EDC knife suggestions...

[OnTheFly]

I'm partial to Kershaw.  You get a lot of knife for the money.

I have a Kershaw, though not one made in the US.  This is the one...

http://www.amazon.com/Kershaw-1670RDBLKST-Partially-Serrated-SpeedSafe/dp/B00AU6NQIW/ref=pd_rhf_gw_p_img_6

I likes it a lot.

Fly

[Thanke]

If you are looking for a Kershaw EDC, check out a blemished knife. They are way cheaper, carry "XXXX" on the blade, but the finish is very high (especially for EDC).

http://kershawguy.com/products-page/kershaw/blur-serrated-1670blkst-blem/

[bkoenig]

If you are looking for a Kershaw EDC, check out a blemished knife. They are way cheaper, carry "XXXX" on the blade, but the finish is very high (especially for EDC).

http://kershawguy.com/products-page/kershaw/blur-serrated-1670blkst-blem/

Gee, thanks a lot, now I have a new place to spend money....

I really, really, like my Leek.  It's made in the USA and holds an edge well.  It's kind of a smaller blade and not super heavy duty, but works well for most of what I use it for.  I also have a Cryo that's not American made.  It doesn't hold an edge quite as well as the Leek, but it's a much bigger knife overall.

[Mntnman]

If you are looking for a Kershaw EDC, check out a blemished knife. They are way cheaper, carry "XXXX" on the blade, but the finish is very high (especially for EDC).

http://kershawguy.com/products-page/kershaw/blur-serrated-1670blkst-blem/

Nice! I have a Kershaw pocket knife in the drawer from 20 years ago with a broken blade. I was thinking I need to get it fixed. It is actually the second of that knife with a broken blade as it broke soon after buying the first one and they replaced it. Then, shortly after that I hit it on some concrete and broke it again.

[ILoveCats]

I'm partial to Kershaw.  You get a lot of knife for the money.

I have to say I really appreciate this recommendation.  I had always overlooked their stuff for some reason and since this posting I took a good look at them and got a couple.  They really do use decent quality steel for their price point, and the designs are really attractive and functional.  I got my son a red "scallion" and myself an orange "leek" for every-day stuff and working around the house and garden.  Current every-day is a Benchmade, and too many times I’ve had to go out at night and search around in the lawn or garden for where I left it, which is not good at ~five times the cost of the Kershaw.  The Benchmade’s D2 steel is a beast to sharpen as well, and it seems to tarnish easy.

[cftj]

for a 'tool' I carry a http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=gerber%20eab&sprefix=gerber+e%2Caps  Its less than $10 at menards, ($5 on sale) and the blades are replaceable.   clips to my pocket, opens with one hand.  surprizingly comfortable, even though it doesn't look like it would be.

I bought several when they went on sale, so if it gets lost or borrowed its no big deal. 

[Mali]

for a 'tool' I carry a http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=gerber%20eab&sprefix=gerber+e%2Caps  Its less than $10 at menards, ($5 on sale) and the blades are replaceable.   clips to my pocket, opens with one hand.  surprizingly comfortable, even though it doesn't look like it would be.

I bought several when they went on sale, so if it gets lost or borrowed its no big deal. 

Looks like a very fancy box cutter. But then it is a blade so I can't argue with that.

[mike_p]

for a 'tool' I carry a http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=gerber%20eab&sprefix=gerber+e%2Caps  Its less than $10 at menards, ($5 on sale) and the blades are replaceable.   clips to my pocket, opens with one hand.  surprizingly comfortable, even though it doesn't look like it would be.

I bought several when they went on sale, so if it gets lost or borrowed its no big deal.

I've got one of those for work. The hinge does loosen up over time. I have to tighten it up a couple times a year.

[farmerbob]

I have carried Sheffield and Irwin razor knifes for many years for work, over the years I've come to the conclusion after some recommendations that Irwin replacement blades are second to none.


http://www.amazon.com/Irwin-Industrial-Tools-2084300-Bi-Metal/dp/B0001Q2VJ6


When not at work I carry a 3" Kershaw folder, got to watch the blade length, don't want to get in trouble.(I can carry a concealed handgun but can't be trusted to carry a blade over 3.5")

[Lmbass14]

When I EDC the Kershaw, it was the Whiskey Gap, which they don't make anymore.  Shame, that was a great knife.

[ILoveCats]

for a 'tool' I carry a http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=gerber%20eab&sprefix=gerber+e%2Caps  Its less than $10 at menards...

Another great recommendation!  Opening and breaking down boxes is the bane of my pocketknife edges.  And I just happened to be at Menards... and yes they have the new "lite" version for <$10, so...       This thread has cost me some money.   The Gerber's gizmo's quality is really great; this must be the Cadillac of box cutters.

[Mark B]

These may be a bit above budget but you wouldn't be unhappy with either. I have both a Benchmade Griptillian and a ZT350. The ZT is a bit bulky and the Benchmade is a great 1 handed knife. Benchmade Axis lock is more user friendly than the ZT liner lock which can be hard on fingernails.

[Mali]

I carry one similar to this one... different generation but similar.  I've had mine for three years and wear it every day.  I've abused the heck out of it, but it still sharpens up nicely. 
http://www.amazon.com/Smith-Wesson-SWMP5L-Linerlock-Generation/dp/B0037H29XE/ref=sr_1_31?ie=UTF8&qid=1424912513&sr=8-31&keywords=smith+and+wesson+knife

I have this same knife and although I really like it there are a few things I noticed.
- the screws on the clip will work loose but if you tighten them back down it seems to be fine for a long time.  They never worked their way out just loose.
- sometimes the blade will start to open slightly so when you unlock the blade it won't open with the assist button.  just lock the blade again and push the blade fully back into the body and then unlock to get it to assist open.

Otherwise this thing is durable. Holds a edge very well and fits well in my hand.  The sound it makes when opening tends to make some people jump but these are the same people who get scared just knowing there is a pocket knife in the building anyway.

[Jeepguy]

Anything from William Henry. Just do not scratch it.

http://www.williamhenry.com/knives.html

[Ivars]

I received a Sig Tac as a gift 10 years ago.  As a mechanic, I abuse this thing every day.  Still looks like new and holds an edge great.  G10 scales allow no metal liner making it very light weight and has stayed tight with no screw's loosening or needing adjustment.  Around $100 last time I checked.