Goodbye, old friend... Replacing my EDC pocket knife

Pentikonian · 11-14-2019, 12:00 PM - **1 Like**

Hopefully, you get along better with the new knife.

dbs · 11-14-2019, 12:41 PM - **1 Like**

A pocket knife has never been part of my apparel
Just found them too bulky in my pockets

robtcorl · 11-14-2019, 01:19 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by dbs

A pocket knife has never been part of my apparel
Just found them too bulky in my pockets

Bet your pet frog didn't like the space it took up is the real reason.

dbs · 11-14-2019, 02:33 PM

Originally posted by robtcorl

Bet your pet frog didn't like the space it took up is the real reason.

Nah....no frogs 'round here...nor where I grew up either
I guess it was a frog free zone
Didn't do stuff needing a pocket knife

Dave

**BigMackCam** · 11-14-2019, 02:46 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by dbs

A pocket knife has never been part of my apparel
Just found them too bulky in my pockets

The Victorinox Spartan - being lozenge-shaped with rounded scales, and having just two layers of tools - is barely noticeable in a rear jeans pocket; at least, that's been my experience. The Wenger I tried - with its ergonomically-shaped scales and extra layer of tools - is just a little too bulky for me.

When I used to wear suits for my day job, I only carried a tiny Victorinox SD knife on the same key-ring as my car and house keys. That lived in my brief-case during the day, but I still found it an invaluable tool and used it several times every week for opening letters and parcels, filing a broken nail, etc.

----

My replacement Spartan has arrived, and it feels immediately familiar. All is well

dbs · 11-14-2019, 02:50 PM

All is well is aways good

Dave

Sandy Hancock · 11-14-2019, 02:54 PM - **4 Likes**

Originally posted by BigMackCam

My replacement Spartan has arrived, and it feels immediately familiar. All is well

Excellent news.

If you ever need a real knife, give me enough time (and money!) and I'll make you one like this

**BigMackCam** · 11-14-2019, 03:13 PM

Originally posted by Sandy Hancock

Excellent news.

If you ever need a real knife, give me enough time (and money!) and I'll make you one like this

Ahhh... I love Damascus blades <drool>

Beautiful work, Sandy. Out of my price range, I'd guess. The most exotic blades I own are merely a couple of Case pocket knives and larger Buck lockers. I do have a small Damascus fixed blade that a family friend made as part of a metalworking project, and it's pretty nice. Not the same level as yours, though...

Sandy Hancock · 11-14-2019, 04:16 PM

Originally posted by steephill

Not an EDC, special occasions only tucked down a sock. Damascus steel blade, Nepalese buffalo handle, Scottish silver bands.

Ooooh, something like that might have to be my next project. My formal kilt needs a sgian dubh....

dbs · 11-14-2019, 05:16 PM - **1 Like**

Sandy your a man of many talents.
Have to make your own implements for your day job....?

Dave

MarkJerling · 11-14-2019, 05:36 PM

Originally posted by Sandy Hancock

Excellent news.

If you ever need a real knife, give me enough time (and money!) and I'll make you one like this

That's very impressive work Sandy!

MarkJerling · 11-14-2019, 05:38 PM

It's just dawned on me that the one thing my Leatherman Wave does not have, that I frequently need, is a corkscrew. I have, twice now, needed to open a bottle with the Leatherman and while it works to stab the cork it's not ideal.

**alfa75ts** · 11-14-2019, 06:11 PM - **3 Likes**

My collection,

Wenger 1975 "Soldier" I've had for over 40 years.

Victorinox "Explorer" I bought in Switzerland in 1986.

Victorinox "Swiss Champ" I found in a charity shop at a price I couldn't resist.

**ChrisPlatt** · 11-15-2019, 04:52 PM - **1 Like**

I'll bet the airport security screeners have very impressive collections!

Originally posted by dbs

A pocket knife has never been part of my apparel
Just found them too bulky in my pockets

Me neither, but lately I have grown to like my Leatherman Micra.
It's very handy and small enough to attach to your key ring.

Chris

Racer X 69 · 11-16-2019, 05:42 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by ChrisPlatt

Me neither, but lately I have grown to like my Leatherman Micra.
It's very handy and small enough to attach to your key ring.

But does it have a corkscrew?

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11-14-2019, 12:00 PM - 1 Like	#46
Pentikonian Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Arizona Posts: 780	Hopefully, you get along better with the new knife.

