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Topic: What pocket knife do you own?

Anonymous A started this discussion 2 years ago #113,054

My Victorinox Swiss Army Midnite Minichamp Pocket Knife Red 58 mm is arriving Saturday. I don't know how I lived my whole life without it. It's from Switzerland and the official knife of the Swiss Army.

So what pocket knife do you own?

Anonymous B joined in and replied with this 2 years ago, 5 minutes later[^] [v] #1,252,456

Anonymous A (OP) replied with this 2 years ago, 16 minutes later, 21 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #1,252,460

@previous (B)
Nice. What's it called? How long is the blade?

How do you open bottles, file your nails, take measurements, unscrew Phillips and flathead screws, pick your teeth, or manipulate small scale objects when you're out and about? Because I'm soon going to be able to do all that with my Victorinox Swiss Army Midnite Minichamp -- all with a tool the same size as a tube of chapstick.

Anonymous B replied with this 2 years ago, 16 minutes later, 38 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #1,252,466

@previous (A)
Benchmade Osborne. I have a Swiss Army somewhere, but I want to get a new one soon. They are nice for sure.

boof joined in and replied with this 2 years ago, 38 minutes later, 1 hour after the original post[^] [v] #1,252,477

why whould I have a blade that close to my cock

Anonymous B replied with this 2 years ago, 37 minutes later, 1 hour after the original post[^] [v] #1,252,479

@previous (boof)
*COCK

Anonymous D joined in and replied with this 2 years ago, 1 hour later, 3 hours after the original post[^] [v] #1,252,488

I wouldn't feel safe amongst the colored savages without it.

https://www.smkw.com/sog-s-11-lanyard-cl7004

(Edited 27 seconds later.)

dw !p9hU6ckyqw joined in and replied with this 2 years ago, 2 hours later, 5 hours after the original post[^] [v] #1,252,514

I do not own a pocket knife

Anonymous D replied with this 2 years ago, 4 hours later, 9 hours after the original post[^] [v] #1,252,580

@previous (dw !p9hU6ckyqw)
Maybe have that engraved on your gravestone as-

I didn't own a pocket knife.

dw !p9hU6ckyqw replied with this 2 years ago, 36 minutes later, 10 hours after the original post[^] [v] #1,252,595

@previous (D)
How will I survive the wilderness without a nail file, a cork puller and the worst pair of scissors ever conceived by human kind

Anonymous A (OP) replied with this 2 years ago, 3 minutes later, 10 hours after the original post[^] [v] #1,252,597

@1,252,488 (D)
@1,252,456 (B)
How do you carry these? They seem a bit bulky to fit in your pocket. Do you attach it to your belt? Strapped to your ankle? I feel like strapped to your ankle would be best for these, but I've never carried a knife like that, so don't know if it's actually convenient as it appears.

tteh !MemesToDNA joined in and replied with this 2 years ago, 18 minutes later, 10 hours after the original post[^] [v] #1,252,600

Anonymous A (OP) replied with this 2 years ago, 9 seconds later, 10 hours after the original post[^] [v] #1,252,601

@1,252,514 (dw !p9hU6ckyqw)
No one thought that you did, but thanks for sharing. Attitudes like these are probably why your country was so effortlessly steamrolled in WWII, while the Swiss, with their knives and their guns maintained neutrality from day zero to the end.

Just going to be honest with you for a second: You sound like the type of guy who'd get nervous around a butter knife; the type of guy who manages to cut himself with a pair of safety scissors. I doubt you own anything sharper than a dull crayon. Why would you?

Anonymous A (OP) double-posted this 2 years ago, 42 seconds later, 10 hours after the original post[^] [v] #1,252,602

@1,252,600 (tteh !MemesToDNA)
Right on. Which type is that? It looks larger than the Minichamp.

Anonymous A (OP) triple-posted this 2 years ago, 4 minutes later, 10 hours after the original post[^] [v] #1,252,603

@1,252,595 (dw !p9hU6ckyqw)
The Victorinox Swiss Army Midnite Minichamp Pocket Knife is not, in itself, designed for wilderness survival. It is designed to be used in a rudimentary urban environment, such as a small village in the Swiss Alps with a semi-functioning but not entirely reliable infrastructure. So this knife is suitable for virtually anything and anywhere you could ever find yourself in Dutch land.

