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I'm not sure if this is a cultural phenomenon all across the US but where I live, it is a very common practice for men to carry pocket knives with them virtually everywhere. They are useful tools able to be used to do things from the obvious, like cutting something you when you didn't expect too, opening bottles, even a makeshift screwdriver. I carry a small ~2 inch knife from frost cutlery known as a little gater, I favor it for its sharp cutting edge and blunted point and its very easy to open and close. It fits easily in any pocket (sometimes Swiss army knives are bulky) so I have no problems carrying it around; its not a weapon just simply another one of the many odds and ends I keep in my pocket for when its needed.

Anyone else here carry a pocket knife or similar tool around with them? How often does it come in handy? If you care, what kind?

I've carried a Victorinox Tinker Swiss Army Knife since I was ten. *nod*

Well, not non-stop. I spend a lot of time naked and keeping it on my person during those times has proven problematic. :tongue:

No because as soon as I went outside the front door I'd turn into an evil petty thug and get blammed with a compulsory jail sentance for carrying it without a specific reason. If I got caught anyway...

Stupid paranoid Labour Government...

Also I don't have one.

I had a very nice Swiss Army knife, but I gave it to a friend in Cuba before i returned home. He was a fisherman and really had more use for it that I do. Maybe I'll get another one if I ever start getting out int he wilderness again.

I usually carry a cheap ripoff swiss army knife not that I ever really get a chance to use it

protip: buy knives from fishing stores they are always cheaper and you can pick up ones with a lock on the knife (Mr Brown presumably likes me chopping my fingers off)

I usually carry a pocket knife yes. Actually a multi-tool. Damned handy to have.

I tend to not carry sharp objects with me. For me keys work just as well for most common needs that I would use a knife for. I think the stupid monkey within me is fine improvising tools without the need to carry a designated one around.

I've carried a Victorinox Tinker Swiss Army Knife since I was ten. *nod*

Well, not non-stop. I spend a lot of time naked and keeping it on my person during those times has proven problematic. :tongue:
In the words of Free Waterfall Sr: "Put your knife between your buttocks. That's nature's pocket."
Just be sure that no one picks your pocket.
No because as soon as I went outside the front door I'd turn into an evil petty thug and get blammed with a compulsory jail sentance for carrying it without a specific reason. If I got caught anyway...

Stupid paranoid Labour Government...

Also I don't have one.
New York has similar laws, I believe. Something weird about a very loose interpretation of "gravity knives," although non-locking blades (swiss army knives, etc) are allowed.

I think the stupid monkey within me is fine improvising tools without the need to carry a designated one around.

your not one of those types that open bottles with their teeth are you?

Leatherman PSTII, a Remington-marked folder that came with some .22 ammo, and a promotional knife from my favorite sporting goods store. One is usually in my coat, one in my light jacket, and one in my jeans pocket. A decent knife is always useful.

*edit* The leatherman is what I usually use the most - pliers, several screwdrivers, and the blade all get a workout. I'm impressed with the quality, too. The blade has needed almost no sharpening since I got it 5 or 6 years ago.

your not one of those types that open bottles with their teeth are you?

naah I have a bottle opener on my backpack...but I could just as easily use some sort of improvised wedge to get it open. my inner monkey is good at breaking problems down to solvable by the three simple machines.

Leatherman PSTII

hell yeah motherfucker.

also you yanks get all the fun :(

my inner monkey is good at breaking problems down to solvable by the three simple machines.

I can see a bright future for you within Iran's nuclear program

I always carry a backpack with me wherever I go,
and 2 multi-purpose tools are always packed.
(and a flashlight, a book, paper, pen, lighter and other handy stuff.)

I keep a fairly standard Swiss army knife on my person most of the time. It's just too useful to do without.

I carry a knife a bit like a Swiss Army knife. Use it quite a lot, mainly the blade for opening boxes and packaging. The scissors and the bottle opener also come in handy. Though despite Labour's crack down on knives, I could probably carry a fairbairn-sykes pattern knife at my age, and get away with it.

I carry a Leatherman Wave along with two flashlights, one head band one and one minimag (actually, I lost the latter a while ago and haven't replaced it), work gloves, a 10' tape measure, a small notebook, a voltage detector, a couple of pens, scissors, some other random bits. I really only carry all this for work, the only reason I'd be carrying this stuff 'normally' is so I don't lose it.

