KnifeCenter FAQ

[@jx7230]

99% of the time, I just carry a Victorinox Bantam (regular model as I used tweezers very often and the toothpick ain't bad) Weighs in at 1.2oz with a suspension clip. All the tools are used regularly and I don't typically ever need more. Keep a leatherman in the car and one in the house just in case but most of the use is seen on the Bantam.

[@Jay09889]

For daily urban EDC, I carry a dedicated folding knife with pocket clip, along with a Victorinox Compact on my key chain so it's just always with me. The Compact is about as big as I can go (2 layer, 91mm) on a keychain without having to carry in-pocket. If I have a backpack with me or know I'll be getting my hands dirty, my Leatherman Sidekick comes with me too. That way I have all the urban life-friendly tools of the Compact, along with the plyers, saw, serrated knife, file, and better Phillips driver of the Leatherman.

[@juhansuits6555]

A folder (Civivi Mini Praxis as of today) in the pocket, a thin light holster on my belt houses a Victorinox Signature in between the handles of a 4" Knipex XS. In my backbag I carry a Leatherman Wave, Vic Climber (My favourite Vic - have quite a few of those - it's a massive help to have that corkscrew when you need to undo some knots and I also find use for the hook for pulling on wires or zipties etc) and a ColdSteel SR1 Lite. I do not use the latter too often, but sometimes it comes in handy when I need a mighty unbreakable tool to whack, pry or destroy something. It also cuts quite decently for a pocket axe that it is. It probably does not count, but I have more knives and multitools on all my motorcycles and cars, and one of them vehicles is with me pretty much all the time. Mostly stainless Mora fixed blades, Vic Cilmbers and Leathermans - just to have tools at hands reach when needed.

[@paintballjunkie65]

I carried 2 multi tools and a pocket knife until the Arc came out. It replaced my Bugout, Powerpint, and Micra. Totally worth the money. I also love the fidget factor! EDIT: I also carry a sog key knife or Vicotorinox Signature on each of my two sets of keys.

[@MrTrenttness]

I always have one of my larger American made folding knives on me. Plus a more traditional Case Canoe knife for normie applications. I had the Case knife engraved with "Don't Cut Yourself" and get more compliments on that beautiful little Case than anything else.

[@jimbusmaximus4624]

I love the canoe, got my eye on a 6.5bonestag. I've carried the same med stockman for 15 years tho. Case makes the most handsome knives in my opinion.

[@VeniVidiVid]

Three: Primary folder clipped to pocket, Fifth pocket knife (Spyderco Cricket is a great little package opener), and Victorinox Manager on the keychain.

[@colinburgess9455]

I carry two at all times, a pocket knife, fixed or folding, and a small knife on my keys. If I’m going somewhere I’ve always got a decent fixed blade in a bag, sometimes two depending, on where I’m going and for how long, plus an original leatherman that I’ve used since they first came out.

[@lmcq784]

I carry at least 3 daily. A keychain Victorinox, and two folders. One folder is for “things”, the other is a dedicated “clean” knife - usually in case I need to cut food. The keychain is a backup to whatever, plus possible finger grooming - file a nail, trim a rogue cuticle/hangnail, etc., and the tweezers are the best thing for splinters! But sometimes, I also carry a fixed blade, especially when we are doing outdoorsy things like hiking, etc.

[@BlairMacDonald-v1f]

I carry a Spyderco Yojumbo, Leatherman Sidekick, Case Whittler, ESEE 3 and a Victorinox classic. You can never have enough knives! The multitool for work, the fixed blade for strength, the whittler for classic use and the tactical folder for the worst case scenario and the classic lives on my key ring.

[@kingsclownvideos]

DCA - you knocked it out of the park today! Every discussion was spot on. I am so impressed with the tuning fork knife and your cleverness. Thank you.

[@The4cp]

The Lynk is so underrated. Absolutely incredible knife.

[@barrybaldwin5535]

I carry on average, six blades including a fixed blade, two multi-pocket tools, folding utility blade for opening stubborn blister packs. "Be Prepared" was my Scout motto.

[@pyroman594]

Leatherman wave and Izula 2 are what I carry at work daily. The blade on the Izula may not be as long as the Waves, but I can put it to harder use.

