Pocket Checking Mechanics! // What EDC Knife and Tools Do They Carry?

[@zacinthewild]

Huge thanks to all the shops for taking time to show us what they carry!

[@Hungrybird474]

Have you been watching Lord of the rings? That morfyd Clark girl is playing a really cool Galadriel . I never paid attention to the lore until recently . She is one bad ass chick , lol. Yeah not too much happening here in Ohio when’s the next blade show?

[@BOOSTEDLASER]

M U S T HAVE KNIPEX PLYERS/WRENCH 5-6 INCH

[@dolguldur4706]

Lots of dude in trades industry use cheap knives..because they dont need to worry if they lost it,or the knives broken...as long its keep the jobs done,it is what it is...good to see that..so people out there who always wonder if this steel good,that steel bad,stop it..buy what you like,use it..🤘🏻 great videos Zac & Jamie

[@zacinthewild]

We found a ton of guys had carried nicer knives but ended up losing a few and gave up on that idea😁

[@aceneto9386]

I agree I prefer cheap knives for use and leave the nice ones for collecting at home. I carry a mossy oak tanto fixed blade atm it’s like 7 bucks lol

[@randyzinn548]

I carry a ozark trail knife at work, that way if I lose it or it breaks no big deal

[@jeremym4942]

Same with flashlights. I got tired of loosing $100 lights every couple of weeks

[@scorpionregent648]

At work I never warranted a top shelf knife. It had to do the job and hold an edge for at least 3 weeks other than that I really didn't care. Anything more was a waste of money.

[@micahsexton4281]

"I'm gonna try and hold onto this for a few weeks" *doesn't put it in his pocket* 😂😂 love it

[@zacinthewild]

I really am going to check up on him🤣

[@Xerber85]

Right?! After seeing him clipping a genuinely nice knife on the side of his toolbox within 10 seconds of receiving it, we solved the mystery of how he lost all his other pocket knives.😂

[@General_Kenobi_212]

bruh I'd be following him around like a damn seagull waiting for him to lose that one so I could "find" it (mine, mine, mine) lol

[@bokusimondesu]

He certainly was not into knives. It made my eyes wet to see how he received it and then when he put it away… 😳😭😭

[@Handsomdann]

He hasn’t found the “one”

[@Xerber85]

I really enjoy these pocket check videos. It would be cool to have a series of pocket check videos where each episode focuses on a profession; car mechanics, law enforcement, EMT, fire fighters, construction, farmers and ranchers, military, etc. I expect some similarities, but also some very specific differences. Personally, when working on my cars, I carry a very beat up Lumintop FW3A flashlight and a sub 3.5 inch pocket knife that has either FRN or G10 scales; getting motor oil or coolant on micarta leaves some very unwanted patina.😅

[@zacinthewild]

So true on the knife choice! I want something I can get dirty and replace if needed🤘

[@patrickdudgeon9315]

Was going to comment but I will reply here, a pocket check of stagehands, AV techs, audio and lighting guys, and entertainment riggers would be super interesting, for me at least.

[@ihavekalashnikovyoudomath9275]

I think it would also be cool to see how it changes as you go into less blue collar work. Retail workers, accountants, lawyers, librarians, people like that. They have less active needs for knives, but like having them ready. Cutting off tags, prying off staples, opening letters, things like that My guess is they'll have either smaller, less. Complicated knives. Maybe a slip joint. Or they'll have CEO style knives to hide that they have one. Or to not scare away people. An accountant with a large, serrated hawbill on their neck isn't a good image. A thin pen knife is a lot more socially acceptable

[@tylershute5313]

Axial makes a good OTF. I had figured out after some time that my Physical Therapist at the St. Als that i went to after my crash was a major knife guy. He brought me basically his whole collection into the hospital to show me, and I had someone bring me my knives. He had an axial and it was really nice. Felt well built and the neutral handle shape really appealed to me.

[@1975DAW]

As an electrician that does strictly remodels this is an absolute essential tool. kzbin.infoUgkx0vyBwjtx9GGOuiqUVT2sRoYqmDoNT_RI Being able to precision cut any material with a light weight tool is priceless.I upgraded to this Dewalt 20v from a competitor's 12v. The Dewalt 20v is just as light as the competitor's 12v. I am extremely pleased with the overall performance and battery life of this tool. As far as oscillators go, they just aren't very ergonomic tools. The dewalt oscillators have an offset handle that do make them somewhat more ergonomic than the competitors' oscillators.