For straight up wilderness survival, the Victorinox Swiss Army Midnite Minichamp Pocket Knife is also not a bad choice, given its versatility and compact size. But you may also consider carrying some heavier guns, so to speak, like the switch blades posted above.

(Edited 3 minutes later.)

Anonymous A (OP) quadruple-posted this 2 years ago, 2 minutes later, 11 hours after the original post[^] [v] #1,252,604

What do you all use to sharpen your knives? And how frequently?

I bought a Victorinox ceramic sharpening "pen" (it has a pen-shaped form factor).

I plan on sharpening my knife every week (or every 5000cm cut, whichever comes sooner).

tteh !MemesToDNA replied with this 2 years ago, 8 minutes later, 11 hours after the original post[^] [v] #1,252,609

@1,252,602 (A)
I think it's the Minichamp™! I'm not 100% though; it was a gift a few years back. It's grate and it's legal to carry under our cucked knife laws.

dw !p9hU6ckyqw replied with this 2 years ago, 2 minutes later, 11 hours after the original post[^] [v] #1,252,612

@1,252,601 (A)
Wauw. I keep all my knives very sharp thanks

Anonymous A (OP) replied with this 2 years ago, 1 minute later, 11 hours after the original post[^] [v] #1,252,613

@previous (dw !p9hU6ckyqw)
> I keep all my knives very sharp thanks
Good to hear. Just as God intended.

Anonymous D replied with this 2 years ago, 52 minutes later, 12 hours after the original post[^] [v] #1,252,633

@1,252,600 (tteh !MemesToDNA)
Sad and weak.

Anonymous D double-posted this 2 years ago, 1 minute later, 12 hours after the original post[^] [v] #1,252,635

@1,252,613 (A)
Nothing in your world is as GOD intended.

Anonymous A (OP) replied with this 2 years ago, 1 hour later, 13 hours after the original post[^] [v] #1,252,679

@previous (D)
Your mom sure is.

Anonymous B replied with this 2 years ago, 16 minutes later, 13 hours after the original post[^] [v] #1,252,696

@1,252,597 (A)
I carry it in my rugged canvas-leather messenger bag.

Anonymous A (OP) replied with this 2 years ago, 1 minute later, 13 hours after the original post[^] [v] #1,252,697

@previous (B)
Yes, but is it fully rugged?

Anonymous B replied with this 2 years ago, 9 minutes later, 13 hours after the original post[^] [v] #1,252,710

@previous (A)
Yes. Everything I own is fully-rugged. Why am I so clumsy?

Anonymous B double-posted this 2 years ago, 7 hours later, 21 hours after the original post[^] [v] #1,252,982

What knife lube shall you use? I use KPL (Knife Pivot Lube) brand.

Anonymous D replied with this 2 years ago, 23 minutes later, 21 hours after the original post[^] [v] #1,252,993

@1,252,600 (tteh !MemesToDNA)
That's the females version. I hope you knew that.

Anonymous A (OP) replied with this 2 years ago, 1 day later, 2 days after the original post[^] [v] #1,253,749

Package delayed. Fucking Scamazon.

Anonymous D replied with this 2 years ago, 2 hours later, 2 days after the original post[^] [v] #1,253,770

@1,252,710 (B)
I bet your breath is fully rugged.

Anonymous A (OP) replied with this 2 years ago, 2 days later, 5 days after the original post[^] [v] #1,254,453

It arrived. Best purchase of my life!

I thought there'd be a toothpick in the second pull out slot in addition to the tweezers, but instead of a toothpick there's some type of poker thing that doesn't come fully out of the knife. Not sure what I'll use it for, and I kind of wanted a toothpick, but then again I don't really use toothpicks either so this is fine too.

The knife and scissors are probably going to be the main things I use this for.

@1,252,609 (tteh !MemesToDNA)
From how my MiniChamp looks, I think you don't have one. The tweezers slot is located on the opposite end of where the key ring is on mine. And the form factor of yours is a little more elongated.