[@Kyle_Sentz]

Typically nowadays I carry a locking folder (Right now it's between my Delica and the QSP Canary folder) and a Victorinox Climber. Today I'm getting another Cybertool 34 (M) and that'll replace the Climber for most days because having that nice driver and bit kit built in is wonderful. On days I want to go lighter, I replace the SAK with my Leatherman Micra. I use scissors more day to day than pliers plus having a decent tool set on the Micra helps as well. So including locking folder and depending on the SAK, 2 to 3 blades

[@jmmartin7766]

My EDC: A Kershaw Leek for rapid deployment, and a Camillus Titanium for more mundane tasks. If you count the small "True Utility" multitool I picked up from Academy, I guess I carry three every day - *Since I discovered 'pocket organizers,' they've been a 'game changer' for me *Fwiw, I would think a Tuna fish is already 'pre tuned' by definition, so...

[@nicholaspetrini]

My Victorinox Compact lives on my keys and my Leatherman lives in my bag. I also carry a small EDC folder in my back pocket for everyday tasks.

[@bobsackett9105]

When I was in the Navy I had anywhere from 1 (when in dress uniform) to 3 during normal sailing (folder, belt knife, and multi-tool) to 12 or so during Replenishment at Sea; the extras were cheaper folders, so that anyone on my station that didn't have a knife could borrow one during the evolution.

[@eriktaylor5704]

One larger locking folder in the right pocket, an SAK Huntsman in the left pocket, a Gerber Suspension in my bag everyday.

[@lanedexter6303]

I look at EDC as a learning process, an ongoing experiment. In my school days it was a Kamp King. 50 years ago, I went to a Buck Stockman of some variation (still have my 319 and yes I’ve actually used the leather punch to repair leather tack while we had horses in the high country) and carried a 4” Crescent and 4” Channellock in my left pocket. I’ve carried a Leatherman since they came out, WAVE since that came out, carried the Al Mar SERE 2000 for nearly two decades, before beginning to experiment there and starting to carry a SAK. Went from Huntsman to Ranger because I wanted the file and liked the extra back tools. Still studying how much use I get from the SAK vs the Leatherman (carry Knipex Cobra and Proto 704 in left pocket). Have experimented with a few folders lately, right now using the Ganzo knockoff of the Ontario RAT 1 in D2 because I wanted to try a RAT 1 with cross lock instead of liner lock. It’s time to have another belt made for my 50 year old single edge Bowen Survivor “belt buckle” (used more often as bottle opener than knife. Counting the Ed Caffrey EBK 1 around my neck, my EDC is four blades or five, depending on whether I have the Bowen Survivor. Everything has a use, and I am trying to streamline it… 🙄

[@OmegaCaldereroid]

lol, i used to carry 2x espadaXLs on both front pocket... but it's crazy... now I always have 2x voyagerXL tanto on each front pocket and recon tanto at home... when I go out, I always have 2x fox knives DART on both front pockets, 1x pika on left cargo pocket and voyagerXL on right cargo pocket, leatherman waveplus on my belt as well as SRK on my belt bag and espadaXL and either the Skeggox or a Walther Machete... always carry wakizashi and axe on my cars... living in my place is exciting... i used to carry sebenzas and zero tolarance but they now belong in the bank vault with my rolex due to prices 😂... cold steel and CRKT are the best ways to go... I have around 100 knives from coldsteel and crkt... big fan from New Zealand ❤ oops, i have a few spyderco para2, military and resiliences as well but usually carry 2x CEO flippers on both front pockets at work to assist my DARTS

[@aaronmorris5461]

2 is one, and 1 is none

[@MikeJ602]

Cops take your stuff a lot?

[@Knivess0]

This is the way.

[@Sinful_morality]

That's why I carry 3 on average...

[@harrycrab8725]

And that’s why you’re still single :) Just Kidding

[@megacab]

They use to tell us that in the Army all the time. The rule usually works in your favor.

[@jonathancupp3686]

I always carry a folder with a thinner blade, a fixie for heavier jobs, and a pocket pry bar.

[@SuperValdez7]

I can never decided between my mora companion or mora 511 so I carry both of those and a folder and I also carry a tell knives Gideon v3 on my left side front belt horizontally I don’t even care if I look like a dork I’m a prepared dork. Oh yeah I also forgot to mention I carry a leatherman rebar in an aftermarket kydex sheathe IWB

[@nicholasscurti8001]

My newest favorite carry is the Civivi Brazen, along with the Victorinox Classic, which has been on my Keychain for about 30 years. I will never be without the Classic due to its toothpick & phenominal tweezers, which can remove the most impossibly embedded foreign object from your body.

