The OKnife U1 Utility Folder

[NightSky]

Available on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Tajima-VRB2-100B-Premium-Tempered-100-Pack/dp/B00NY8R9OU?tag=atomicindus08-20. $38 seems to be the standard price. Can be found on Ebay and other sites for this price and more. Nothing special about Ebay.

 

[CMB41]

Thanks for this. Availability on Amazon has been spotty in the past

 

[Jgaz]

The simplicity is what makes this one in my opinion... Focused tools are typically the best.

That being said, I've always wanted to try a multi-tool as a daily carry. The problem is I don't want the bulk of carrying around a number of tools that I don't use. My ideal multi-tool would hold:

- A utility blade
- A 1/4" or 4mm bit driver
- small scissors

And that's it... The closest I have found is the Roxon Shear:



The Shear is a modular multi-tool, so I would remove the blade and insert the utility blade holder. And Roxon makes a bit driver, but it takes up 4 slots and there's only three available on the Shear. And overall, I think it's just too bulky for me...

Close though.

@Ryan I share your search.
I‘ve EDC’d a Benchmade mini grip for the past 25+ years. I’ve become addicted to the easy one hand opening and the locking blade. I used this knife extensively at work where one handed opening (with gloves) was frequently needed.

Before the mini grip I carried a SAK Tinker for the previous 25 years.


Lately I‘ve been missing the tools of the SAK even though they are limited.
After I retired, I have off and on looked for the “holy grail” knife or pocket tool with little success.

About a month ago I found this Leatherman Free T2 on sale on the jungle site for $36 and figured it was worth a look.

As purchased, the one handed opening (at least for me) wasn’t happening.
I added the ”pop” rivet shown and I’m getting the hang of it.
It’s no where as good as the thumb hole on my mini grip but it’s working.



The selection of tools isn’t perfect but it’s as good as the SAK Tinker I carried for years.
Surprisingly, I haven’t found the added thickness to be an issue.

I would like to find something better than the rivet that I‘m using as “proof of concept” but the head shown on this side of the blade has to be very thin so as not to interfere with the tool next to it.


One disappointing thing is Leatherman didn’t include a pocket clip! Holes were drilled and tapped but no clip. Come on Leatherman! That was a cheap *** decision.
Whatever I use has to have a pocket clip IMHO.

I had a clip in stock but still…….

Please keep us updated if you start doing anything custom.

 

[Ryan]

@Ryan I share your search.
I‘ve EDC’d a Benchmade mini grip for the past 25+ years. I’ve become addicted to the easy one hand opening and the locking blade. I used this knife extensively at work where one handed opening (with gloves) was frequently needed.

Before the mini grip I carried a SAK Tinker for the previous 25 years.


Lately I‘ve been missing the tools of the SAK even though they are limited.
After I retired, I have off and on looked for the “holy grail” knife or pocket tool with little success.

About a month ago I found this Leatherman Free T2 on sale on the jungle site for $36 and figured it was worth a look.

As purchased, the one handed opening (at least for me) wasn’t happening.
I added the ”pop” rivet shown and I’m getting the hang of it.
It’s no where as good as the thumb hole on my mini grip but it’s working.



The selection of tools isn’t perfect but it’s as good as the SAK Tinker I carried for years.
Surprisingly, I haven’t found the added thickness to be an issue.

I would like to find something better than the rivet that I‘m using as “proof of concept” but the head shown on this side of the blade has to be very thin so as not to interfere with the tool next to it.


One disappointing thing is Leatherman didn’t include a pocket clip! Holes were drilled and tapped but no clip. Come on Leatherman! That was a cheap *** decision.
Whatever I use has to have a pocket clip IMHO.

I had a clip in stock but still…….

Please keep us updated if you start doing anything custom.

I"m getting ready to move... which means moving shops (ugh)... But I've been brainstorming pretty hard for the past few weeks on how to pull this off. All I want is a utility blade, a SAK style scissor, and a bit driver. How hard can it be?

 

[duneslider]

I"m getting ready to move... which means moving shops (ugh)... But I've been brainstorming pretty hard for the past few weeks on how to pull this off. All I want is a utility blade, a SAK style scissor, and a bit driver. How hard can it be?

This has been my go to. Gerber Armbar I need the knife and bit driver all the time at work. Not a replaceable blade but it seems to be holding up fine and sharpens easy enough.

Forgot, I also have the Klein 44304 but didn't love it.

 

[Jgaz]

This has been my go to. Gerber Armbar I need the knife and bit driver all the time at work. Not a replaceable blade but it seems to be holding up fine and sharpens easy enough.

Forgot, I also have the Klein 44304 but didn't love it.

I looked at the Armbar and might still visit it. How easy, or hard, is it to open one handed?
Is one handed even a possibility?

 

[duneslider]

I looked at the Armbar and might still visit it. How easy, or hard, is it to open one handed?
Is one handed even a possibility?

I have a different knife on me today but I will verify when I get home but I am pretty sure it is possible to open one handed. Not as easy as my spiderco. I don't think I could with gloves on but I will verify.