Comments on: The OKnife U1 Utility Folder

By: Ryan

Ryan — Mon, 18 May 2026 15:23:02 +0000

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cody1325 said

My advice–Leatherman Squirt if you can get one–but they’re no longer made and stupidly pricey. I’d get the older P4 (or even better, EL), as the later "PS4" model had issues with scissors springs breaking. My PS4 had that happen to it, and it was given to a buddy of mine who’d lost his. I got a P4 to replace it.

I still have the box for my PS4 from ’17-ish– price tag from the local knife store says $27.99. That’s less than half what used ones are now.

That actually looks pretty good!

Been starting to mark a few of my tools, and my markings are even more chicken scratch than my Granddad and the probably ten other dead men whose names grace my tools. I think it’s why Granddad moved to cold stamps.

When it comes to Swiss Army Knives, company logos are my way of identifying it as mine.

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I have the scissor version of the squirt and they are awesome, but the rest of the tools don’t really work for me.

By: Ryan

Ryan — Mon, 18 May 2026 14:36:45 +0000

When you have a laser, everything must be lasered.

By: Ryan

Ryan — Sun, 17 May 2026 12:43:02 +0000

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Jgaz said

I’m right there with you Ryan.
Every time I try a different EDC carry I come back to my Benchmade Mini Grip.
Im used to the one handed opening and completely trust the lock

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FigN⋅m said

FastBack 6in1 and a Swiss Army Card keeps me pretty covered.
The scissors are small, but effective, and I really like having
the pin (and pen) when I need it. Also airline approved.

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I *think* what I’m discovering is this:

During the week, my most important pocket tool is a utility blade. It would be nice to have a bit driver and scissors as well, but not 100% necessary because 90% of my time during the week is in my shop… which has every tool I could possibly need.

During the weekend, however, I’m not in my shop and that’s when having a tool with more functionality is actually a massive convenience thing…

So, utility blade flipper during the week and small custom SAK for the weekends? Gonna try that for a bit with a Cyber Tool SAK. If it shows promise, I’m gonna build my own custom SAK.

By: Ryan

Ryan — Sat, 16 May 2026 17:17:56 +0000

I’ve been experimenting with carrying a SAK the past week just to see how much I really need a bit driver and a pair of scissors on me every day.

I love SAK scissors and have used them a ton… and the bit driver is really nice to have as well. But man, I miss my one handed utility blade.

Compromising makes me want to design and build my own multi-tool.

By: NUTTSGT

NUTTSGT — Sun, 10 May 2026 02:03:22 +0000

My 5.11 knife arrived and I brought it to work to swap out with the other knife I had. That’s when I realized, the current knife wasn’t a Gerber but a SOG.

Now, I just need to figure out where the Gerber knife went.

By: Ryan

Ryan — Mon, 04 May 2026 21:03:16 +0000

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gregs said

Just wondering if you have needed to keep it for when you change the blade? Or if it wasnt necessary. Its like the tool that came with my SuperKnife that had the allen key on it to change the blade. I completely agree about the toolless being better as I also pop the blade out to use as a scraper. I also like to keep one end of the blade super sharp and use the other end for crappy stuff.

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To loosen the screw initially, you need a tool… But after that, I just do it finger tight… It might come a little lose every now and then, but to me it’s worth it to avoid the hassle.

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gregs said

I also like to keep one end of the blade super sharp and use the other end for crappy stuff.

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I do this as well… One of the reasons I like to cary a utility blade over a standard knife.

By: Ryan

Ryan — Mon, 04 May 2026 20:38:07 +0000

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gregs said

Have you used the little do-dad they include to loosen the blade screw to change it?

How do you like having almost the full length of the blade exposed? Do you find that its helpful?

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Yeah, that little tool is just your typical throw-in “EDC” wrench. Nothing to get excited about.

I’ve learned I much prefer utility blades that don’t require a screw at all, like on my Chaves C.H.U.B.. Being able to pop the blade out instantly is nice for when I want to use it as a scraper or something similar. No fuss, no digging around for a driver, just pull it and go.

As for having the full blade exposed, it really doesn’t matter much in my day-to-day. I’m not doing anything exotic. Mostly just opening boxes, cutting zip ties, that kind of stuff.

By: Ryan

Ryan — Mon, 04 May 2026 16:15:07 +0000

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gregs said

Do you use the 4mm driver? I personally dont see how useful it would be vs getting the correct tool to do the job or grabbing a multi tool (leatherman).

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A multitool is never the "right" tool… It’s just one to get you by when you don’t have access to the right tool – be it laziness or lack of access. So a 4mm driver on a utility blade makes sense to me. It’s great for when you have a screw on a remote that needs removed to change a battery and you don’t want to get off the couch or when you need to pry open a paint can and don’t wanna get off the ladder, etc…

I still want a multitool with a utility blade, a bit driver, and a small pair of scissors… The hunt continues.

By: Ryan

Ryan — Mon, 04 May 2026 15:36:37 +0000

After carrying the U1 pro for a week, I’ve decided I like the regular U1 better… It’s smaller, more compact, and even though it shares the same basic materials and construction, it actually feels better put together. Tighter. More deliberate.

The issue, for me, is the 4mm driver on the Pro. On paper it’s a nice idea, but in practice it adds just enough bulk to be annoying in the pocket. And worse, it introduces a little rattle. Nothing catastrophic, but enough to chip away at confidence.

By: Ryan

Ryan — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:14:11 +0000

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gregs said

I totally agree. I carried an original Leatherman around for a while and later a SOG paratropper but both are just to heavy and bulky. I do miss have the needle nose pliers and screwdrivers. Now I edc the razor knife and a Olight Warrior Mini 3 and go get what ever tool I need.

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I think the Leatherman Wave with a bit kit is the perfect glovebox tool… and I still use one for that… But I could never carry one every day – far too heavy and bulky.