[@jimmiecrowe520]

Three! Victorinox Fieldmaster, Victorinox SD and a Benchmade Bugout 535

[@Joshua-lx4ck]

Thank you Thomas for being a patient Saint!!!

[@bmljenny]

Oh yay, thanks for answering! Love the weeds. I generally only carry one thing, and these days about 2/3 of the time it's a mini multitool (Gerber Dime). The other 1/3 it's usually my trusty old Leek because of the safety switch thingie. I carry in my purse where it doesn't stay put with a pocket clip, so the thing is going to get bounced around and possibly get bumped by other items. So I like knowing it's not going to get jostled open.

[@timtitus2532]

I carry a Buck knives MiniBuck tool every day. It's been in my pocket since 1998. I also carry a primary knife lately it's been the Sencut Watauga and a smaller secondary lately, the Civivi Bo. I also carry on a daily basis a small flashlight, which has been the Streamlight Macrostream for the last 6 months. Also, carry a Bic lighter and a CRKT pocket sharpener which has T6 and T8 fold-out bits for knife maintenance anywhere.

[@rogerj.fugere3570]

You made me count them…. 7. Yes, seven. SAR Classic, Gerber Compact Sport multi-tool I’m never without. A box cutter for work. An EDC White River Caper. Plus an Opinel #10 (with corkscrew) for emergency pic-nics. A Bear and Sons stainless lock back, slim and light. Plus my latest, a Lionsteel M4, of magnacut. (Obsess much?). Edit: During winter, with my vest on, add three more. A Cold Steel Super Edge, and a Kyoto Tanto. Plus a Dirty Bird Fox Mod III.

[@diverson63]

On my normal day I carry between 5 to 7 knives and tools with a blade. Thankfully I wear Duluth Trading Company Firehose cargo pants. Yes, I carry 2 Victoranox multitools (a Sapphire Huntsman and a Camo SD Classic) and a Leatherman Wave + on most days.

[@zoltan2728]

Huntsman-LM Wave-Folder-Pen-Olight Baton. Solution for everything! 😎

[@qui-gone]

EDC: Keychain - Rambler; in pocket - Skeletool CX; IWB: TOPS CUT 4.0 or Street Scalpel 2. Sometimes I add my PM2 or Victorinox Pioneer just so that they get some pocket time. So, on most days it is 2 multitools and 1 knife. 2+2 / 3+1 / 3+2 if the mood strikes. When i travel to Europe / Singapore / Middle East for work, i just carry a pioneer X or Huntsman on me as they are cheap and easy to replace if they are confiscated. As someone who has EDC'd some or the other blade since I was 7, it does bug me to not have my tools on me

[@EmillLezondra]

2 to 5, depending on the pants I'm wearing, plus multi tool (Gerber crucial= size+ pocket clip) and pocket pouch: flashlight, pry wedge, HOTO screwdriver, tweezer, 4ever pen (silver tip). Probably overkill but better to be prepared just in case.

[@gladius1275]

I carry three almost all the time. Knife #1 clipped in the left pocket (Lefty), #2 right side carpenter pants pocket on side, #3 in my right side pocket (slipjoint). #1- CRK Umnumzaan, Hinderer XM-18, ZT 0308, Microtech Stitch, Demko AD20, Microtech Glycon or Protech TR3. (Most often these, but could be any of dozens depending on need or mood). #2- Cold Steel Silver Eye, Cold Steel Recon 1 spear or Cold Steel Code 4. The theme here being tough knives that are thin and not too heavy for their size. #3- Pena X-Series Apache slipjoint, Jack Wolf Venom, Benchmade Proper, Victorinox Ranger, Camper, S18, or a SOG PowerPint. Sometimes, but rarely I scout carry a Bradford Guardian 3.

[@roberthaines1227]

I always carry at least 2. My main knife and a companion knife. Sometimes I carry more, but that depends on the activity.

[@handsomezack2333]

I daily carry a Leatherman Knifeless Rebar and a Ruike M21-B as my SAK stand-in. Both ride in a leather belt holster because I ran out of pocket space. I also keep a dedicated folder in one of my pockets, and a flashlight in the other. I can usually take apart whatever I need to with just the multitools, and the Ruike handles food prep or handoff duties that I don't want to subject my folding knife to. Once the Leatherman Arc gets to be more available I might look into replacing the Rebar, but I like having a "pure tool" multitool for the meantime and those scissors see tons of use.

