Opinions on EDC folding knives

[Knobgoblin]

I am primarily a Spyderco supporter (admittedly biased) but do own a few Benchmades. Benchmade has a much different philosophy to their knife designs where they go for aesthetics first and function second. Not saying Benchmades don't have good designs or are weak, etc... they just design from a different direction. Spyderco on the other hand starts with function first and designs from there pushing the edge with the latest steels, striving for new locks, working with new makers on joint designs. A Spyderco may not always be the sexiest knife but you hold it and use it and that knife just feels right for the designed purpose.

Hard to recommend some models without understanding what type of lock you prefer, ideal blade length, desired ease of blade sharpening which directly relates to working edge retention, desired opening method i.e. thumbstud vs. spydie hole vs. flipper, preferred lock type and anything else that is relevant to your needs. A Spyderco Military, Paramilitary 2, Endura, Delica, Stretch, Manix 2, Shaman, Bradley folder, Kapara, Sage, Caly 3.5 or 3 would be wide swath to take a look at. Benchmades I would say Bugout, Griptillian, Redoubt, 940/943, Freek, Crooked River (mini or full size) gives a good spectrum of what they are currently producing.

I think owning at least 1 endura and 1 delica will show you if the spydie life is right for you. It's almost a glock 19 pocket knife.

 

[Longwalkhome]

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Just picked up the lower one here. Endura by spyderco. It's flat ground, plain edge. I think it was $70 otd cash.

The one above has been primarily carried, rarely used for 2 or 3 years.

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This is all I look for when buying spydies.

I have carried the top one for over 30 years.

 

[BillyJean]

I love the Benchmade Mini Barrage. I have the combo but they have a full non-serrated. Only knife I've ever lost (playing soccer with fall leaves on the ground in a park), and while I have plenty of knives that could replace it, it's just the best EDC ever so I replaced it and haven't looked back.

 

[Member 53328]

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Just picked up the lower one here. Endura by spyderco. It's flat ground, plain edge. I think it was $70 otd cash.

The one above has been primarily carried, rarely used for 2 or 3 years.

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This is all I look for when buying spydies.

I really like the spyderco roc but it doesn't seem very practical. Haha.

 

[Andy54Hawken]

I have a lot of EDC knives...

My current favorite is my Case Sodbuster JR. with the CV blade and Chestnut bone handle.
Sharp blade...also easy to sharpen.
Slim...fits in the pocket well and doesn't "print" , so to speak.

Yep I know that is ain't what most other folks are suggesting or carrying...but then I also still shoot flintlocks...
Andy

 

[Knobgoblin]

I really like the spyderco roc but it doesn't seem very practical. Haha.

I have honestly never understood the utility of folding razor style knives. They definitely appeal to me esthetically, but I haven't picked one up yet. Been a trend for 20 years maybe? Idk.

Grab one, maybe it's a winner.

 

[cbenware]

Been carrying a Benchmade auto mini presidio 2 for about 5 years now. I like having an auto opener for edc because it's super easy to open with one hand when you're juggling other tasks. Unfortunately BM charges a lot more for their automatic knives when I think the only real difference is a stronger spring. Love the knife though.

 

[2Wheels4Ever]

I've been hankering for this WE Subjugator. Good looking knife in a great steel and titanium handle.

https://amzn.to/3jtRqZB

 

[2Wheels4Ever]

If you're wanting to stick with Benchmade, the Adamas is a a tank.

https://amzn.to/3KznSWm

 

[Member 53328]

If you're wanting to stick with Benchmade, the Adamas is a a tank.

https://amzn.to/3KznSWm

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Funny thing is I really liked the triage because of the "seat belt cutter." I was actually surprised how much I used it. Not that a blade couldn't do the same thing.

 

[Member 53328]

I have a lot of EDC knives...

My current favorite is my Case Sodbuster JR. with the CV blade and Chestnut bone handle.
Sharp blade...also easy to sharpen.
Slim...fits in the pocket well and doesn't "print" , so to speak.

Yep I know that is ain't what most other folks are suggesting or carrying...but then I also still shoot flintlocks...
Andy

That's a knife like what my grandfather carried. Not my style at all. But neither are flintlocks….

 

[No_Regerts]

I do have a BM that is partial.

I HATE partial BMs. Especially when the cheeks clinch up and bite it off.

Mini Bug-out for me. Regular blade, whatever they call it.

 

[Knobgoblin]

Iv

I HATE partial BMs. Especially when the cheeks clinch up and bite it off.

Mini Bug-out for me. Regular blade, whatever they call it.

Hanging chad.

The ol rattlesnake.

 

[2Wheels4Ever]

That's a knife like what my grandfather carried. Not my style at all. But neither are flintlocks….

You got to love the classics!!
Bone, brass, steel.... I love it all. Some times you need to class it up.

 

[Oregonwoodsguy]

I want my edc blade to be nice but not TOO nice for when I do dumb azz things like use it as a screwdriver or to bend wire.
I really like the Kershaw Blur. It snaps open with one hand, holds a decent edge and miraculously I haven't broken the tip off.....yet.

 

[Member 53328]

You got to love the classics!!
Bone, brass, steel.... I love it all. Some times you need to class it up.

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Not my kind of class. I can appreciate the craftsmanship though. I miss the days of basil haydens though…. Been sober over 3 years now.

 

[LDmax]

Griptilian Tanto (not my pic)

 

[gryghin]

I like the Griptilian Drop Point, Crooked River and Grizzly Creek from Benchmade.
From Zero Tolerance, I like the 0560, 0562Ti.

 

[Member 52301]

I have a lot of EDC knives...

My current favorite is my Case Sodbuster JR. with the CV blade and Chestnut bone handle.
Sharp blade...also easy to sharpen.
Slim...fits in the pocket well and doesn't "print" , so to speak.

Yep I know that is ain't what most other folks are suggesting or carrying...but then I also still shoot flintlocks...
Andy

My late husband, my MT husband and I liked and STILL LIKE knives like yours.

My husband carries knives like yours (NOT the exact model though.) every single day PLUS in a few other brands including Made in Idaho CLASSIC Buck knives.

I no longer use any knife other than a FIXED blade knife but I still LOVE ones like yours and my husband's.

One of these days... I need him to put up pictures for me too. He has some pretty custom made fixed blade knives (SMALLER ones.) that I picked out the handle material for him. Three different types of wood. The different steel blades came from a famous ID knife maker who moved to MT. One of his friends who makes knives put the handles on for him and made his leather sheaths. He used to work with my husband before my husband retired. My husband knows several men who make knives and several of them are well known and won awards too.

Cate

 

[DunRanull]

Cate- When I was actively working I carried an assisted opener, partial serrated, worked best for cutting wires, boxes, plastic zip-ties. Less expensive ones, Chinese imports mostly, as I too have lost or broken a few over the years. The serrations were very nice to have when it came to ripping boxes or cordage/wires. Now I carry a Kershaw pocket clip, @ 3" blade, assisted, "SpeedSafe". Very nice, cost $30-something.
If I need anything larger these days I keep a CS Kobun, small enuff to carry easy and be handy, large enuff to do what's needed... Need anything larger I go for a bowie, but that rarely happens anymore....