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What item have you been using on a daily basis for the longest amount of time? (linux.community)
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Sometimes I will use something and realize I've owned it forever. It's a nice change in our throwaway reality. I think my personal record is a bicycle multi-tool I got for one of my first bikes, ~25 years ago. Still have it, still use it. When it comes to electronic devices I have a Panasonic mini Hi-Fi from ~2005. Never felt like changing it.

What's your record?

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[โ€“] 8 points 2 years ago (1 child)

My Victorinox Swiss army knife. Got it close to 30 years ago, and I still carry it every day, using it for dozens of different things.

I've replaced the scales once, and the blade was ruined by a dodgy knife sharpener, but it still holds an edge.

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  • [โ€“] 4 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    The Cyber Tool M. The screwdriver bits are eternally useful in my everyday life.

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  • [โ€“] 4 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    I'm quoting from memory right now, as I've had to leave it home today while flying.

    • 3 different sizes of Philips head
    • 1 x straight driver (smaller/thinner than the built-in on the SAK itself)
    • 3 different Torx bits
    • 1 x Allen bit

    I can't remember the exact sizes of the last two, but they've always been the right sizes for me, working in technology.

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  • [โ€“] 4 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    Two blades are a must - it's surprising how many times a smaller blade is useful (eg. prying the back off something with a very narrow gap).

    The screwdrivers are my most commonly used/useful tools in everyday life - tighten a hinge or a handle, stuff like that.

    Most of the others are occasionally useful - I've used the awl for emergency repairs on tent stitching - but the above are the ones I'd rate the most.

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  • [โ€“] 4 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    Just got home from my trip - here's a pic of the driver bits next to the knife. As you can see, the smallest Phillips is pretty small - I've worked on some small devices with that one.

    This knife is part of my everyday carry for work and general use. When working around the house, and out camping, I also carry a Leatherman Surge.

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