I need a new EDC. Help me pick!

**stev** · 10-12-2014, 02:57 PM

I was recently in the same situation, time for a new EDC blade, being in the UK and staying within our legal carry laws, i ended up with a TBS Boar non locking folder and i love it.
TBS Boar Folding Pocket Knife - Curly Birch - Perfect Every Day Carry Knife

**HARRYWALLY** · 10-12-2014, 03:12 PM

Welcome to SRP, I see this is your first post. That looks like a lovely blade. Being a wood guy, I love that curly birch handle.

**stev** · 10-12-2014, 03:15 PM

Thanks for the welcome, I was very tempted to get the Turkish Walnut scales, but im really pleased with the curly birch too.

another knife i was looking at just before i purchased the boar was this kershaw emerson cqc 4k. its pretty similar in design to what you are looking for, the blade is a little bigger though at about 3.2 inches, i had to pass up on it though as it has a frame lock.
http://www.heinnie.com/kershaw-emerson-cqc-4k

**Phoenix51** · 10-13-2014, 02:30 PM

Those Boar blades look really nice. I have been toting a Case Sodbuster Jr for about 39 years now. Not a bad track record for a knife available (today) for about $20. back in 1975 I think I paid about $6.

**10Pups** · 10-13-2014, 03:11 PM

They may not have exactly what your looking for but I have found these knives the best I have ever owned. I started using them because they were made in the next town but they have a great reputation. I don't carry all the time but when I do it's not a folder.

Cold Steel Pocket Knives and Folding Knives - www.ColdSteel.com

**ultrasoundguy2003** · 10-14-2014, 02:01 AM

I would mention a Knifemaker who uses hardened files for his blanks. Its made local in Michigan and its repurposed quality steel.
Home - www.michaelmorrisknives.com
He grinds each one to order. Take a look at the Gallery.

**HARRYWALLY** · 10-14-2014, 02:26 AM

Originally Posted by ultrasoundguy2003

I would mention a Knifemaker who uses hardened files for his blanks. Its made local in Michigan and its repurposed quality steel.
Home - www.michaelmorrisknives.com
He grinds each one to order. Take a look at the Gallery.

That guys got some talent. Me likey, especially the peewee.

**ultrasoundguy2003** · 10-14-2014, 02:39 AM

I thought you might like. Who says EDC cant be tough and functional. Price point is fair, and he also uses Burls which is right up your alley.

**wrxguyusa** · 10-14-2014, 04:51 AM

Originally Posted by 10Pups

They may not have exactly what your looking for but I have found these knives the best I have ever owned. I started using them because they were made in the next town but they have a great reputation. I don't carry all the time but when I do it's not a folder.

Cold Steel Pocket Knives and Folding Knives - www.ColdSteel.com

Cold Steel may be based in CA, but all their knives are contract manufactured. Good quality imports from Taiwan, Japan, China mostly, but nothing made in USA in the line-up since Camillus factory in NY closed in 2007.

**tcrideshd** · 10-14-2014, 11:55 AM

I have bought and used a lot of knives , I still carry my Case Stockman in my pocket , every time I go to get something different or get a lock blade .knife, it gets handed down to sons or grandsons ,, my stockman just does every thing I can think of , but if you like the locking blade , the Benchcraft is pretty good. Tc

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