Kershaw Cryo

Zero Tolerance 0452cf, big, but light enough to carry without noticing it. Replaced my ZT 0450 and 20 year old cera-koted Benchmade 940.

Bob

Sorry, I didn't see the restriction to under $50. I still have an Army Electrician's knife and a TL (was it a 29?) that I got back in the military in some sort of trade. I never used them, never thought they were worth anything so definitely under $50. Problem is, I'd go without before using them for EDC.

One nice pocket knife not mentioned (although it is NOT under $50) is the Fallkniven U-2. Has a blade a bit beneath three inches and a nylon
handle. Very handy and lightweight. Comes VERY sharp. Visit their site and study their offerings. They 're in Sweden, but have US dealers. Very colorful, sophisticated site...

F"allkniven - Nordens ledande knivspecialist sedan 1984

I’m no help. I carry an ignitor. I like it so much that I have a back up for the times I misplace it etc..
David

SAK. Was, is, always will be. The only thing that might change is the model.

CRKT Drifter or a Kershaw (unsure of the exact model) that I’ve had for years.

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I started carrying a pocket knife when I was in the Cub Scouts in 1954. Never a day without one (except where forbidden). My constant knife (s) is a Case Medium Stockman in one pocket and a Case Peanut in the other - both with Stag scales. I tried the single blade folders, but none of the many brands found a friend.

ZT, Krudo, Kershaw

Lately it's been one of the Spyderco factory 2nds I picked up last month. Price wise, they're anywhere from $13-$80.

Bill

Buck 110 Folder. I've had it since I was in the Army.

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Smoke-

Your sheath needs polish! I don't know how long ago you were in the Army, but bet you learned about good ol' Kiwi then...

Buck 055 is in my pocket at all times.

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Tinker in my pocket as well as a Hogue Microswitch auto for larger duty.

Under 4" and $50... Kershaw Skyline. But while the Skylines are great knives (and I have a several of them), a US made Gerber Covert Auto is the only knife I ever carry anymore.

Emerson Sheepdog. Designed for one thing and one thing only.

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Too many S&W's to mention...

Cleaning fingernails?

Bill

A Schrade Old Timer 1940T liner lock for 37 years. My wife gave it to me.

LOL yea... someone else's.

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Too many S&W's to mention...

My EDC knife varies greatly. Sometimes, it's a 5-blade Swiss Army Knife. Sometimes it's a little Buck. Sometimes it's a yellow Case Trapper. It really varies, depending on where I'm going or what I'm doing.


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I would bet more than half of the knives mentioned in this thread are over $200 at online, discounted sources. Some more. Only 4 times what the OP said he wanted to spend.

But I still like looking at them all!

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I keep that sheath I guess for sentimental value. I don't like leather sheaths.

I use a Bianchi accumold generic 9 mm double stack. Magazine carrier. I also carry my Multitool in one because Gerber multi tools have a tendency to wear a hole in the bottom of the pouch that they come with. In fact if you look closely at the pouch on the right there's a small bulge from the end of the Multitool on the bottom.

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Live Action Role Playing?

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Kershaw





or Ka-Bar

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My every day carry knife is s Bench Made. No idea the model. This does not fit into the OP’s request. However, prior to the BM, I carried a Leek like many others. I do not believe that one could buy a better do all knife for the money. I just wanted a shmancey knife so hence the BM. Ever lose the BM and I will be right back to the Leek.

I carry a Buck multi-tool in a belt sheath every day.
I need to have more than just a knife handy. I probably use the screw driver blades or even the retractable pliers as much or more than the cutting blade.

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Buck 898 with orange handles, not very pretty but it works very well, and shaving sharp right out of the box. Orange handles do make it easy to find when dropped though. Used to always carry kershaw american made knives, they would always quit flipping open one handed after a few months of pocket carrying.

As a S&W collector I have numerous S&W knives and they seem to do whatever I need a pocket knife to do even though most of them are made in China. Since I have almost always had some brand of pocket knife in my pocket I also have numerous other brands from Buck, Swiss Army, Leatherman, Winchester, Remington. Gerber and etc. A S&W (Taylor) knife is usually what you will find in my pocket at any time.

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Benchmade Mini Griptilian is in my pocket 90% of the time.

Don

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Sheffield. A Menards Black Friday Special from many years ago.

This $1.99 Sheffield Knife, I was leery of because of it's non-
traditional look, but hey I thought for a Door Buster I give
it a try.

I carry it every day. It is handy. It is small. Clips to my
Jeans Right Pocket, tucked away out of the way. It holds a
very sharp edge better then other knifes I've carried.
I do not loan it out to any one for fear (you know why)
of broken tip.

I touch it up with my fine stone Lansky hinged rod Sharpener.
That's all I do, and it's razer sharp now.

Wish I would have bought many, would have made great Gifts
every so offen. Menards has the Guidesman series and has
one similar to mine, for $7.99.

Great Question, and shout out for Advice, because of so many
choices. The Best to you and your Endeavors.

