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To EDC or not that is the question

I just recieved a new Spar xx doctors knife. I got a good buy on EbaY ($34.00). The knife is great. My problem is do I use it as a gentleman's EDC or simly dispay it as part of my (still small) collection of Case knives. CASE fans do you EDC any of your CASE knives?

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Permalink Reply by Gerald Hines on April 24, 2012 at 11:56

I have these three in my EDC rotation along with about 10 others.

Permalink Reply by J.J. Smith III on April 24, 2012 at 14:25

Always a problem,

I'll buy one with the intention of using it and then not want to, and just put it up.

But I sure get a lot of satisfaction with the ones that I use.

Permalink Reply by johnny twoshoes on April 24, 2012 at 18:49

I get a ton more satisfaction from using my knives then I do putting them up. I would say throw it in your pocket, but I use all my knives.

Permalink Reply by Mike Berkovitch on April 25, 2012 at 1:46

I always EDC my knives be it CASE or others. Right now I have Texas Jack in my pocket.

Mike

Permalink Reply by Paul Gilbert on April 25, 2012 at 3:26

Hello Jay , I carry a Sod Buster Jr. for a weekend/holiday EDC. Paul

Permalink Reply by Jan Carter on April 25, 2012 at 18:08

Jay,

Great question. We buy many knives that were purchased with the intention of being a safe queen and when it came in and Donnie put his hands on it, he decided he wanted to carry it. If you got a great price on it and you feel like carrying it, carry it. My thought process...buy what you like, use it if you want to. The knife should be whatever gives you the most joy

Permalink Reply by AlecsKnives on October 5, 2012 at 23:04

My question in return is.... what do you hope for withy our collection? Are you looking for it to appreciate in Value over time? or just to grow and enjoy the collection?....

I have gotten knives I used as EDCs and then regretted it....

I have alot of EDCs too.....

but also, I love using a good knife, and theres no way to test how much I like a knife

without carrying it for some time.

Alec

Permalink Reply by Ron Cooper on October 22, 2012 at 2:57

Just like J.J., I carry and use my Seahorse Whittler. You never know when the urge to whittle might strike.

And, I want to be prepare when it does. After all, isn't that the whole point of EDC, anyway -- Preparedness?

I say use it in good health, my friend. You never know when the urge to play doctor might strike, now, do ya?

Does any one else EDC a nice "Sunday, Go To Meetin' Knife?"

Let's hear about 'em and see those Bad Boyz, if ya please!

Permalink Reply by Gerald Hines on October 22, 2012 at 9:10

I have this one in my pocket every day.

Permalink Reply by Ron Cooper on October 22, 2012 at 13:53

That's a sweet lookin' little knife, Gerald! I love the geometry of that little guy! And a thumb stud, no less! Very cool!

FeaturedPermalink Reply by Craig Henry on October 23, 2012 at 0:19

I just received a new Spar xx doctors knife. I got a good buy on EbaY ($34.00). The knife is great. My problem is do I use it as a gentleman's EDC or simply display it as part of my (still small) collection of Case knives. CASE fans do you EDC any of your CASE knives?

I say life is short. Do what makes you happy. Or, if you have "EDC OCD" - see my discussion http://www.iknifecollector.com/forum/topics/edc-ocd - like me, buy one for EDC and one for the collection......IF your money tree can handle it. Mine's about dead.

Permalink Reply by Dan Evans on October 24, 2012 at 17:40

No... I have collected a lot of Case knives, but I EDC either a Benchmade 553 Griptilian or a Benchmade 940 Osborne. Love the AXIS locks... My first EDC 47 years ago was a Case Cheetah.