u/Jackalope_4213

I first hunted down a old rock shox seat post which with the white brothers fork makes just about every single bump or drop feel like a pillow. I then managed to snag a Thompson x4 stem for an absolutely incredible bargain. And finally I absolutely wrecked my bank account on custom anodized titanium handle bars that pair fantastically with the old dean titanium frame. I then put on some old Shimano climb grips and just like that shes already vastly more capable than before.

I know its a lot for someone to carry everywhere, all the time but I am very happy with it.

Starting off we have my glasses. Probably the second most important thing I have here. Titanium frames with polycarbonate lenses so they’re durable enough.

Moving on we have a bolt action pen that my late grandfather made. Its fun to fidget with and pisses off everyone around me its great.

I use this punch at work to mark how full the kegs and yogurt buckets are. Its also a incredible glass breaker

The flashlight is a Acebeam. A friend from my local community theater gave it to me after I got lost in a storm on a hike and had to get off the mountain by feel and the lights of the town. Completely waterproof and super bright.

On to the latest piece to join my Mp3 player. I’ve only had it for a week but its definitely here to stay. Im in the process of moving away from smart phones and all that crap so its a must.

Of course we have the multitool, like 90% of all edc
People its the leatherman wave plus. You have seen it a hundred times before so let’s move on.

My other late grandfathers edc buck knife. He carried it because he was a government employee and couldn’t have a bigger one at work, I carry it because sometimes I need a really tiny knife. Plus I just like to have it.

Now for the important one. Foldable trauma shears from leatherman. I use these damn things more than everything else on here. Its gotten so bad that I can flip them open and cut something faster than I can get any of my knives out. They can cut anything from paper, branches, brass finish pins, chicken wire, kegerator tubing, heavy cardboard, waxed canvas, basic everything you could possibly need to cut. They have never once failed me and I’ve never once needed to sharpen them.

And of course last but certainly not least the fixed blade. Because a edc as ridiculous as this is not complete without one. I made the knife and the sheath myself. Not much to it really, its a 440c steel drop point.

This is only the stuff that I keep on my person. In my pockets, on my belt, in my boot or hat, all the good spots. My bag that I carry with me weighs nearly 20 pounds so do with that what you will. Hopefully you found this mess entertaining, of course there is always room for improvement and expansion

Hello fellow knife nerds of Reddit, long time lurker here. A few months ago I got a couple of blanks and made a nice maple handle for one. It was difficult but familiar enough as I practically grew up in a wood shop. However I want to make the second one for my brother who works on the ocean. I know as much as the next guy that wood and salt water don’t really go well especially in his working conditions, so I want to use g10. Ive never worked with this material and don’t really know what to expect. He wants me to make a racing stripe on the right scale and have the left one black. Is there anything I need to be careful of when working with this material? Whats the best finish or coating for this material? Should I try practice on a different knife before attempting this piece?

I apologize if this post isn’t allowed on this subreddit. Thanks in advance.

-An absolute noob in the world of knives

Janet is a 12 year old cross check custom built by my father and I. I’ve had her for seven years and she’s the love of my life. She helps me get beer 👍. I like to take it on local trails and everywhere else in town.