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Everyday Carry. What essentials do you carry on a daily basis?

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New Surge idk why people complain about the weight , I love this thing

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago (2 children)

I mean, it IS heavy, but not for the size.

Once you add in some Knipex pliers, a bit set, a small flashlight, the carrying pouch, the ratcheting bit extender, and a few saw blades, it can get weighty =)

[–] DapperDanMan 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

It’s got some weight but on the belt it’s not too bad

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Olite iEt EOS flashlight? That's what's on mine. LOL

[–] DapperDanMan 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

And it uses a single AA battery (I've got a rechargeable lithium in mine). Couldn't have asked for a better light to compliment the Surge!

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

It's always nice to meet another minimalist. 😁

Which kind of Knipex pliers do you carry? Everyone seems to go for the Cobra, but I've fallen in love with the Plier Wrench.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Is that the Pliers Wrench XS? Looks amazing.

I am using the Cobra XS, mostly because it fits the leathman sheath perfectly. Damn thing is tiny but incredibly effective!

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I actually carry the next size up, the 125. It just fits in my pouch and the extra leverage is nice to have.

Over the years I think I've tried every variation of a small adjustable wrench. Some have been better than others, but none were entirely satisfactory. The Plier Wrench ended that search. It does everything a classic adjustable wrench does, but does it better, more easily, and with less risk of rounding off nuts.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I had that in my Amazon wish list! LOL I do like that the jaws are smooth and don't damage bolt heads. That's my only complaint about the Cobra; even through it can grab, it can also do damage if/when it slips.

I may have to set up a notification for when it goes on sale.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

I have also found them useful for straightening things like pocket clips.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I mean it is heavy, I habe the Surge and the Wave and the Surge is has quite a lot more weight but it's also sturdier and judt plainly bigger, different tools for different use cases

[–] DapperDanMan 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Yup also have a wave + I love both for different reasons

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

They both have their pros and cons, I mainly EDC the Wave+ but I have the Surge for when I know that I need something a bit more heavy duty

[–] Gorroth 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Is the black paint already coming off? Or is it just in good use already?

[–] DapperDanMan 2 points 1 year ago

Been using it a lot already