[@zackvega9596]

This is super interesting to see what other mechanics carry. 10 yr mechanic myself and my current work knife is a BM grip in 20cv, and most used would have to be flash light. The other guys in my shop used to carry most of what I see here, gerber/crkt/matco or snap on. But now it's all Civivis, a ZT, and a Spyderco thanks to me lol

[@zacinthewild]

You’ve been about the good work I see😁

[@jdlnz9484]

I love this series and would love to see more. I think a “why did you choose this knife/light/tool/brand?” follow-up question would also benefit us a lot. I’d love to see the philosophies behind the choices in carry. Keep up the great work!

[@GuardianMT]

from my six years as a parts guy at a dealership, techs always had a knife but it was Kershaw, crkt or some other budget brand and they beat the absolute shit out of their knives. I sharpened and fixed sooo many knives as the resident "knife guy of the dealership"

[@ihaveaheadache4657]

Kinda cool seeing what normal, everyday non-knife people carry. We’re all used to Spyderco, Microtech, Chaves, Hinderer, Grimsmo, etc. and while those are some of the best knife companies around, it gets kinda old just because we’ve seen them a million times. Thanks for doing these, Zac!

[@bandit6738]

I'm a Mechanic here in the UK. I carry a para 3 and use it every day. One day I broke about 3mm off the point, I was a little upset to say the least, but now it's a better knife because I use it even more for removing interior trim and it's good for cutting heavy hoses.

[@davebkr]

Man this video turned out great! Thanks again for coming to interview us and show what we're using.

[@9x19Nick]

Im a Mechanic at Mr. Tire here in Ohio normally carry a pew pew, Spyderco PM3, Pilot g2 pens 1 blue 1 black, trayvax wallet in O.D Green, flashlight varies sometimes im carrying my streamlight stinger, olight warrior mini 2, Streamlight Stylus etc. snap on screw driver, and usually a tread depth gauge

[@xWebdriverTorso]

Been a mechanic for 17 years this year, always struggled to find a knife that could keep up. Naturally I didn’t wanna use any of my fancier stuff, I finally found the perfect knife. CRKT Ignitor with their signature serrations. That thing will not die, and the giant serrations are the best I’ve ever used. Not even a CRKT fan lol

[@badwrench13]

I've been a truck, tractor-trailer, and heavy equipment mechanic almost 20 years and have had a good number of different work knives. After having broken too many pocket clips and hating going in my pockets or fumbling with a belt pouch when my hands are all greasy, I got a Mora Robust for work. It's a heavy-duty version of their basic model. It's a beast, but lightweight and the right size for almost any job.

[@spevakdesigns]

Mechanical technician in aviation testing. Carry a coast flashlight, rat okc folder, a leatherman curl and have a gerber shard on my keyring. Bigger facility so not having to go back to my toolbox is helpful. I'll often add a pair of knipex, 6" ruler/caliper, or a metric+inch tape measure depending on what I'm working on.

[@BecauseKnife]

Mechanic by trade for over 20 years here. I'm one of the very few technicians I know of who carry a higher end knife every day. Even the ones that own some higher end stuff will carry cheap knives for work edc. Personally I don't understand carrying the inferior tool but if they're loosing them I suppose it gets old. My knife is one of the few things i never lose track of. I replace sockets every month but I've only lost 1 knife at work. The stylus streamlight is super popular with us because they're tough and most of the tool trucks sell/service them. I carry a leatherman as well and it's indefensible as far as I'm concerned.

[@brianthelion]

Pocket carry a pocket screw driver, pen and tire depth gauge in chest pocket. Stream light in pant pocket. Never carried a knife. Pocket screw driver does the job.

[@pasquale78]

Cool to see what mechanics tote around everyday. Not surprised to see a lot of working class knives. Nothing wrong with using the right tool for the right job. No sense in carrying a 200 dollar knife in that environment. What is your thought on that Zac? For the next pocket check, maybe nice to see what law enforcement carry? Or firefighters? Or medical teams? Just a few ideas. Cheers, have nice day!

