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14-02-2018, 14:08 #1
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Uses of EDC knives in daily life ?
I saw someone in another thread saying they use their EDC knife multiple times per week, but I'm curious about the various uses an EDC knife has in daily life ?
I get that a small fixed blade (like a Kabar TDI) is a useful tool for SD, but what are the uses for an EDC knife like a folder ? Opening boxes/packages and cutting biltong ?
I'm new to carrying a knife and I've been carrying mine for a while, but I've hardly used it aside from a couple boxes or courier bags that need to be cut open every couple weeks.
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14-02-2018, 14:16 #2
Re: Uses of EDC knives in daily life ?
I suppose it depends on your line of work.
In my office the most use I get out of a knife is cutting an apple. Over weekends it changes and I use it fairly often.Sent electronically, thus not signed.
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14-02-2018, 14:17 #3
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Re: Uses of EDC knives in daily life ?
Apart from the odd box, you can add in cleaning finger nails...
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14-02-2018, 14:19 #4
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Re: Uses of EDC knives in daily life ?
Cleaning electric wire isolation, removing thorns from children's feet, bending wire, cutting plastic holders, opening boxes, cleaning nails, scrubbing dirt off, preparing food, knife point as a screw drive, marking wood and metal surfaces, smoothing putty, scratching for something fallen into a crevice, extending your arm's reach beneath a cupboard.My pocket knife has skinned animals, split wood, stabbed tyres, bedded a rifle. And cut biltong once or twice
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14-02-2018, 14:22 #5
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Re: Uses of EDC knives in daily life ?
Opening that which needs opening! Especially vacuum packed steaks at the braai.
But seriously, it probably depends on your lifestyle. I use mine pretty much every day, cutting cableties, rope, packaging etc.
The more you carry it the more you will find use for it. I like being prepared as much as I can, and a knife goes a long way in that regard.
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14-02-2018, 14:24 #6
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Re: Uses of EDC knives in daily life ?
The longer you carry and the more comfortable you are with it the more you will do.
I sometimes use it to scratch a hard to reach spot on my back,
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14-02-2018, 14:36 #7
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Re: Uses of EDC knives in daily life ?
At the office - for opening packages. I'm one of the only guys here with a knife so the dudes know it by now. If packages arrive, I'm the one who has to supply the cutting tool.
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14-02-2018, 14:51 #8
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14-02-2018, 14:57 #9
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Re: Uses of EDC knives in daily life ?
There is a really good reason why knives are so popular: they can!
I am preparing for a meeting and have to do some paperwork. In the last few minutes since my previous post I have removed etiquettes, a price tag and a stapler. I also cut paper.
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14-02-2018, 14:57 #10
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Re: Uses of EDC knives in daily life ?
Ds J...Stabbed tyres??????
I think you need to elaborate on this one.
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