Around here the two go hand in hand. Because the truth is, a Gerber isn't a Gerber until it's got a few (or a few hundred) stories under its belt.
"If it wasn't for your multi-tool, I would not be here. I used it while under fire to repair the antenna on our BFV so I could call in fire support"
SFC DJ -3/7th Cav. Crazy Horse Company