[@zacinthewild]

Great suggestions! I totally agree on the importance of a “beater” knife when it comes to mechanic work. A lot of guys said they stopped carrying nicer knives at work because they kept loosing them.

[@tomturbuckle0076]

Medical teams would be great.

[@tomturbuckle0076]

Medical teams would be great!

[@Hunnisloot]

My $200 knives are beater knives, there meant to be used

[@alans.4167]

Firetruck mechanic here. Most often I carry an Ontario Rat 2 D2 at work. Occasionally a Mini Presidio, Para 3, or Buck 503 gets rotated in. Also carry a Streamlight Stylus Pro and one of the freebie pocket screwdrivers.

[@ZOIMIBiIE]

@1:58 - CRKT Stylus by Ken Onion Ken is a family friend and mentor, and it’s always cool to see his stuff pop up in random places. I think they have a slightly smaller one, made in Italy by Fox Knives coming up or recently came out. He gifted one to my wife a few months ago and it’s a nice little unobtrusive knife

[@dennishein2812]

I was a diesel mechanic in shops and in the field. I carried an Old Timer stockman for cleaning gaskets , cutting packaging , etc. I also carried a fixed blade I made myself for heavier cutting and light prying. This was in the 70s-80s Mechanics weren’t always “brand guys” I had some of everything and sometimes I built my own specialty tool.

[@james88477]

Small pocket snap on screwdriver, stream light stylus light, pen, cheap crkt knife

[@ZeroFourTwentyFive]

Really enjoying this series. Pocket checking construction sites would be cool.

[@danahowerton9638]

Literally tge best edc channel ever made.

[@touchyuncle1245]

I daily carry a zt 0450cf, stylus pro, snap on pocket screw driver, Casio f-91w, and a tiny pair of knipex as a mechanic

[@VoskiTheTech]

I also carry my 0450cf in the shop lol or my 940

[@xrick76tube]

I carry two knives, SOG vision titanium, and lately my Camillus Cuda Gibs Special it’s big but manageable and impressive and I’m a mechanic too and have no problems with either

[@dragonlord2451]

nah but fr that free snap on pocket screw driver is stupidly handy lol i pick one up everytime i go onto the truck since i get them for free.

[@toddcarr.]

Yep working around vehicles you definatly don't want anything in your pocket to snag or scratch up stuff. A pocket dropper seems to be the right choice and most of these guys just buy whatever works in the moment, not realizing how good some knives are for so little money nowadays like for example the QSP parrot for $20, tons of inexpensive knives that are great. Thanks for the great vid and keep making sharp things fun and enjoyable

[@bear470]

Diesel mechanic here, used to be only crkt knives. Started with the home front, went to a Kershaw cleaver, back to crkt with the bona fide, and then to the razel gt. However, thanks to snap-on, I have gone way too far into debt with two benchmade knives. My work knife is the full size adamas in black, and my edc outside work is the (super)freek. Love them so much. Most used tool would probably be a battery bit driver.

[@Jasonsminiadventure]

My dad was a mechanic for 30 years. Always carried a Victorinox Swiss army knife.

[@Raees-Divitiae]

As always, great upload! I think it would be interesting to do a pocket check on electricians, or people that work in the tech industry.

[@__tacocat__]

Industrial maintenance mechanic here: Leatherman wave, Knipex mini pliers wrench, maglite AA LED flashlight. Outside work: Benchmade pika, Taurus TCP .380

[@PopeMcGrope]

spent all day drinking and disc golfing i missed the upload. Great vid Zac!!

[@Hunnisloot]

Professional mechanic here, going on 8 years. Always have a spyderco in my pocket, sometimes a Microtech depending how fancy im feeling. Gotta have my streamlight wedge too 💪

[@mattexnz]

I’ve been a mechanic for going in 18 years. Multiple knives and flashlights over the years but current work carry is Victorinox Soldier knife, Narva ALS pen light, Sharpie, BIC pen, and Moleskine pocket notebook.