Biggest question now: should I put it on my key chain or leave it free-standing? On the one hand, if I keep it free-standing, I may use it more since I'll keep it on the table beside me where I normally sit at home. But on the other, it means I'll have to remember to get it and take it with me each time I leave the house. I'm leaning towards leaving it free-standing. I think it'll make it easier to use too if it's not attached to my bulky key ring.

dj coco nutty joined in and replied with this 2 years ago, 56 minutes later, 5 days after the original post[^] [v] #1,254,466

these are my pocket knives
i don't know why anybody would get a Swiss army knife in the year of our Lord 2023 just get a Leatherman or something

dj coco nutty double-posted this 2 years ago, 2 minutes later, 5 days after the original post[^] [v] #1,254,468

these are my belt knives

and I have a Gerber truss for a multitool

Anonymous H joined in and replied with this 2 years ago, 5 minutes later, 5 days after the original post[^] [v] #1,254,469

https://www.amazon.com/Ontario-Rat-II-Linerlock-D2/dp/B079YYBCHQ

I'm thinking about buying this one. I haven't carried a pocket knife for most of my life but I don't wanna drop $250 on one.

dj coco nutty replied with this 2 years ago, 2 minutes later, 5 days after the original post[^] [v] #1,254,470

and this is my overkill swiss army knife. it has a magnifying glass!

Anonymous A (OP) replied with this 2 years ago, 4 seconds later, 5 days after the original post[^] [v] #1,254,471

@1,254,466 (dj coco nutty)
Do you literally carry these around in your pocket?

> i don't know why anybody would get a Swiss army knife in the year of our Lord 2023 just get a Leatherman or something
Because the MiniChamp is very small and I can carry it in my pocket pretty much everywhere without a second thought. All the leathermans I saw seem larger. Also, are they the official knives of the Swiss Army? Didn't think so.

And anyway, I don't really do camping or survivalist shit, so my use case is urban to semi-rural environments. I don't need to pull out a huge ass buck knife to open a package.

Anonymous A (OP) double-posted this 2 years ago, 2 minutes later, 5 days after the original post[^] [v] #1,254,472

@1,254,470 (dj coco nutty)
Nice. I think I looked at that one, but opted for the MiniChamp due to its size. I did want the saw tool though. Sadly, the MiniChamp doesn't have one.

dj coco nutty replied with this 2 years ago, 1 minute later, 5 days after the original post[^] [v] #1,254,473

@1,254,471 (A)
yeah these are all like 3-4 inch knives not exactly "huge" but ok. yes I carry them in my pocket because they are small. Leatherman makes tons of products, some very small

Anonymous A (OP) replied with this 2 years ago, 20 seconds later, 5 days after the original post[^] [v] #1,254,474

@1,254,468 (dj coco nutty)
Do you do a lot of hunting? What's the use-case for these?

Anonymous A (OP) double-posted this 2 years ago, 2 minutes later, 5 days after the original post[^] [v] #1,254,475

@1,254,473 (dj coco nutty)
I only wear cotton pants, not blue jeans. So I hate the feeling of having anything in my pockets, even a wallet. No way I'm carrying a 3-4 inch knife.

Also, I've yet to meet a package that requires a 4 inch knife.

dj coco nutty replied with this 2 years ago, 1 minute later, 5 days after the original post[^] [v] #1,254,476

@previous (A)
yeah that's why they have pocket clips?

Anonymous A (OP) replied with this 2 years ago, 18 seconds later, 5 days after the original post[^] [v] #1,254,477

Aren't you like 5 ft something, ninjj?

dj coco nutty replied with this 2 years ago, 27 seconds later, 5 days after the original post[^] [v] #1,254,478

i wonder where my minichamps are

dj coco nutty double-posted this 2 years ago, 47 seconds later, 5 days after the original post[^] [v] #1,254,479

@1,254,477 (A)
what does that have to do with anything mr cotton pants

Anonymous A (OP) replied with this 2 years ago, 1 second later, 5 days after the original post[^] [v] #1,254,480

@1,254,476 (dj coco nutty)
I'm not going to wear a fucking pocket clip on elastic-band pants.

tteh !MemesToDNA replied with this 2 years ago, 5 seconds later, 5 days after the original post[^] [v] #1,254,481

@1,254,453 (A)
I'd say keep it off the keys. Having it on your keys does avoid the hassle of remembering it, but eventually that becomes second nature anyway and it's just more convenient unburdened IMO.