[@babybopkidsrock5713]

Thanks for making the closed captions higher so they're not blocking the knives on the table

[@SMAVDOGG]

I personally carry Kershaw Heist+Victornox Classic SD, simple but effective.

[@aureliotower1up]

1 EDC knife/ Usually a Bugout or Lander 1 Neck knife/ Always a Folts Minimalist 1 backup knife in the pouch/ May Vary And a victorinox on the car keys for outings But around the Ranch it's Usually a RAT 1 in the pocket A CRKT Katanamilist round the neck and a Beater Gerber Multi-tool

[@chrisdean8235]

Typical Daily Loadout; Victorinox Deluxe Tinker, I rarely need EDC pliers larger than that. Case Large Stockman for use in public places so I don't freak anyone out. Benchmade 810 Contego clipped in the right pocket for quick draw/emergency use, and a Spyderco Native 5 lightweight with Spyder Edge clipped on the left belt loop for ambidextrous draw if needed. I also sometimes carry a tactical flashlight or expandable baton, depending on my surroundings.

[@mikeabbott2396]

I'm a truck driver so I have the luxury of carrying tools in a vehicle, that being said I do carry the Leatherman Skeletool and a knife on my person every day. The tools in my truck include the Leatherman Surge

[@Randyplaysguitars]

I always carry my Surge with the extra bits and bit extender since they store in the sheath, and the Crunch. Nice having a vicegrip on hand. Ive also added the Arc sinc it came out.

[@jarvis513]

DCA, I carry at least four knives on a daily basis, two fixed blades, a cold steel srk, and an esee izula, and two folders, a Kershaw iridium and a spyderco manix 2, I also carry a Gerber Diesel multitool everyday as well. I don't believe there is a such thing as too many. I also carry a pair of knuckle dusters daily too

[@jasontraska2616]

I will usually have 2 items on me - a main knife and then a multi-tool. Haven't carried more that I can think of. And as far as a knife being an instrument, if you have, say, 2 knives that have spoons built in, you can play spoons!

[@nicklayne1465]

I carry the victorinox tinker +gerber dime + olight 13T all in a nylon leatherman sheath. Retrofitted* and a pm2. For me it's perfect. Highly recommend.

[@ligaar0849]

4. Tactical, everyday pocket, something fun, and a boot knife back up.. plus my leatherman but i rarely use the knives on it.

[@danielcox5849]

What I carry depends on what I’m doing. I usually carry only one EDC knife on most days. If I am going shopping I will carry a smaller knife (three inch or less). If I’m working in the yard I often carry a fixed blade and a Skeletool or a Leatherman P4.

[@dbmurch]

Always three, sometimes five. In a slip in my right pocket I always have a Leather Juice CS4 and a SAK Evolution S14. Add to that my folding knife of choice for the day clipped in my right pocket. Most days however I will also carry a Leatherman Free P4 clipped in my left pocket, and a Bark River Bravo clip IWB on my left side.

[@harrycrab8725]

I only choose one folder a day and rarely use it. I’m not in construction or whatever and I don’t need a Bat Belt to make it through my day :) I have carried two when in the office just because I like bigger knives in general but if I actually need a knife in that environment, a baby banter is typically more suitable than a 4+” wicked blade for out in the world.

[@MarkedInBlack]

A Spyderco Endura 4 w/ Wave opening and a Leatherman Skeletool ride on me. I carry a water bottle with pouches and a Spyderco PM2 and a Hogue Deka ride in it. So, 3 knives and 1 multi tool go with me everywhere.

[@scottbutler1561]

I most often carry a PM2, Para3, or Manix lw S110v as my primary, and a SAK Alox Bantam in my edc wallet as a backup. On a similar note, I carry a Leatherman Signal or a Gerber MP400 as a primary multitool, and my Bantam as a backup. The 4 tools in one are invaluable on the Bantam. I also rotate in my TRM Neutron, Osborne, and ZT0770CF in my edc wallet on days I don't want a pocket-mounted knife (pocket retention is a challenge on these). I also rotate my TRM Holy Nerd and Spyderco Lil Native in the few scenarios where I need a compliance knife. Lastly, when I don't want a belt-mounted multitool, I will put my Knipex Cobra pliers in my edc pouch next to my Bantam.

