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For folks who find a knife in their pocket- most everyday

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We are the EveryDay Carriers!

We here at the EDC Club are the side of the knife hobby who are the "Users." We are the EveryDay Carriers. Yes, we probably have one or two stuck back either due to sentimental reasons, or the knife was one of those- "just couldn't say no" when we first saw it and now it is a trophy knife in our possession, BUT, for the most part, we are users.

It's hard for us to imagine spending hundreds, thousands or even tens of thousands of dollars on knives - then stashing them away and not putting them to task, like they were made for. We help knives fulfill their destiny! Yes, they get scratched, tips broken off, and lost, but sitting there collecting dust, all the while its screaming to be carried and used- not our knives.

Granted we may rotate our EDC's in and out based on what we are doing for the day, or our moods, and may even retire one every now and then, but use them we do and are proud of it!

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Comment by Nate Andrews on January 18, 2011 at 22:19: Now here's a dumb question. How do I attach a carabiner to swim trunks? And is there any highly reflective and or boyant lanyard like paracord

Comment by Chris Hillier on January 18, 2011 at 17:48: Lol not to sound too repetitive, but "what Mig said"! Lol
As a grocery clerk we always kept our box cutters attached to a belt loop with twine, kept ya from leaving/losing it somewhere!

Comment by Mig Santos on January 18, 2011 at 14:28: Thanks, Chris!

I forgot about the carabiner. Usually, the carabiner stays with my shorts' belt loop and I just clip my paracorded knife into it. When using, I would unravel the paracord and slip my hand through it so I don't lose it in murky waters. The carabiner attached to paracord and knife adds to its weight, and gets in the way when you move the knife around.

Comment by Chris Hillier on January 18, 2011 at 13:25: Yeah, what Mig said! :)

Comment by Chris Hillier on January 18, 2011 at 13:24: Yeah, what Mig said! :)

Comment by Mig Santos on January 18, 2011 at 13:07: Nate, one of your considerations is the perception of the knife by the camp managers? You could show them a picture of a hawkbill knife to get their opinion. Also, a smaller knife might seem less aggressive in their eyes. The ATLANTIC SALT has a 3.69" straight blade with a rounded tip, kinder on inflatables and toes. I totally agree with Chris on "sharp plain edge" being better, with more flexible usage. I would also recommend a DMT combo stone (medium & fine) in case you needed a rougher edge for tougher rope underwater? You mentioned earlier that you'd also be bringing your Tenacious (hidden), which I assumed (wrongfully?) was plain edge. Hence the Spyderedged Salt recommendation as the 2nd knife (the exposed one). The carabiner-on-lanyard is the only way , as Chris mentioned. Provide a space in the lanyard for your hand to slip into when you unclip from the belt loop. Try different ways of attaching, clipping, using, on different rope and materials. Have fun and be safe!

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Comment by Chris Hillier on January 18, 2011 at 6:53: Alright after reading back, if you need a folder that will stand up to less than perfect care and cleaning around water, than the spyderco salts are the way to go. H1 is excellent, will not rust, although i will warn you ahead of time it scratches easily, buts it a work knife ao that should be no concern. Get the almost 4", non serrated. IMHO serrations are over rated when compared to a sharp plain edge for 99.26% of cutting tasks. They are almost useless when cutting cordage against a surface, especially if tightly wound. Do the old bag boy trick of carabiner on belt loop attached to lanyard on pocket knife by a length or suitable cord, that way you wont lose your new investment in the bottom if the lake!! Just one mans opinion!

Comment by Nate Andrews on January 18, 2011 at 2:10: Ok so here's the question about the salt. After doing much research I am going to get one but which one do I get? The plain or serrated and do
I get the 3 in the almost 4 in or the hawkbill in 3 or 4 in ?

Comment by Mig Santos on January 17, 2011 at 15:44: Nate, for use around water, H-1 steel beats any stainless steel. The Salt I only gives you the waterproof 3" blade, thumbhole opener, bright yellow, maybe better ergonomics. The HawkHook has the hook, serrated 1", can opener, glass breaker and screwdriver. I prefer to keep the Hawkhook in the car. For your camping though, the Salt I might be more useful. Close to perfect if paired with a Leatherman multi-tool. You could also, maybe, keep a stainless knife in an oiled ziplok bag, and oil it thoroughly once you get back home. How you plan to use it should dictate your decision.