The Leatherman gets the most use, though I hardly ever use the knife part.

I've carried a Victorinox Tinker Swiss Army Knife since I was ten. *nod*

Well, not non-stop. I spend a lot of time naked and keeping it on my person during those times has proven problematic. :tongue:


Swiss Army Drill Sergeant:

Most of you have never opened wine in combat. First you cut the foil, plunge and twist the corkscrew in, pull the cork, yell 'meat or fish!' and THROW!

--Eddie Izzard

Swiss Army Drill Sergeant:

Most of you have never opened wine in combat. First you cut the foil, plunge and twist the corkscrew in, pull the cork, yell 'meat or fish!' and THROW!

--Eddie Izzard

Any combat within which there is no strategic advantage to opening a bottle of wine is no combat I wish to involve myself in.

Any combat within which there is no strategic advantage to opening a bottle of wine is no combat I wish to involve myself in.

Was that Patton or Sun Tzu?

Was that Patton or Sun Tzu?

Jesus. :D

Jesus. :D

Of course!

And now, the foot-washing.

Of course!

And now, the foot-washing.

Well, Jesus always knew the value of a good wine.

...and clean feet. I'm still trying to figure that one out; maybe it's because socks weren't invented yet.

Well, Jesus always knew the value of a good wine.

...and clean feet. I'm still trying to figure that one out; maybe it's because socks weren't invented yet.

no one wanted sand/dirt getting in from outside in their relatively clean house, people mostly wore sandals, so their feet got dirty. at least that's how it was explained to me.

My pants are too tight to wear anything substantial in the pockets. Don't remind me of that one day I carried a hair rubber band for a potential pony tail in my pocket and wondered about the weird looks I got every now and again until a friend came out and told me it wasn't a good idea to carry a condom directly againt my body (heat).. the print the rubber ring made must've resembled it.


.. though I am one to carry loads of useful utensils in my bag. As a clean-freak, I carry wet towels and disinfectant for both skin and surfaces; I've always got mints on me and lotion/lip-balm; I'm not one to leave the house without paper and pens, and I usually have something small to entertain me, too - I'm a big fan of little toys.

You can never have too many knives. Useful tools. I carry a buck knife, a butterfly knife, a switchblade, and a multi-tool with two different blades in it, as well as other useful tools.

your not one of those types that open bottles with their teeth are you?

I can do that. I don't do it often, or if I have a church key handy, mostly because it hurts the teeth, but it is impressive.

I've got a multi-tool I leave lying around the house in case I ever need it. Usually, the screw driver attachment is the most useful.

I used to carry a shiv, but I do not do this anymore.

My pants are too tight to wear anything substantial in the pockets.

American-English amuses me

it wasn't a good idea to carry a condom directly againt my body (heat)

O_o

.. though I am one to carry loads of useful utensils in my bag.

*makes note to steal your handbag and film your life imploding*

You can never have too many knives. Useful tools. I carry a buck knife, a butterfly knife, a switchblade, and a multi-tool with two different blades in it, as well as other useful tools.

all at once? *pushes you over*

I can do that. I don't do it often, or if I have a church key handy, mostly because it hurts the teeth, but it is impressive.

I did it to show off when I was like 15 and chipped my tooth >.<

It depends what I'm doing, if I'm kayaking I carry a 5 inch lock-knife with a rope cutter on the back, if I'm doing general outdoorsy stuff (camping, climbing, mountaineering, etc.) I have a lovely stainless steel Victorinox with few but useful tools.

In day-to-day life I find that I don't need to carry anything although the Leatherman I have in the house frequently comes in useful.

I did it to show off when I was like 15 and chipped my tooth >.<

The trick is to move your head and not the bottle.

I'm not sure if this is a cultural phenomenon all across the US but where I live, it is a very common practice for men to carry pocket knives with them virtually everywhere. They are useful tools able to be used to do things from the obvious, like cutting something you when you didn't expect too, opening bottles, even a makeshift screwdriver. I carry a small ~2 inch knife from frost cutlery known as a little gater, I favor it for its sharp cutting edge and blunted point and its very easy to open and close. It fits easily in any pocket (sometimes Swiss army knives are bulky) so I have no problems carrying it around; its not a weapon just simply another one of the many odds and ends I keep in my pocket for when its needed.

