It's that time again/Springtime EDC

[Dr. Snubnose]

May is upon us: What is your Springtime EDC

Today's carry
Merlin SE
Yojimbo
Centofante 4
Chinook II PE
Ladybug CE
Ronin
Ronin
Waved Endura
Spyderhawk PE
Subcom Deserrt Tan CE
Subcom FB
Subcom Wharcom
SOG Field Pup
Mantis M2
Doc:D

[Darkfin]

Well, they say the 1st step to overcoming an addiction is admitting it....

[Dr. Snubnose]

Well, they say the 1st step to overcoming an addiction is admitting it....
I'm addicted to love....carrying knives...well that's just a hobby:p Doc:D

[Darkfin]

Bob Palmer pop music aside, just pray you are never pulled over. You will be labeled as a terrorist.

Is this another man's version of the "Porsche Syndrome"? heh.


Edited for proper '80's pop reference.

[Dr. Snubnose]

Bob Plant pop music aside, just pray you are never pulled over. You will be labeled as a terrorist.
Is this another man's version of the "Porsche Syndrome"? heh.

Don't think so Darkfin.....Doc:D

[Bassman]

And last time I checked, he has a pretty good story about being pulled over and the following conversation with a member of law enforcement....

[jaislandboy]

spring time today was enjoyed with a T-Mag carried "loose" in RFP.... :)

[cjgrad23]

Endura 3 PE

Delica 1 SE in kydex neck sheath (for journeys into the creek)

waved endura and native 3 in my possibles bag

Urban Bowie on my "workout" clothes

p.s. = Whats a spyderhawk?

[Th232]

And last time I checked, he has a pretty good story about being pulled over and the following conversation with a member of law enforcement....

Indeed he did. Here's the story for all to (re)read:D:


LOL...That happened to me once...I was pulled over for going a tad too fast in a 25mph zone...."sir may I see your license and registration" I complied "sir, are you carrying any weapons?" "Yes sir I am, about 13 blades, 4 firearms, assorted non-lethal self-defense tools and about 70 rounds of ammunition, and there is about 1,000 rounds in the trunk of the car and a Vest" "You are kidding right?" asked the officer, "No sir I'm not" at that point he placed his hand on his firearm, "Please place your hands on top of the steering wheel" I complied..."Where are all these weapons?" he asked...."I'm carrying them sir" I replied..."And why are you carrying them?" he asked..."I'm on my way to work" I replied. The officer then gave me a glaring stare and said, "I'm almost afraid to ask where you work"...I chuckled as I told him "Not the Post Office"
With my hands still frozen on top of the steering wheel I proceed to tell him that I was a Defensive Tactics and Firearms Instructor for Federal Law Enforcement Agents, and I could show him my Shield, ID, or Business card whichever he would like to see...he asked "which one is the easiest for you to reach" by this time I noticed he had drawn his firearm from his holster and was holding it at his side..."My business card is right here in my top shirt pocket...if you will allow me to reach for it I'll be happy to show it to you" ...If you will do that very slowly sir with your right hand leave your left on top of the steering wheel" I complied and handed him my business card...It was almost comical because as he read each line of the card he took small steps backwards away from the window of the car, he read Weapons Disarming, Weapons Retention, Suspect Control and Restraint, Firearm Training and Tactics, Vehicle Extractions, Speed Cuffing Techniques...(from 5 feet away from the car he asked) "can I see your ID?" "Yes sir you may" and pulled my shield and ID which was in the door pouch on my left hand side and handed it to him...after a good look He handed it back and said, "Sorry for the Inconvience Sir...may I keep your card?" "By all means" I answered, "and sir please do me a favor, as he held out his hand to shake mine... "try to keep your speed down just a little bit" "And One more thing..mind giving me a little feedback on how I handled the stop"...I answered "you done good, cept for the fact as soon as I told you I was armed you should have asked me to step from the car...put some cuffs on me...patted me down real good and then asked me all your questions" "I'll remember that" he said "and Thanks... you have a great day"

[spydutch]

Spring time EDC?

My G10 S30V/SE Military in Right Front Pocket

My FRN Ladybug III/SE watchpocket

At work: POS box cutter in right back pocket and there's always my Leatherman blue Squirt on my key ring;)

[224477]

Forum Lava
D4 ZDP blue
ASP16 airweight

[bh49]

R2 + Caly3 at work
C-83 Persian + Caly3 after work and weekends

[zenheretic]

Seem to be in a law induced rut. Waved Delica, Swick, and Micarta Jester....oh and a little SAK.

