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.

What’s your record?

    • @[email protected]English
      4•7 months ago

      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.

        • @[email protected]English
          4•7 months ago

          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.

            • @[email protected]English
              4•7 months ago

              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.