Anonymous A (OP) replied with this 2 years ago, 23 seconds later, 5 days after the original post[^] [v] #1,254,482

@1,254,479 (dj coco nutty)
3 to 4 inches is a significant fraction of your height, mate.

dj coco nutty replied with this 2 years ago, 23 seconds later, 5 days after the original post[^] [v] #1,254,483

@1,254,480 (A)
not my fault youre a fat ass who doesn't wear real pants. I was being nice by participating in your faggy poor person's multitool thread but you are being a hostile cunt so bye

Anonymous B replied with this 2 years ago, 14 seconds later, 5 days after the original post[^] [v] #1,254,484

@1,254,470 (dj coco nutty)
Why do you live your life so heavily armed?

dj coco nutty replied with this 2 years ago, 38 seconds later, 5 days after the original post[^] [v] #1,254,485

@1,254,482 (A)
I bet 3 to 4 inches sounds like a lot to you huh

tteh !MemesToDNA replied with this 2 years ago, 42 seconds later, 5 days after the original post[^] [v] #1,254,486

@1,254,468 (dj coco nutty)
You are very prepared!

Anonymous A (OP) replied with this 2 years ago, 22 seconds later, 5 days after the original post[^] [v] #1,254,487

@1,254,484 (B)
If you think this is hostile, then get the fuck out of here. Faggot troll.

dj coco nutty replied with this 2 years ago, 16 seconds later, 5 days after the original post[^] [v] #1,254,488

@1,254,484 (B)
its not like I'm wearing them all at once

tteh !MemesToDNA replied with this 2 years ago, 1 second later, 5 days after the original post[^] [v] #1,254,489

@1,254,482 (A)
OP you're out-knived here. Be careful.

tteh !MemesToDNA double-posted this 2 years ago, 22 seconds later, 5 days after the original post[^] [v] #1,254,490

@1,254,488 (dj coco nutty)
But it'd be cool as fuck if you did

Anonymous A (OP) replied with this 2 years ago, 48 seconds later, 5 days after the original post[^] [v] #1,254,491

@1,254,483 (dj coco nutty)
If it's not comfortable, I'm not wearing it. Couldn't give a fuck about appearance.

dj coco nutty replied with this 2 years ago, 4 minutes later, 5 days after the original post[^] [v] #1,254,494

@1,254,490 (tteh !MemesToDNA)
i mean... i could wear 3 maybe 🥹

Anonymous B replied with this 2 years ago, 40 seconds later, 5 days after the original post[^] [v] #1,254,495

@1,254,488 (dj coco nutty)
Yes, you do. Every day, you go out with over 38 knives hanging on your belt.

Anonymous B double-posted this 2 years ago, 2 minutes later, 5 days after the original post[^] [v] #1,254,496

I shall buy this one tonight! https://www.leatherman.com/surge-3.html

dj coco nutty replied with this 2 years ago, 1 minute later, 5 days after the original post[^] [v] #1,254,498

@previous (B)
ooh fancy

Anonymous B replied with this 2 years ago, 17 minutes later, 5 days after the original post[^] [v] #1,254,503

@previous (dj coco nutty)
You like? I am getting it in black and custom-engraved (pronounced as one word).

Anonymous A (OP) replied with this 2 years ago, 4 minutes later, 5 days after the original post[^] [v] #1,254,509

@1,254,496 (B)
Are you going to take it hunting or camping? What's the use-case?

Anonymous I joined in and replied with this 2 years ago, 1 minute later, 5 days after the original post[^] [v] #1,254,510

@previous (A)
It's a mid-life crisis, except he can't afford a sports car.

(Edited 22 seconds later.)

Anonymous B replied with this 2 years ago, 3 minutes later, 5 days after the original post[^] [v] #1,254,512

@1,254,509 (A)
A multi-tool (pronounced as one word) is useful in daily life in many ways. Thanks.

