Knife

I won't come out and say it's my favorite knife, because I don't want my other knives to feel jealous -- blades have spirits -- so I'll just say it's my EDC (everyday carry) knife.  It's not fancy or anything, certainly not expensive;  I just happen to really like the sleek streamlined blade and the curvy-not curvy handle.

Once, while I was on a subway train, the woman sitting next to me started to open a package but struggled a bit with a stubborn knot.  I clicked open the knife and wordlessly offered it to her;  good thing I remembered to hand it to her handle first;  she and her companion were clearly a little shocked at first, judging by their reaction.  I guess I can't blame them;  a stranger suddenly holding out a knife to me, even if they were holding it by the blade, would startle me too.  I should have offered her the use of my EDC scissors instead.

I have to mention my third EDC item:  this magnifying glass, which I've had since fourth grade.

I wouldn't want it feeling left out and jealous.