Thread: EDC Knife

Living in the uk, a multitool is much easier to explain than a knife of any description, plus i have more use for a multitool in an urban environment

I recently lost my Kershaw Blur to an unfortunate TSA checkpoint (forgot it was in my pocket as I was in line to go through security).

Long story short I'm in the market for a new pocket knife. Any favorites out there? Best place to pick one up? Looking for reviews/suggestions of actual knives you own or have owned, as well as vendors you've purchased from.

I should note, I loved the Blur with the SV30 steel, just want to explore the market before deciding if I should go with the same again.

Thanks,

Jon

I've been carrying a Case XX 61048 for years. Light, thin, with a blade profile that is very good for cutting tomatoes, peaches, fingernails. Known as the 'Dixie Switch' because it is easily opened between forefinger and thumb. It is a very old style without pocket clip or thumb stud, but it is great knife to carry and won't wear a hole in your pocket or your pocketbook. IOW, relatively cheap for what you're getting.

Originally Posted by ZeroCool

I recently lost my Kershaw Blur to an unfortunate TSA checkpoint (forgot it was in my pocket as I was in line to go through security).

Long story short I'm in the market for a new pocket knife. Any favorites out there? Best place to pick one up? Looking for reviews/suggestions of actual knives you own or have owned, as well as vendors you've purchased from.

I should note, I loved the Blur with the SV30 steel, just want to explore the market before deciding if I should go with the same again.

Thanks,

Jon

This is my EDC, I carry it in my L-rear pants pocket; sometimes it's uncomfortable while driving.








Really................

The Blur is my EDC, I can change it anytime, but It's hard to beat.

For many, many years now it has been an Old Timer 3 blade stockman. I have several that will fit the bill but always go back to the Old Timer. It hold an edge forever and has taken some real abuse. And it was dirt cheap, I dont even think I paid $10 for it 20 years ago. For those in the know its an 897UH. And its the same model my dad and grandad carried.

Hirlau,

That's a rough day if you're carrying a 2' blade in your pocket

I have to agree, the Blur did well with me and held up to allot of beating. Looks like I'll be going that route again.

I'll also pick up a more suitable "pocket" style blade, something that fits in some dress slacks without looking like I'm ready to gut a pig lol.

Thanks all!

Originally Posted by Crotalus

Wullie.

I've never been able to put a very good edge on a Buck knife. Something is different about them.

The only newer Buck that I own is a BIG old "stockman" 307. It was made for Buck by Camillus. The steel is a far cry from what my old 110 has. I think the only way to get an edge on those things is just to set a new bevel to your liking and run with it. I don't take mine to any hone finer than about 1K either.

In the past, I've had that old 110 where it would pop hair off your arm with no hesitation. It won't do that at the moment. I've also sharpened about 1/5th of the blade off that thing too. Most of that was done back in '72 when I was bored and had nothing to do EXCEPT sharpen my knife. LOL

When I was a kid, I bought a "Pathfinder" Buck fixed blade and the steel in that thing would wear a carborundum stone out. It got stolen and I heard that Buck changed their steel treatment after that because folks were complaining that the knives were too hard to sharpen. Some sorry SOB stole that knife along with a bunch of guns when I was in Nam.

If you have one or access to one, you might try a Lansky or Gatco set up and see if that will get you where you want to be.

Originally Posted by ZeroCool

Hirlau,

That's a rough day if you're carrying a 2' blade in your pocket

I have to agree, the Blur did well with me and held up to allot of beating. Looks like I'll be going that route again.

I'll also pick up a more suitable "pocket" style blade, something that fits in some dress slacks without looking like I'm ready to gut a pig lol.

Thanks all!

If it's the traditional route you're going....there's no better brands than G.E.C. and A.G. Russell. If you're dead set on american made...G.E.C. is your company. Great steel, great fit and finish, wonderfull patterns.
GEC #72 lockback (I know it looks massive in the picture but it's only about a 3 inch blade)


A.G. russell Regular Curved Jack also a 3inch blade.

Personally, if I feel like carrying a "dressed up blade" I take the top left one of these two:

I made it to sell at a knifeshow. But since it didn't sell I decided to keep it myself. Mother of pearl and stainless damascus steel with catfish leather pocket sheath. For when I'm feeling fancy

And often...I carry the other on in the picture to compensate for if I feel like carrying something bigger on the belt.

Those knives are all nice, but the one big failing they have imo is that you need 2 hands to open them, rather than 1.
I want to be able to hold something with 1 hand, then take my knife and use it with the other.

You only need one hand for the assisted Kershaws. I love my 1560. Just a gentle push on the opening pin and it flies open.

I've never had it open in my pocket, but if I drop it, it pops open.