[@focusonthefocus]

SOG Powerpint and a beater knife like the Gerber Quadrant on me- a clean knife in the bag. I have began carrying an Alox 2 instead of a folding knife as it’s not a scary looking knife for the office.

[@mjo4981]

3- a simple slip joint folder like a slim pocket-worn Sodbuster, a small whittler, and a stout locking Scandi utility folder like a Kletten or Birk...

[@blondhairblackstrat]

Usually just one. If hiking in a remote area, two--a large fixed (bushcraft/self defense) and a mid-sized folder. Walking around on the streets of Chicago--three!

[@budbrooker3649]

I EDC a OKC Rat 1 every day, and on my key chain I carry a Victorinox SD and a Nite Ize Doohickey. I end up using the Doohickey for most of my box opening/prying/screwdriving/bottle opening needs. It's not the best at any of those things, but it's the most convenient and gets through TSA every time. The SD is carried almost exclusively for the scissors and gets through TSA most of the time.

[@Robert_Thomas832]

Usually carry a couple - small one in fifth pocket and a bigger one. Thanks DCA.

[@thado3270]

Almost always 3- letherman wingman is my multi/use blade, a folder that i don't mind using if i have to (usually a mid or larger folder) and a pure for fun fidget or knife that just makes me smile to have with me.

[@mountaingoattaichi]

It varies from 2-3 and has a Leatherman in my backpack. Never just one! I always have a smaller folder (cold steel prolite) in my front R pocket and a more oversized folder in my back mini pocket (cold steel SR1lite). Condor jeans have a folder pocket on the rear right hip. Then I carry a small fixed cross-draw kydex. Usually Tops MSK

[@Scott-kh4pw]

Victorinox Cybertool left front pocket on a clip, and a large knife, usually the Spyderco Manix2 XL right front pocket. Sometimes a 3rd. Today it’s the Free P2.

[@joen7609]

I always have at least one knife on my person, usually clipped in my right back pocket, the brand varies. If I’m wearing cargo pants, I will have a small multi-tool in the right cargo pocket. My favorite multi-tool was a Leatherman PS4 but it is lost/misplaced. In its place I now carry a Victorinox Farmer X alox. In my truck I keep a Victorinox multi-tool and a Morakniv. If I’m traveling I usually pack a Leatherman Wave plus another folder or 2. So depending on where I am at the time, I could have anywhere from 1 to 7 knives with me.

[@bigjim55able]

3 1 full sized folder, 1 small folder, and I small fixed blade at all times with either an 18" Gerber Gator Machete or a 21" Cold Steel Chopper when working. Also, a SOG Powepint in the pouch.

[@shorttermhobbyist]

M-f Gerber utility knife, Leatherman wingman, knipex pliers wrench, pocket screwdriver, olight prerun mini (I'm a service tech, that combo has saved me 100's of trips back to the van

[@buttstuff3008]

Paramilitary 2 right pocket Leatherman wave left pocket Esee izula s35 waist Victorinox nail clip on keys Plus the back pack always has a extra leatherman, an esee cr2.5, and a spyderco pacific salt just incase. I'm probably forgetting something but you get it.

[@Jstarr918]

Folder( para 3) Pliers (knipex cobra) Torch ( i3t or i1r pro olight) Pen (pokka pen or o’pen) Multi tool ( skeletool or SAK compact) I also carry a carhartt crossbody bag with extra of everything and then some. But it stays in the jeep most of the time.

[@joshmcmanis5767]

Thomas and DCA, Great job as always! My ‘favorite time of the week’ is the KnifeCenter FAQ series. That being said, what slip joint options at any price have a pocket clip?

[@adx442]

Bradford Guardian 3.5 Magnacut in a Kydex taco sheath with "pull the dot" loop straps on the front of my belt horizontally. In my pocket is a Hogue Deka 2 in Magnacut. For very little weight and hassle, you have a good slicer and something heavier duty. I have an embarrassing number of knives, but this has been my daily carry for almost 2 years. I do leave a large camp knife in my truck and a SAK, and a Skrama, Leatherman Charge, and Silky saw in my general woods backpack. Basically I just aim to never get stuck without options.