[@HickSquatch]

I’d like to see a firefighter/EMT pocket check if you haven’t done so! This retired firefighter carries either one of my SAKs or a Buck 110. When I was a volunteer, I carried a Gerber multitool (because it’s one hand open, just a flick, and the tools are inside the handle so you put more effort on the pliers and not tear up your hand). Be fun to see an EMT whip out a Leatherman Raptor: triage shears multitool!

[@jonathanwatson268]

As someone who was a mechanic for several years until I changed careers a few years ago this was exactly what I expected to see these guys carrying. Most of those knives are either really cheap on the tool truck, given away to everyone in the service department, or used as promotional add ons to tools (for a limited time, buy this tool and get a free knife). Also, I'm mostly a Matco guy, I found them to be the best bang for your buck and have just as good of a warranty as snap on. And the tool I used the most was one of the pocket pry bars like some of the guys had in this video. They have hardened steel so they don't bend easily like typical pocket screwdrivers. Working on modern cars means removing a LOT of plastic covers held on with lots and lots of plastic pins. It also works well for holding down electrical connector tabs so you can focus on trying to wiggle it apart and so many other things.

[@shoua7]

I've been working on cars for 20 years, and the 3 tools I always have on me are a flashlight, a pocket screwdriver, and a pocket knife. But the most used tool I carry is the pocket screwdriver. It gets used for way more things than it was designed for.

[@zacinthewild]

Seems to be the EDC tool of choice around the shops for sure!

[@seanwhitman4365]

I agree. If i can get the job done with a screwdriver then thats what im using. I see a lot of guys buying these specialty tools when a simple screwdriver would work.

[@jongurn00]

I carry that same green kershaw. I liked the color and didn’t realize I’d like the knife so much!

[@unfi6798]

Hi Zac in The Wild. Been following you since Blade HQ, glad to see you're still rockin" mate. I'm an intern & my carry is a mini Tac Light & Katmandu multitool. Got two sisters with one a Musician & the other an Artist. They both carry a Honey Badger knives, Usb led flash light & a heavily mod Gerber multitool. All three of us rides so we do have tools on our Kawasaki, Suzuki & Honda. Love your Bike segment mate. Stay safe & Stay true. Greetings from Australia.

[@twai8036]

Holy cow, your subscriber count literally quadrupled in the last few months! You’ll get close to 100k by the end of the year ❤🎉

[@chaddamron3877]

Solid - great to see people using knives n getting the job - like another comment said - not worried about the steel and all the rest of the hype that we get caught up in - great vid man

[@zacinthewild]

👊🤙

[@BikesBobbers]

Small-sized church Tech Director here, I EDC a CRKT 5102N snap-lock, Sig P365XL, and a Streamlight Stylus Pro

[@lucaslensrduzzi5194]

Absolutely loved this video, thank u!! I am a service manager at a shop and it all the guys into knives after watching u, Austin, Ben, Jamie, Kurt

[@zachgoulet3377]

My edc pocket knife is a hogue sig sauer k320. Absolutely love it

[@taysonhale8389]

This was awesome!! Thanks for coming by and asking about the knives! Excited to see what I can learn from ya about different types of knives 🤘🏼

[@TheIronDuke9]

This is such a pro show, so well put together - if it were old school television I would put money on it all being scripted and rehearsed with multiple takes. I really enjoy watching this. As a film set tech it would be interesting to see you pocket check a film or tv production - the props, set dress, riggers, and lighting techs all carry knives, there are plenty of Olfa's but also many folders in pockets

[@Maxvigna]

Im a mechanic too! Use ma LM sidekick ever day to open boxes, remove fuel hoses, brake pads ecc..... love It. Greetings from Italy

[@zacinthewild]

Awesome! Cool to see a multi tool being used in the shop👊

[@jeremynedrow7003]

I love watching these little shops.

[@jamesbarisitz4794]

Fun vid! It's funny how many working guys use inexpensive chain store folders. The folding boxcutters make the most sense to me too. Cheap and slide in pocket without a paint remover clip. ✌

[@Cab0408]

Why would a blue collar worker use a 300-1000dollar knife to beat up? We don’t have money for that shit.

[@iansclone]

As a cook, my workspace is full of cheap-o knives. However, the crew I work with and I bring our personal knives in too. I'd love to take a peek into some kitchens in your area, see what those cooks "carry," albeit probably not in their pockets. Also, my Compact is always on me and often does come in handy at work (opening boxes, fixing equipment on the fly, cleaning under fingernails, etc).

