Readyrod
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Forgot my Spyderco ladybug at home this morning. Felt weird all day. Something missing. Luckily I had my mini Victorinox on my keychain. Honestly I use that thing all the time for stuff. Can't imagine how people do without.
Try grabbing a pair of EMT shears. They are small-ish and very sturdy, plus they are allowed pretty much anywhere.My EDC is a Spyderco Dragonfly II Lightweight. I got it to replace my Kershaw Scallion because the Spydy only weighs an ounce and a half, and I was tired of the Scallion dragging on me. Also, I wasn't happy with the Scallion's half-serrated blade; the transition point always got caught on things.
Lately, my right hand is getting arthritis pretty bad and I have to use both hands to open the Spydy, so I may have to revisit the Scallion. I'm still amazed at the Dragonfly's handle ergonomics.
I always have a knife on me, but don't use it every day; usually just for opening packages or cutting cardboard.
Actually, I wish someone would make a pair of sturdy shears in a very small size, with a clip-on belt holster. I'd use that more often than a blade, especially for cutting into that @#$& plastic packaging that is so prevalent now--it's so tough that using a regular knife is more dangerous.