[@johnruiz6743]

2 normally, sometimes 3. A Spyderco Dragonfly 2 in ZDP-189 or K390. A larger folder like a PM3 or Native 5. Sometimes a Benchmade Bugout or Mini-Bugout and a CRKT CEO in my shirt pocket...🤣

[@GunWillTravel]

Everyday urban carry is 2 knives: CRKT CEO Flipper and Victorinox Minichamp (alox). This weekend I was camping and carried a Buck 110 and Leatherman Skeletool. Also had a Gerber Parang at the camp for light chopping.

[@pinchtwo654]

My EDC at work is two knives and a multitool. Kershaw Leek as my primary blade, Kershaw Kuro Tanto for when I need a beefier blade that I can use as a chisel or small pry bar or just generally abuse, and a cheapo multitool my sister-in-law got me for like $15 just to have pliers and screwdrivers at my disposal. When I’m not at work I usually just have the Kershaw Leek on me.

[@shrooman777]

As a percussionist, a balisong in the right hands can be musical. The knife forging process has some rhythm also.

[@BobbyChariot]

Currently got 23 folders in my Boker knife vault, so the numbers go up dramatically if that's in my bag... Usually 2; 3 if you include a little keyring knife... 4+ if you're going to start counting multitools though!

[@DavidDegnan]

I have a leather belt sheath that holds my Leatherman Wingman, screwdriver pen, and flashlight. I usually have a pocket fixed or folding knife,and I usually have a Victorinox Huntsman and Gerber Dime in my backpack. Used to also have a Gerber folding utility blade in my bag too but haven't missed it. Sometimes I'll pack a second pocket fixed or folding blade in case the other one isn't ideal,but I really don't need to do that lol

[@gabeeg]

On person (pocket): knife and Leatherman Squirt PS4. In backpack for work: Full size multitool (that I never use because I have a toolkit in my backpack). I use my pocketed knife and Squirt for most tasks in my job and life.

[@edwardschofield6692]

Good video gents.At least 2 often 3.Large Inkosi tanto CRK,Bugout or Griptilion,and Victoranox,Super Tinker.Keep Ti Chatge in the truck plus others.For packs camping range work ect..Also carry Axes ,hachet folding saws packs

[@user-op9nt1qg7z]

Gentlemen We very much enjoy all of your informative videos. I carry one knife at a time but keep a knife in the pocket of numerous articles of clothing, work coveralls, or work jacket, jeans, truck armrest etc. I would love to see you discuss EDC Fixed blades that come with a leather sheath on an episode sometime. I love the Bradford Guardian and Benchmade Hidden Canyon as examples, but would would really enjoy hearing you present a few more in that genre. Thanks again.

[@Regolith86]

I usually carry 3 - a folder, a multitool, and a keychain knife. Most days I'm carrying a Victorinox Cybertool M for the multitool, a Hogue Deka with the Wharncliffe blade in 20CV for the folder, and a Victorinox Manager for my keychain knife. If I'm going to be doing things outdoors I change out the Cybertool for a Work Champ, and sometimes I carry a different folder, but that's my standard EDC for the moment.

[@JDTECH94]

I carry a multi tool, folder, and fixed blade everyday. During the week for my daily job as a John Deere tech I carry a Leatherman wingman (lost my wave 😢 and had wingman as a back up) spyderco PM2 and the Bradford guardian 3 on the weekends I swap out the Bradford for Tops C.U.T 4.0 just because I think it’s awesome and people always ask about it

[@michaelblanton9949]

Two folders (BM 940 or Spyderco P3 and CR Inkosi) appropriately clipped for front right and left pockets. Swiss Army in left front and Leatherman Squirt in right front pocket.

[@chase1094]

Hey David, here's my Knife question of the week; I am a lefty, and the ambidextrous-ness of a knife is a make or break characteristic for me. My question is, what knives are strictly left-hand biased rather than right hand biased or ambidextrous? The only ones I'm aware of are knives made specifically in left hand or right hand like a lefty CRK or lefty PM-2 but what I'm looking for is something like a Victorinox one hand trecker which has a backwards linerlock and is easier to engage left-handed than right-handed.

[@gladius1275]

I would also like to see a list of all the pure lefty knives out there. I’m aware of Chris Reeve and Rick Hinderer that make lefty liner or frame locks. David?

