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What item have you been using on a daily basis for the longest amount of time? (linux.community)

submitted 1 year ago by ExLisper@linux.community to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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Sometimes I will use something and realize I've owned it forever. It's a nice change in our throwaway reality. I think my personal record is a bicycle multi-tool I got for one of my first bikes, ~25 years ago. Still have it, still use it. When it comes to electronic devices I have a Panasonic mini Hi-Fi from ~2005. Never felt like changing it.

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[–] DeltaTangoLima@reddrefuge.com 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I'm quoting from memory right now, as I've had to leave it home today while flying.

3 different sizes of Philips head
1 x straight driver (smaller/thinner than the built-in on the SAK itself)
3 different Torx bits
1 x Allen bit

I can't remember the exact sizes of the last two, but they've always been the right sizes for me, working in technology.

[–] TheAnonymouseJoker@lemmy.ml -2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

A bit unusual question. What would you advise a fresh SAK buyer? And what would be the tools you would rank as most useful, or pitch to me? I watched the SAKtubers and all that stuff just to get an idea, and I find incredible use in daily life in a pocketable multitool.

[–] DeltaTangoLima@reddrefuge.com 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Two blades are a must - it's surprising how many times a smaller blade is useful (eg. prying the back off something with a very narrow gap).

The screwdrivers are my most commonly used/useful tools in everyday life - tighten a hinge or a handle, stuff like that.

Most of the others are occasionally useful - I've used the awl for emergency repairs on tent stitching - but the above are the ones I'd rate the most.

[–] TheAnonymouseJoker@lemmy.ml -2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Screwdriver and corkscrew always get me. But I am leaning towards corkscrew for untying knots, that is way too common a problem, and nothing does it like it. Isn't the Philips #1 size too large for electronics? And that only the inline is actually worth it, since backside is very flimsy? Or would you just carry a separate screwdriver or a Rambler? Do not mind my questions too much.

[–] DeltaTangoLima@reddrefuge.com 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Just got home from my trip - here's a pic of the driver bits next to the knife. As you can see, the smallest Phillips is pretty small - I've worked on some small devices with that one.

This knife is part of my everyday carry for work and general use. When working around the house, and out camping, I also carry a Leatherman Surge.

[–] TheAnonymouseJoker@lemmy.ml -2 points 1 year ago

Your EDC tastes are too well refined. Also thanks, because of you, for the first time I see that bits are dual sided, as they should be.