dr_clyde
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I'll be honest, I'm surprised some kind of "rescue knife" isn't a standard part of gear for a first responder.
I would have figured you'd be issued one that belongs to the fire department like the rest of your gear.
What knife are you carrying today?
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I would have figured you'd be issued one that belongs to the fire department like the rest of your gear.
You’d be amazed at what doesn’t get issued
And the last pocket knife I’d ever want would be the one they would have given me.
Not to get off-topic too far, we had an incident a year ago Spring. I was pretty upset on what happened. The aftermath was me (as the shift Lt) buying each guy on the shift, a NFPA rated carabiner and a section of webbing. I highly suggested that the guys each buy themselves a decent knife and carrying it at work, along with a riggers style duty belt. Once I came to a different platoon, I bought those guys, the same carabiner and webbing.
That was out of my pocket, not paid for by the dept or city.
If you might have seen me posting new tools in half dozen increments lately, you might be getting a drift where they are going.
CGarage
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Beerhippie
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Those are the ones that require expertise in solving Chinese puzzle boxes to open?
Along with mastering the Rubiks cube.
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Fly Fishing Rick
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Spyderco Delica
My "Dress" Knife: CRKC Executive
A true "Pen Knife" as you can carry it like a pen in an inner suit coat pocket.
And yes, it is a great steak knife when the conference dinner sirloin is not a tender as it should be.
Someday, I need to replace the scales with nice hardwood, maybe teak.
A true "Pen Knife" as you can carry it like a pen in an inner suit coat pocket.
And yes, it is a great steak knife when the conference dinner sirloin is not a tender as it should be.
Someday, I need to replace the scales with nice hardwood, maybe teak.
KnurledNut
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I love MoraKniv. I carry a Mora in every vehicle and every bag. I love the carbon steel blades. A good dose of cold blue and the occasional oil, and they hold up very well.
Today I decided to carry my Case Longhouse. I’m pretty impressed with this little knife as a “in betweener,” bridging the gap between a traditional folder and a modern pocket clip knife. CPM20sv steel and Micarta scales…just a neat little knife.
mike93lx
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Great knives for an unreal price. I expected mediocre quality and was very surprised
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I was the exact same way. I ordered a few for gifts years ago, and was stunned when they arrived. I have used them for everything from cutting carpet to skinning deer and they excel at all of them.
mike93lx
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I bought one ten years ago for $10. Now they are $20, so a significant increase, but still a fantastic value if a fixed blade is needed
Steve.S
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Fly Fishing Rick
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I really like that. I need to get my hands on one to try out. Wonder if we carry them where I work... I'll have to take a look tonight.My "Dress" Knife: CRKC Executive
A true "Pen Knife" as you can carry it like a pen in an inner suit coat pocket.
And yes, it is a great steak knife when the conference dinner sirloin is not a tender as it should be.
Someday, I need to replace the scales with nice hardwood, maybe teak.
Beerhippie
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That's the second version "Flipper" Exec. I'm carrying one today instead of the Opinel. Another very affordable yet quality knife. Not something I'd use to split wood, but another fine option for a light-duty, razor-sharp knife.My "Dress" Knife: CRKC Executive
A true "Pen Knife" as you can carry it like a pen in an inner suit coat pocket.
And yes, it is a great steak knife when the conference dinner sirloin is not a tender as it should be.
Someday, I need to replace the scales with nice hardwood, maybe teak.
Plus, it's a great fidget tool. The ball-bearing pivot makes it so easy to flip open. I did modify mine slightly to make the locking liner easier to unlock--a minute with a burr in the Dremel to open up the notch so my finger fits better.
I have carried one or the other of these Benchmade mini grips for most of the last 25 or more years.
My first one was lost (and found about two years later) but I immediately had replaced it with a second mini grip.
I agree completely with those defending this brand.
Once I got used to the operation of a quality knife, for me, there was no going back unless I knew I was going to be working in or around water.
I carried various SAKs for most of my first 25 years of EDC. Mostly carried the Tinker model.
Once I got hooked on the pocket clip, locking blade, and one handed opening of the Benchmades (even with gloves) the SAKs weren’t used very often. If I carry one now it will be an Allox Pioneer X.
The last couple of months I’ve been EDCing a modified Leatherman Free T2.
I added a pocket clip and also a jury rigged stud on the blade to enable one handed opening.
This knife probably won’t make the cut but for $34 it is worth fooling around with.
If I‘m being honest though it works pretty well.
My first one was lost (and found about two years later) but I immediately had replaced it with a second mini grip.
I agree completely with those defending this brand.
Once I got used to the operation of a quality knife, for me, there was no going back unless I knew I was going to be working in or around water.
I carried various SAKs for most of my first 25 years of EDC. Mostly carried the Tinker model.
