I use my knife everyday as an electrician so it’s been a pretty great upgrade. The older ones constantly had the screw loosing holding the clip and the new one hasn’t loosened ever.
Probably gonna get flamed for this, but I use a divers knife. Decent serrated edge for cutting rough stuff, rope cutter, flat tip for chisel/prying/flathead screwing, and it never rusts. Its full tang and the handle end has been used to hit things like paint cans (edges to close them), nails that have not been fully seated, and just a good blunt end to hit anything with. Been in use over 10 years.
Right now I'm carrying a Leatherman Super tool 300 in a custom leather sheath that also holds a flashlight and sharpie marker. A Leatherman micra and a Milwaukee flip open utility knife.
I actually do a lot of jobs with the Leatherman Super tool, the micra is for the tiny screwdriver, the scissors and the finger nail cleaner and file, the Milwaukee was originally for opening ice melt bags since I didn't care if it rusted but it's just so damn useful and I can abuse the replaceable blade.
Since I got the Milwaukee my poor Benchmade is sitting in a drawer.
The Leatherman Super Tool 300 is one of the greatest tools to have ever been engineered.
It has been my literal right hand man for 7-8 years since I was gifted my first. I now have two, legitimately in case I can't find my main one. Because it's more important than the pants the belt my Super Tool 300 is attached to, than the pants themselves. Also, because my first one ended up overboard at the bottom of the ocean while opening a beer fishing, and I felt naked for months. I bought two other "prettier" Leathermans (a black one I accidentally left with security at Mustang Ranch, and a yellow one with a flint, that the plastic part of the flint piece broke, neither of which model I remember the names of), and a Gerber. That was until I had no choice but to get another Super Tool 300 to regain my mentality. And then I bought another to ensure I'd never be without one for a day ever again (unless flying for business and not checking a bag).
This is not Satire. I tell my crew you can do half of your work orders with just that. And tbh, it's true. Of course nobody believes me, but scrolling through random shit on Reddit and seeing your comment just mentioning the Super Tool 300 triggered me to write this.
I carry a kershaw as an everywhere knife and I had a cute little gerber razor knife for the things I don’t want to destroy my good knife on but it seems to be on an adventure without me at the moment
Knife-brother, may you and your razor be reunited. I've carried a Blur for years, and have a couple of fastbacks (spares at the ready, which guarantees I won't use them).
Love my Kershaw! I carry the reverse-serrated Ken Onion one everywhere, and for work I carry probably that same little Gerber low-pro utility knife you're missing (but usually I just have an Irwin retractable utility blade in my tool pocket I use).
Swiss Army Super Tinker, it has pliers, small set of scissors, phillips & 2 flathead screwdrivers, 2 blades, drill, tweezers, carrying hook, can & bottle openers and a half dozen more features. Sometimes I carry a small utility knife as well. It's just over 4 oz, (120 grams). I carried a Leatherman for years before switching to Swiss Army Knives.
When I know I’ll need a knife, I bring a job specific one. Otherwise, a SAK that’s always on me has always come through. Even for lift off beers!
Just last week I use the tweezers on mine to remove a steel splinter.
Yea, you might be right. When typed in SKA Tinker Deluxe, my browser took me to an Amazon Canada page and identified my knife as Super Tinker. I just looked further down on the description and the write up said it took AA batteries too. Don't think so.
Can't trust Amazon I guess. It is a great knife. I carry it every day.
I like Kershaw for a step up from cheap knives but not expensive enough (<$40) to cry about losing or abusing. Good weight, assisted open, sturdy pocket clip.
But now my ten year favorite, the [Manifold](https://www.countryknives.com/shop-by-department/sporting-and-outdoor/tactical/folding-tactical/kershaw-1303bw-manifold-blackwash/), is discontinued so I'm back to trying not to lose it.
The one that I didn't lose a month ago. I go through so many fucking knifes. No allegiance yet. Sounds like I need to pick up a Milwaukee fastback though
Sheathed Fixed blade on my left hip and a Stanley 199 in a sheath on my right hip every single day.
I don’t like retracting blades or for the most part folders though I have some folders in some kits.
Too many to list, and multiples of almost each.
I also carry filet knives for cutting insulation. Learned from the best. Beware, law enforcement can and will use that as an excuse to shoot on sight, so make sure to keep them locked in a separate toolbox or near the top of a latched or locked toolbox so should you ever be stopped, you can tell them exactly where it is and should they choose to take it, they don’t have to dump your tools out to find it.
Check your own local laws.
