EDC pocket knife recommendations

[Buckin Bronco]

Someone gave me one of these as a gift. I promptly traded it for a benchmade as it had a slippery feel to it. I never carried it so never had a chance to see if it got slick or not but just holding was enough for me not to want it.

[dixiedeerslaya]

This is it.

thats the leek that i mentioned in my original post. its got the little tiny lock on the back tip end of the knife (when closed). fumbling with that little lock when you needed one hand open was aggravating. Not to mention, during the 3-4 months that i did carry it, the pocket clip had already gotten stretched to the point that it would almost fall out of my pocket when i sat down. And one more thing i didnt like was how thin the blade was. It just felt like it would snap with any hard use. It now rides somewhere in the console of my truck for those three times a year that i accidentally leave the house without a pocket knife.

[SCswampCAT]

thats the leek that i mentioned in my original post. its got the little tiny lock on the back tip end of the knife (when closed). fumbling with that little lock when you needed one hand open was aggravating. Not to mention, during the 3-4 months that i did carry it, the pocket clip had already gotten stretched to the point that it would almost fall out of my pocket when i sat down. And one more thing i didnt like was how thin the blade was. It just felt like it would snap with any hard use. It now rides somewhere in the console of my truck for those three times a year that i accidentally leave the house without a pocket knife.

Ahh i gotcha. Ive gotten pretty good at opening it with one hand. I like it and it seems to keep an edge for me. I like the lock because the last speedsafe i had opened up in my pocket a few times and poked me pretty good. At first I wasnt sure if i was gonna like how thin it was, but I think i do so far.

[dixiedeerslaya]

Ahh i gotcha. Ive gotten pretty good at opening it with one hand. I like it and it seems to keep an edge for me. I like the lock because the last speedsafe i had opened up in my pocket a few times and poked me pretty good. At first I wasnt sure if i was gonna like how thin it was, but I think i do so far.

the thinness of the knife is what originally sold me on it. That was the best feature of that knife for sure. barely noticed it in my pocket.


lots of good info fellas, i appreciate it, ill look in to many of the suggestions posted so far.

[dmatheny21]

Been toting this lately. Just a bit heavy is the only complaint.

On sale for $28 bucks from that horrible sight known as amazon prime.


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[Glenn]

I've been carrying a spyderco endura for years. You'll lose it before you break it. Great steel. Easy to sharpen and holds an edge very well. Not sure what it is about the thumbhole that is hanging you up. I bought my wife one and she'll cut your face off before you can flinch.

[Phone Man]

Yeller handle Case. Close thread. People run when they see one. Cleaning toenails, peeling apples, cutting steak, opening mail and skinning deer since 1900

[Duck cutter]

I've been carrying a spyderco endura for years. You'll lose it before you break it. Great steel. Easy to sharpen and holds an edge very well. Not sure what it is about the thumbhole that is hanging you up. I bought my wife one and she'll cut your face off before you can flinch.

I carry one on occasion as well. Great knife.
My only complaint is how far the knife sticks out of my pocket.
I prefer a low-riding knife

[JJ1965]

I've been carrying a spyderco endura for years. You'll lose it before you break it. Great steel. Easy to sharpen and holds an edge very well. Not sure what it is about the thumbhole that is hanging you up. I bought my wife one and she'll cut your face off before you can flinch.

I had one of those for years. Gave it to a friend's son one day because he admired it so much. If I had not found out about ZT knives, I would be carrying the Spiderco again.

[Duck cutter]

Speaking of knives, we had a retard at work yesterday whip out s butterfly knife in front of one of our HR guys.

[nitro5x6's]

Adam,

In that price range , you may be remiss if you don't look into Ernest Emerson's knives. They can be had for the $225- $250 range if you shop.

I have a LH Emerson Commander that gets some use. It's a well made, tough use knife. Couple steps above Kershaw and Benchmade in the quality area.

[baydog]

try the Sog twitch ii.

[Southernduck]

Benchmade Griptilian. Hands down the best knife I have carried. It does have a little blade wobble but I am to fault for that as I use it as screw driver and pry bar as much as I cut with it and as evidenced by the wear on the blade it sees a lot of use.

[SCSportsman]

I know you said no finger hole to open, but damn if the Spyderco Paramilitary 2 isn't my favorite EDC. Do yourself a favor and at least get your hands on one before you decide.

[Coastal Woodie]

I keep coming back to a spyderco delica 4, it's thin, lightweight and holds an edge rather well. I've got to send my benchmade mini griptillian back for warranty since the axis lock spring broke. I tend to break a lot of knives.

[Duck cutter]

Y'all need to start carrying a good mutltitool as well.

It will keep you from misusing your knife and typically does the job a lot bettet

[Coastal Woodie]

Yeller handle Case. Close thread. People run when they see one. Cleaning toenails, peeling apples, cutting steak, opening mail and skinning deer since 1900

The Horry county stereotype is still true. I just walked in a restaurant to pick up lunch and a guy outside was holding a yellow case knife in his hand.

[duckandbuckhunter]

H&k otf auto. Can be had for $200. One handed, sits deep. Light and not too bulky.


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[USMCsilver]

H&k otf auto. Can be had for $200. One handed, sits deep. Light and not too bulky.


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I have a Microtech auto. I just can't justify keeping it as an EDC knife because it seems more like a weapon than a tool. It now resides in my messenger bag as a weapon.

I just don't feel like it is sturdy enough to take the abuse that can dish out on a regular pocket knife.

I don't see the HK being any better/worse on this aspect. IMHO, the OTF autos are "not" a tool.

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[SOUTHERN WOODS]

H&K Entourage. Made by Benchmade and carries Benchmade warranty. Automatic that has good steel and can be had for $125 or less. Look around online, last one I bought was for $105 shipped. It cannot be beat.