[@mr.clawhands2536]

Wheelchair user. I got an Esee 5 for wood prep/prybar. I got a Boker Coptool for cutting/ opening things and I got a Fox El Capitan for meal prep. 2 are in sheaths mounting on my frame the Fox is in my pouch under my chair.

[@mordecaivaldez6898]

Everyday for me, Victorinox Ranger Grip 78 and Condor Otzi. if I want to add a third for pocket, Blade-Tech U.L.U… if I add a sheath knife, Coldsteel Bushman Bowie, or a custom 8in blade, if I add a second sheath knife, Condor Cavelore. Another often option for me is a 3.25in fixed custom (for belt or pocket)… and I carry, when not just my EDC, any combination or number from that typical selection group for me, and a fixed and folder of notable mention that might be a carry for me, in all the possibilities, Helle Didi Galgalu and WE Big Banter

[@Echowhiskeyone]

Depends on what I am doing that day. Sometimes one, usually two, often three, occasionally four, rarely five or more. One is whatever I grab quick in the morning, EDC or multi-tool. Two is an EDC and a muti-tool. Three is two plus a good fixed blade or utility knife or food prep blade. Four is three plus a big fixed blade or machete. Five or more is above plus what bag(s) I grab. Maybe up to 8 blades, or more. But most of the time is two or three.

[@TDAWDepthFinder]

Normally at work as a mechanic in my front pocket will be a WE Big Banter because I’ve fallen in love with that knife, in the opposite back pocket will be a Knafs Lander wearing Unlocked Composite scales that have the tweezers and toothpick, lastly I keep a Leatherman Free P2 and Olight S2R light on my belt. The Free series Leatherman tools are the only Multi Tools that make sense to me, as a mechanic I have FAR better pliers and screwdriver “over there” so to speak, being able to access it 100% one handed easy is the one and only reason I keep a multi tool at all.

[@John-gu7jq]

I carry 3, a circa 1990's SwissChamp Swiss Army Knife by Victorinox, a Leatherman Free P4 Multi-Tool in a custom Kydex belt sheath, and a "real" pocket knife which I rotate from my collection, currently a CIVIVI Conspirator.

[@mdubb4855]

Left pants pocket, right pants pocket, both jacket pockets, shirt pocket. If I were rational they would all be the same model for muscle memory, but I like the differences so they are all different, favorites are Luzon and Ti Lite 4”, both are barely as long as kitchen paring knives but pretty good for pocket knives. Luzon is better on a rotisserie chicken, but the super narrow Ti Lite blade is much lighter. The Ti Lite is also safer because the narrow nuns are less likely to open the knife from accidental jostling while the wider cross hilt on the Luzon has jostled open on me. So I hairband it shut (easier to tug off than a rubber band). Voyager 4” is a fine runner up.

[@amosscherrey8988]

Three. I carry a Victorinox Super Tinker or Pioneer X for the tools, and for the aesthetics, a higher end Case (usually a trapper, mini trapper, or stockman) for cutting a steak or other more proper things. And I always have a Victorinox Classic SD on my keychain.

[@jestasnib8413]

Hi DCA, going back through the videos and came across this one and had to put my carry in... Leatherman free p2 on my belt , super tinker Swiss army in my pocket organiser, gerber dime on my keys and a CRK Sebenza 31 small in my pocket. If I have my bag with me the add a gerber suspension, a cjrb crag and a utility knife (normally a crescent) to the mix. Might be overkill but I know I have the right one for any job I encounter

[@JustinCase-em6ql]

At once? As many as 6, if wearing jeans. Buck 110 on belt, Cold Steel Recon 1, Spyderco Manix 2, or Benchmade Freek in right pocket, Benchmade Full Immunity in watch pocket, Case Peanut in the bottom of right pocket, multi-tool on belt next to the Buck, and a Kershaw Leek or ZT 0450CF in the left pocket. If wearing shorts, only 3 knives: A Trivisa Dor, Benchmade Griptilian, Spyderco Para 3, or Benchmade Osbourne in right pocket, the Case Peanut in the bottom of right pocket, and a Mini-Bugout or Civivi Pintail in left pocket. Individually? All of them. Well, except the ESEE 5, BK7, or Tops Apache Dawn. I don't like to walk crooked. I have over 50 folding knives, so I can and do mix up what I'm carrying. The case Peanut in the bottom of my right pocket is the only everyday carry. It's always there.