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ZT0350 has been my carry knife for 7 or 8 years I think . They have gone up in price !

Leatherman Juice S2, but I rarely use the knife on it. CRKT SPEW on the belt.

I have a bunch I rotate weekly. I since retired always carry two every day. ( Work years always one lock blade ). Now it's a slip joint front pocket and lock in rear. Sog, Swiss, Buck, Gerber, Case . Been really hitting the Case knifes up last four years both lockbladed , and slip

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This is the only one carried every day.



An old and heavily carried Spyderco Civilian which I modified to tip up carry and used zip ties to improve a Emerson wave opening. Front right pocket every day.

These are the carried on a belt and the most popular and carried by me one. Those are most popular out of quite a few in the collection.



Benchmade Skirmish.

Benchmade Bedlam.

Spyderco Police.

Zero Tolerance ZT200.

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S&WCA 3110 S&WHF 625

Merry Christmas to all of you! I just wanted to say thanks, for all the replies and people taking the time to post photos; of their knives. It is interesting to see what people like, from cheap to expensive. Mike

As a Syracuse native, it would be unthinkable to carry anything but a Camillus

The OP's first question is "what knife do you carry everyday?" Later in his post he says "Lets keep it under $50"

So is he looking for "recommendations" under $50 or what we carry in the real world?????

My (post #37) EDC IIRC is about $150-160 on Amazon..... weekend "work" Knife is $50ish

Used to collect fine knives and got to a ridiculous point in quantity and value. Cut way back and concentrated some funds on firearms.

My main EDC is a Chris Reeve Sebenza Insingo. It has a very useful blade shape and is a great slicer. When I want something a little beefier, I pocket the Hinderer XM18 3" slicer. Also carry an old friend in the Spyderco Native 5 as it is also a great slicer and my go to when I think I could lose a knife for whatever reason.

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I would ask him not me!

But no matter, I still like looking at them all whether they are $2 or $2000!

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Like that Emerson Sheepdog. Christmas ain't here yet and I ask for gift cards!

I've carried a lot of off brand,Chinese made knives that are great:

Artisan Cutlery
Real Steel
Steel Will (USA but most of the low cost stuff is Chinese)
Ganzo/Firebird
Stedmon

Then things like Boker,Cold Steel,Spyderco and such right now I'm using an automatic Boker AK knife.
Lot of good ones to be had for under $50 if you look and aren't a snob of some sort,a few of the above go over fifty but not by much like seventy bucks but to me under a hundred is still a good price for a knife.

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I know ZeroTolerance makes a great knife but usually costly. Again have been very satisfied with the Sog Trident Tanto. Blade is 3 3/4 which is decent.

Another entry for Kershaw, but only USA made Kershaws - Not Chinese.

My edc is a Kershaw Blur Tanto (I have 3 of various configs)...
Kershaw Blur | Tanto Assisted Opening Knife - Black (Serrated)

I also sometimes rotate my Kershaw Needs Work into the mix...
Kershaw Needs Work Assisted Opening Knife 1820 (3" Bead Blast) - Blade HQ

My "dress knife" is a Benchmade Apparition (love this knife!)...
Benchmade Apparition Pardue/Osborne Zytel Handle Assisted Liner Lock - KnifeCenter - BM670P - Discontinued

EDIT: Per the op's criteria, I guess the only one of mine that fits is the Needs Work. Although I did get all 3 of the Blur's for right around $50 but the blade is a little over 3" (3.375") - Great knife! Couldn't help but to post the Benchmade, I love that knife! ANY and ALL of the Benchmade's are way over $50 though!

Don’t you hate it? Restaurants always discontinue your favorite appetizer. Knife companies do the same with the knives you like.

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I've never had any experience with that blade type, does it have a special purpose? It seems like it would be super awkward for most tasks.

The Civilian was designed for a federal agency, DEA IIRC, that wanted an instinctive slash and run type of defensive knife that didn't need for a person to be expert with a knife. Like a serrated straight razor and ultra fine tip for cutting flesh. The Reverse S design conforms to the curves on arms and body do when contact is made most all of the blade if not all of the blade is in contact with flesh.

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S&WCA 3110 S&WHF 625

I have always seen that called a karambit. Some people will insist they have utility applications, but the main purpose is to shred flesh. Big win if you can slash an assailant’s femoral artery. In jurisdictions that draw a distinction between “weapons” and “tools”, you will probably have some ‘splaining to do.

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US Mil issue Benchmade Auto. It is the standard auto but the handle serrations were unique for the Military only design.

I carry an auto every day, and have for many years. Current inventory L to R; Bushmaster Tactical/Rescue, Boker Kalish., Piranha Bodyguard, Gerber Covert, Protech Godson.

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For about 4 years a Carson design CRKT M21-14SFG folder.
Regards, Merry Christmas, Ray

Two...first is a Gerber ultra-light, and a Fallkniven, carried so I won't lose it again.