What's your EDC, Go-To, or favorite knife/knives?

[Dipti13]

Recently was searching for some good EDC knives. Thanks for these beautiful knives now its time to buy knives online.

 

[kill bill]

Big time knife guy here,!

 

[murrydan]

 

[murrydan]

Big time knife guy here,!

Nice!!! I hope to get my hands on a Mayo soon.

 

[Andy the Aussie]

I like fixed blade knives as a rule, I have a number of ZT folders (and others that get the job done as well), generally I will have something from Busse close by ..

 

[desmobob]

I like fixed blade knives as a rule, I have a number of ZT folders (and others that get the job done as well), generally I will have something from Busse close by ..

This a great thread! I love old slip joint Campers, Stockmen and SAKs, as well as modern tactical folders, traditional and modern fixed blades, autos, etc.
And as Andy said, it's good to keep a few Busses close by...


(I forgot to include my CABS in the photo!)

Stay sharp,
Bob

 

[ForrestChump]

Been carrying the Native 5 Lightweight for a few now. Excellent blade. I've owned many of Spyderco's including pricer models. What I appreciate about this one is the capability / durability and price. There is just no worries with the quality and jumping in on a task. Great knife. Got it $77 delivered from Cutlery Shoppe.

 

[DHart]

Lately, the Spyderco Persistence has been my EDC knife. Great sturdiness, capable size (2.75" blade) for a variety of tasks, modest price, good build quality, but not at all "fancy", so I don't hesitate to use the heck out of it for just about anything (but prying). I have much more expensive knives, but rarely tend to carry them because I am just more comfortable carrying a knife that I have no hesitation about using for whatever task is at hand. For me, that's the perfection of knives like the Spyderco Persistence.

 

[ForrestChump]

Lately, the Spyderco Persistence has been my EDC knife. Great sturdiness, capable size (2.75" blade) for a variety of tasks, modest price, good build quality, but not at all "fancy", so I don't hesitate to use the heck out of it for just about anything (buy prying). I have much more expensive knives, but rarely tend to carry them because I am just more comfortable carrying a knife that I have no hesitation about using for whatever task is at hand. For me, that's the perfection of knives like the Spyderco Persistence.

Exactly, I've owned the "fancy" ones and no matter how hard I try I always hesitate before a cut.... Native 5 FRN just feels like a user..... Hard to explain.

 

[DHart]

Exactly, I've owned the "fancy" ones and no matter how hard I try I always hesitate before a cut.... Native 5 FRN just feels like a user..... Hard to explain.

Totally understand. My fanciest, most costly knives, guns, flashlights sit safely tucked away while the affordable "users" get all of my time. And I'm just fine with that.

Funny, I could ditch all the fancy models that I thought I needed to have, and be perfectly content with the users. Go figure.

 

[ForrestChump]

Totally understand. My fanciest, most costly knives, guns, flashlights sit safely tucked away while the affordable "users" get all of my time. And I'm just fine with that.

Funny, I could ditch all the fancy models that I thought I needed to have, and be perfectly content with the users. Go figure.

I use the tool no matter the price but still don't like the / OMG DONT DROP IT OR I WILL DIE / factor. It's very liberating with no fancy. You still get quality, but you just use it second nature without worry. Im on a 1 knife 1 light experiment right now and I really enjoy having less. I plan on finding the perfect knife/light and having a second identical set in my BOB. I used to have a rule that I want to start practicing again, If I don't touch it for more than a week, I get rid of it.......

Maybe thin out the heard and try a smaller rotation? You might like it. I know your bank account will.

 

[DHart]

Simplifying is where I need to go. Over the years I've assembled many lights, knives, etc. I use very few of each and the rest just sit. I really should divest myself of most of them, but that effort is a job in and of itself, which I don't especially want to undertake. Baby steps, baby steps... that's the ticket!

I use the tool no matter the price but still don't like the / OMG DONT DROP IT OR I WILL DIE / factor. It's very liberating with no fancy. You still get quality, but you just use it second nature without worry. Im on a 1 knife 1 light experiment right now and I really enjoy having less. I plan on finding the perfect knife/light and having a second identical set in my BOB. I used to have a rule that I want to start practicing again, If I don't touch it for more than a week, I get rid of it.......

Maybe thin out the heard and try a smaller rotation? You might like it. I know your bank account will.

 

[ForrestChump]

Simplifying is where I need to go. Over the years I've assembled many lights, knives, etc. I use very few of each and the rest just sit. I really should divest myself of most of them, but that effort is a job in and of itself, which I don't especially want to undertake. Baby steps, baby steps... that's the ticket!

Well worth it. I know the feeling.

Thats a very rational, and therefore by default, a very anti-Forrest approach.

That said, this is a sensible idea that will most likely work out the best.



In the interest of getting back on topic, which I seem to have an unrivaled talent to do the opposite.......... we could use some more "Go-To" knife consensus in this thread!

What are you guys packing today? Whats "the knife" that ends up in your pocket the most?

 

[desmobob]

What are you guys packing today? Whats "the knife" that ends up in your pocket the most?

Modded Emerson Horseman. I have a ton of nice, capable EDC folders, but always seem to grab an Emerson.

Take it easy,
Bob

 

[Nighted]

 

[stowman2]

Here is my current EDC.

 

[MrJino]

Pocket, always a large sebenza.

If camping, always my kukri.

I have many knives, just those 2 will see the most use.

 

[SSoonr]

I carry a Benchmade 940-1 with me everyday for the last year. I enjoy how light it is while still having a decent sized blade. Laws have changed in my state which allow me to carry an Out The Front Auto so I picked up a Benchmade Pagen, but found after a week that I would reach for the 940-1 due to the weight and novelty of the OTF wore off.

 

[boofingdragon]

That BM 940 does look like a really good EDC. I can see why you gravitate to it. I had the same thing happen with OTFs. After the novelty was gone, it just seemed like a poor EDC choice.

 

[Eagles1181]

Benchmade Mini-griptillion. Love this knife. Have the stainless blade / black handle. Also solid straight edge (no serration). If anybody is looking for a reliable EDC knife, I recommend is.

Eagle