Anonymous A (OP) replied with this 2 years ago, 1 minute later, 5 days after the original post[^] [v] #1,254,513

@previous (B)
Wasn't what I asked.

Anonymous B replied with this 2 years ago, 1 minute later, 5 days after the original post[^] [v] #1,254,514

@previous (A)
I will take it camping, yes. I do not hunt.

Anonymous A (OP) replied with this 2 years ago, 5 minutes later, 5 days after the original post[^] [v] #1,254,516

@previous (B)
Thanks.™

Anonymous A (OP) double-posted this 2 years ago, 1 minute later, 5 days after the original post[^] [v] #1,254,517

@1,254,514 (B)
Why don't you hunt? You aren't a vegetarian, are you? And anyway, I think it's of the most humane sources of meat.

Anonymous B replied with this 2 years ago, 2 minutes later, 5 days after the original post[^] [v] #1,254,518

@previous (A)
I have no problem with hunting or eating meat. I just do not personally hunt as a hobby because I do not care to.

Anonymous A (OP) replied with this 2 years ago, 6 minutes later, 5 days after the original post[^] [v] #1,254,519

@previous (B)
I feel the same way. Hunting and fishing sound quite boring. But, then again, I also feel the same about camping. They seem like one in the same activity to me, so I don't know why anyone would like one but not the other.

Anonymous A (OP) double-posted this 2 years ago, 3 hours later, 6 days after the original post[^] [v] #1,254,539

Important update: I discovered that the poker thing that comes partially out near where I thought they'd place a toothpick is actually a pen. Pretty neat.

Anonymous B replied with this 2 years ago, 8 minutes later, 6 days after the original post[^] [v] #1,254,543

@previous (A)
Get a Leatherman. Thanks.

Anonymous B double-posted this 2 years ago, 39 seconds later, 6 days after the original post[^] [v] #1,254,544

@1,254,539 (A)
Thanks.

Anonymous B triple-posted this 2 years ago, 1 hour later, 6 days after the original post[^] [v] #1,254,546

@previous (B)
Imagine getting a flimsy Swiss Army knife, when Leatherman exists! LMAO!!!

Anonymous J joined in and replied with this 2 years ago, 6 hours later, 6 days after the original post[^] [v] #1,254,564

I bet op wears Velcro strap orthopedic shoes with diabetic compression socks that go up to his knees too

Kook !!rcSrAtaAC joined in and replied with this 2 years ago, 6 minutes later, 6 days after the original post[^] [v] #1,254,565

@1,254,544 (B)
When you buy one, they don't list what each segment is used for?

dj coco nutty replied with this 2 years ago, 7 hours later, 6 days after the original post[^] [v] #1,254,642

my former friend got to tour the Leatherman factory and got a fancy sponsorship and a custom fancy tool last week

Anonymous B replied with this 2 years ago, 35 minutes later, 6 days after the original post[^] [v] #1,254,648

@previous (dj coco nutty)
How?

dj coco nutty replied with this 2 years ago, 1 hour later, 6 days after the original post[^] [v] #1,254,656

@previous (B)
she's a tiktokstagram famous cowgirl now

dj coco nutty double-posted this 2 years ago, 16 seconds later, 6 days after the original post[^] [v] #1,254,657

so people give her things to make videos and talk about their products

Dr. Rockso replied with this 2 years ago, 26 minutes later, 6 days after the original post[^] [v] #1,254,665

@previous (dj coco nutty)
bitch

dw !p9hU6ckyqw replied with this 2 years ago, 26 minutes later, 6 days after the original post[^] [v] #1,254,677

I have been inspired by this draad to purchase an opinel

Anonymous B replied with this 2 years ago, 31 minutes later, 6 days after the original post[^] [v] #1,254,679

@previous (dw !p9hU6ckyqw)
Too rustic and redneck for my taste, but nice knives nevertheless.

dj coco nutty replied with this 2 years ago, 50 minutes later, 6 days after the original post[^] [v] #1,254,685

@1,254,665 (Dr. Rockso)
i am rooting for her

Anonymous A (OP) replied with this 2 years ago, 3 hours later, 6 days after the original post[^] [v] #1,254,699

@1,254,565 (Kook !!rcSrAtaAC)
Nope.

