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04-10-2013, 08:35 PM
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Rivet Master
2000 19' Bambi
mt. Prospect
, Illinois
Join Date: Oct 2006
Posts: 829
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Swiss Army Cyber Tool. Went to a trade show, and a German fellow took out his Swiss Army Knife and took apart a piece of machinery we were considering buying with it. I was so obviously impressed with this demo, that my wife bought me one for Xmas. It's a bit heavy, but I like the feel in my pocket. If it's not there, it's in my courier bag I carry.
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04-10-2013, 08:41 PM
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Rivet Master
Airstream - Other
2016 Interstate Grand Tour Ext
Bosque Farms
, New Mexico
Join Date: Jan 2004
Posts: 7,030
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I carry a small Victorinox (Swiss army) for personal use. In the summertime when RVs are here, I also carry an el-cheapo SOB that I use to clean up burned contacts on RV plugs, a great way to destroy a blade really fast.
Lynn
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04-10-2013, 08:41 PM
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"Cloudsplitter"
2003 25' Classic
Houstatlantavegas
, Malebolgia
Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 20,000
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Best of both worlds...
Bob
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04-10-2013, 08:58 PM
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Rivet Master
1999 28' Excella
Frederick
, Maryland
Join Date: Mar 2004
Posts: 739
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Bluto you must have been on the Diesel Place website as they were recently taking a poll on the same thing. As for me most work days I carry a nice, light Gerber LST like Bill M (above in the thread) I own several like he does (mainly because I have lost a couple, bought new ones then found the one I lost). Some days a smaller Kershaw "executive" knife. Neither very expensive in case I lose them. I have been carrying a pocket knife for about 50 years. It's funny, if I pull it out at the office to use it to open a box or whatever, folks that don't know me make comments and such as if I am going to stab someone etc. Too bad in today's world it is only seen as a weapon, not a tool. BTW when I am camping, I carry a nice spring assist Ken Onion Kershaw. Many choices out there, a nice smaller size spring assist would likely be a nice choice.
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1999 28' Safari
2012 F150 Platinum Max Tow 7650 GVWR 3.73 Elec. Locking Diff.(Prev 2003 Dmax).
Honda EU2000i, Equalizer Hitch
AM Solar Panels 150W - 2 Trojan T 105 6V Batteries
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04-10-2013, 09:01 PM
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2 Rivet Member
Columbus
, Ohio
Join Date: Jan 2013
Posts: 77
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I carry a Baretta Air Lite. It is nice and lite plus sharp. I hate needing a knife and not having on handy. I use it to cut rope, sharpen hot dog sticks, slice apples for horses.
I don't like the clips either.
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04-10-2013, 09:03 PM
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Rivet Master
1968 24' Tradewind
Rural, blink and you'll miss it
, Missouri
Join Date: Oct 2004
Posts: 692
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I carry a Swiss Army knife and a small pink Spyderco. My husband's daily driver is Spyderco Stainless Police Lockback. He loves that thing.
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Eljay
1968 Tradewind Double.
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04-10-2013, 09:28 PM
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Rivet Master
1977 23' Safari
Niagara on the Lake
, Ontario
Join Date: Aug 2011
Posts: 984
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Wenger Swiss Army
I've carried a Wenger Swiss Army Knive every day since my dad bought me one when I was in Cub Scouts. I wear a suit to work so anything bigger or in a sheath is probably innappropriate for the office
The origional one was lost on a canoe trip with the Scouts, and several since then. Whenever it goes missing my father buys me another. Sometimes they come back to me years later!
When I'm in the woods I carry either my Schrade OldTimer Folding knife on my belt, or the Buck 119 My brother left me.
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1977 Safari Land Yacht
2005 Toyota Tundra SR5
2022 Toyota 4Runner SR5
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04-10-2013, 09:54 PM
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3 Rivet Member
1996 34' Limited
humboldt
, Iowa
Join Date: Sep 2006
Posts: 126
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Swiss Army Officer Suisse
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04-11-2013, 05:10 AM
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2 Rivet Member
2008 31' Classic
Milam
, Texas
Join Date: Nov 2008
Posts: 27
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Swiss,
Perfect for my needs
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04-11-2013, 06:00 AM
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Rivet Master
1981 31' Excella II
New Market
, Alabama
Join Date: Sep 2011
Posts: 6,145
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I carry a Leatherman at work and travel whatever. Personally, I think they have gone down hill lately. They have really messed up the screw drivers on the new ones. The old original Leatherman had a small flat blade, a normal size flat blade and a large flat blade. The small blade could be ground down to use on eye glasses and popping the back off watches to replace batteries. The middle one was used the most since it fit the average slotted screw head. On the new ones they put a little tiny jeweler’s screw driver and it is too small to be of use and it breaks. You can't pry anything with it. The second screw driver is oddball and too small for regular size screws and will bend if you try it. The third one is way too big and so you end up with a mess. I still have one of the newer ones called a Blast and they don't even make it anymore. They have gotten too trendy lately. I liked their original tools and I think they have gotten more into fashion than making real tools anymore. I have worn some sort of Leatherman everyday for 25 yrs but the new ones don’t do much for me. It saves me a trip to the tool box. I can take a laptop or computer apart with one. I can pickup something hot with the pliers. I can put a screw back in my glasses with the older ones. I can change watch batteries and pop out the pins that hold the band one (at least with the older ones). I use it all the time working on cars or the trailer. I am not sure what Leatherman’s target audience is but I actually use mine as a tool and they have strayed away from making useful tools and they don’t seem to want feedback. So if you can find an old one on Ebay buy it. I just looked on their sight and I don’t see a single tool that has a decent selection of screw drivers. They have a bit system but that is useless for prying things.