[OrangeJoe]

Bob Plant pop music aside, just pray you are never pulled over. You will be labeled as a terrorist.

Is this another man's version of the "Porsche Syndrome"? heh.


Or was that Robert Palmer music. :)

Tropical Island so...Springtime EDC=Summertime EDC=Wintertime EDC

Dr. Snubnose, loved the story.
They are all too few to mention; and I don't even own a Porsche anymore. :(

[WJR]

Today it is my Caly Jr ZDP again, no clip, with lanyard in my pocket.

Hopefully soon to be a Navi II.

For some of the camping trips I plan to take in the near future it will be my Para and Manix or Mini-Manix CE plus my Manix.

WJR

[Simple Man]

Great story Doc, somehow I missed that the first time around.

[Harry White]

A beautiful start to May in NJ -- today I have a clipless Ocelot CE keeping my RFP company.

[Darkfin]

p.s. = Whats a spyderhawk?

It is the bigg'n in the back.

http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q8/Darkfin1/Blues.jpg

[Darkfin]

Hey Doc S, I'm new here, I didn't realize the weaponry was part of your work clothes! I retract my Porsche remark.

So, do you ever train civilians? We can build on my 23 year old TKD greenbelt! :p



Doc S------------------> http://www.martialtalk.com/forum/images/smilies/Overkill.gif

[smcfalls13]

Now I have to state up front I don't carry all of these at the same time;)

Swick
G-10 Cara Cara CE
Mayhem
Morpho
Subcom
Spydercard
Trance

[Dr. Snubnose]

Hey Doc S, I'm new here, I didn't realize the weaponry was part of your work clothes! I retract my Porsche remark.

So, do you ever train civilians? We can build on my 23 year old TKD greenbelt! :p



Doc S------------------> http://www.martialtalk.com/forum/images/smilies/Overkill.gif

No problem Darkfin...and Yes I do train Civilians, in 5 Animal Shaolin Kung Fu. Tai Chi Chuan, Filipino Stick and Dagger Fighting....Doc:D

[fairbrook]

spyderco karambit, except when i am at work

[bigkahunasix]

Outstanding story Doc.

After not being able to carry during my hospital stay it was nice to start EDC
again. Today is my new Blue Yojimbo (given to me by a fellow forum member
during some very low time, thank you again.) and a Gunting Lapu Lapu Corto
(working on a review for it).
Thanks to Doc for teaching me to appreciate the Yo thru all of his posts.

Bigk6

[The Deacon]

Been carrying this one today. thought it was a good choice for a fine spring day...


http://paulberetta.com/images/may_07/cfim_caly_jr_02.jpg

http://paulberetta.com/images/may_07/cfim_caly_jr_03.jpg

Especially when teamed up with this little guy...


http://paulberetta.com/images/kiwis/turquoise_kiwi_03.jpg

[Dr. Snubnose]

Been carrying this one today. thought it was a good choice for a fine spring day...


http://paulberetta.com/images/may_07/cfim_caly_jr_02.jpg

http://paulberetta.com/images/may_07/cfim_caly_jr_03.jpg

Especially when teamed up with this little guy...


http://paulberetta.com/images/kiwis/turquoise_kiwi_03.jpg

Stunning Knives Paul... Simply Stunning;) Doc:D

[David Lowry]

Holy cow!!!

Paul, that Calypso Jr with a custom handle is awesome. I actually think that it's a better handle than the factory designed. It looks like you could get all the grip on the handle without using a choil at all.

That knife is just pure awesome. Care to give a little history of it? Like what it's made of, what the liners are, who did it? I'm guessing STR did it.:)

[David Lowry]

As far as what I'm carrying for my "Springtime EDC"...

My new Navigator II is a work/office carry knife. It's with me daily. As soon as I get home I throw the Pacific Salt in my pocket and it is my "after hours" knife.

I've never carried a knife as large as the Pacific Salt but I figured what the hey. I'm not looking for trouble so hopefully I'll catch no grief about it anyway. :)

[DRod]

Im trying to keep it down to two or under. Usually Caly Jr, and Endura 4. But the D'Alllara always seems to find a pocket.
Caly in FRP
E4 in BLP
D'Allara clipless in change/watch pocket or carpenter pocket. (Fits quite well and nearly disappears.)