[@scorpionregent648]

When I was a working on cars my most used tool was a toss up, as a mech it was sockets and wrenches, as a tech it was a multi meter and a logic probe. In my pocket, I carried a Streamlight Stylus Pro USB, a pocket screw driver, and a ignition file. The extendable magnet was too big carry around so I had it in my cart along with a CRKT Kiss and a Streamlight Strion, the same as David.

[@alexhill828]

I'm a diesel tech for John Deere. Have a knife on my daily. Recently its been the SBD Apex but I also carry a JG Scout a lot. I have a Wurkkos WK02 Flashlight and a Mac pocket pry as well as a pilot G2 in my shirt pocket everyday. Most used tool is without a doubt the pocket prybar. Mine is straight like a screwdriver so I use it to pry, unscrew things, or as a pick in quick situations.

[@drewc8065]

My buddy Justin who is a mechanic, EDCs a BM 550 and some no name flashlight with a magnetic end. Thanks for the video. Love your work man!

[@zacinthewild]

Thanks for chiming in👊

[@adamwhite9665]

20 year mechanic I carry a streamlight and a kobalt utility knife but I think I'm upgrading to a 1505 also a Bic lighter and a swiss army knife love the videos

[@dennispoley6005]

My work EDC... Spyderco Manix 2 Lightweight, Streamlight Strion, Gerber 600, pocket screwdriver, Bic pen all carried on my person.

[@andrej9045]

Always looking forward for pocket check episode. It'd be interesting to see construction sites and their edc

[@the_true_north_edc]

Hey great video!! Mechanic my self so I dig this one!! I agree with the not carrying a knife during work hours just so I don't scratch vehicles. I carry a baby banter to and from work on the daily! Funny how most mechanics carry a streamlight flashlight! Also what I carry at work. And a olight for my not at work carry.

[@suntoritime]

Mechanic of 23 years myself. 99% of mechanics who use streamlights only use them because that's what the tool truck sells and they offer financing. It's kind of sad because there are plenty of great, inexpensive lights out there but most are either addicted to, or just balls deep in tool truck financing. I myself have sworn off tool trucks 10 years ago and never looked back. I do not owe one cent to anyone, I 100% own all my tools. Some younger techs I know who got hooked early are locked into INSANE amounts of debt to those tool truck guys. I'm talking 20 grand plus.

[@InconvenientKingdom]

Cool vid once again. Interesting to see what other folks/profession carry. My carry is a Spyderco Salt 2...great knife for a ton of reasons. As far as most used tool, you have to get you a pair of the Knipex 125 Cobra Pliers. You will never leave home without them. Keep the vids coming!

[@zacinthewild]

Great knife for sure! Are you around water a lot?

[@InconvenientKingdom]

@@zacinthewild Actually not around water a lot but outdoors hiking etc. and love the fact that I don't have to be concerned about corrosion. Raining or food prep she is good to go with minimal cleaning effort!

[@VoskiTheTech]

I’ve been an auto tech for 8ish years now, I typically rotate my 940 and my zt 0450cf. Usually carry a stream light micro stream as well. Tool used most would probably be my milwaukee 1/4” bit driver.

[@05blkrado]

I’ve never once carried a knife…. UNTIL a few weeks ago when I first seen on of your “what’s in your pockets” videos. I have multiple knives, but I edc a kershaw blade. Thanks for opening my eyes to this lol

[@roycolglazier1061]

As an I/T professional for almost my entire work career, I always had a large Buck or Puma folding knife, as well as a pocket screwdriver/magnet on my person while working! My Customer Engineer attache style toolkit always went thru the door when calling on client premises, but the former two handily precluded opening same on numerous occasions. Serendipitously, the small screwdriver doubled as an eating utinsel whilst driving, serving to spear Vienna sausages from the can...

[@DullPoints]

I love seeing what real hard workers have for their knives. Show me them beat up knifes!! You should find some warehouse or supply yard folks to talk to next. That or electricians.

[@DylanLey]

Love these pocket check videos! It would be cool if you did a first responder pocket check video!

