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Pocketknife: Spyderco Dragonfly. One handed open and close. The thumb hole doesn't catch on stuff as a stud would. I preferred the version with the molded clip
by mauvehaus 6y ago
Pocketknife: Spyderco Dragonfly. One handed open and close. The thumb hole doesn't catch on stuff as a stud would. I preferred the version with the molded clip rather than the wire clip for the same reason, but I lost that one and had to replace the knife.
Good blade, well made, small enough that people who don't 'get' pocketknives don't lose their shit when you pull it out to open a box or envelope or cut up an apple.
Everything else in my pockets is pretty mundane, though I do keep my bifold wallet in my hip pocket instead of my back pocket. I find that's a lot more comfortable for sitting or driving for long periods. Supposedly it makes it harder for pickpockets as well?
- hotsauceror 6y agoI carried a Kershaw Vapor II for about ten years until the handle fell apart. Was a great knife for everyday use, and it looked really stylish. I have a Buck with a tanto blade now , it’s useful and looks nice but it’s not the highest quality blade I could have bought.
- daureg 6y agoI guess I'm one of those people who don't get pocketknives, in the sense of whenever I am at home/office/restaurant/bar/cinema/friend's place, there is either no need for a knife or one is available around. Would you say my lifestyle doesn't require a pocket knife or am I missing on something. (It's a genuine question, I hope my writing doesn't carry any unintended negative tone).
- dvfjsdhgfv 6y agoIt depends on your lifestyle. I always keep a Swiss Army knife in my bag (not in my pocket, it's too heavy). There are weeks I have no need of it, and then it comes a day I'm grateful to myself I have it. Most of the time I need to open something quickly, from a small package to a bottle of wine.
- csomar 6y agoI guess I was also guilty of jumping to stereotypes. But looking at OP instagram, it looks like he/she is a woodworker. So I guess it's pretty reasonable he's taking a knife with him (and being picky about it too).
- mauvehaus 6y agoOh man, I've been carrying a pocket knife since 10th grade (pretty sure any statute of limitations has expired on that...). The first Dragonfly was my 18th birthday present to myself. I am now somewhat older and have only been in woodworking seriously for a 5ish years. Mostly I like not having to go looking for a knife when I need one. In most situations there's one around somewhere, but if it's in my pocket, I don't have to interrupt what I'm doing to find it. Context switches and all that.
- EForEndeavour 6y agoAren't hip pockets already back pockets? https://www.dictionary.com/browse/hip-pocket https://www.dictionary.com/browse/hip-pocket
- mauvehaus 6y agoTIL. what are the ones on the sides called?