EDC advice

[QUAID]

Unfortunately in this country the majority are criminals who carry the blades we all would like. I wouldn't risk carrying a locking blade, if you are caught without a valid excuse then its gonna take some pretty lengthy explanation.
Try one of these - Then watch McGyver

http://www.victorinox.com/ch/de/Produkt ... p/p/0.6385

[dangerman]

Before anyone purchases this mini champ, it's important you know how big it isn't.



I love mine, but it is very small and only really good for basic tasks.

[Yorkshire Andy]

http://www.tesco.com/direct/victorinox- ... d=210-1377

[Deeps]

http://www.tesco.com/direct/victorinox- ... d=210-1377

That's a good price, I've got a Camper but it just seems that wee bit wider than the Spartan and 'bulkier' in my pocket, I've probably just convinced myself of the 'huge' size difference. If I was 'in funds' I'd be getting another couple for setting aside but I've already picked out my zombie store acquisitions for next month.

[CynicalSurvival]

Hi RomTown,

) found the Heinnie site (I can't believe I've never found that site before! ... I almost literally want everything on there!

Yeah likewise!

On a general note, I went down the route of an urban survival tin, but on reflection after a year or so, there's not a particularly good reason to put everything in a single tin on my everyday commute/travels, it's a hassle to open it if I want 1 thing out! I generally have a bag and a coat with quite a few pockets, and it's easier to make things more modular.

Still it is good to have things neatly tucked away. So I have ended up with a mini first aid kit (bought but with better stuff to supplement), and various separate small containers and other objects around my person. I have recently decided to double up on everything, as I usually have at least two coats on the go at any time. The other issue is if you carry a bag, what about the times that you go out without it? Seems in a way it is more about organisation than about cute gear. Some of the most useful things for EDC are a supply of cash inc pound coins, a spare door key, painkillers etc, a couple of mini screwdrivers, lipbalm, a bag... nothing fancy, just things that I might find myself saying "damn, I wish I had...."

In terms of multi tool, I recommend the heavy-duty gerber ones but I don't carry mine into the city with me.. Never get searched, but I just don't want to risk it. Perhaps worth looking at the micro version. I used to have a tiny SAK about 2 inches long which had remarkably effective clippers and knife, plus tiny tweezers n toothpick.. It lasted me years but did eventually break.

[RomTownTon]

The biggish multi tools are handy but for just keeping in your pocket I'm a massive fan of the Swiss Army Knives. They've generally got a good reputation so people don't get too upset if you use it in public and you can get fairly basic all the way up to kitchen sink ones.

Yeah, I know what you mean, and my first knife was a swiss army that my dad bought me (just a small simple one)... I don't know why I prefer multi tools, I like the rugged feel of them I think *shrugs* personal preference I guess, innit

SOG Switchplier 2.0, maybe? Not a lot of extra bits on it and one handed opening is super nice. I never really worry about locking knifes on a multi-tool as its clearly a tool and not a weapon and from talking to lots of police officers they clearly see that too.

See that's exactly the kind of thing I was thinking, I like that it's not in the same layout as all the other multi tools as well (again, I can be a bit eccentric at times) ... I like things a little away from the norm at times.

Thank you all for your advice, I would reply to you all but ... that's a lot like effort. It's all useful info either way (and appreciated)!