Anyone else here carry a pocket knife or similar tool around with them? How often does it come in handy? If you care, what kind?


I carry a folding SOG lock knife daily, and occassionally a small leatherman. Carry the leatherman when going to Archery, as its a one stop shop for a few things.

Folding buckknife and a multi tool in my pocket most of the time.

The trick is to move your head and not the bottle.

I used to bartend with a guy who could open a beer with his eye. I have no idea how he did it, and I was always too chicken to try it myself.

i normally carry a Stiletto on my person.

The most dangerous thing I've got on me is my Zippo. I figure I could light a mugger on fire provided they're wearing a lot of polyester.

i normally carry a Stiletto on my person.

Thats more of a weapon than a tool aint it?

Thats more of a weapon than a tool aint it?

Maybe he's a Shadow Thief.

Maybe he's a Shadow Thief.

:eep: Quick, someone call the Flaming Fist!

Thats more of a weapon than a tool aint it?

weapons are tools.
going to modify a second one to shoot at range.

I have several but I only carry my Leatherman Core and some unidentified 4" fixed full tang.

I usually carry a pocket knife yes. Actually a multi-tool. Damned handy to have.
Leatherman for the win. I have one in my glove box.
Until I started teaching, I used to carry a LARGE Victorinox Swiss Army knife and have a small two blade one on my keychain. "Weapons" in school=bad, so not anymore. :(

"Spartan" Model Victorinox - 2 blade, can opener, bottleopener/screwdriver, corckscrew, & awl (AKA handy nail cleaner).

That's been my keychain for donkeys ages. And I use it regularly - damned near daily.

Yes. Several. And a flask. And a flashlight.

Anyone else here carry a pocket knife or similar tool around with them? How often does it come in handy? If you care, what kind?

Absolutely. I've lost more of those knives to the Baggage Police than I can count. But having a little knife -- 2" blade, or so, is incredibly handy.

Leatherman for the win. I have one in my glove box.
Until I started teaching, I used to carry a LARGE Victorinox Swiss Army knife and have a small two blade one on my keychain. "Weapons" in school=bad, so not anymore. :(

Good God! you're in charge of 2 or 3 dozen kids! Heaven forbid you have a pointy object!!! I'm surprised they let you have scissors. The school "weapons" restrictions are insane.

Back on topic: I have a sheath knife and a spare folder in my emergency kit in my car as well as the knives I usually carry.

i normally carry a Stiletto on my person.

I carry the Stiletto 2 on my person. It allows me to listen to Howard Stern and the rest of Sirius XM.

Absolutely. I've lost more of those knives to the Baggage Police than I can count. But having a little knife -- 2" blade, or so, is incredibly handy.

This is why checked baggage exists.

I'm not sure if this is a cultural phenomenon all across the US but where I live, it is a very common practice for men to carry pocket knives with them virtually everywhere. They are useful tools able to be used to do things from the obvious, like cutting something you when you didn't expect too, opening bottles, even a makeshift screwdriver. I carry a small ~2 inch knife from frost cutlery known as a little gater, I favor it for its sharp cutting edge and blunted point and its very easy to open and close. It fits easily in any pocket (sometimes Swiss army knives are bulky) so I have no problems carrying it around; its not a weapon just simply another one of the many odds and ends I keep in my pocket for when its needed.

Anyone else here carry a pocket knife or similar tool around with them? How often does it come in handy? If you care, what kind?

No not anymoe. When I worked as a gardener yeah, but now I'm back in IT, I don't need to.

Not that I do this often, but under UK law it is legal for me, or anybody else for that matter, to carry a sgian dubh (the ceremonial knife, tucked into the hose on a full kilt get-up; see below), as long as I'm wearing a kilt.

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/8/85/Sgian_dubh.jpg

I believe it's one only a few exceptions to the Offensive Weapons Act.

Not that I do this often, but under UK law it is legal for me, or anybody else for that matter, to carry a sgian dubh (the ceremonial knife, tucked into the hose on a full kilt get-up; see below), as long as I'm wearing a kilt.

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/8/85/Sgian_dubh.jpg

I believe it's one only a few exceptions to the Offensive Weapons Act.


As well as the Kirpan.:D For us Sikh types that is.

I carry a lockback pocket knife. I'm not really sure of the brand, it's just a generic pocket knife for all I know.