[@stpetie7686]

I have an alox minichamp suspended in my LF pocked and a single blade folder in the RF. Plus a neck knife and a swisschamp. The swisschamp lives in a multi-pocket Stashbandz medical belt I use for my insulin pump. The medical belt also carries glucose tablets and lighter plus has an empty 4th pocket. All my keyrings have classic sd's. Various medical issues pretty much dictate carrying one of three different packs whenever I leave the house. Each pack has at least 1 fixed blade, 1 multitool and a box cutter.

[@douglasfromalberta2456]

I daily carry 1 robust folder ( currently the CJRB Resource) then the Milwaukee fastback with serrated blades and the driver. In my daily carry bag I have my Leatherman wave in a kydex clip and carry holster for easy transition from bag to belt when needed. To accompany the wave I also have a small bit container with the Leatherman ratchet driver and a nice compliment of most used bit’s inside as well.

[@tjsounier4785]

The knife I use the most is Tekto F3 Charlie. My edc is a 1st production run EMPEDC Nymble T2 Speedholes Blue with the Zircuti kit! My safe queen is a custom ADV Tactical Badlands Bowie!

[@hyunlee5262]

I normally don't answer stuff like this but I carry in my pocket 4 knives. I have a small Spyderco Clipitool in my wallet, a Leatherman Bond, Victorinox SAK Climber, and a main knife (rotated between SOG Terminus XR, Benchmade Bugout, QSP Penguin, or Gerber Fastball). I also have a Ka-Bar Dozier fixed blade in my bag.

[@seanray890]

Carry 5: folder, small fixed, multitool, small one on a keychain, backup one in bag

[@Wr3ckZ]

I'm an aircraft mechanic by trade, (and, a natural gear head) I carry a Gerber MH Multitool, (in my backpack) and 2 knives. 1: Civivi Elementum II in Dessert Warrior. (for pulling out around non-knife people, 'cause it's not very threatening) 2: Either my Para 3, or my Tanto Para 2. (for heavier duty tasks)

[@scottsyoutubeworld1824]

I always have a medium / smaller folder clipped to my pocket. When I leave the house I have a larger fixed blade and the EDC folder. When I go to the wilderness to hike or bike, I have a backpack that has a medium sized Leatherman. So that's three so far, but I just remembered that inside my backpack I also have a small assisted folder which I think is a twitch. In summary, I always have one, and as many as four.

[@mackie32x48]

How many? OK, left pocket is Swiss Army card, right pocket is Spyderco Tenacious, back pocket is a generic wallet credit card style multitool from Walmart. In my Plano fishing bag is a Victorinox Champ and a Civivi Vagabond clipped to the front to cut food. In the interior of the bag is an inexpensive Mora Knife in the sheath, the multitool is the $45 Walmart with driver. A Gerber Dime is clipped to the outside front. On my left belt loop is a Leatherman Micra along with a Swiss Tech Utilikey. All of them get used in one form or another every day. I don't think I have enough so I just got the Victorinx Year of the Dragon and a leather sheath that will go on my right side. An Opinel from you guys will be considered along with a large Buck 110. The Leatherman Batch 006 is here but I dont know yet where it will go as I admire its functionality......

[@davidszatkowski6131]

I usually have 3 knives and a medium(?) Multitool. I carry a folder in pocket, neck carry a Tops Ferret, and I have a Tops Mountain Lion in my backpack.

[@TimB1167]

Hello DCA from the non-locking UK. My E.D.C. blades = Rambler on keychain, Hiker in pocket, and Swiss card nail care in wallet for those no blades allowed moments. When at work I swap the hiker for my Ranger. Oh and the 111mm Handyman stays in my tool bag.

[@rickyhurtt5568]

Alot of people will argue the point but I think the SOG trident is still a great assisted knife. I carried one for more than a decade. Wore it out sent it in they they mailed another.

[@JJay-r8d]

Always carry 3. Slipjoint for food and fun, well built heavy use folder for work usually one hand opening, and fixed blade for self defense.

[@SoldMyKidsForKnives]

I guess I hadn't really thought about it, but at work I usually have at least two knives on me, and if you count a Victorinox as a multi-tool then two multi-tools. As an example, as I watch this video, I have a Leatherman P4, Victorinox Tinker, Spartan Harsey, and Benchmade Bailout. I do use each for various tasks as I go throughout my work day.