My Current EDC

[Pyro]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v171/pirow/IMG_8338Medium.jpg

The UKPK often gets left at home if I don't think it's suitable and the sun glasses often stay at home when it's a typical Scottish day :P

[heathah]

Nice setup. How do you like the UKPK?

[Pyro]

I love it, it was my first spydie, but it certainly wasn't my last...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v171/pirow/collection/IMG_5873-.jpg

:D

I don't always feel it's suitable for EDC in the UK due to it's tactical look so I'm going to get myself a pride at some point since I like to EDC a dedicated knife rather than a multi-tool.

[Pyro]

When I'm out taking pictures here's the additions to my EDC:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v171/pirow/camera%20bag/IMG_8311.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v171/pirow/camera%20bag/IMG_8312.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v171/pirow/camera%20bag/IMG_8314.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v171/pirow/camera%20bag/IMG_8313.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v171/pirow/camera%20bag/IMG_8315.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v171/pirow/camera%20bag/IMG_8319.jpg

[pipedreams]

Nice Gear. I envy you great pics!

todd

[Perfect_Cut]

Nice setup! Looks like you're very well prepared! :highfive:

Just have a simple question... What's that QR? I can read that it's to stop the bleeding from a laceration which would be VERY helpfull for me since I have had a number of accidents at work. I work in a supermarket but since I'm the one that has to deal with throwing stuff away that's either broke or expired I've cut myself twice so far. Both times you could just trace my steps since there were drops of blood all over the store. Something like that would be very helpfull!

Where did you buy it and what is it really?

[Pyro]

Nice setup! Looks like you're very well prepared! :highfive:

Just have a simple question... What's that QR? I can read that it's to stop the bleeding from a laceration which would be VERY helpfull for me since I have had a number of accidents at work. I work in a supermarket but since I'm the one that has to deal with throwing stuff away that's either broke or expired I've cut myself twice so far. Both times you could just trace my steps since there were drops of blood all over the store. Something like that would be very helpfull!

Where did you buy it and what is it really?
The QR stuff is some sort of QuikClot type substance, but for civilian use, it's a powder you pour over a cut and it makes your blood clot and creates a scab. I got it from my girlfriend who erm, aquired it from the first aid stuff at her work (they had plenty left :P) :-X

What kind of cuts do you normally get? If it's long knife like cuts I recomend buying a few packets of 3m steri-strips (R1540 works best for knife like cuts in my experience), they're basicly instant stiches and have saved me a lot of blood in the past :laugh: you don't need any first aid training to use them (I don't have any).

A packet of steri-strips is a must for any knife user, I EDC a packet in my wallet along with an anti-septic wipe and a plaster, I've had to replace them quite a few times due to silly cuts or foolishly letting somebody use one of my knives (I don't mess about when it comes to sharpness) ::)

[Perfect_Cut]

Those butterfly strips? I'm gonna go off to the drugstore tommorow and see what they got :) Thnx for reminding me

[Pyro]

If butterfly strips are what I'm thinking of then not really, here's what they look like

http://img156.imageshack.us/img156/5029/steristrip3lv.jpg

The size I usually go for is R1540 since they're the most suitable size for small cuts in my experience.

[Codeman]

Those butterfly strips? I'm gonna go off to the drugstore tommorow and see what they got* :) Thnx for reminding me


They're kind of like the 21st century version of a butterfly strip.* They're mainly used either in place of sutures, or after suture/staple removal.* I had them after a muscle biopsy a couple of years ago when the surgeon remove the sutures.* Like sutures, they have to be kept dry.* They fall off after a few days.* CVS's carries 3M's NexCare Steri-Strips.

Unlike butterfly strips, you do not pull Steri-Strips off - doing so may open the wound back up. The adhesive, although water-soluble, is very tough stuff. When the ends start to curl up, you can usually remove them safely.

[deeker]

Steri-strips are a wonderful invention. As a hockey player and knife user, I have had a fair number of them applied to my person.

[bjjprepared]

does anyone know where i could get a little spyderco like the one in the picture down below.(the little black one at the bottom of the picture)

[jake.t]

i had butterfly strips when i sliced my wrist using a chisel