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Post by Rem700 » Tue Oct 24, 2023 1:47 pm

Looking for a good EDC knife. Prefer a folder for pocket carry, assisted open or wave feature or something similar. Also dont want to break the bank as it just gets used for whatever the hell i need a knife for on the daily. Give me some recommendations please!

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Re: EDC Knife

Post by iron369 » Tue Oct 24, 2023 3:22 pm

You didn’t say what your budget is so your bank and mine might break at different points but this is what I carry every day right now.
The bug out is lightweight, razor sharp and pretty affordable.
The adamas is a beast. It’s heavy and thick (like me). It’s a little spendy but well worth it. I need to send it in to be sharpened, but I use it for cutting rope and stuff all the time since it’s serrated.
The leatherman has a surprisingly good knife on it, but the whole thing is really heavy and I use the pliers more than the knife.
The infidel isn’t cheap but it’s for stabby tasks and wouldn’t be used for utility work.
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Re: EDC Knife

Post by Rem700 » Tue Oct 24, 2023 3:56 pm

Budget is probably under $300. So your recommendations seem to fall in line with that. Adamas looks nice. Not a leatherman fan, too bulky. Not an OTF fan mostly because i am just used to a folder.

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Re: EDC Knife

Post by Dustin » Tue Oct 24, 2023 4:26 pm

https://www.bladehq.com/item--Piranha-V ... ack--27808

I use a Piranha Virus. So far it’s held up great.
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Re: EDC Knife

Post by nemo » Tue Oct 24, 2023 4:47 pm

BM 940!!!


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Post by Dustin » Tue Oct 24, 2023 4:48 pm

nemo wrote:BM 940!!!


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I thought BM was anti 2A ???


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Re: EDC Knife

Post by Toddstang » Tue Oct 24, 2023 7:44 pm

My everyday carry :
https://www.spyderco.com/catalog/detail ... 0-Black/19

Actually paid about $180 when Spyderco had their "blem" sale.

I never found a bad spot on it.

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Re: EDC Knife

Post by ssracer » Tue Oct 24, 2023 11:29 pm

Been carrying a ZT0770CF for years. Light, assisted opening, sharp


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Re: EDC Knife

Post by Marcus » Thu Oct 26, 2023 7:08 am

I've been carrying a cheap ka-bar jarosz knife for a couple years. No issues and $25 if I lose it or break it.
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Re: EDC Knife

Post by BIGC » Thu Oct 26, 2023 8:58 am

ssracer wrote:
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ZT has been my daily for years as well. The 0350TSST.. I switch in and out for my cobra tek OTF but the ZT is my workhorse.
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Re: EDC Knife

Post by Niceguy » Thu Oct 26, 2023 10:17 am

I've carried this Benchmade for a few years. It gets pretty abused and I have no complaints. I cut paper, tape, rubber hoses and wire almost daily. I use it for a pry bar, screwdriver and pick more than I should also...haha Image

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Re: EDC Knife

Post by Rem700 » Thu Oct 26, 2023 11:22 am

Need to go fondle some benchmades and ZT's

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Re: EDC Knife

Post by Niceguy » Thu Oct 26, 2023 11:57 am

My ONLY complaint about this, would be it's a little slick. Not terrible, but a little bit more smooth than I'd like.

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Re: EDC Knife

Post by iron369 » Thu Oct 26, 2023 12:59 pm

Niceguy wrote:My ONLY complaint about this, would be it's a little slick. Not terrible, but a little bit more smooth than I'd like.

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Re: EDC Knife

Post by plumber_bob » Thu Oct 26, 2023 1:32 pm

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These are my cheap OTF knives.

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The one on the top is my EDC.
The bottom one is a desk tool/letter opener.

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Re: EDC Knife

Post by Elkins45 » Fri Oct 27, 2023 9:06 pm

I’ve bought a ton of folding knives in my life, but after Spyderco released the Paramilitary 2 my knife search was over.

I did buy a Para 3 lightweight that’s nice if you want a smaller version.
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Re: EDC Knife

Post by Toddstang » Fri Oct 27, 2023 11:09 pm

Elkins45 wrote:
Fri Oct 27, 2023 9:06 pm
I’ve bought a ton of folding knives in my life, but after Spyderco released the Paramilitary 2 my knife search was over.

I did buy a Para 3 lightweight that’s nice if you want a smaller version.
Spyderco will be my only brand from here on out.

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Re: EDC Knife

Post by KYgundude » Fri Oct 27, 2023 11:43 pm

Toddstang wrote:
Fri Oct 27, 2023 11:09 pm
Elkins45 wrote:
Fri Oct 27, 2023 9:06 pm
I’ve bought a ton of folding knives in my life, but after Spyderco released the Paramilitary 2 my knife search was over.

I did buy a Para 3 lightweight that’s nice if you want a smaller version.
Spyderco will be my only brand from here on out.
I carried my Spyderco Delica 4 for years. I finally switched to Benchmade when I had the need to keep my knife on the left side pocket. The Spidey hole rocks with my right hand. With my left I just can't get the hang of it. Spyderco stuff is legit!!

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Re: EDC Knife

Post by BIGC » Tue Oct 31, 2023 4:07 pm

KYgundude wrote:
Fri Oct 27, 2023 11:43 pm
Toddstang wrote:
Fri Oct 27, 2023 11:09 pm
Elkins45 wrote:
Fri Oct 27, 2023 9:06 pm
I’ve bought a ton of folding knives in my life, but after Spyderco released the Paramilitary 2 my knife search was over.

I did buy a Para 3 lightweight that’s nice if you want a smaller version.
Spyderco will be my only brand from here on out.
I carried my Spyderco Delica 4 for years. I finally switched to Benchmade when I had the need to keep my knife on the left side pocket. The Spidey hole rocks with my right hand. With my left I just can't get the hang of it. Spyderco stuff is legit!!
I had a spyderco for a few years, it wasnt as smooth as my 0350.. They make good knives but just not my feel.. I have a Techno 2 listed right now and 5 or 6 ZTs listed as well
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Re: EDC Knife

Post by KYgundude » Tue Oct 31, 2023 4:34 pm

BIGC wrote:
Tue Oct 31, 2023 4:07 pm
KYgundude wrote:
Fri Oct 27, 2023 11:43 pm
Toddstang wrote:
Fri Oct 27, 2023 11:09 pm
Elkins45 wrote:
Fri Oct 27, 2023 9:06 pm
I’ve bought a ton of folding knives in my life, but after Spyderco released the Paramilitary 2 my knife search was over.

I did buy a Para 3 lightweight that’s nice if you want a smaller version.
Spyderco will be my only brand from here on out.
I carried my Spyderco Delica 4 for years. I finally switched to Benchmade when I had the need to keep my knife on the left side pocket. The Spidey hole rocks with my right hand. With my left I just can't get the hang of it. Spyderco stuff is legit!!
I had a spyderco for a few years, it wasnt as smooth as my 0350.. They make good knives but just not my feel.. I have a Techno 2 listed right now and 5 or 6 ZTs listed as well
My CF Mini Bugout is my favorite knife I've ever owned. Can't imagine ever changing(Of course I used to say that of the Delica 4)

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