What are your EDC Tools? - Page 1
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author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: June 07, 2023, 05:35:37 am
content: Sell me on a better pocket EDC knife than the Victorinox Minichamp

author: asis
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: June 09, 2023, 10:04:04 am
content: I won't sell!

author: rvalente
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: May 16, 2024, 01:24:16 pm
content: My very basic EDCSimple foldable tool from aliexpress $10 (Leatherman Wingman is my favourite, lost it, to expensive currently to buy again)Gift notes book given from supplier + Pentel P205 0.5mmLumintop AA (I like to have my gear with clips held to my pocket, easy to reach)Pilot 0.7mm simple click PEN ($2 pen or so).My daily Galaxy Classic 6Backpack and wallet not show, but I try to carry as little as possible

author: armandine2
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: May 17, 2024, 07:20:53 pm
content: I try to make it as hard as possible for myself, to fix anythingwithout the proper tool, carrying mostly junk - however I did once buy a sort of multi-tool penknife, for next to nothing, from either a D.I.Y. store or an early discount bargain basement shop.

author: coppercone2
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 19, 2024, 06:38:36 pm
content: https://www.tecaccessories.com/products/pixel-ti-keychain-flashlightit has to be really small to be valid because I am not going into the congothe knife that might be better ishttps://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/997666-REG/leatherman_831219_style_multi_tool_black.htmlbecause its 1 oz lighter from 1.6 to 0.8 oz but its discontinued1.6oz on a keychain is just too much. tweezer knife scissor get rid of all problems that effect the body you don't need cuticlal pusher, weird safety knife (keep it sharp and you can use the normal knife for fine work like a scapel).now i wonder if i can jam a pen segment into the leatherman style

author: 2N3055
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 19, 2024, 06:54:19 pm
content: Victorinox Forester here.

author: BillyO
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 20, 2024, 06:02:55 pm
content: They don't make mine anymore but it's very like a Ranger without the hook and one really small flat screwdriver on the back, but add in a magnifying glass, fish scaler and Philips screw driver on the front.It's called the "Officer"I have had it for 40 years. The tweezers went missing about 20 years ago..Did a bit more research. It's actually the "Champion (c)" which came in various configurations over time. My particular configuration was available between 1980 and 1985.

author: Smokey
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 20, 2024, 06:58:46 pm
content: Some of the accessories are just so silly, like the fish scaler. How many times have you been in an unexpected emergency fish scaling situation with only your EDC pocket knife to save the day?

author: BillyO
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 20, 2024, 07:09:47 pm
content: Why would it need to be an emergency?I have personally never used it for scaling fish as I can fillet pretty well, but I have used it for a quick measurements and removing fish hooks.

author: coppercone2
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 20, 2024, 08:59:23 pm
content: the magnifying glass is cool because while it might be able to start a fire, it can also help with an annoying splinter. Those are like the most debilitating but easy to deal with if you have the tools injuries there are.

author: Smokey
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 20, 2024, 09:33:52 pm
content: Quote from: BillyO on May 20, 2024, 07:09:47 pmI feel like if you knew you were going fishing (or cooking fish), you would just bring all the supplies you needed for that. The whole point of EDC is being "prepared" for the unexpected while on the go.. which in this case would be an unexpected fish scaling emergency.

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: May 20, 2024, 09:50:12 pm
content: Quote from: coppercone2 on May 19, 2024, 06:38:36 pmYeah, I don't understand big EDC's, unless you need one as an actual work tool, in whcih case you'd have a belt clip or something.My Minichamp is not only small enough to fit inside my fob pocket (my definition of EDC), but fitsidewaysin the fob pocket, still leaving room for coins and other stuff.

author: coppercone2
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 20, 2024, 09:54:03 pm
content: Watch this, I will literary steal like at least 2 evenings from you with this link.https://www.sakwiki.com/tiki-index.php?page=Tool+ListDid you know they had a torch lighter ?and your emergency ORANGE PEELER when you need to make a chef grade fruit platterI want a cheese knife and a parmasan scraper. the victornox cheese. There is 4 common types of cheese knives, then you have graters

author: coppercone2
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 20, 2024, 09:58:49 pm
content: Quote from: Smokey on May 20, 2024, 06:58:46 pmI thought thats a back scratcher

author: BillyO
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 20, 2024, 10:02:44 pm
content: I've always been a belt wearer so mine, though a bit bigger than the mini knives (which I find of limited use), fits into this little pouch that hangs on my belt at my hip. You don't even feel it there.