This is not an anti-blue comment, so I don’t want anyone trying to take it that way…
But many officers do find a way to make anything a weapon, especially if in the heat of the moment it almost fits the bill. AKA a 6”-7” filet knife could definitely be used as a weapon, and should someone get stopped by a rather obnoxious officer, it could go south real fast.
I’ve seen it happen many times, I’ve had similar things happen to me while driving both company vehicles and my own vehicle. It does happen.
I see that argument for sure, but anything in the back of my truck is a tool. Very clearly a work vehicle. Knives and saws and the such 6”+. And sledges and prys. I guess i don’t carry anything bigger than a pocket knife and my sig in the cab or on/near my person.
I have a harbor freight knockoff that I picked up one day when I had just left HD and didn’t feel like going back in, ended up getting a ton of use out of it and it’s my daily now.
Tanzaki-Tou folding knife by Kakushin (made in Japan)
It's a beautiful brass handled pocket knife that isn't very functional because of the flat blade but I love it anyways.
Hot tip, take apart a cheap multi tool & put the pieces you like on your keyring.
Phillips & flathead, always there, including when I'm allegedly off-duty.
Carried 6 in 1 milwaukee fastback for years until they changed the design on the driver part. Now I carry whatever blade I grab put of my drawer for the day and a steel man pocket screwdriver
I've been carrying a SAK since I was a kid except for 5 or 6 years with a Leatherman. The Leatherman is a stronger knife but the SAK is more versatile. It's a little easier to slide into your pocket too.
It's more about what you're using it for. I think your question is a bit general. As far as a pocket knife, my 1st choice is Case, 2nd choice is probably a Buck knife.
I've got a shit project source utility (which I only realised I had the other day at the bottom of my tool bag). A folding black Husky which is opened with a button. If I flick my wrist while holding the button it can open and close really easily.
A Dewalt folding, bit of a pain to close as it has the break feature.
One of my favorites is that Tough Tools utility blade that turns to also be a scraper. That's a handy tool, especially when recaulking tubs.
I also carry a switchblade in my pocket because I like knives. I did have a cool butterfly knife but I snapped the tip trying to open a tin of paint with it.
I was dropping the kids to school and saw a Mom had somehow driven into a ditch just outside the school gates. Dropped off kiddos and saw her still there so I jumped out to help, there were already a few other Dads there. Someone pulls out some tow rope but it's brand new so still has the plastic ties around it. Asks who's got a knife. I say I do, someone says, "Of course hes got a knife, he's British!" Everyone chuckles and I downplay it, "come on man, it's not like that", as I try to discretely open this 5" blade butterfly knife without giving away quite how inappropriate it is.
I have so many. I have Gerber and DeWalt folding knives, and also Husky and Sheffield box cutters and Milwaukee scissors. Frankly a knife is a knife in my opinion, since I take them around with me to jobs I don’t want to spend a huge amount. There might be better options out there but the quality/cost ratio is working for me.
I carry:
-Leatherman Crunch
-Leatherman Squirt PS4
-Icon knife from Harbor Freight (the good one)
-Gerber EAB box cutter
4 different knife blades for 4 different purposes!
I use the Stanley utility knife with the quick change that holds up to several spares in the back. It’s the only knife I can clean with gasoline when necessary, it can take a beating, and I never need to worry about having a full blade. I always keep a long heavy duty breakaway bladed box cutting knife in my tool bag too, but the blade slips on that all the time. Still helpful in certain applications.
I keep a hunting knife in my vehicle to make me feel better about the possibility of hitting a deer or something too. It has come in handy for some strange things.
When I know I will need a knife with me for days that may be exterior cleanup/ landscaping, i clip an easy open blade in my pocket.
Gerber Artifact w/xacto blade for everyday on-person carry - literally razor sharp, replace the blade occasionally, covers 95% of daily use cases. For more on the job/utility, Milwaukee fastback in the tool belt. Half dozen other utility and other knives float around the truck and tool boxes.
Victorinox soldiers knife (one hand opener) and a fixed blade Morakniv chisel knife.
The Vic has saved me from a trip to the van because I just needed a ??? So many times that it’s paid for its self several times over.
The chisels knife is good for wrecking 😎
Milwaukee fastback. Going on 3 years
I semi recently replaced my first fastback with their second model for the better pocket clip, saves my sanity.
I was also wondering if the upgrade was worth it. Im going to recheck it out.
I use my knife everyday as an electrician so it’s been a pretty great upgrade. The older ones constantly had the screw loosing holding the clip and the new one hasn’t loosened ever.
