>>1066612You'll probably like my list, Opinel is on it more than once. Here's the concise version (long version has item specs and shopping links, but doesn't fit in one reply) of the current draft:
---EDC FOR POORFAGS---
The goal of this document is to compose a list of the absolute cheapest EDC gear that won't break or require replacement anytime soon and will make it easier for someone to function day-to-day as they work their way up from the bottom of society.
--KNIVES under $15--
LOCKING KNIVES:
any locking Opinel (No6, No7, No8, No9, No10, No12)
>$9+ Amazon>made in FranceBuck 284
>$14+ Amazon>made in AmericaSanrenmu 710
>$7+ GearBest>made in ChinaNON-LOCKING KNIVES:
any non-locking Opinel (No5, No4, No3, No2)
>$9+ Amazon>made in FranceSvord Peasant
>$13+ Amazon>made in New ZealandVictorinox Classic
>$14+ Amazon>made in SwitzerlandFIXED BLADE KNIVES:
Morakniv Companion
>$13+ shipped Amazon>made in Swedenother Moras
>$10+ Amazon>made in SweedenSchrade Sharpfinger
>$14+ Amazon>made in China, old (better) ones made in the United States--WATCHES under $20--
Casio F-91W
>$6+ Amazon/eBay (read reviews, watch for fakes)>light water resist>made in JapanCasio MRW200H series (several color variations)
>$15+ Amazon>100m water resist>made in JapanAliExpress.com can ship 18mm NATO-style straps from $1+, stock strap fails long before the watch itself.
--FLASHLIGHTS under $20--
Streamlight MicroStream
>$15+ Amazon>made in ChinaConvoy S2+
>$10+ GearBest>made in China--MULTI-TOOLS under $40--
Leatherman, shop specific to lifestyle and anticipated tasks
>$25+ Amazon>http://www.leatherman.com/multi-toolsGerber, shop specific to lifestyle and anticipated tasks
>$9+ Amazon>http://www.gerbergear.com/Multi-ToolsVictorinox Swiss Army Super Tinker
>$39+ Amazon--MISCELLANEOUS--
free pen and notepad from hotel/bank lobby
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