E(very) D(ay) C(arry) and knives - any primers (Atwoods etc.)

[TomW]

Carrying a knife won't make you more of a man.

I will just have to fall back on my liberal arts degree then. Or gunz.

[s_curran]

I have two opinels I carry all the time, the new one I got has a corkscrew in the side, its a No. 10. I got one for my dad as well, and made him a sheath I was pretty happy with for it. I se mine all the time. Nothing better than a bottle of wine and some cheese at the beach. Super manly.

I'd eventually like to get a benchmade.

[Too Tall]

About 5 years ago I had a similar inspiration ;) After buying a few knives I've slowed the roll so to speak and have two pocket knives that I carry. The best knife for EDC, if you are someone who is happy with a simple locking folder, the Benchmade Silver Osborne w/ G-10 Inserts 960SLV is what I've got. What I like about it is that the knife is light, sharpens easily and the lock is brickhouse solid. It is a deceptive knife and quality is built into ever aspect. The other knife is not nearly as light but it's a workhorse and you can drive nails with it if you want. The Chris Reeve Sebenza is not hard to sharpen and you'll instantly fall for the lock mechanism not to mention it's got a super strong blade that you can do some work with. Oh...for EDC Bike carry (there is another thread on the forum) I have a leatherman mini.

[zetroc]

I've been carrying Spyderco knives almost exclusively for 13 years now. They work, and they work forever. Mail it back when it gets dull and they sharpen it for free. Maybe they aren't the sexiest knives or the most fetishized, but they won't let you down.

Endura Clipit/Delica/Endura Police/Starmate Terzuola/Salsa/Rescue/Military

(if anyone asks, I've got my Totin' Chip)

[TomW]

Thanks all for the suggestions. Lots of good stuff to look at.

The link TooTall mentioned of a previous bike EDC thread is here in case others are interesting.

Also, I dug up the EDC tumblr which someone posted which has lots of good stuff. Link is here.

Time to start looking at Benchmade/ Syderco/ Opinels (which I've always used in France as every French house has them and I've always loved)/ Fällkniven

[coolberto hipsterdor]

Amazon.com: Cold Steel Ti-Lite Zytel Handle, 4-Inch: Sports & Outdoors

Amazon.com: Cold Steel 29TLT Voyager Large Tanto: Sports & Outdoors

[Matthew Strongin]

Another Benchmade user here. I've had mine for 17 years and it was EDC up until a few years ago. Simple, sturdy, and easy to care for.

[Vlad Luskin]

I will just have to fall back on my liberal arts degree then. Or gunz.

Don't bring your EDC to a gun fight...

[UnfilteredDregs]

Love my Hattori:

[Too Tall]

Martin what will you use that for mostly? I could make Bassoon reeds with that! It's gorgeous.

[rowdyhillrambler]

Yo Martin, that thing is one of total beauty.. However, if that is your 'every' day knife, then wow!!!

I would be worried to death, that would be what I might refer to as a "black tie," type knife.

Beautiful

[UnfilteredDregs]

Martin what will you use that for mostly? I could make Bassoon reeds with that! It's gorgeous.

Shaving hair off a gnat's ass. It's a "had to have it!" piece. Hattori is amazing, and Cowry-X is an amazing steel; uber-sharp. The spine is very thick on this blade as well, it's definitely a weapon, could easily punch through bone, etc.. great paring knife in a snap, has heft that belies its size. Less than 4".

For a discreet carry (Para-cord wrapped):



and I have a Leatherman.

[Too Tall]

Shaving hair off a gnat's ass. It's a "had to have it!" piece. Hattori is amazing, and Cowry-X is an amazing steel; uber-sharp. The spine is very thick on this blade as well, it's definitely a weapon.

OK....I get it. Daaaaaaaaaamn. That is hawt.

[UnfilteredDregs]

OK....I get it. Daaaaaaaaaamn. That is hawt.

I'm an enabler:

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[Too Tall]

You have a problem ;) Dibs on your cast offs.

Shaving hair off a gnat's ass. It's a "had to have it!" piece. Hattori is amazing, and Cowry-X is an amazing steel; uber-sharp. The spine is very thick on this blade as well, it's definitely a weapon, could easily punch through bone, etc.. great paring knife in a snap, has heft that belies its size. Less than 4".

For a discreet carry (Para-cord wrapped):



and I have a Leatherman.

[UnfilteredDregs]

You have a problem ;)

Fun problems...The latest Black Project is Seth Rosko is building me a bike...

I'll start a thread when things get closer to coming together...only some preliminary drawings at the moment...