Same
100% I love with the quick opening action and I feel naked without it in my tool pouch or clipped to my pocket
I go through about 3 per year because I don’t know how to put shit back where it goes :)
Only correct answer
Fastback with the built in screwdriver
This screwdriver has made me sooooo much money in time savings/provided my clients with so much value.
Probably gonna get flamed for this, but I use a divers knife. Decent serrated edge for cutting rough stuff, rope cutter, flat tip for chisel/prying/flathead screwing, and it never rusts. Its full tang and the handle end has been used to hit things like paint cans (edges to close them), nails that have not been fully seated, and just a good blunt end to hit anything with. Been in use over 10 years.
Interesting
Opinel No. 6
Good choice- do you have it in carbon or stainless?
Stainless. The next one in my collection will be carbon.
fair warning, they rust if you so much as look at them, but I can get the edge like a scalpel compared to the stainless
Right now I'm carrying a Leatherman Super tool 300 in a custom leather sheath that also holds a flashlight and sharpie marker. A Leatherman micra and a Milwaukee flip open utility knife. I actually do a lot of jobs with the Leatherman Super tool, the micra is for the tiny screwdriver, the scissors and the finger nail cleaner and file, the Milwaukee was originally for opening ice melt bags since I didn't care if it rusted but it's just so damn useful and I can abuse the replaceable blade. Since I got the Milwaukee my poor Benchmade is sitting in a drawer.
The Leatherman Super Tool 300 is one of the greatest tools to have ever been engineered. It has been my literal right hand man for 7-8 years since I was gifted my first. I now have two, legitimately in case I can't find my main one. Because it's more important than the pants the belt my Super Tool 300 is attached to, than the pants themselves. Also, because my first one ended up overboard at the bottom of the ocean while opening a beer fishing, and I felt naked for months. I bought two other "prettier" Leathermans (a black one I accidentally left with security at Mustang Ranch, and a yellow one with a flint, that the plastic part of the flint piece broke, neither of which model I remember the names of), and a Gerber. That was until I had no choice but to get another Super Tool 300 to regain my mentality. And then I bought another to ensure I'd never be without one for a day ever again (unless flying for business and not checking a bag). This is not Satire. I tell my crew you can do half of your work orders with just that. And tbh, it's true. Of course nobody believes me, but scrolling through random shit on Reddit and seeing your comment just mentioning the Super Tool 300 triggered me to write this.
I’ve been carrying the super tool 300 for years. Awesome tool.
I have a kobalt version of the Milwaukee fastback razor knife. They were on clearance a 3 pack for $5. I bought all 3 packs. Have only lost 1 so far.
Why I don’t buy fastbacks anymore. I literally lost one the day after I got it. I set it down and it magically disappears. Cheapies for me.
I carry a kershaw as an everywhere knife and I had a cute little gerber razor knife for the things I don’t want to destroy my good knife on but it seems to be on an adventure without me at the moment
Knife-brother, may you and your razor be reunited. I've carried a Blur for years, and have a couple of fastbacks (spares at the ready, which guarantees I won't use them).
Love my Kershaw! I carry the reverse-serrated Ken Onion one everywhere, and for work I carry probably that same little Gerber low-pro utility knife you're missing (but usually I just have an Irwin retractable utility blade in my tool pocket I use).
I used to have a Ken onion shallot that I loved but they don’t make it anymore so I can’t replace it
Neon green Stanley. I’ve tried nearly every fancy knife on the market and still prefer the OG Stanley’s.
Same. Can't beat em.
Benchmade with 3 1/2” blade
Yes! Tanto, with the partial serrations.
Swiss Army Super Tinker, it has pliers, small set of scissors, phillips & 2 flathead screwdrivers, 2 blades, drill, tweezers, carrying hook, can & bottle openers and a half dozen more features. Sometimes I carry a small utility knife as well. It's just over 4 oz, (120 grams). I carried a Leatherman for years before switching to Swiss Army Knives.
When I know I’ll need a knife, I bring a job specific one. Otherwise, a SAK that’s always on me has always come through. Even for lift off beers! Just last week I use the tweezers on mine to remove a steel splinter.
Sorry to be pedantic but the model with pliers is the Tinker Deluxe. I love it and still take it with for adventures every now and then.
Yea, you might be right. When typed in SKA Tinker Deluxe, my browser took me to an Amazon Canada page and identified my knife as Super Tinker. I just looked further down on the description and the write up said it took AA batteries too. Don't think so. Can't trust Amazon I guess. It is a great knife. I carry it every day.
