I think your experience is totally valid. For me, a Swiss Army Knife is often provides a better tool for the job than a knife.

In descending frequency of use as a city slicker:

- scissors

- Philips screwdriver

- tweezers

- awl

- package hook (untying knots)

The knife doesn't make it in the top 5, but would get used on the occasional picnic when someone forgets to bring a knife.