Once I got hooked on the pocket clip, locking blade, and one handed opening of the Benchmades (even with gloves) the SAKs weren’t used very often. If I carry one now it will be an Allox Pioneer X.
The last couple of months I’ve been EDCing a modified Leatherman Free T2.
I added a pocket clip and also a jury rigged stud on the blade to enable one handed opening.
This knife probably won’t make the cut but for $34 it is worth fooling around with.
If I‘m being honest though it works pretty well.
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@NUTTSGT boy does this quote bring back a memory.
About 2014 (a year before I retired) I was walking thru the halls of Engineering where I worked.
There were two, young engineers, one male one female, looking at a complete, engine to tailpipe, exhaust system, banded to a long pallet.
They were trying, unsuccessfully, to remove the exhaust system from the pallet.
I stepped over to them, took out my knife and easily cut the fiberglass strapping that secured the system to the pallet.
The young lady looked at me and said, “I’m surprised that you’re allowed to carry a weapon at work.”
I replied, “excuse me, but based on the way I just used the knife, I’d call it a TOOL, not a weapon.”
I started to walk away, should kept my mouth shut, but turned and said “BTW, you’re ******* welcome!”
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Sir, might be worth a look to you.
https://spyderco.com/collections/by...Im5TLT_KEC_Tu8R-tnTwMuN9pU2W1GO5wn6afWasvAjif
I purchased one of these for a family friend when he made Captain in the Phoenix Fire Dept.
He loves it!
$42 right now on the Jungle site.
Yes it’s imported, but less than half the price of Spyderco’s higher end line.
In an environment were loss is a reality my Captain friend was pleased.
He tortured it (his words) and purchased two more for various bags.
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Ohio Andy
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An almost perfect knife for that use I think.... My oldest daughter is in Paramedic school and spends a lot of time where this would be useful to have.
The blade is 8Cr13MoV which is MEH at best these days but was pretty special when I was young. They offer similar versions with better steel, but significantly more expensive. I am usually not fond of serated edges because they are difficult to impossible to sharpen (depending on the type).... but when you need to cut something tough such as rope or webbing, this is what you need.
Great recommendation, thanks. I shows these to my daughter and I just ordered a few.
Alright......on order....
Very true. It works well for what it is and is less painful if lost
I understand that and honestly not much more than the S&W knives I have been carrying for years..a couple of decades.
If I don't like it, it'll get stuck some place where it is still readily available. Like this SOG.
You can step into an Endura for $100, and it’s an indescribable step up from the Byrd.
Spyderco does have a Chinese line consisting of the Resilience, Persistence, Ambitious, and Persistence that represent a very large step up from the Byrd line and come very close to the standard Spyderco offerings.
GaryM909
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When my daughter was training to be a paramedic she asked me if I had an extra Leatherman kicking around. I lent her a Wave model and of course never got it back.
I wasn’t aware of that line, thanks
Schurkey
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Buck 297 "Sirus", in black. I'd prefer a Tanto blade, but that was never an option on that series of knives.
Ohio Andy
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They have some versions that have improved steel but of course they are more than twice. The price in some cases, three times the price. So I ordered her one of the cheap ones and one not so cheap
I'd guess one of two things happened, she lost it or is using the hell out of it.
If she lost it, I'd be slightly pissed if it was from carelessness. If it was lost in chaos of a call or still using it, I would be proud.
Might be time for a proud Dad moment. Tell her you need her to go with you somewhere and surprise her with a stop at a place that sells Leathermans. Let her pick out the one she wants. If she tries to give yours back, tell her to keep it as a back up and stick it in her go bag. That's the stuff that daughter's remember from their Dad.
dr_clyde
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I still have the Leatherman tool my dad gave me 25+ years ago when we went on a family camping trip. That one means quite a bit more to me than any I would have bought with my own money.
GaryM909
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She is 32 weeks pregnant right now and working. She has been on modified duty for the last couple months. Her last work day is this Friday and she won't be going back to work for quite a while after her baby is born. Knives are zero priority for her especially with her scatterbrained mind right now.
Knife shopping might be down the road.
Whoa..... gotta cut the cord with something....might as well get her a new knife for the task and she has a story to tell when she goes back to work
Good Morning y'all.
just saw this thread this morning and thought I would toss today's EDCs into the ring. I do happen to kind of like knives.
just saw this thread this morning and thought I would toss today's EDCs into the ring. I do happen to kind of like knives.
- Benchmade Bugout (gen1)
- Boker Plus Vox Fieldfolder
- Leathman C33
- single blade sunfish patternknife - not sure of the maker.
GaryM909
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Ha, she just delivered a baby a couple months ago. I told her it was a good time to practice for her own delivery.Whoa..... gotta cut the cord with something....might as well get her a new knife for the task and she has a story to tell when she goes back to work
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