Seeking advice on an EDC knife

[Rpg]

I've used a Camillus Slimline penknife since 1963: it was my grandfather's. Circa 1936.


Carbon steel blades.

Easy to sharpen, holds an edge better than modern knives.

 

[Texas Star]

I have several Delica 4s. The blades are a bit under 3" on all of mine. I believe the handles are right at 4.25". The Delica is a light weight well made knife, and is not overly expensive. The one I'm carrying today and most days was bought in December 2009 and just got back from Spyderco for a free complementary sharpening. I have removed the pocket clip and let it ride in my pocket with my keys and coins. I like the combo edge for utility, but also have the fully serrated Spyderedge model, a full flat grind VG-10, and a full flat grind ZDP-189 model. The more I carry a Delica the more I like the model.

If you carry a knife with keys and coins, you'll soon have a very chewed up knife. I learned a long time ago not to put anything but a handkerchief in my knife pocket.

 

[kwselke]

If you carry a knife with keys and coins, you'll soon have a very chewed up knife. I learned a long time ago not to put anything but a handkerchief in my knife pocket.

Attached photos of my EDC Delica 4 sans pocket clip taken this morning. Its has been carried bottom of pocket with keys and coins for seven years now. Fiberglass reinforced nylon is very durable, but granted it's not as pretty as a brand new specimen.

 

[Targets Guy]

After three years on this forum I finally figured out what EDC was. Slow and steady wins the race.

 

[SpartanZeroOne]

Other options for fixed blade EDC could be the Gerber Ghost Strike or the Ka-Bar TDI, to name a few.

 

[SpartanZeroOne]

I read an article the other day about the merits of carrying a small fixed blade for EDC.

Two that were recommended are the Benchmade Hidden Canyon Hunter and the ESEE Izula II. The BM Hidden Canyon can be worn horizontally on the belt and would seem to be an easy carry in most EDC situations, except maybe mesh shorts in the summer. Anyone have experience with either of these blades.

Does anyone EDC a small fixed blade? Any thoughts on this from those that do carry a knife as part of their EDC kit as opposed to carrying a folder? And are their any small fixed blades out there you'd recommend besides the two above?

 

[SpartanZeroOne]

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[Marshwheeling]

I have carried this little Anza, not daily, but frequently, for many years. It drops into a front pocket, or into a back pocket next to my wallet. More than just a cutting tool, it has served as a pry bar and gasket scraper as well.

Anza does not offer this exact knife any more, but they have something very similar with micarta scales.

 

[kwselke]

I read an article the other day about the merits of carrying a small fixed blade for EDC.

Two that were recommended are the Benchmade Hidden Canyon Hunter and the ESEE Izula II. The BM Hidden Canyon can be worn horizontally on the belt and would seem to be an easy carry in most EDC situations, except maybe mesh shorts in the summer. Anyone have experience with either of these blades.

Does anyone EDC a small fixed blade? Any thoughts on this from those that do carry a knife as part of their EDC kit as opposed to carrying a folder? And are their any small fixed blades out there you'd recommend besides the two above?

I believe I saw someone recommend an Old Timer Sharpfinger fixed blame earlier.

For my lifestyle and day in day out use, carrying a fixed blade knife on my belt or around my neck would probably draw unwanted attention. I have carried a fixed blade knife when I expected I'd need more than the usual small folder I normally carry. I'll usually carry the folder too.

I see my every day carry knife as something that is almost always on me. My keys and my knife will be with me almost always. I'll have those two items on me while my wallet and cellphone are on my desk, and my pistol is in a drawer.

It still amazes me that people will freak when I pull out my Delica. Before that I carried little drop point Bucks in the Duke/Squire/Knight series which were 2" to 3" blades, some folks see small utility knives as evil weapons, I see them as must have tools. I've been carrying a pocket knife for about 45 years now, I'll stick to a discreet pocket knife for most every day.

A small fixed blade may work for you. You will definitely want one available from time to time, but you should also have a decent quality small folder on hand. Just my opinion.

 

[Kadonny]

Has anyone carried or owned a Chris Reeves Sebenza? I'm infatuated with them but not sure I want to drop that kind of coin.

 

[Marshwheeling]

From everything I hear, they are the shizzle, but I know I don't want to drop that kind of coin.

 

[Smith357]

Has anyone carried or owned a Chris Reeves Sebenza? I'm infatuated with them but not sure I want to drop that kind of coin.

I have never owned one as they are way out of my budget, and I used to scoff at price, until I picked one up and inspected it. I can now see why they cost so much, the attention to detail is just amazing, fit and finish is absolutely perfect, and the action is like butta. If they are within you budget I would highly recommended one.

 

[Donn]

I like my Kershaw Leek it does everything I need it too.
and keeps a sharp edge

Beat me to it, jmart. Light, assisted opening, USA made, reasonably priced, and big enough to do real work, yet small enough to keep you out of trouble with the local constabulary should you ever be required to empty your pockets.

 

[amazingflapjack]

Gerber easy out.