Thread: EDC Knife

Mine varies. Today was an original Leatherman and a CRKT K.I.S.S. lockblade. Typically on a work day, it is the Leatherman, a SAK-Super Tinker is the model, and a small lockblade. Each has its preferred uses. If I need a small blade that I can open one handed, the lockblade. If I need a bigger blade or one of the tools on the SAK, then I have it. The Leatherman is usually used as pliers. But, the file also gets used quite often.

On a side note, this topic reminds me of another forum I frequent that deals with these types of subjects daily.

Originally Posted by jnich67

Since I live in NY, I tried to find something that would appear more utilitarian than "tactical". I went with the Spyderco Navigator in stainless. While the blade is short, its still fairly wide with reasonable heft. I like it, but I'm always on the look our for more!

Jordan

Same problem: I'm in NYC too, and the weapons laws here are fairly stringent.

I carry a Boker Subclaw - sweet little solidly-built locking folder with a 2.75" handle and a 1.75" blade curved like a linoleum knife. The handle has jimping top and bottom, a deep finger choil behind the blade, and fluting ridges all over the rigid G10 scales, so you can get a real solid grip on it even though the handle doesn't even fill your hand. It would be nobody's choice of a weapon but as a last-ditch defensive slasher it would do considerable damage and likely change an attacker's mind in a hurry.

For utilitarian purposes I carry a Leatherman Juice in my man-purse . . . uh, manly gear-bag, and an SAK in my other pocket. I recently misplaced the SAK and I'm heartsick about it - I can't bring myself to acquire another pocket-knife in its place.

Originally Posted by manah

Usually, I carry in my pocket this small Boker.

Nice Manah, you ever shave with it?

Carried a small Case trapper for years but lost it. Have been carrying one of these for about 5 years. The one on the left. Kershaw Ken Onion 1660 CKT

I carry an Al Mar Osprey Classic with the White Micarta Handle. A fine Blade.

AL MAR 1001 Osprey

I have a Buck assisted opener in my right pocket, a Spyderco in my left pocket. And a .9mm snuggled against my back.

RT

Smith and Wesson 24/7. I don't get to carry it as much as I'd like. Part of the "charm" of working at an airport.

Originally Posted by manah

Usually, I carry in my pocket this small Boker.

[See picture of slip-joint Boker with straight-razor-shaped blade.]

I've always been skeptical about those razor-bladed folding knives. But if a "serious" company like Boker makes one, perhaps they think it can actually be used?

What really catches my eye about this one is . . . the razor blade has a barber's notch! Now what's that about? Would this constitute evidence against the theory that the "barber's notch" identifies a razor truly intended specifically for professional barbers? (Surely no barber ever whipped out a slip-joint pocket knife and gave a professional shave!)

i carry a "fightin rooster" 4 blade stockman knife...just a typical farm boy knife everyone around here mostly carry

Just got my new benchmade griptillian. Full size, plain edge, sheepsfoot. I'm really liking it, more friendly than my SOG trident tigerstipe combi-edge. sits well, and feels good. about the only thing that would make it better is a bayonet style clip so it rides low, but thats just my opinion, I know lots of guys perfer the high ride.