I've carried one ever since I was about 9. They are useful.

weapons are tools.
going to modify a second one to shoot at range.

rubber band?

SNIP

so thats whats under the Scotsman's kilt!

Hm. Come to think of it, I used to carry a little switchblade around with me...I wonder when I forgot about it? I never even realized! I should start doing that again...

This is why checked baggage exists.
I don't check bags. I prefer that my clothing and I arrive at the same destination.

And I hate waiting at baggage claims.

I used to have a basic Swiss Army Knife in my purse, along with a small tube of graphite and some WD-40. The knife disappeared (actually, it's probably at the bottom of my purse under stuff, I really have to clean it out someday). They're useful things, and it's much more efficient than carrying a nail file, a pair of tweezers, little screw drivers for glasses and embroidery scissors around.

and some WD-40.

O_o what have you been getting up to?

I don't check bags. I prefer that my clothing and I arrive at the same destination.

And I hate waiting at baggage claims.

Every time I get caught with something like a pocket knife the airport has offered to let me mail it to myself, and so I do. Of course I never intend to bring it to the airport it's one of those things I don't remember I have until I get there.

O_o what have you been getting up to?

Nothing.:rolleyes:

so thats whats under the Scotsman's kilt!
Technically it's below a Scotsman's kilt.

What is under a Scotsman's kilt is usually a penis.

Every time I get caught with something like a pocket knife the airport has offered to let me mail it to myself, and so I do. Of course I never intend to bring it to the airport it's one of those things I don't remember I have until I get there.
I guess I have heard the mantra, "check it, mail it, trash it", but I've never asked about the mailing. Do they give you a postage paid envelope, or do you have to make your own arrangements?

I guess I have heard the mantra, "check it, mail it, trash it", but I've never asked about the mailing. Do they give you a postage paid envelope, or do you have to make your own arrangements?

They've always given me a postage paid envelope, they have them at the ticket desk, and you address it and give it back to them and they mail it, it's always waiting for me when I get home.

...it is a very common practice for men to carry pocket knives with them virtually everywhere. They are useful tools...

Here it's generally more of a nerd habit. I (nerd), my fiancee (nerd) and many friends (nerds) of mine usually carry a Swiss knife, either in the pocket or in the backpack etc.

It isn't considered a weapon (it would be quite difficult to use it as weapon), so it's perfectly legal to carry one. You just can't carry it on a plane.

Technically it's below a Scotsman's kilt.

What is under a Scotsman's kilt is usually a penis.

so its true what they say about Scotsmen? also remind me to never ever ask that question ever again in public

I carry three pocket knives in normally.

so its true what they say about Scotsmen?
I dunno... what do they say about us?

What is under a Scotsman's kilt is usually a penis.

I thought it was mostly air? ,)

I dunno... what do they say about us?

well actually I hear scots are good in the bedroom something bout the climate or diet of mostly deep fried sheep's testicles

I could be wrong though (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3QRy-PEgbls)

I thought it was mostly air? ,)

not too much air I hope

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w26/spiderprincess_photos/marilyn%20monroe/marilyn_monroe.jpg

I thought it was mostly air? ,)
Cold, cold air.

No, 'cause I don't run into many daily situations where I need something sliced. After reading this thread it turns out that I'm apparently in the minority. I must be living my life wrong.

Good God! you're in charge of 2 or 3 dozen kids! Heaven forbid you have a pointy object!!! I'm surprised they let you have scissors. The school "weapons" restrictions are insane.

Back on topic: I have a sheath knife and a spare folder in my emergency kit in my car as well as the knives I usually carry.
No joke. My AP confiscated several knives that teachers had brought into the office to CUT FOOD AT PARTIES with.

He nearly shit a brick seeing me hand a 17 year old scissors till he saw that I gave them rounded SAFETY scissors....

...never mind that you can do someone quite a lot of damage with, oh, a pen, a compass, and any number of other tools we let kids use....

I have a Leatherman Micra, which I use more for the scissors than anything else. I've also got a flashlight on my keyring.

Technically it's below a Scotsman's kilt.

What is under a Scotsman's kilt is usually a penis.
What? all alone, without testicles, buttocks, or knobbly-kneed legs?

rubber band?



more like this.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iExBu8Rygnw

What? all alone, without testicles, buttocks, or knobbly-kneed legs?
I thought I'd save the forum a description of a Scotsman's bawsack et al.