[@tomturbuckle0076]

Seems like that Streamlight seems best for mechanics. For maintenance guys it seems Fenix or Thrunite is better. Just need to light up bigger areas.

[@jakebigelow554]

Love that you have been more active on this channel! Love the videos, I think the music can be distracting throughout but its not making me click away,. Thanks Zac!

[@zacinthewild]

Great feedback! Thank you so much for tuning in💪

[@14DAVEYO]

17-year mechanic here. On the job i carry a leatherman free k2, pocket screwdriver, streamlight and pen.

[@dewitt3453]

As an Aircraft Mech I usually just use a cheapo Victornox, probably gonna lose it here soon enough but I’ve impressed myself with how long I’ve had it!

[@csheltn]

Technician myself. I am a little different with my knives. I daily carry a Medford 187DP that I love, so much so that it’s at Medford right now getting a new blade since I’ve worn it down so much. Since it’s been gone I have been carrying my ZT 0562TI. My most used tool is my phone and a short right angle Matco pick tool.

[@jasonscott6906]

Another great video Zac and Jamie. It’s always fun seeing what people carry everyday

[@zacinthewild]

Thanks🙏

[@austinashby3749]

I always enjoy these pocket check videos! interesting to see the variety and reactions. especially interested about the Shift since I've been looking at em for a minute but didn't know too much about em

[@j.w.9407]

Zac, you're just a natural in front of the camera, love the content!

[@TismFishing]

The ace hardware near me sells those axiels, I cut a 3/4 in tree down with it to see if it would hold up right out of the box, it did. I love it, it’s become my backup edc.

[@maxlvledc]

Every time I get to look at a tradesman's pockets..I learn something

[@cashdingo6386]

As a mechanic (auto/automation/cnc) I carried a Kershaw Chive in auto to open boxes and never sharpened it. In a warehouse setting where I was moving around more the leatherman fuse became the one/two punch with a knipex superpliers which is the greatest tool known to man. Flashlights also a must in a warehouse. Off shift it’s the M4 dodo and a companion.

[@zacinthewild]

M4 DoDo for the win! Love the versatile carry’s for different jobs.

[@bill8885]

Usually carrying my Benchmade 940 and a Leatherman skelatool. Definitely use the flashlight the most

[@ShawneeUnion]

Love this! Would be cool to see other tradesmen like linemen, electricians and carpenters EDC.

[@jbrown8918]

This is twice that Zack has proved what we all know. That as enthusiast and collectors we're the unusual/weird ones, carrying expensive, quality knives. Most working guys I know carry junk gas station type knives if any at all. Loved it...jb

[@dariomartinez2411]

mini screwdriver, streamlight, and any blade are a must at any vehicle shop

[@chrisreuther4546]

That was so much fun pocket checking a specific group like that! Love your channel!

[@michaelvcelentano]

You should pocket check a stagehand. I’m sure you’ll find some interesting things, since there are several trades working at the same time. It’s also different between concert venues, theatrical, and movie sets, so tons of different kinds of gear

[@6stringbeardedc]

love to see this stuff. as a Millwright in a union shop i always have a folding knife and my milwaukee fastback on me.. killer content keep it coming

[@se7enspac3s]

My dad is a mechanic and I got him a mini bugout. Had "don't use brake clean" engraved on it so he didn't mess up the nylon like he did with his dragonfly.

[@guelahpapyrus8807]

Zac! I'm a house painter and carry multiple blades on me. Utility knife, pocket knife, and fixed blade!! Every task is different! Love the pocket checks bro!

[@zacinthewild]

Awesome! What fixed blade do you carry?

[@guelahpapyrus8807]

@@zacinthewild I was carrying the Spyderco bow river. More for cutting up an apple at lunch time or something like that. Now I've got Boker Lil Dvalin with the Tanto blade. Way different carry but still gets the job done! Thanks!!

[@jwest0913]

Great too see I was not off the mark with my Streamlight

[@T00ty_B00ty]

Dude Zac love the content! I think it would be a neat question to see what non-knife things people use their knife for. Like we all pry whether we wanna admit it or not 😬. Or use it to reach for something, clean fingernails, etc. in an old Gerber commercial, one guy stabbed his knife into the table and split leather with it. Kinda cool.