author: Psi
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 20, 2024, 10:03:40 pm
content: Gerber Dime- Just a small multi-tool with pliers. It includes an inverted angle hook blade for tearing open that annoying heat-sealed plastic packaging.Gerber Artifact- solid metal prybar with a blade (It uses a standard type of replaceable blade) Great for opening boxes.Generic AAA LED light.Metal Cased 256GB USB stick

author: coppercone2
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 20, 2024, 10:06:51 pm
content: be careful with that artifact, I read it can open up in your pants and try to cut your balls off. Alot of shit was talked about that tool, I think i even saw pictures of some graphic injuriesThat is something nice about the style keychain knife, because the blade is hard to open. I have the smallest of prybars on the keychain (titanium, same size as the width of a key and that long) that I can open the knife with. I think its good that its stiff. I have seen keychains do crazy shit when the angles are correct for the keysAs for the fish scaler,"A novel usage for the fish-scaler is for Halloween pumpkin carving; the wide serrations are apparently ideal and because the tool is safe for younger carvers it might even be the best suited tool for the job ever! The shallow serrations can also be useful on soft materials, like styrofoam, that could clog up a sharper saw.The forked tip can also be used as an impromptu cocktail fork, or key for paper towel dispensers or other insecure locks. The fish-scaler can also be used as a non-sharp prodding tool, if needed, as most other tools on a Swiss Army Knife are sharp. "

author: BillyO
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 20, 2024, 10:09:04 pm
content: Quote from: coppercone2 on May 20, 2024, 10:06:51 pmLOL! I'll try to remember these!

author: coppercone2
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 20, 2024, 10:09:52 pm
content: its what they use in swiss universities to steal toilet paper

author: Psi
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 20, 2024, 10:10:18 pm
content: Quote from: coppercone2 on May 20, 2024, 10:06:51 pmYou can't buy Gerber Artifacts any more sadly, but they are so useful.I only put 'used' blades on my Gerber Artifact. The new blades go on a different tool and the Gerber Artifact gets its old blade.I find doing this makes it a little safer. It has never "opened up" in my pocket (it has a latch), but once or twice i accidently put it back into my pocket with the blade out.So it's best if it's not razor sharp, and for what i do with it (open boxes) doesn't need to be. So it only gets used blades.

author: coppercone2
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 20, 2024, 10:13:10 pm
content: they made this version now that is more like a box cutterhttps://www.gerbergear.com/en-us/shop/multi-tools/all-multi-tools/prybrid-x-od-green-31-003739IDK anyway I almost bought it like 10 years ago but the review scared me. that's just not worth it for meAnd is it spring detent? I also have seen those springs corrode and break, which would leave it looselol, people here seem to have alot of incidents with this bad boyhttps://www.reddit.com/r/EDC/comments/13lpr7o/gerber_artifact_discontinued/

author: Psi
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 20, 2024, 10:21:43 pm
content: Quote from: coppercone2 on May 20, 2024, 10:13:10 pmThat actually looks pretty nice.Yeah, it's just a metal leaver spring that falls into a detent in the knife part to hold it shut, but it seems pretty robust, You have to put enough force on it to open that i'm not worried about it opening in my pocket. But if the spring ever breaks i will replace it.TBH i reckon most people who say it opened in their pocket actually put it back in their pocket open without realizing.It's easy to do if you're using the knife and then put your keys down then grab them later on.

author: coppercone2
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 20, 2024, 11:09:47 pm
content: alright god damnit who else wants to go back in time 1 week and eat rice only to buy some of this victornox hardware. I blew my toy budget on optics related stuff and maintence luxuries

author: coppercone2
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 20, 2024, 11:36:49 pm
content: this one gives the style a run for the moneyhttps://www.victorinox.com/en-US/Products/Swiss-Army-Knives/Small-Pocket-Knives/Nail-Clip-580/p/0.6463but its still heavier. but it looks like it will stay cleaner. and you can disarm nuclear weapons with the nail clipper. Still a little heavy. I wanna know how it does cutting wires lol

author: coppercone2
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 20, 2024, 11:54:27 pm
content: ?!!https://www.victorinox.com/en-US/Products/Swiss-Army-Knives/Large-Pocket-Knives/Cheese-Master/p/0.8313.Wthe cheese master exists.

