-age: 34
-country of residence: Australia
-occupation: Computer Nerd
-sex: yes please! Male actually
Questionare:
1. Do you own a knife that you carry on your person? yes, but not all the time
a. If so what type, and what uses does it provide you? I have two
- a swiss army "picnicer" (two blades, a saw - which is surprisingly useful, can opener, bottle opener, cork screw and hole punch
- a leatherman micra
b. if not, why do you not carry a knife?
2. What are the positives about your particular brand, style and shape of your knife? (material, wieght, form, etc)
I've had the swiss army knife a long time (15+ years) and have used it countless times. I do a fair bit of camping, bush walking and a sport called Rogaining, which is a type of orienteering, so the knife has certainly come in handy. The cork screw and bottle opener are a must at a party.
I bought the leatherman when I was in Alaska about 4 years ago. It's biggest benefits are the really good scissors, and the size (2 inches x less than 1 inch x 1/4 inch or so when folded). I also think the fact it is all stainless steel is good.
3. what problems do you face with your knife, what would you change if you could about your knife?
swiss army knife has been wet a few times and the less used items are kinda hard to open now. I think that means the user needs to change and do some maintenance.
leatherman is great as is.
Couple of comments above about being too sharp - that is so wrong in so many ways in my opinion - a knife can never be too sharp
I must admit to having cut myself, but I've also done that in the kitchen so that is to be expected with any knife/saw etc.
I want to add that these could not be considered in any way as a form of self defence - neither has locking blade.
And in terms of aeroplane travel - in your suitcase is where they belong - never in your hand luggage.