Some of these knives have been retired or relegated to 'backup kits' which I put together for myself to stash for a rainy day. Usually that means I've retired it from daily use but I'm too attached to it to stop using it completely. Some of these are also very cheap. I've had some of them for quite a while...since times when I was lucky to be able to afford anything. I take good care of them and it shows as most of them are as good as when they were new.

Where I work a knife is a weapon and not permitted so I need to get creative/sneaky. My EDC when I'm at work is:

• Benchmade ERT-1 It's arguably not a knife so I keep it clipped in a pocket. The built in LED light is handy too.
• Gerber EAB folder (when it's not being recalled). Box cutters are an exception to the rule and it makes a handy money clip.

EDC when I'm NOT at work I carry one or more of these (including at least the EAB from the above list):

• Kershaw 1630 Cyclone Clipped in a pocket. My usual EDC now.
• CRKT M16 tanto tip When space and weight are at a premium.
• Gerber EZ-Out non-serrated My former EDC. I never really liked it because it's a one hand opening knife that I could never open with one hand. I bought it because it was so light...but because of that it's very flimsy.
• Gerber LST The M16 has replaced it as it's just all around better.
• Victorinox Cybertool It's never far from me even when not on my belt.
• Gerber Needlenose Multipliers Sometimes takes the place of the Cybertool.

When camping/hiking/fishing/etc I'll usually have at least a couple of the above around plus one of the following fixed blades on my belt:

• Gerber Freeman S30V Hunter drop point (new and untested).
• Gerber LMF II (new and untested).
• Buck 119 Special
• Gerber Big Rock Camp knife w/serrations.
• Mora beltknife (it's an oldie. Not sure the model)

My Wishlist is pretty simple:

• Grohmann #1
• Grohmann #4 - Being a Canadian I consider it a must to own at least one of these one day.
• Tom Brown's Tracker - I'd have one already if they weren't so pricey.