this post was submitted on 10 Aug 2023
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Everyday Carry. What essentials do you carry on a daily basis?

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[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago (3 children)

The small pliers are cool. If you don't mind me asking, what compels you to carry separate pliers, vs a multi tool that has them built in?

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

They are so much better than the ones in a multi-tool, if you do something that specifically requires them fairly frequently. I use the knipex mini water pump pliers and adjustable pliers wrench, they are slightly larger (125mm) than these which I believe are fairly new. I can't recommend them enough.

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

Seconded. The adjustable pliers wrench is a new addition for me and they're just so great for so many things.

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

I carry a cybertool L (with pliers) and a knipex cobra. I use the cybertools pliers for small stuff where I need some more precision. The cobra is used for heavier stuff as it isn’t as precise as the cybertools pliers while being able to put more force on using them.

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

I just like carrying separate dedicated tools. Lets say you need to hold something down with the pliers and cut it with the SAK scissors at the same time, you wouldn't be able to do that with integrated tools. So, the advantage is when needing to use two or more tools at once.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago

I've just received the two cobra xses and they are tiny, already love them...

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago

They look so good!

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

What do you do to keep the knipex from rusting? I carried one for a while but the exposed metal started to tarnish?

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

Meh just need one tbh. Its all just beer openers anyway :)

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

Someone once gave me a set of those knipex pliers.... now I can't live with out them. I lost my first pair and for a bout a week and realized I use them pretty much everything.