OK, my compact EDC (Every Day Carry) tools just got changed, thanks to this video that more easily explains the current TARFU that is English Law…

As a result, I am no longer carrying my frankly excellent Leatherman Wave Plus and associated tools, as the blade locks in place (physical release button required to be pressed to fold it back in again) when deployed. A ‘slip lock’ is, however, legal, so it’s back to my Swiss Army knife (‘slip lock’, so no button needs be pressed to fold it back again)and additional tool/organisation pouch again. It still requires a good reason to carry in my day pack, but I think I’m good with that, for First Aid and occasional work usage.

Yes, bus drivers occasionally need tools, if only to tighten screws in the cab down. Yes, an engineer is needed for most problems, but occasionally, if you have the right tool, and it stops something rattling and causing a distraction, you tighten the thing down yourself (hex-headed screws are a typical example).

Here’s the photo

Here’s the listing…

1. Victorinox Cybertool 41 SAK
2. Rite-in-the-rain “Band o’ Rubber”
3. Adaptor from 5mm microhex to square 1/4″ hex bit socket
4. Assorted double-ended Victorinox microhex bits
5. Victorinox leather belt sheath for items 1-4 above. Stowed in daysack, not held on belt.
6. Topeak Ratchet Rocket Lite DX cycle tool kit with 1/4″ ratchet driver.
7. Car accessory socket adaptor to USB 5vdc power socket.
8. Generic permanent match with Zippo fuel reservoir and spare flint holder.
9. USB multiple memory card adaptor
10. USB C female to USB A male adaptor
11. USB C male to USB A female adaptor
12. Several cable ties of two lengths
13. USB A female to MicroUSB male On The Go (OTG) adaptor cable
14. Victorinox knife sharpener tool
15. Bog-standard Sharpie pen
16. USB C male to USB A male adaptor/charging cable
17. three jewellers screwdrivers, 2 x flat, 1 x crosshead, primarily for small items and also tightening the screws on my my spectacles!
18. Telescoping rare earth magnet probe.
19. Watch spring bar tool
20. Spare Watch spring bars
21. Chapman Tool MFG CM-13 1/4″ micro ratchet tool
22. Spare strap for my wrist watch; 22mm Zulu-format wrist watch strap (Wider, stronger, and more resilient than a normal NATO strap)
23. (not shown) Viper Tactical Operators Pouch, Olive (colour option no longer available, replaced by Coyote )