Perry
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04-11-2013, 06:17 AM
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Rivet Master
2012 28' International
Currently Looking...
New Orleans
, Louisiana
Join Date: Apr 2002
Posts: 2,077
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Quote:
Originally Posted by overlander63
I know mine has a lifetime warranty, and yours should, as well. I sent mine in a couple of months ago, after a decade of very hard use, and three weeks later, a brand new replacement arrived, no questions asked.
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Thanks for the information. I have the clip but I am sure fond of that well used knife.
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2012 International Serenity 28
2005 Safari 25 SS Traded
1968 Globetrotter Sold
2011 F150 Ecoboost
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04-11-2013, 06:20 AM
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Rivet Master
1994 30' Excella
alexandria
, Kentucky
Join Date: Aug 2004
Posts: 2,323
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I've been into knives since I was a kid. I have several in my collection:
- buck
- case
- puma
- victorinox
- gerber
- ka-bar
- western
- bench made
- camillus
- custom made and others.
I carried a knife daily since the sixth grade but my favorite brand is Western. I find these have some of the best steel for holding a sharp edge for extended periods. They went out of business back in the 90's which is very sad but if you look around you can still find some new old stock laying around.
I will never buy a junk knife with the crap steel from china or pakistan. People have asked me to sharpen their knife for them and the steel just breaks away when you start to get an edge.
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Steve, Christy, Anna and Phoebe (Border Collie)
1994 Classic 30'11" Excella - rear twin
2009 Dodge 2500, 6 Speed Auto, CTD, Quad Cab, Short Bed
Hensley Arrow hitch with adjustable stinger
WBCCI # 3072
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04-11-2013, 07:05 AM
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4 Rivet Member
2007 31' Classic
Kansas City
, Missouri
Join Date: May 2009
Posts: 300
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Auto-Messer Puma. Got it as a gift when we were stationed in Germany in the early 1970s. I think it's intended to cut your way out of a car when you are involved in a fiery accident on the Autobahn. I've never used it but I pull it out of the sock drawer every once in awhile and admire the German craftsmanship. "Die spitze is so stark, dass damit auch Dosen und Kronenkorken offnen kann."
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04-11-2013, 07:08 AM
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Rivet Master
2005 39' Land Yacht 390 XL 396
Common Sense
, Texas
Join Date: Sep 2007
Posts: 5,319
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I won't go so far as to say I am a knife "collector", but my wife probably will, and I do have lots of them. I have also had a knife in my pocket for as long as I can remember, and growing up on a farm, didn't everyone?
Anyway, I know it's a little on the heavy side, but now days I can't seem to do, or go anywhere without my Leatherman Skeletool. Handiest thing I've ever carried, especially while RVing.
Leatherman Skeletool Multitool - Free Shipping at REI.com
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Steve
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04-11-2013, 07:37 AM
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Rivet Master
1956 22' Flying Cloud
1953 32' Liner
1955 22' Safari
Valley View
, Texas
Join Date: Jan 2006
Posts: 3,971
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Traveling thru Texas...?
Going thru North Texas....by the Palo Duro? Even if not, stop by Matador, Texas and visit Moore Knife maker there. Those knives are the best. mooremaker.com, western, ranch, tools, cowboy, equipment.
Swiss Army knives just can't get and stay sharp....good for opening a beer bottle or poking something.
For my California, wine country, Yuppie Friends...I recommend..... https://www.google.com/search?q=Lagu...w=1400&bih=898. Cuts cheese, peels apples, exudes snobish appeal, opens a corked bottle, but not working knife.
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04-11-2013, 08:01 AM
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Rivet Master
Commercial Member
Vintage Kin Owner
Naples
, Florida
Join Date: Dec 2005
Posts: 7,508
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'Been using a Leatherman for as long as I can remember. Started with the original and have progressed thru their new offerings from the Super Tool and now carry the Charge Tii with titanium handles. Great tool.
As for a blade, I also use the Gerber EAB Lite ( EAB Lite - Fine Edge). Great little locking folder with an interchangeable blade. This way, I can beat on it (and regularly do) and don't have to worry about buggering up the blade like on my Spiderco, other Gerbers or any of the finer knives I have.
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Solar Tech Energy Systems, Inc.
Victron Solar Components and Inverters, Zamp Solar Panels, LiFeBlue and Battle Born Lithium Batteries, Lifeline AGM Batteries
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04-11-2013, 08:25 AM
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Rivet Master
1966 22' Safari
1954 22' Flying Cloud
Saline
, Michigan
Join Date: Aug 2011
Posts: 854
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It's hard to beat a Swiss and we keep one in the Safari at all times. As far as pocket knives my favorite is a Case trapper, two blade, stag handle w/ surgical steel blades. I also occasionally will carry a Case sod buster if working in the orchard, or my old Queen's Eye cattle knife w/ stag handle.
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04-11-2013, 09:57 AM
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Antiquepedaler
2010 25' FB Flying Cloud
Currently Looking...
Laramie
, Wyoming
Join Date: Sep 2002
Posts: 832
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Gerber 500
I have two. Bought one, found the other.
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Antique Pedaler
2021 Caravel 20 FB
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04-11-2013, 10:10 AM
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Rivet Master
2007 27' Classic FB
Ridgefield
, Washington
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 580
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I have a Swiss Army knife attached to my keyring. Small foldout knife for light duty cutting and small pair of scissors. Sure comes in handy. When Hiking I have my old Scout pocket knife. Served me well for the last forty years that I have had it.
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04-11-2013, 12:08 PM
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#40
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4 Rivet Member
2008 16' Safari
Destrehan
, Louisiana
Join Date: May 2009
Posts: 395
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PUMA Sargent; simply the best.
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