Deacon, didn't I just see that custom Caly somewhere up for sale? Or was that a different one, I swear Ive seen it before somewhere else. Looks gorgeous.

[druid]

one thing I've noticed about my, spring carry habits is that I can they carry lighter knives like they aluminum walker,c25 can never spell the guy's name, And a few others all all light gentlemanly knives. I have also added to the Springs wardrobe a small Japanese folder that comes with a handsewn belt pouch in California Spring and heavier models just don't feel as comfortable as they do in shorts as they do in jeans in California Spring. Also from a tactical standpoint there's less heavy clothing to get through to reach that sub clavicle artery:p

[The Deacon]

Holy cow!!!

Paul, that Calypso Jr with a custom handle is awesome. I actually think that it's a better handle than the factory designed. It looks like you could get all the grip on the handle without using a choil at all.

That knife is just pure awesome. Care to give a little history of it? Like what it's made of, what the liners are, who did it? I'm guessing STR did it.:)
Thanks David. The grip is excellent, but just like the original, I can only get three fingers on it if I grip it behind the choil. While some of the die-hard Calypso Jr fans may not appreciate the change in shape, I thought it was an interesting change of pace when I saw it up for sale on KnifeForums two months ago. (That may be where you remember it from, Daryn. :D)

This one's not STR's work. It was customized by another talented forumite, Dannyvi. The liners are titanium, and am guessing the back spacer/spring carrier is titanium as well. Scales are a combination of matte carbon fiber and ivory micarta. As unimpressed as I usually am by CF as a scale material, when used like this, to create a bolster effect, it is rather pleasant looking.

[dialex]

Hi Paul, awsome Caly, thanks for sharing the pics and for the background of this beautiful mod.

For my part, while in the morning I had my Adventura with me (big surprise ;) ), later in the afternoon I went hiking together with my familly - and I had no Spyderco with me, but an ugly balisong :eek: And I blame Chucula and Scott and Cobrajoe and Tonydahose and al the rest who posted on the balisong thread for this. After reading, I couldn't stand the urge to take out my old butterfly, give it a few strokes and a flippin' we go... ;)

[DRod]

Deacon, that Caly is the Jessica Rabbit of Calys. I want it. Do you take payment in black market kidneys? :)

[jaislandboy]

http://paulberetta.com/images/may_07/cfim_caly_jr_02.jpg


NICE one Paul! Great job by Dannyvi.....I hope the CF bolster enhances your slicing pleasure... ;) :) I like the curve on that handle ...... mebbe that's why I like those Wegner-shaped handles like on the Ocelot.... :rolleyes:
Lovely piece.... :cool:

[Franco G]

MiniManix, PE
Delica 4, ZDP-189, blue
Tasman Salt, SE, H-1, black
BM 710 M2

Franco

[Manix Guy 2]

Hi Doc , Big Dyad as usual , but new Endura ZDP189 PE has been winning my heart as of late . Manix on weekends or Chinook II . Of course Mr. Merlin in weak side . Regards MG2

[Capt. Carl]

I love spring.

Caly Jr. ZDP - 75mm persian - big persian.

Best.

[stonyman]

Hey I am in sunny Fl and in shorts and loose Polo shirt. Big K Bar Kukri on left side IWB and the Yo in the front right pocket! Beautiful day indeed!:D

[A.P.F.]

An Avalanche and/or a Para-Military and/or a Native PE.

[Agent Starling]

...this week was Crossbill, Boker Subcom folder CE, Harpy.

Starling

[Dr. Snubnose]

Todays carry changes a bit:
Chinook II
Ronin
Mini Pit-Bull
Subcom Wharcom
Waved Endura
Centofante 4
Field Pup
Subcom FB
LadyBug
Yojimbo
CS Voyager (:eek: ) Needed a real beater today for some dirty tasks that I don't care about if I abuse....it's junk anyway
Merlin

Doc:D

[cobrajoe]

Impressive as usual doc, maybe I should carry twelve blades once or twice just so my girl won't bother me as much when I carry four :D

Today I got:
CE Salsa (blue :D)
SE dodo
SS Kiwi
CE Ladybug

That kiwi hasn't left my pocket since I found it again when cleaning out my dorm room :D

[fyunchclick]

that is one gorgeous calypso. my method of carry for that would be cradling in both hands while giggling.

today's menu is:
Chinook 2
waved Endura
Kershaw Mini Cyclone ZDP
green Jester

[Derkomai]

Since my birthday I am carrying two :spyder: Ladybugs 3 (SE and PE), attached to each other with a small ‘quick chain link’ (noodschalm, maillon rapide). They are great together! Along with my Leatherman Squirt P4, they are all I need.:)

[stonyman]

Doc, it is pretty common knowledge now in these parts about your multiple carry, and coming from one accused extremist to another!:D It is still impressive to read your list of carry tools on your person! Take care all and God Bless!

