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PS the blades are stainless. Not sure which alloy but they do not hold an edge like carbon. If your primary needs are heavy cutting then a dedicated folder with carbon blade (or maybe damascus) would be better.
When ever I go out the door. The Buck 110 has been with me for over 40years. Cant even guess at the number of deer its field dressed, gaskets trimmed and so on. The little NRA clip knife has been around for about ten years now. Tried to loose it at least four or five times but its always come back home so far. Carried a pocket combo tool for a long time but don't now that I am retired.
"About 6 months ago, my brother in law broke the file off using it for a pry bar."Si AbeidKettle Falls, WA
so if I want a knife, I use a knife (lord knows I have plenty) if I want a tool, I use the actual tool
I prefer a carbon steel chef & boning knife (plus cleavers-duh),
My daily carry for over 20 years - Opinel #6 and a Leatherman Micra - very useful, easy to maintain and cheap to replace...
You can get your found-in-the-xray pocket knives back from the TSA now.You have to go with the TSA guy back to a little shipping table, and pay $11 to put it in a box and have it shipped home.
I used to always have a Schrade old timer in my pocket. I used it for everything. One time I was able to extricate my trapped left hand from a knotter stack on a New Holland hay baler with it, using it to pull the cotter pins out of the master link, then as a hammer to beat the chain apart. (a long story). About 25 years ago I started carrying a basic Leatherman with me. I use it for everything. It is a very high quality tool. Even the pliers are the real deal. It is made in Portland, Oregon, and if it breaks, they will replace it, no matter how old it is. About 6 months ago, my brother in law broke the file off using it for a pry bar. He bought me a new one called a "Rebar", and my old one now resides in his fishing tackle box. The Rebar is even better than the original. I really don't know how people can get by without one. I use it for something every day. The kids always make fun of me for always having it on my belt, but they are always asking to use it, too! The story I heard was that Tom Leatherman, of Portland, Oregon, was travelling the "hippie highway" in an old Fiat that was always breaking down. He spent a lot of time wishing he could have one tool that could fix a lot of little things. When he came home, he came up with the Leatherman, trying to improve upon the Swiss Army Knife. I think he succeeded. Si AbeidKettle Falls, WA
Here's a chef's knife I made back in uhh 79. The handles are Rosewood, no need to take care of them.. brass rivets and bolsters are brass billet, the blade is Brown and Sharp 01 oil hardening tool steel. I hardened the blade to Rockwell C60, then color drew everything but the cutting edge back to RC45. I'm not afraid to cut a pound of frozen hamburger in half with it. Use it every day, sharpen it (very) occasionally. I've never actually looked to see if you can buy something like it, but if you can, I'll bet it's really expensive.
Benchmade tanto blade (must be under 3" due to work rules)Benchmade drop pointNew gift was a Kershaw damascus blade spring assist.... I could get used to that feature.
Here's a chef's knife I made back in uhh 79.
You must have awful big pockets.
I made a paring knife at around the same time out of stainless. Fits my hand perfectly, of course. It sucks. Won't hold an edge. Should have made it out of a saw blade.
Yep, I usually use the right tool for the job. But, if you are away from your area and don't have immediate access to a tool box, the lowly Leatherman can do a lot.I probably use the pliers as much as I do the knife blades, mainly for grabbing and holding stuff but also for emergency electrical work. Like pulling or reinstalling electrical connectors where fingers don't reach. Or crimping on a new connector by the side of the road. Heck, even crimping a new end on the carb end of a throttle cable.I originally bought a Leatherman because of moving to larger acre age. Seemed I was always out away from the shop or house when I needed a simple tool, like a phillips screwdriver. So, started carrying it. Since then I always seem to have it. Instead of having to go and get/open a tool box for a screwdriver I just get it off my belt.So, yeah, even though I have a pretty complete tool box sitting around the Leatherman might be the right tool for the job.
No, I don't. In 63 years of being on this planet I've never felt I really needed to carry one.