Every SAK I've had lost their plastic sides. Maybe they were fakes, idk. Now my EDC is a Case with a few sheath improvements to include duct tape/celluloid guitar pick layers and a ferro rod. The little leather strap that holds the knife fell out last week, but the electrical tape keeps the knife from falling out. I also keep some fishing line and hooks in my wallet by the can opener.
For every day use (as opposed to just looking at it every day), I never thought the SAK was rugged enough or practical. Its a hobby knife. If I break down in the woods or fall through the ice and make it back to shore, I want a fixed blade and fire. Hypothermic with soaked fingernails, there is no way I'd even be able to pry one of those tight-springed SAK's open. I need a pliers to open those knives on a normal day!
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