[JBE]

Endura 4 CE for Spring carry. Looking to add something from the Salt series as Summer draws closer, especially with an anticipated vacation along the Gulf Coast.

[clovisc]

SE pacific, black, on caribiner in back pocket
SE tasman, yellow, IWB
PE dragonfly
PE volpe (or, if i'm going to be outdoors, a para, or mili)
cheap nokia phone
palm Z22
partially-broken LM squirt on keyring
gigantic silver+gold colibri lighter
crazy-looking vernier watch
lots of copper and brass bracelets...
if going outside at night, surefire C2

in my jeep, a surefire P9 and a hatchet

[rcbalt2]

Cricket RFP
BG-42 Milie IWB
Jester Keychain.
Big FB in the bugout bag

[224477]

Today its the old and trusted one /but close to NIB condition/ Endura 3rd Gen. in PE and SubCom folder.
ASP communicator as well :D

[spydutch]

Going "small" today:

SS Cricket/SE RFP and FRN Ladybug III/SE on the bottom of that pocket;)

[224477]

Going "small" today:

SS Cricket/SE RFP and FRN Ladybug III/SE on the bottom of that pocket;)

Arend, are you in UK or what? :p

[Hannibal Lecter]

My Dear Friends,

Today's carry is a Spyderco Ed Schempp Full-Sized Persian and a Boker Plus CLB Designs WharCom folder. Other knives include a couple of SAKs (including a Cybertool 34) for grunt work.

I find that at the new job I am varying my primary EDC a bit more than usual. Yesterday was a Spyderco Waved Endura 4. The day before, my modded Spyderco Civilian SE. The day before that was my beloved Yojimbo.

Tomorrow? Who knows? :p

--------
Hannibal

[spydutch]

Arend, are you in UK or what? :p

LOL:D :D

Just traded my SS Cricket for my trusty Delica 3/SE;)

[eastr]

Bob Palmer pop music aside, just pray you are never pulled over. You will be labeled as a terrorist.

Is this another man's version of the "Porsche Syndrome"? heh.


Edited for proper '80's pop reference.

doc is a trainer for high class LEO's his story of the time he was pulled over is priceless i would of love to see the look on the cop's face when the clasic question was asked do you have any wepons!!!! it end with the cop asking how he did as far as preformance and doc said you sould have pulled me from the car and patted me down but other than that you did good and the cop asked for doc's card that tells all of his speciltys. thats a great story doc.
OH yeah my EDC is now
D'ALLARA pe
D'ALLARA se
E4 zdp se
D4 zdp se
caly 3 pe
and my beloved temperance when im in the woods.:D
and a couple of SAK's mutil tool and finger nail cleaners

[eastr]

whoops foot in mouth didn't read the whole thread well i feel like a dumb bunny now:D

[Stenny]

...and a couple of SAK's mutil tool... :eek: :eek: :eek:
Who else on this board carries "mutil tools"? Ouch...
Nobody expects Spanish inquisition :D

[Mr Blonde]

This past weekend, I was put on 'chores-detail'; breaking down our old paper pile, which included a lot of boxes. As messy as the chore was; I still 'dressed in style' with plenty of black and CF.

The ZDP Caly 3 wasn't phased by that chore, nor was the Streetbeat.:D
I even tried out my new Ladybug III, I like this one a lot! I didn't expect I'd like it better than the Jester, but I do!

Wouter

[Capt. Carl]

Wouter, now I want a Street Beat even more now! That is a great size! Nice sheath btw

[The Mastiff]

Endura

I have a few things stationed in my dog walking jacket as a lot of that happens at night and I need more than a knife nowadays in my still fairly quiet neighborhood. All sorts of wildlife around here including coyotees,four legged and the more troublesome two legged kind. Joe

[DRod]

Wouter, now I want a Street Beat even more now! That is a great size! Nice sheath btw
Your right. They are smaller than I assumed. I've read the numbers on it but I can never quite picture that in my head unless its next to something I know.
Looks about the right size for an EDC FB.