly or PM :drink:
Here where I live many men carry a locking blade clipped to their pocket, or even a fix blade in some of the more rural areas I go to. People are desensitized because we also see people openly carrying firearms on their belt as well. I guess inevitably restrictive laws can harm normal folks while criminals still carry on breaking laws as they see fit. They can just grab a kitchen knife and commit a knife crime despite the law. I cringe when people do violence with a pocket knife as its truly not even one of the functions I assign to it, even in emergencies. Gives a bad name to a useful tool. Thanks for the perspective .
I carry single layer 84 + some 58. I have several to choose from.
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:like: Nice selection there.
This is what I have been carrying, a 4 layer 91mm that is my work horse crafting, EDC, around the house tool. Combined with a carbon blade opinel, traditional or whatever.
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Post by: hsherzfeld on April 22, 2024, 03:50:51 PM