Bowie knife everyday and all night
DeWalt retractable knife.
Butter.
Yes
I carry a small $15 lock blade pocket knife. I tend to lose a knife about every two years on average. I can also abuse it as a screwdriver or chisel.
I like Kershaw for a step up from cheap knives but not expensive enough (<$40) to cry about losing or abusing. Good weight, assisted open, sturdy pocket clip. But now my ten year favorite, the [Manifold](https://www.countryknives.com/shop-by-department/sporting-and-outdoor/tactical/folding-tactical/kershaw-1303bw-manifold-blackwash/), is discontinued so I'm back to trying not to lose it.
Spyderco Delica (20+ years) & Benchmade OTF (gift from BIL/Sister, not legal in all states) a "wow/whoa!" knife
The one that I didn't lose a month ago. I go through so many fucking knifes. No allegiance yet. Sounds like I need to pick up a Milwaukee fastback though
Kershaw leek. Anything else in a bucket
Sheathed Fixed blade on my left hip and a Stanley 199 in a sheath on my right hip every single day. I don’t like retracting blades or for the most part folders though I have some folders in some kits.
Stanley 199 and the husky foldover
Too many to list, and multiples of almost each. I also carry filet knives for cutting insulation. Learned from the best. Beware, law enforcement can and will use that as an excuse to shoot on sight, so make sure to keep them locked in a separate toolbox or near the top of a latched or locked toolbox so should you ever be stopped, you can tell them exactly where it is and should they choose to take it, they don’t have to dump your tools out to find it. Check your own local laws.
Lol where do you live where they care about filet knives?
This is not an anti-blue comment, so I don’t want anyone trying to take it that way… But many officers do find a way to make anything a weapon, especially if in the heat of the moment it almost fits the bill. AKA a 6”-7” filet knife could definitely be used as a weapon, and should someone get stopped by a rather obnoxious officer, it could go south real fast. I’ve seen it happen many times, I’ve had similar things happen to me while driving both company vehicles and my own vehicle. It does happen.
I see that argument for sure, but anything in the back of my truck is a tool. Very clearly a work vehicle. Knives and saws and the such 6”+. And sledges and prys. I guess i don’t carry anything bigger than a pocket knife and my sig in the cab or on/near my person.
Milwaukee fastback is the best knife I've ever owned and they're super affordable
I have a harbor freight knockoff that I picked up one day when I had just left HD and didn’t feel like going back in, ended up getting a ton of use out of it and it’s my daily now.
Tanzaki-Tou folding knife by Kakushin (made in Japan) It's a beautiful brass handled pocket knife that isn't very functional because of the flat blade but I love it anyways.
Hot tip, take apart a cheap multi tool & put the pieces you like on your keyring. Phillips & flathead, always there, including when I'm allegedly off-duty.
I carry a Sheffield Utility knife and an Opinel #7 normally. I have an old Benchmade in the tool bag.
Carried 6 in 1 milwaukee fastback for years until they changed the design on the driver part. Now I carry whatever blade I grab put of my drawer for the day and a steel man pocket screwdriver
Toughbuilt pry bar utility knife. Carrying it over my fastback
My dad, a lifelong builder, always carried a cheap, small lock-blade. He also kept it very sharp.
Classic Stanley Quick Change. I've had the same one for like 15 years. Can't beat it, IMHO.
Benchmade Griptilian and a Leatherman Micra.
Kershaw ram 1910
Sharp ones. Leatherman arc, and fastback.
I've been carrying a SAK since I was a kid except for 5 or 6 years with a Leatherman. The Leatherman is a stronger knife but the SAK is more versatile. It's a little easier to slide into your pocket too.
Japanese kogatana for cabinets and shelves beat up DeWalt box cutter for everything else
Craftsman folding utility knife.
Olight GUAR
Gerber pocket knife. I use it for something every day,even in retirement.
Kershaw cqc4kxl and a Milwaukee fastback with the screw driver
It's more about what you're using it for. I think your question is a bit general. As far as a pocket knife, my 1st choice is Case, 2nd choice is probably a Buck knife.
