I need a new EDC

[nakinate]

My Benchmade Mini-Grip got knocked out of my pocket at work. I think I know where it is, but I likely won't find it for a month or so (when that area gets cleaned up). Start recommending EDC folders! Anything up to the $100 range is acceptable.

 

[jagee]

Got it from my INGO secret santa last year, been in my pocket ever since.

Amazon.com: Kershaw 1556TI Cryo II Folding Knife: Sports & Outdoors

 

[M67]

Used ZT 0566

 

[nakinate]

Used ZT 0566

Used? As in you're selling one?

 

[nakinate]

That Kershaw looks a lot like the ZT

 

[M67]

Used? As in you're selling one?

Nope, but you can find them used here and on the bladeforums exchange for that or close to, same with the 0770 and some of the discontinued Hinderer grinds (forget the model number)

The Spyderco Manix II is a great knife for $100 or under too

 

[nakinate]

Got it from my INGO secret santa last year, been in my pocket ever since.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00IF...t+vibrator&dpPl=1&dpID=31p4TGb3fcL&ref=plSrch

 

[jagee]

 

[SSGSAD]

My Benchmade Mini-Grip got knocked out of my pocket at work. I think I know where it is, but I likely won't find it for a month or so (when that area gets cleaned up). Start recommending EDC folders! Anything up to the $100 range is acceptable.

Get hold of Brads Knives ..... he sells a LOT of folders ..... He can fix you up !!!!!

 

[nakinate]

How does everyone feel about these? Ontario Knife Rat II Folder AUS-8 Blade 8860CB https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DXNZFPQ/ref=cm
Is it a good value?

 

[chezuki]

For your budget, Kershaw is an obvious win. Go for one of their USA made models. I have EDC'd a Blur, Skyline, and Leek all at some point of another. All were well under $100.

 

[jsharmon7]

I'd recommend the Zancudo, I have one and really like it. It's not a beefy knife but it's made from thin stock and slices really well. Mine came sharper than most other factory edges and the frame lock is very positive. No complaints at all here, just don't expect the beefiness if a ZT or Blur.

 

[chubbs]

Hk entourage. Made by benchmade and its an auto. Should be real close to $100

 

[Dean C.]

Ignore the price Kershaw's website sells these at I know for a fact Brad has them for less than $100. It has S30V steel in the blade so it is a higher end steel much better than the AUS-8 in the Ontario folder. I personally view the knife as an updated and refined version of the Blur, still keeping the assisted opening and liner lock. And as an added bonus its an American made product backed by Kershaws awesome warranty. Brad should have a few in stock so PM him for pricing.

Camber |  Kershaw Knives

 

[Captianbullseye]

I'd recommend the Zancudo, I have one and really like it. It's not a beefy knife but it's made from thin stock and slices really well. Mine came sharper than most other factory edges and the frame lock is very positive. No complaints at all here, just don't expect the beefiness if a ZT or Blur.

I agree with you. I have the bigger one the Avispa and it has been a wonderful blade for me. I love the blade shape and does every edc task I have, for around $30 it does very well.

 

[Bennettjh]

Get hold of Brads Knives ..... he sells a LOT of folders ..... He can fix you up !!!!!

 

[chezuki]

Ignore the price Kershaw's website sells these at I know for a fact Brad has them for less than $100. It has S30V steel in the blade so it is a higher end steel much better than the AUS-8 in the Ontario folder. I personally view the knife as an updated and refined version of the Blur, still keeping the assisted opening and liner lock. And as an added bonus its an American made product backed by Kershaws awesome warranty. Brad should have a few in stock so PM him for pricing.

Camber |* Kershaw Knives

Nice! Like a blur with a flipper.

 

[Dean C.]

Nice! Like a blur with a flipper.

And better steel too!

Also the Launch series from kershaw is also in this price point at right at $100-$105. They feature CPM154 blade steel (still way better than AUS8 and 8Cr13MOV). All USA made and its a switchblade so you get ease of deployment and coolness factor all in one nice package. Brad has these models in stock (might be OD green instead of the black finish).
Launch 1 |  Kershaw Knives
Launch 2 |  Kershaw Knives
Launch 3 |  Kershaw Knives
And ignore the prices on kershaws website street prices are again around the $100-105 mark.

[video=youtube;5vq1kXLTtII]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5vq1kXLTtII[/video]

 

[GNRPowdeR]

Gerber Down Range AO that I use for an EDC

 

[seedubs1]

Under $30 - RAT
$50 - Blur
$80 - Manix2
$110 - PM2

Those are my recommendations for good size (not huge, but not small) EDC's.

I LOVE my PM2. In fact, I love it so much that I've sold all of my other knives and it's the only knife I own now. And I had some really nice knives.