11-14-2019, 12:41 PM - 1 Like	#47
dbs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Clare Valley S A Photos: Albums Posts: 7,565	A pocket knife has never been part of my apparel Just found them too bulky in my pockets

11-14-2019, 01:19 PM - 2 Likes	#48
robtcorl Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: St Louis, MO Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,606	Originally posted by dbs A pocket knife has never been part of my apparel Just found them too bulky in my pockets Bet your pet frog didn't like the space it took up is the real reason.

11-14-2019, 02:33 PM	#49
dbs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Clare Valley S A Photos: Albums Posts: 7,565	Originally posted by robtcorl Bet your pet frog didn't like the space it took up is the real reason. Nah....no frogs 'round here...nor where I grew up either I guess it was a frog free zone Didn't do stuff needing a pocket knife Dave

11-14-2019, 02:46 PM - 2 Likes	#50
BigMackCam Digitiser of Film Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East of England Posts: 20,688 Original Poster	Originally posted by dbs A pocket knife has never been part of my apparel Just found them too bulky in my pockets The Victorinox Spartan - being lozenge-shaped with rounded scales, and having just two layers of tools - is barely noticeable in a rear jeans pocket; at least, that's been my experience. The Wenger I tried - with its ergonomically-shaped scales and extra layer of tools - is just a little too bulky for me. When I used to wear suits for my day job, I only carried a tiny Victorinox SD knife on the same key-ring as my car and house keys. That lived in my brief-case during the day, but I still found it an invaluable tool and used it several times every week for opening letters and parcels, filing a broken nail, etc. ---- My replacement Spartan has arrived, and it feels immediately familiar. All is well

11-14-2019, 02:50 PM	#51
dbs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Clare Valley S A Photos: Albums Posts: 7,565	All is well is aways good Dave

11-14-2019, 02:54 PM - 4 Likes	#52
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,275	Originally posted by BigMackCam My replacement Spartan has arrived, and it feels immediately familiar. All is well Excellent news. If you ever need a real knife, give me enough time (and money!) and I'll make you one like this

11-14-2019, 03:13 PM	#53
BigMackCam Digitiser of Film Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East of England Posts: 20,688 Original Poster	Originally posted by Sandy Hancock Excellent news. If you ever need a real knife, give me enough time (and money!) and I'll make you one like this Ahhh... I love Damascus blades <drool> Beautiful work, Sandy. Out of my price range, I'd guess. The most exotic blades I own are merely a couple of Case pocket knives and larger Buck lockers. I do have a small Damascus fixed blade that a family friend made as part of a metalworking project, and it's pretty nice. Not the same level as yours, though...

11-14-2019, 04:16 PM	#54
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,275	Originally posted by steephill Not an EDC, special occasions only tucked down a sock. Damascus steel blade, Nepalese buffalo handle, Scottish silver bands. Ooooh, something like that might have to be my next project. My formal kilt needs a sgian dubh....

11-14-2019, 05:16 PM - 1 Like	#55
dbs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Clare Valley S A Photos: Albums Posts: 7,565	Sandy your a man of many talents. Have to make your own implements for your day job....? Dave

11-14-2019, 05:36 PM	#56
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,421	Originally posted by Sandy Hancock Excellent news. If you ever need a real knife, give me enough time (and money!) and I'll make you one like this That's very impressive work Sandy!

11-14-2019, 05:38 PM	#57
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,421	It's just dawned on me that the one thing my Leatherman Wave does not have, that I frequently need, is a corkscrew. I have, twice now, needed to open a bottle with the Leatherman and while it works to stab the cork it's not ideal.

11-15-2019, 04:52 PM - 1 Like	#59
ChrisPlatt Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rockaway Beach NYC Posts: 7,696	I'll bet the airport security screeners have very impressive collections! Originally posted by dbs A pocket knife has never been part of my apparel Just found them too bulky in my pockets Me neither, but lately I have grown to like my Leatherman Micra. It's very handy and small enough to attach to your key ring. Chris

11-16-2019, 05:42 AM - 1 Like	#60
Racer X 69 Moderator Man With A Camera Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet, in the Land Between Canada and Mexico Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,073	Originally posted by ChrisPlatt Me neither, but lately I have grown to like my Leatherman Micra. It's very handy and small enough to attach to your key ring. But does it have a corkscrew?