But yes, everything's under there, flying free.

I thought I'd save the forum a description of a Scotsman's bawsack et al.

But yes, everything's under there, flying free.

sounds fun!

sounds fun!
It feels great; fantastically liberating.

And it's always a conversation starter. Nothing breaks an awkward social situation like a discussion of one's tackle.

I used to carry my knife in my pocket all the time, but now I just leave it in the glovebox. That way I know it will be there if I go camping spur-of-the-moment.

Is that what has kept Switzerland neutral for so long? Those fearsome knives?
STOP! RIGHT THERE! I'VE GOT A CORKSCREW, AND I'M NOT AFRAID TO USE IT!

STOP! RIGHT THERE! I'VE GOT A CORKSCREW, AND I'M NOT AFRAID TO USE IT!
More like "I've got a corkscrew! And tweezers! And a toothpick! And a can opener! And a bottle opener! And a screwdriver! And a nail file! And scissors! And a magnifying glass! And a ballpoint pen! And a fish scaler! And pliers! And a laser pointer! And I'm not afraid to use them!"

I used to have a basic Swiss Army Knife in my purse, along with a small tube of graphite and some WD-40. The knife disappeared (actually, it's probably at the bottom of my purse under stuff, I really have to clean it out someday). They're useful things, and it's much more efficient than carrying a nail file, a pair of tweezers, little screw drivers for glasses and embroidery scissors around.

^This. Except sunscreen, not graphite, and not "used to" but "do".

More like "I've got a corkscrew! And tweezers! And a toothpick! And a can opener! And a bottle opener! And a screwdriver! And a nail file! And scissors! And a magnifying glass! And a ballpoint pen! And a fish scaler! And pliers! And a laser pointer! And I'm not afraid to use them!"
Probably not all at once, though.

I thought I'd save the forum a description of a Scotsman's bawsack et al.

But yes, everything's under there, flying free.
Hmmmm.....

Oh look, a zip line! Care for a ride? :D

Anyone else here carry a pocket knife or similar tool around with them? How often does it come in handy? If you care, what kind?
Swiss army knife when camping but I'm not sure of the legality of it. Other than that, makes you look like a bit of a sociopath, no?

Hmmmm.....

Oh look, a zip line! Care for a ride? :D
An old trick... but a good one!

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/01/1815-kilt-curiosity.gif

An old trick... but a good one!

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/01/1815-kilt-curiosity.gif
Why look how shamelessly those women are taking advantage of those gents' courtesy!

It's a shame... I didn't think of that.

Anyone else here carry a pocket knife or similar tool around with them? How often does it come in handy? If you care, what kind?Yes, all the time, simple pocket knife. Sharpened enough to cut whatever I need.

Probably not all at once, though.
Hey, you never know.

...never mind that you can do someone quite a lot of damage with, oh, a pen, a compass, and any number of other tools we let kids use....

Not to mention I've seen some chicks do some serious damage with nothing but their fingernails as well.

I have a multitool I keep in my dorm room for various tool tasks. It has a knife on it, but I've only ever used it to open the cable jack in my wall so I could fiddle with it.

I keep a Multi-Tool in the glove compartment of My car...

Alas the government wont let me carry a great sword. god damn nanny state of texas.

I have carried a knife since I was a kid. Usually just a nice Buck knife with a blade lock.

I carry a multitool and a set of screw drivers for when I need to work on a computer or adjust my glasses.

I've recently taken to carrying a black Boker Subcom, with a plain edge. It's great for opening boxes, or any other light cutting needs, and it's pretty small so it's easy to carry (just over 2 ounces, and less than 3" when closed, IIRC).

Alas the government wont let me carry a great sword. god damn nanny state of texas.

http://www.legislature.idaho.gov/idstat/IC/ArtISect11.htm Open carry of any weapon is essentially unrestricted in my state. Move here and you can go wherever you please with a claymore strapped to your back.

http://www.legislature.idaho.gov/idstat/IC/ArtISect11.htm Open carry of any weapon is essentially unrestricted in my state. Move here and you can go wherever you please with a claymore strapped to your back.

now to convince my Gf to move there.(Texas already took a lot of work)

I have a butterfly knife with me a lot.

I have a butter knife with me a lot.

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