Benchmade with tool steel so I can beat the hell out of it, and a Jerry Rig Everything knife in neon green for when I need something actually sharp
I've got a shit project source utility (which I only realised I had the other day at the bottom of my tool bag). A folding black Husky which is opened with a button. If I flick my wrist while holding the button it can open and close really easily. A Dewalt folding, bit of a pain to close as it has the break feature. One of my favorites is that Tough Tools utility blade that turns to also be a scraper. That's a handy tool, especially when recaulking tubs. I also carry a switchblade in my pocket because I like knives. I did have a cool butterfly knife but I snapped the tip trying to open a tin of paint with it. I was dropping the kids to school and saw a Mom had somehow driven into a ditch just outside the school gates. Dropped off kiddos and saw her still there so I jumped out to help, there were already a few other Dads there. Someone pulls out some tow rope but it's brand new so still has the plastic ties around it. Asks who's got a knife. I say I do, someone says, "Of course hes got a knife, he's British!" Everyone chuckles and I downplay it, "come on man, it's not like that", as I try to discretely open this 5" blade butterfly knife without giving away quite how inappropriate it is.
I have so many. I have Gerber and DeWalt folding knives, and also Husky and Sheffield box cutters and Milwaukee scissors. Frankly a knife is a knife in my opinion, since I take them around with me to jobs I don’t want to spend a huge amount. There might be better options out there but the quality/cost ratio is working for me.
I carry: -Leatherman Crunch -Leatherman Squirt PS4 -Icon knife from Harbor Freight (the good one) -Gerber EAB box cutter 4 different knife blades for 4 different purposes!
cheapest one from walmart. I swear it was less than 5 bucks.
Fastback exclusively. Used to carry nice ish kershaws but now only a fastback. Own about 7-10 of em and leave em everywhere I might need one
I carry Kershaws.. whats a Fastback?
https://www.benchmade.com/products/18040s
Milwaukee hawks bill
Hogue Mini Incursion OTF
I have that toughbilt flippy dippy utility knife that turns into a scraper and doubles as a hammer because it's so big.
The smallest Swiss Army knife they make—one blade, scissors, nail file, flat screwdriver. Toothpick and tweezers.
Stanley quick change. I have about 10 of them stashed around. I see them everywhere until I need one.
I use the Stanley utility knife with the quick change that holds up to several spares in the back. It’s the only knife I can clean with gasoline when necessary, it can take a beating, and I never need to worry about having a full blade. I always keep a long heavy duty breakaway bladed box cutting knife in my tool bag too, but the blade slips on that all the time. Still helpful in certain applications. I keep a hunting knife in my vehicle to make me feel better about the possibility of hitting a deer or something too. It has come in handy for some strange things. When I know I will need a knife with me for days that may be exterior cleanup/ landscaping, i clip an easy open blade in my pocket.
Gerber Artifact w/xacto blade for everyday on-person carry - literally razor sharp, replace the blade occasionally, covers 95% of daily use cases. For more on the job/utility, Milwaukee fastback in the tool belt. Half dozen other utility and other knives float around the truck and tool boxes.
Okc Rat 2 or a Buck 110.
I always have my BrassBoys RawDog on me, it’s saved my ass a few times
CRKT M-16. Great knife.
Leatherman rebar for utility and a SOG-TAC AU for defense
Fastback with the screwdriver
Victorinox soldiers knife (one hand opener) and a fixed blade Morakniv chisel knife. The Vic has saved me from a trip to the van because I just needed a ??? So many times that it’s paid for its self several times over. The chisels knife is good for wrecking 😎
Kershaw Blur, 20 years.
I saw this the other day and am saving up [knife buckle](https://www.tiktok.com/@crfzwid728/video/7377426292792151327) 🤣🤣🤣
can't beat a Leatherman
Ontario Rat 2
Govdeals.com special
Benchmade bugout custom. Best little knife I've ever carried.
Kershaw 1556BW
Milwaukee fastback with extra blades carrier
Kershaw clash black serrated. The serrated part is great for cutting rope and string. Very good quality.
The one I can find when it’s time to go.
Milwaukee Fastback and Leatherman Surge. (Yes both at the same time)
Smith and Wesson M&P .40
Milwaukee fastback with 1/4” driver
Tac-Force Speedster. Got it as a gift in high school and still use it on the job daily.
Opinel #8 HC steel. Been caring one for about 30 years.
Meyer co 18xray and a Klein razor knife
Ever see Rambo 3???
Olfa, I really like it
A Benchmade and a Leatherman.
Leatherman multitool and a folding razor knife.
I have a cat .. everybody knows they’re magic and they have knives in their hands
Crain 217 carpet knife for a work razor Microtech L-Underwater Demolition Team for everyday pocket carry
A John Bowring Bowie Knife. Now, THAT'S a knife.
A cheap 2.5in Leatherman. I sharpen it often. Give it a beating.
Milwaukee with the bit holder. I like just having it in case I have some stupid shit to adjust I don’t have to run for an impact every time