Every office has its "go to" person for a knife, a tool or needle and thread. Part of the preparedness philosophy is that you can solve minor problems/inconveniences in a matter of moments. This tends to make you the "go to" person. I'm very hesitant to become this person. I'm still of the philosophy that it's not wise to let everyone know what I'm carrying. In a true crisis or emergency I would certainly be there to help and would not hesitate to pull out my fist aid kit. But for day-to-day needs I'm a little shy about using my SAK classic in public view. I'm just not so sure it's a wise thing to let people know how prepared you are until you need to. I’m not thinking in terms of being selfish just in terms of not having your emergency gear when you need it. If for instance you are constantly lending your knife to everyone or using your med supplies for everyone with a headache or a paper cut you can’t guarantee it to be their when you really need it.

I'm curious if others share my feelings.