Best relevant tool used in action?

[Schex]

Sorry if this has been asked before, or is obvious (I checked around and didn’t see any duplicate questions but I could be wrong)…

If I perform an action, and have multiple tools of the same type in my inventory, will the game pick the best one for the job?

Example: I carry around a ‘butcher knife’ and an ‘X-Acto knife’. If I quick butcher a zombie, the game will use the butcher knife correct? But if I dismember a zombie (technician for example), the game will use the X-Acto knife right?

Just want to make sure I’m not accidentally using my butcher knife for dissection! Or wasting time being cautious and dropping items when I don’t have to. Thanks for your help!

[Cynicus26]

I’m fairly certain this is correct. You don’t need to drop your inferior items.

[Schex]

Awesome! That’s what it seems like… just wanted to make sure, thanks for the reply!

[Warlander]

Correct for all things except prying tools (crowbars etc.) for some reason, in this specific case you will be always asked which tool to use.

[nhkun]

And if i’m carrying hunter knife, but in my utility belt?

[Invalid_Username]

It applies just fine. My current go to is hunting knife + X-Acto knife + toolbox (for the saw). Covers any butchering task you may need.

[darktoes]

In case you’re wondering, my understanding is that sheathed items apply any qualities/tool abilities to the sheathe they are in, so you can always use your tools even if they are sheathed.

[tilia]

It’s the same deal. The “holster” (sheath, scabbard, utility belt etc.) will take on the same qualities as whatever it is containing. You can see this in-game if you examine it, it’ll say something like “utility belt with knife; has level 15 butchering quality”.