I carry multiple for a similar reason.  The most use my blades see is opening boxes.  I have a small Spyderco Jester on my keyring for that - quick to deploy, open box, fold up.  LM Core on my belt for the tools (most used are pliers and phillips head).  I have a larger Gerber folder that genrally stays in pocket as backup, rarely used.   
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