Anonymous A (OP) double-posted this 2 years ago, 1 minute later, 6 days after the original post[^] [v] #1,254,701

@1,254,642 (dj coco nutty)
> my former friend
Former?

Anonymous A (OP) triple-posted this 2 years ago, 32 seconds later, 6 days after the original post[^] [v] #1,254,702

@1,254,656 (dj coco nutty)
Are you making fun of her weight?

Anonymous A (OP) quadruple-posted this 2 years ago, 22 minutes later, 6 days after the original post[^] [v] #1,254,707

Update: opened several packages, used my knife's ruler to make some measurements, and cut apart some LED strip lights for a project I'm working on. Incredibly sharp and effective blades.

It's super convenient having a ruler on hand at all times now. I can't estimate distances to save my life, so being able to get a quick measurement is great. Reminds me of how when I got a wristwatch that shows the date and day of the week, I've never been able to go back to any watch without those functions.

Anonymous B replied with this 2 years ago, 46 seconds later, 6 days after the original post[^] [v] #1,254,708

@previous (A)
Get a Leatherman Surge™. Thanks.

Anonymous A (OP) replied with this 2 years ago, 6 minutes later, 6 days after the original post[^] [v] #1,254,709

Urgent: I noticed minor scratches on the red plastic handle of my knife after my first day of use. Should I see these as well-earned battle scars or intolerable blemishes that I should seek to buff out immediately? If the latter, does anyone have recommendations or experiences using plastic screen protectors to prevent this from happening again?

Anonymous A (OP) double-posted this 2 years ago, 1 minute later, 6 days after the original post[^] [v] #1,254,710

@1,254,708 (B)
I'm not going to use and haul around a nearly half-kilogram monstrosity to open packages and do minor household tasks. Thanks.

Anonymous B replied with this 2 years ago, 55 seconds later, 6 days after the original post[^] [v] #1,254,711

@1,254,709 (A)
See, that's the problem with buying cheap, plastic multitools. Get a Leatherman Surge™. It never scratches. Thanks.

Anonymous A (OP) replied with this 2 years ago, 2 minutes later, 6 days after the original post[^] [v] #1,254,714

@previous (B)
Every Leatherman I've seen looks like it's been scratched to hell and back. They also look like shit.

Anonymous B replied with this 2 years ago, 3 minutes later, 6 days after the original post[^] [v] #1,254,715

@previous (A)
They are, quite simply, the finest, most rugged multitools (pronounced as one word) available. Also, your Swiss toy is made of cheap plastic. Thanks.

Anonymous A (OP) replied with this 2 years ago, 6 minutes later, 6 days after the original post[^] [v] #1,254,718

@previous (B)
Victorinox AG uses proprietary blend hardened steel from Germany and France. Thanks.

(Edited 15 seconds later.)

Anonymous B replied with this 2 years ago, 2 minutes later, 6 days after the original post[^] [v] #1,254,720

@previous (A)
Oh? That red case is steel? Looks like cheap plastic to me. A Leatherman (pronounced as one word) is 100% metal. Thanks.

Anonymous A (OP) replied with this 2 years ago, 1 minute later, 6 days after the original post[^] [v] #1,254,723

@previous (B)
> That red case is steel?
Yes, it is. Thanks.

Anonymous B replied with this 2 years ago, 53 seconds later, 6 days after the original post[^] [v] #1,254,726

@previous (A)
LOL

Anonymous B double-posted this 2 years ago, 9 minutes later, 1 week after the original post[^] [v] #1,254,731

@1,254,723 (A)
Thanks.

Anonymous A (OP) replied with this 2 years ago, 6 minutes later, 1 week after the original post[^] [v] #1,254,735

I misspoke. The red case isn't steel; it's pure diamond. My knife got scratched when I put it in my pocket because I forgot that I had a handful of uncut diamond gemstones in my pocket. I recently withdrew them from my safety deposit box in my Swiss bank account. Thanks.

Anonymous B replied with this 2 years ago, 34 seconds later, 1 week after the original post[^] [v] #1,254,736

@previous (A)
lol
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