Thread: EDC Knife

Originally Posted by MickR

Thought the pattern of the pins seemed familiar. After I read your post I went and had a look at mine. I got the same pattern from Texas Knife supplies so it would seem . I haven't made a knife in a while. My youngest child is still not at an age I would feel safe working around in my workshop yet. I have a bit of steel of various types with plans for each piece already in my head.


Mick

Made a few of them after surgery. Helps to pass the time. Have another one that I am working on, among other things.

Made this one a couple days ago and just finished a fillet and hunting/guthook knife in Macassar ebony with silver nickel pins for a bud. Awesome looking set but I am putting a gun stock varnish oil finish on them so the finish will take 5 days to properly apply.

So I have been looking to buy a new EDC for some time. As I searched, I noted that my price point kept going higher and higher. To the point that I almost purchased the new Benchmade 940-1 last night. Its a production knice that costs $260.

Now I figure anything you love that would ultimately be less than $.72 cents a day... If amortization is over a year - Isn't such a bad deal, but having just lost and replaced two pairs of glasses, replacing my entire wardrobe, and knowing I need a new laptop - I had a moment of sanity today and succumb to buying a knife from a maker I have always wanted to try whose prices I feel are fair.

My Spyderco shipped today. Should have my $125 Sage next week. Can't wait lol! I'll post back with photos.

EC,
I've ben collecting knives for a few years now, as well as firearms and fountain pens but I digress. Went through numerous Chris Reeve, Benchmade, Rick Hinderer (still have a couple), Strider, Zero Tolerance, etc. In the last few months I have come to realize that FOR ME, and my EDC needs it is just about impossible to beat my Spydercos. And lately, I've really started to realize that I don't need a 3.5 - 4" blade for EDC, and have really grown to appreciate my Spyderco Delicas. (Still have a collection of other larger Spydercos) I'm not planning on using a knife as my primary defensive tool, that's what my gun is for. With that said when I HAVE to go unarmed, I will carry a larger knife. Just my .02

Got my Spiderco today! Woot.

Fit / finish / ergos are outstanding. Sorry about the photos.

Alas - it's too big. Takes too much room in the pocket. Think I'll just get that Benchmade 531 and be done with it... Even with its steel.

If anyone has a recommendation - I would love to hear. I want a 3.5 blade that'll not occupy too much space.

Originally Posted by earcutter

Got my Spiderco today! Woot.

Fit / finish / ergos are outstanding. Sorry about the photos.

Alas - it's too big. Takes too much room in the pocket. Think I'll just get that Benchmade 531 and be done with it... Even with its steel.

If anyone has a recommendation - I would love to hear. I want a 3.5 blade that'll not occupy too much space.

Might sound like an obvious suggestion...

My EDC is kept in a small pouch on my belt. It's big enough to accommodate any of the legal to carry knives I ow n.

Geek

Originally Posted by earcutter

Got my Spiderco today! Woot.

Fit / finish / ergos are outstanding. Sorry about the photos.

Alas - it's too big. Takes too much room in the pocket. Think I'll just get that Benchmade 531 and be done with it... Even with its steel.

If anyone has a recommendation - I would love to hear. I want a 3.5 blade that'll not occupy too much space.

I've got a number of benchmade knives, and carried the mini-grip until I lost it. I bought the 530 and currently carry that everyday. I think that's about the thinnest and lightest high quality knife out there. It's got a 3.25" blade which is close to what you're looking for. It's just as amazing amount of blade for the package. The blade is on the thinner side, so I wouldn't exactly be pounding on it with a hammer to cut through a tree
So far I love it, no issues yet. My dad has the combo blade version.

Here's my gym shorts edc knife...

Originally Posted by earcutter

Got my Spiderco today! Woot.

Fit / finish / ergos are outstanding. Sorry about the photos.

Alas - it's too big. Takes too much room in the pocket. Think I'll just get that Benchmade 531 and be done with it... Even with its steel.

If anyone has a recommendation - I would love to hear. I want a 3.5 blade that'll not occupy too much space.

Consider a sog trident. 3.75 blade deep pocket carry clip. Tip up. Auto folder and all around excellent folder for 60 or less depending where you get it.

Originally Posted by ne0nblakk

My usual EDC. The Lionsteel SR2 is a new knife for me, I also carry a Spyderco Endura often.
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How do you like that little juice tool? I was thinking about picking one up but i have a tendency to not be gentle with my multitools. Also like that #27 - I was between that and the PX4 storm, went with the Baretta.