author: joeqsmith
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 21, 2024, 12:00:31 am
content: Quote from: EEVblog on June 07, 2023, 05:35:37 amPersonally, better means locking blade that I can open with ease using my fingers while knife is in my pocket. My typical uses are cutting cardboard, wire, tubing, pry bar and screwdriver.Having a serrated edge is a plus.I've never carried that multi-tool one as it is just too big and clumsily to use. I used to carry that old Rostfrei which a good friend gave to me many years ago. These were outlawed in our area. You can see most of these have major damage from use.The current laws in our area would allow me to conceal carry all of these, but there is a catch. If you were caught with one and they bring charges against you, they can argue these are all weapons that could be used for self defense. Of course, your place of employment may have other rules. Do your research first.

author: BillyO
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 21, 2024, 12:04:58 am
content: Quote from: coppercone2 on May 20, 2024, 11:54:27 pmOhh, I like that!

author: forrestc
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: May 21, 2024, 12:14:10 am
content: My favorite (and last actual EDC) is the Leatherman Squirt ES4.Needlenose pliers, wire strippers (20GA-12GA), wire cutters, knife, scissors, flat and phillips screwdriver, bottle opener, file, and additional flat screwdriver. It was really useful for me because I'd find myself needing to strip a wire far more often than needing a heavier duty pair of pliers. (The joys of datacom/telemetry-type work).Nowadays I don't find myself needing a knife or anything else similar to that enough to justify carrying one around. I do have a tape measure on the keys I use to drive to town/hardware store though....

author: coppercone2
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 21, 2024, 12:47:13 am
content: for the person that needs nothing there is keychain tweezers, because you need tweezersi bet their the first tool ever invented. Picking something out with two sharp rocks

author: RAPo
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 21, 2024, 03:17:52 pm
content: In my pocket there is always a Roxon KS2E multifunction knife. On my desk there is always a Leathermann Juice XE6.

author: BillyO
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 21, 2024, 03:51:08 pm
content: I'm not sure about Leatherman. My brother in law is on his 5th Leatherman over the same time I'm still on my first Victorinox.I also have a Buck 112 and a Buck 120 that date from the early 80's too. Still 100% .. well, they've all been sharpened from time to time, so have a little metal loss.And yes, I know there are far "better" knife blade metals these days than the 425M in my Buck knives, but have you ever tried to give them a quick sharpen in the field? You can put a great edge on a Buck in less than a minute with a simple two sided stone, not a chance with a CPM-S90V bladed knife.

author: coppercone2
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 21, 2024, 04:08:04 pm
content: you should study magnacut. it looks like a fiasco of shitty blades that break and have internal voids. there is absolutely a reason not to upgrade to exotic powder metallurgy. it seems a bit hush hush too with limited manufacturers and small knife makers that are scared to speak up or get hushed some how by the manufacturing companies.people seem to be saying some of the powder coat is to cover up like defects.I would prefer not to have a knife snap on me if i actually needed it in the woods, say if you are using it with a rock to make firewood in a desperate situation.And even if it works, if you look at the quality of the high end steel blades, they skimp on everything but the blade. you get generally poorer construction to offset the cost difference unless you really shell out. The blanks are expensive, and it looks like the makers have to throw away a good portion (bad yield after grinding)... and that might not even be finding all the problems.....combining semiconductor industry type problems with the most simple fallback tool is IMO not a great idea. it should really be 100% trustworthy

author: Tation
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: May 22, 2024, 09:10:33 am
content: Not really EDC, as I do not carry it, but have near: Leatheman Charge+Trully EDC:an swiss army: an old Wenger-Delémont similar to a modern Victorinox Evolution s17, but with the classical handle shape. Only when travelingan Spyderco Dragonfly 2 in ZDP-189 steel