What's your EDC blade?
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hogblue
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A Case medium stockman. Bone handles. Carried it for 30 years
Murdock
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I'm not sure who or where it's made, but I bought it at Grainger. It's all black, spring-assist with a safety on it, on the blade it says Smith & Wesson S.W.A.T. with the S&W logo; the other side of the blade has several US patent numbers on it. Drop point blade, very sharp (I use a stone on it fairly often) and has a clip for on my belt or to clip it inside my pocket. Best $45 ever spent on a knife.
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A 1920 Schrade Cutlery Co. "safety button" knife (aka "switchblade") given to me by a good friend. It belonged to his wife's grandfather. My friend gave it to me with the words, "This is a working man's knife. I want you to use it!" And I do, almost every day, cutting the string on hay bales, opening feed sacks, opening mail, etc. Great steel. Takes a good edge and holds it. You can't ask for much more than that for an everyday carry.
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A modified Spyderco Delica:
If they ever release another run of the Kahr Delica's, I'll probably pick up one. I have a modified gen 1, but I'd like to try a new one.
I really like Delica's and wish this configuration was more common for blade length restricted areas. The Delica handle is just about perfect for me compared to bigger knives(such as the Endura) or smaller ones (like the Dragonfly) for getting the knife out of the pocket and opened up quickly and reliably with minimal adjustments in grip, but that primarily applies only if defensive use figures into your possible reasons for carrying a knife.
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I had originally wanted to get one of the Kahr Delicas, but they were out of production by the time I was seriously looking. I could buy a new Delica and have it modified for less than the prices I was seeing for the Kahr Delicas.
I have a Spyderco Ladybug, but as you said, the handle is really small. I ended up attaching a lanyard for a little extra gripping length, but it's not the same as a proper handle.
Another reason I wanted to get a shortened Delica. Like you, I find the handle size well-suited for my hands.
For the last 3 or 4 years, it has been these three, plus the little ChannelLocks. There is some redundancy there. The Alox Electrician gives me all the blades I need, plus a punch and a couple of other tools. I really like the way the Opinel cuts, however, and I carry the Okapi mostly for its oddity, as well as for the very handy sheepsfoot.
Many days I will add a pocket-sised fixed blade, usually a Becker BK14, or a short-bladed Anza if I am doing some mechanical work.
Many days I will add a pocket-sised fixed blade, usually a Becker BK14, or a short-bladed Anza if I am doing some mechanical work.
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Kershaw Leek for the Office and dress pants... BIG +1
Kershaw #1935 Fat Back for jeans and cargo shorts ... This model is "baby Bear " not to big , not to small ...it's just right for everyday carry !
What I like about these Kershaw,s legal one handed assisted opening and if lost the price doesn't bother you ...using knives get lost / damaged and if used in a self defense situation it will be taken as evidence and there's a good chance the court will not return it to you ...trust me on this one !
Gary
Kershaw #1935 Fat Back for jeans and cargo shorts ... This model is "baby Bear " not to big , not to small ...it's just right for everyday carry !
What I like about these Kershaw,s legal one handed assisted opening and if lost the price doesn't bother you ...using knives get lost / damaged and if used in a self defense situation it will be taken as evidence and there's a good chance the court will not return it to you ...trust me on this one !
Gary
I was gifted this Spyderco Navigator GIN-1 experimental stainless (G10) knife in 1999. Carried it on and off duty since. Incredibly sharp and very well made, and small enough to carry using the clip or in your pocket.
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hyena
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Buck Executive Gent with a deadly 2 inch blade.
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Mine is a Kershaw Hinderer 1555TI. I de-horn it by removing all the thumb studs so it melts into my pocket. I've given a few as gifts and the recipients carry them as EDC's. It's the only knife I've owned that is safe and easy to open one handed, and is usable. Blade steel is nothing special, but easy to sharpen. Cheap enough to have a duplicate backup if I lose it.
Mine is a Kershaw Hinderer 1555TI. I de-horn it by removing all the thumb studs so it melts into my pocket. I've given a few as gifts and the recipients carry them as EDC's. It's the only knife I've owned that is safe and easy to open one handed, and is usable. Blade steel is nothing special, but easy to sharpen. Cheap enough to have a duplicate backup if I lose it.
You made a good choice, my Kershaw Leek is the black nitrite finish, and it has held up well having been carried daily since 2006.
31FordA
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I've been carrying a Kershaw Blur for years. Easy one handed opening, durable, not too big. I sent it back to Kershaw a couple of years ago to have the clip replaced, carried one of my spare Blur's while my old one was away. Kershaw replaced the clip, replaced the spring and sharpened it, all for free. Couldn't beat that for customer service.
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THE PILGRIM
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I switch around -
Twitch II at this time and place.
Twitch II at this time and place.
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