[@zacinthewild]

Love it! We’re working on something like that…

[@billj5645]

When I worked as a mechanic many years ago there were no multitools, they hadn't been invented yet. I had an old slipjoint pocket knife that was handed down from my father. It had the tip of the main blade broken off so I squared it up on a grinder and used it as a screwdriver. This turned out to be very convenient when I was out and away from my main tools. I needed a good sized screwdriver more than a small screwdriver. I also used it to cut hoses, belts, boxes, wire, tape, whatever. I have often thought it would be convenient to carry small pliers but I didn't seem to need them that much. Doing the same job today I would probably have a basic multitool plus my knife. I carry a flashlight frequently and I think a good flashlight would have been useful back then. Most trades people don't really care that much about their own tools, it's just a job. They don't want to spend a lot on tools that they might break or lose. How the tools are carried is a problem, anything clipped to your pockets or belt will be a problem working on and in cars. Things have to be in a pocket.

[@klo1679]

I carry a Stanley fatmax folding knife. The solid blade kind not he replaceable one. Cost me $20 and lasts me well past 4 years each. The aluminum scales don’t pick up oil and grease, the steel blade is perfect for use as a multi tool, I can use it to lever and pry stuff, cut open boxes, open oil drums, open up maintenance panels with slotted bolts. The steel section on the very bottom corner I use as a very rudimentary hammer for minor adjustments

[@JohnnyQ714]

Yo! Hit the truckers up next! I’m a trucker and I carry religiously!! Keep up the good work yo!

[@zacinthewild]

I love it! Definitely need to make it happen.

[@formermarine27]

Absolutely agree with this comment. My brother drives truck and always has a knife, flashlight and various pocket tools on him.

[@mtnbkrjeff7]

This would be a good one! I’m a trucker and always have at least 2 knives, a multi tool and a flashlight on me at any given time.

[@onthejobflips5870]

Shout out to all the bali guys there!

[@jameswilson8907]

As an auto tech I've been carrying a Benchmade Super Freek for about 3 years now as my work edc and it's been an absolute workhorse. The M4 has proven it's toughness as this thing does get used to pry from time to time and never had a problem. Also usually carry a flashlight and the tiny knipex Cobra pliers. It does kind of feel weird that my work knife's MSRP is higher than my usual titanium edc knives lol.

[@MrRourk]

Nice I just carry Douk Douk and a cheap key chain led light.

[@GU5S]

mechanic here in the UK, I carry my Spyderco tusk daily for the Marlin spike it has. But as I'm not a huge fan of the sheepsfoot blade on it I typically rotate a bigger better blade alongside it. Spydercos, Benchmades, ZTs etc

[@emjay8709]

All your content is great, appreciate your positive attitude

[@jtg_edc]

Awesome awesome episode! It's cool they all carry the little screwdriver pen. I actually have an Axial prybar and love it. Their OTFs look great too.

[@ZippoVarga]

Love this type of pocket check Zac! Being one of those professional Technicians myself, I figured I'd chime in. My current Daily is my Demko AD20.5 in Aus10A with the Shark Foot. Use it multiple times a day in the shop and as far as tool....my brain is always #1. Then I'd say it has to be my battery powered impacts. Zip~

[@joshuamarkle8178]

As a long time mechanic I carry a pm2 and I would have to say I use my flashlight the most.

[@zacinthewild]

Great carry! I’ve known a lot of mechanics to carry Spyderco🤘

[@RaviSingh-ph2uw]

My guess is we’re gonna’ see a lot of Gerbers. I’m a sucker for pocket check videos, love it and please keep it up Zac and the rest of the crew.. Hey there Jamie!

[@bobmay8883]

Iam a heavy equipment mechanic. Only thing I carry on me all the time is a pocket screwdriver in my shirt pocket. Use it for anything that my fingers cannot reach. I have tried to carry some common tools in my pockets, but they always end up falling out when crawling under something. The only knife that I have and use is a utility knife. I actually use a side cutter way more than the knife for cutting things. If interested, my dad was a mechanic in the 60s and 70s. He carried a Camillus model 14 jack knife. I remember him using it all the time. I have this knife at home now.