Knife for work and EDC

[stephen87]

Alright so I'm looking for a knife to carry at work. My requirements are <$50, foldable, easy to grip with wet hands, preferably spring assisted opening, and be able to break glass.

Also looking for a left handed foldable, spring assist opening knife for EDC.

 

[rockhopper46038]

Until my ESEE 3 from Knifelady comes in, I'm using a Kershaw Cryo. Inexpensive, but I've been happy with it so far.

 

[buckstopshere]

PAGING BRAD.....BRAD PLEASE COME TO THE THREAD

 

[stephen87]

That was my first thought to, but I wanted to hear everyone's opinions, not just his.

 

[Bradsknives]

Alright so I'm looking for a knife to carry at work. My requirements are <$50, foldable, easy to grip with wet hands, preferably spring assisted opening, and be able to break glass.

Also looking for a left handed foldable, spring assist opening knife for EDC.

A few other things you should consider before making a choice:
Blade Length
Overall length
Standard edge, partially serrated edge, or fully serrated edge
Blade Type (drop point, tanto, or other)

You will probably want something that uses a textured G-10 material for the handles. This will improve your grip under wet conditions.


If you go with an assisted opening knife that has an extended tang for opening the blade, the knife will be ambidextrous for/when opening the blade.

 

[stephen87]

I clip my knives on my pockets though, which is what I mean by left handed and right handed. I carry a knife on my strong side at work, just because it's reaction to reach there for a tool/self defense tool. When I'm carrying though, I clip the same knife on my left side because it's easier to grab than pushing my firearm back to grab it.

 

[Bradsknives]

I clip my knives on my pockets though, which is what I mean by left handed and right handed. I carry a knife on my strong side at work, just because it's reaction to reach there for a tool/self defense tool. When I'm carrying though, I clip the same knife on my left side because it's easier to grab than pushing my firearm back to grab it.

Not a problem, there are many knives out there that will allow you to mount your pocket clip in two different positions (some times four positions). This will give you different carry options.

 

[stephen87]

Any recommendations? Not necessarily looking for a strictly defense knife, but something that would work well with cutting seat belts or anything a first responder might roll up on.

 

[Bradsknives]

For your line of work, here are two suggestions that I would look at.



Kershaw Funxion-EMT
http://kershaw.kaiusaltd.com/knives/knife/funxion-emt



Kershaw Blur w/ Glass Breaker
http://kershaw.kaiusaltd.com/knives/knife/glassbreaker-blur


Don't pay any attention to the prices on Kershaw's web site. I can get you with in your buget for the Funxion-EMT model and for just a few bucks over your budget, I can get you into the Blur with the glass breaker.