Looking for a Good EDC knife

[turnerdye1]

well i finally got my LTCH and have started carrying but people are saying that i should also get a good EDC knife. ive looked at a few but i have know where to start. all i know right now is that i want a good folder with a decent sized blade. price is important to me because im a broke college student. i know those 300 dollars knifes are nice but i cant afford one. im looking for it to be around 50 to 100 tops. suggestions?

 

[JohnP82]

I am a fan of Spyderco. One of my carry knives is a Spyderco Delica, perfect size for me and I love it. I also have some Kershaw knives and KaBar as well. My first choice is Spyderco though. I too am on a pretty tight budget these days and I am very pleased with the quality of a knife you get from Spyderco for a fair price in my opinion. Good luck with your decision.

 

[paul1968mcr]

I'm a fan of the 6" Cold Steel Ti-Lite

'Kin massive, totally impractical....but I love mine!!

 

[LotsofGlocks]

Spyderco Delica

 

[DaKruiser]

This, but I would get it from Brads Knives here on INGO.
Zero Tolerance 0350 Matte Black Folder (Plain) Knife at The Kershaw Store

 

[misconfig]

I used to carry a KA-BAR folder ( nice knife ) It's not a folder but I now neck carry a ESEE IZULA - love it.

 

[turnerdye1]

i was actually looking into spiderco and kershaws. the spiderco one that i really like was the endura wave but it seems to be discontinued. i do like the delica also. as for the kersaw i kinda like the blur

 

[bertenshaw]

Hi, I'm a big fan of Spyderco knives too. I'm in the UK so I can't comment on price as we pay considerably more for Sal's knives than they cost in the home market.
I think, if a knife was to be carried for SD and cost was an issue I'd go with the Endura or ManixII range. Both have decent blade size but the ManixII wins for ease of deployment. For a little more money Spyderco do a purpose built SD that is, so I am told very very effective! It's called The Matriarch.
If you want to go very cheap how about any of the Byrd range with a spyderedge hawkbill blade?
I have to be honest though, if I was fortunate enough to live in a country were my fellow citizens had made the effort to retain the right to keep and bear arms, I'd be more than pleased with a nice revolver for SD and just carry the knife for utility.
Good luck with your choice, let us know what you buy.

 

[Dog1]

Wal-Mart, Sporting Goods, Kershaw Tanto Blur, $49.

It's one of 2 knives I use for EDC.

 

[teddy12b]

I just bought a spyderco tenacious off ebay for just shy of $40 delivered and I have to say I am completely blown away with this knife. It locks up solid, is built like a vault, and I've never shaved hair that easily when testing the sharpness of a new knife. That knife may be my new favorite.

 

[turnerdye1]

wow thanks for all the replys. ill look into each of these. i think im gonna stick with spyerco on this one. they just seem more my style.

this knife will probably be used for utitily and SD if it has to be ( i carry a G19)

 

[Knife Lady]

Spyderco is a good choice

 

[turnerdye1]

I think i decided on the Spyderco Endura Wave 4

 

[bertenshaw]

Great knife. I have the non-wave one. Great for food prep and I'd imagine dealing with a perp 8>)

 

[teddy12b]

I think i decided on the Spyderco Endura Wave 4

FAIL. You're gonna buy a plastic handled knife when there are G10 handled knives out there? I've held the plastic endura knives before, but the blade is always so wobbly. It's your money and I hope you're happy with whatever you get, but I don't care for the plastic handled spyderco's. I'll shut up now.

 

[turnerdye1]

then what would you suggest in the 75 dollar range?

 

[teddy12b]

$36 shipped to your door. I would be shocked if you're not impressed with this spyderco.

SPYDERCO TENACIOUS KNIFE C122GPS G-10 COMBO EDGE NEW - eBay (item 230575558967 end time Feb-17-11 12:03:04 PST)

 

[esrice]

I used to carry a waved Endura. Good knife.

I later upgraded to a Manix 2. Another good knife.

I've heard lots of good things about the Tenacious in regards to price, but I hear the steel sucks.

No matter what you pick, if you're sticking with Spyderco you won't be disappointed. Even if you go with the Tenacious and later decide to upgrade, at least you got the learning experience and have a better idea of what you want next.

 

[turnerdye1]

that tenacious is tempting...real tempting.

but if i invest in a knife i want it to be a really good one. i think im stuck on the wave feature. idk why

 

[Que]

that tenacious is tempting...real tempting.

but if i invest in a knife i want it to be a really good one. i think im stuck on the wave feature. idk why

I really liked the wave I played with at the 1500, but Brad wouldn't sell me one.