>have had a multitool for ages
>almost never use the knife
>use the awl at least once every couple of days
>use the saw/file combo at least once a day
>use the pliers several times per day
>even when I was on a ship, I'd more often use the pliers or the screwdriver as a marlin spike than anything else, and didn't use the knife once ever
Why are knives considered tactical again? It seems like literally every other tool is more useful to carry
>>30592997
tactical box opening at /k/'s retail jobs
>>30592997
>ship
>there are zero uses for a knife outside of a ship or on land
>>30593013
sailors insist you should have a deck knife on you at all times, just in case
i've never seen someone actually use one except for cutting zip ties on nigger-rigged things about to get proper-rigged (and even then, it's easier to torque them apart with pliers than to cut through the strap, i find)
i've seen a lot of marlin spike usage though, and if i could have only one tool to call my own and had to borrow everything else from the ship, i'd bring my own nice big automatic wrench before most other things
>>30592997
Good. That means it'll be clean when it comes time to use it for emergency surgery!
>>30593013
>no uses for it on water
>no uses for it off water
I mean, you kinda just contradicted yourself homie.
I wouldn't go diving without a knife. Otherwise I'd rather carry a bottle opener.
they're for stabbing sandniggers and pigs you dip
>>30593054
>and even then, it's easier to torque them apart with pliers than to cut through the strap, i find
indeed. Grab the square bit, twist, done. No bits of zip tie flying
>>30592997
I used to carry this stupid-big 5inch folder with no assist back when I was going hard on "tacticool" stuff, which was pretty dumb and futile.
Got a little 3inch spring assist tanto about a year ago and it's been handy.
Like you stated, a multitool will do just about everything a knife can and then some, but if you're not required to carry a bulky pair of a little tanto knife with a serration should do fine.
Plus, it's always nice to have a weapon on you.
Even if it's the shit-end excuse of a weapon, I still haven't met anyone that enjoys getting stabbed.
>>30594954
Bulky pair of plyers.
>>30593009
Also packages delivered to our homes needing unboxed. Like the new knife we bought online.
>>30594989
i have an SAK and i use the scissors more than anything
>tactical
>primary use is utility
Pick one. At least you didn't use meme or cuck. Sure there are super tacticool $400 operator knives that are just mtech tier with better steel, but those make for shitty utility knives.
Nothing tactical about a sheep's foot and Marlin spike that you can use for what the Fuck ever
>past week i've been doing odd jobs at grandparents house
>they're old as fuck and my uncle doesn't live near them to do stuff anymore
>about 12 times in the past 5 days i've wished I had a multitool
should I get one /k/?
>>30594989
kek
>>30594966
lol go look at victorinox. It's as streamline as a pair of normal needlenose pliars while maintaining several tools. I prefer a leatherman, but the fact is ANY well made multitool is more useful than a dedicated knife.
>>30596031
Do it man they're a good investment. Just make sure you keep up with it. These things have a tendency to wander off if you're not paying attention. Sonsabitches.
I'm right there with you OP I had a multitool and I had to find uses for my knife. I mostly used the awl and pliers. I did have to cut things on a daily basis though so knife did get regular use
But then I lost it somewhere and I don't have the money to buy a new one. Currently saving up. I need a job
