Pocket knives in the shop..

[markus shaffer]

Was wondering how many of us here carry a pocket knife in the shop and use it as an everyday tool? If so, what do you use?

-Markus

[Lee Schierer]

I've carried a Buck #303 pocket knife for years. It gets used in the shop from time to time since it is nearly always in my pocket. I sometimes forget I have it which is getting to be a problem with all the security checks that are popping up most everywhere these days.

[Mike Holbrook]

I try not to go anywhere without my pocket knife, it comes in handy to often. the airlines have become a little fussy about them though

I carry an Avenger Recurve by RJ Martin. It is about as tough and functional as they come IMHO.

http://www.martinsite.com/knives.shtml

[Charlie Woods]

I carry a leatherman super tool and a small flashlight with me in a belt pouch. I use it 10- 20 times a day, whether it is the blade or one of the other tools, it has become an indispensable part of my daily activities; even used it to cut myself out of my seatbelt after my wreck.( truck was smoking and about to catch on fire).

[Roy Wall]

I try not to go anywhere without my pocket knife, it comes in handy to often. the airlines have become a little fussy about them though

I carry an Avenger Recurve by RJ Martin. It is about as tough and functional as they come IMHO.

http://www.martinsite.com/knives.shtml

Yea.....I bet you'd lose that one at the airport.....

[Jeff Sudmeier]

I carry a pocket knife every day. I use it at work at least once a week. I work in an office building, so I am sure someday there will be a rule against it. However, I will carry mine until I can't. Whenever I am working on a job site I carry a gerber multi plier.

[Lincoln Myers]

I got in the habit when I was younger from my Grandpa and Dad. They always had one and used it a lot.

The one I carry is a lock-back folder from A.G. Russell, you can see it here:

http://www.agrussell.com/knives/by_m...ne_handle.html

I really like the quality of this knife and it seems to stay sharp forever. I also have come to really like the A.G. Russell company, they just seem like good folks.

One of the nice things about them is their guarantee:
"We guarantee total satisfaction. You, the customer, decide what satisfaction is. You decide how long you are entitled to be satisfied...
"

No relation to company, just a satisfied customer.

What do you carry Markus?

-Linc.

[Wes Newman]

I carry a knife everyday. I second that for A.G. Russell. I used to live in Northwest Arkansas, where A.G. has his show room. Great knives and great customer service. I got a wallet from them for Christmas about four years ago, it's made out of Stingray and shows minimal wear, real top notch stuff they carry.

[Gary Breckenridge]

I think you will want a reasonably priced American made lockback pocket knife. The lockback is so that the knife will not close and slice up your knuckle. I use a Case mini Blackhorn, about $17. A Gerber LST is also a good choice, $20.

[Roger Fitzsimonds]

I carry a swiss army knife everyday. I feel undressed without it. I keep a Buck folder in my truck if I need a bigger knife. I bent the scissors and sent it back to the factory and they compleatly reconditioned it for free ( or the shipping to them).

Roger

[Jim Becker]

Nope. I don't even own a pocket knife anymore. And my Leatherman was retired post 9-11 since I can't carry it when I travel, anyway. The only knife I use in the shop is a standard utility knife.

[Mike Holbrook]

Actually I think it is possible to check a pocket knife at check in and get it on return or at most destinations.

I have forgotten I had one and left it at baggage claim & picked it up on my return before. Back when I use to travel every week you could dump one in the tray with change & no one even glanced at it. I think I would take a swiss army or something else on a trip. The Martin is big enough to get me out of the many blackberry entanglements I fight through on a regular basis.

If you had police dogs chasing you through the woods on a regular basis you would have a big one too

[Bob Winkler]

Nope, only knife I use is a Japanese marking knife in the shop.

What I do carry with me at work is a small screwdriver with slot and philips heads. Can sometimes act as a knife, and very useful for general electronics work.

Bob

[Gary Herrmann]

A bit more durable than my Swiss Army was (scissors at least) and isn't as long, so is more comfortable in my pocket. In the shop, I usually have my old beat up Spyderco in my pocket, but use a marking knife for marking.

[Bill Ryall]

Leatherman PST all the time at work;

Gerber ARS 3.0 all the time. Everywhere. Only exception is the airport.

My grandfather gave me a few pieces of advice when he was on his deathbed. One of them was ALWAYS carry a knife. It is an indispensable tool.

Bill R.