Interesting results!
I'm "often".
I've started carrying one since I started doing more gardening and yardwork.
It's really useful and I like the way the object feels.
I have to remember to remove it from my pockets or bag when flying or going to see music. Otherwise, I keep it in my shoulder bag whenever I'm out of the house.
UPDATE: forgot alt text. Photo of my right hand holding an open Buck knife, wooden floor in the background.
@evan I also chose "Often" even though from a practical standpoint it's "Always". Only time I'm not carrying is when I fly commercially three times a year.
I use it once every couple of days, which is too often to have to go track it down every time.
@evan never.
Maybe a multitool, but that's, like, an annual thing, and only if I'm cutting CAT-5 cable, and I never even use the itty-bitty knife on it...
@timbray @evan Once, while I still lived in the US, I changed my mind as to which shoulder bag to take just as I was headed out to the airport.
While I was standing in line for Security Theatre before my flight, I reached into the bag and found a small one. I handed it to the first guard.
The scanner found two others that I also didn't know were in there. I gave them up without a fuss.
They took me aside and gave me the thorough once-over. The guards were surprised that I was amiable and not complaining about my treatment. I knew that they were doing their job as they were told.
As they checked everything, we got into a conversation about difficult customers we encountered. I showed them my latest book, about experiences in customer service. One wrote down the info and said he'd check it out on Amazon.
Some months later, without requesting it, I was sent the thing (a document? I don’t recall exactly) that gets you through airport security without a hassle. I have a feeling those guards tagged me as "not a problem."
@evan I have a Swiss Army Knife as part of my "every day carry", aka the contents of my pockets when I leave the house. It has a couple knife blades, but they're small and the blades don't lock.
I voted "often" because I don't wear a multi-tool around the house (I could go grab a full toolbox if needed), and I sometimes go outside in my pajamas.
@evan I voted "never" because my interpretation of the word "carry" in context of guns (or knives) usually implies a fantasy of "self defense" (or in other words, something you could use to seriously injure someone), and I don't do that.
Now in theory my key ring contains a very small widget that unfolds into a novelty utility knife bottle opener combo that is only useful for opening things. However, I rarely leave the house at all anymore, so it seems my answer would be "never" either way".
@Amon_Rudh I have a FAQ for this!
Q: Can you clarify the question? Q: What do you mean by X? Q: Define X. A: I usually will not do this. I try to use English idioms as clearly as possible. Sometimes the questions I ask apply in multiple scenarios or in different ways. Over-specifying the terms would leave out some of these connotations and make it harder for people to connect with the poll. If you need to, add your personal definition in a reply, and then use it for your poll response. #EvanPollFAQ #EvanPollFAQDefine
@eviloatmeal thank you for letting me practice using my FAQ!
Q: Can you clarify the question? Q: What do you mean by X? Q: Define X. A: I usually will not do this. I try to use English idioms as clearly as possible. Sometimes the questions I ask apply in multiple scenarios or in different ways. Over-specifying the terms would leave out some of these connotations and make it harder for people to connect with the poll. If you need to, add your personal definition in a reply, and then use it for your poll response. #EvanPollFAQ #EvanPollFAQDefine
so many bros walking around the city like this
wonder what their threat model is that they think this makes them less likely to be seriously injured in a conflict
carrying it as a weapon is illegal here.@xarvos, while carrying a weapon is illegal, the intention defines whether something is one. It’s perfectly legal to have a fruit knife (I always had one in my bag for mangoes rmb?), chef knife or even clever in your hand walking in the street, but using any weapon for self defense isn’t. Cc: @evan
I’m glad that the cops (lit. public security) in my hood actually do their job so I could walk around at night never thinking of the latter scenario. Or maybe stealing motorbikes is more profitable and less risky than mugging 
@evan Always - one in each hand just in case someone comes at me from my left or my right! :P
But in all seriousness, I have a small Swiss Army Knife that I usually pack in my checked bag when traveling. I also usually have some string or twine in case something breaks. Most of the time, the knife is only used to open wine bottles 🤗
@evan It's my keychain. so always. surprisingly useful. I wish this one would hold an edge better - it's nearly always dull.
On the rare occasion where the situation feels sketchy, I will palm it so the little blade sticks through the fingers of a fist. Not going to do any major damage, but the extra surprise may give some extra time to escape.
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