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For those who carry a knife with them, what is are your favorite EDC (every day carry)?
Here is a list of some (not all) of what I have and what I like and don't like.
Boker Magnum Fast Forward-I got this China made Boker for dirt cheap ($10.45) and it's actually a very solid build. Nice G10 scales and came with the blade centered and smooth action. Even came with a tool to adjust the blade and clip. Downside is the 440a blade is cheap and easily dulls. But I can beat this thing and if I break it...no big deal.
Buck Spitfire-This is my casual EDC that looks super nice with anodized aluminum scales and a fully polished blade. More for showing off, but still useful when called into action. US made and a good build.
Buck Vantage Force-US made, Sandvik blade, nice aluminum scales...this should be my favorite knife. But it came new with the blade off-center and despite pulling it apart, cleaning and lubing it, and trying to line everything up I could not center the blade. The action is not smooth either. Current being sent into Buck for warranty work. I've read they are really good about taking care of their customers. How they handle this will determine if this is my last Buck or not.
Gerber EZ Out Skeleton-US Made, light weight, comfortable in the hand. Not what I would consider a heavy duty knife though. The 420HC blade is good but with the fine edge Gerber puts on these it doesn't retain it well. It would be better to have something like a 40 degree inclusive edge. But hey, I paid $22 for it so can't complain too much.
Benchmade Mini-Griptillian-The nicest knife I own (it was a gift) with a 154cm steel blade and the great Axis Lock mechanism. My biggest complaint is I wish it were a full size Griptillian and not the Mini. Also Benchmade sets the blades at 60 degree inclusive which is great for a survival knife, machete, or hatchet but not for a nice blade like this. It took some work but I ground it to a 40 degree inclusive and it made it a better knife for everyday use. I would happily trade for a full size if anyone is interested in exchanging.
I own several other knives from Puma, Kershaw, Imperial but these are my favorites. Some day I might step up and get myself a Spyderco Para Military, they look really nice!
For those who carry a knife with them, what is are your favorite EDC (every day carry)?
Here is a list of some (not all) of what I have and what I like and don't like.
Boker Magnum Fast Forward-I got this China made Boker for dirt cheap ($10.45) and it's actually a very solid build. Nice G10 scales and came with the blade centered and smooth action. Even came with a tool to adjust the blade and clip. Downside is the 440a blade is cheap and easily dulls. But I can beat this thing and if I break it...no big deal.
Buck Spitfire-This is my casual EDC that looks super nice with anodized aluminum scales and a fully polished blade. More for showing off, but still useful when called into action. US made and a good build.
Buck Vantage Force-US made, Sandvik blade, nice aluminum scales...this should be my favorite knife. But it came new with the blade off-center and despite pulling it apart, cleaning and lubing it, and trying to line everything up I could not center the blade. The action is not smooth either. Current being sent into Buck for warranty work. I've read they are really good about taking care of their customers. How they handle this will determine if this is my last Buck or not.
Gerber EZ Out Skeleton-US Made, light weight, comfortable in the hand. Not what I would consider a heavy duty knife though. The 420HC blade is good but with the fine edge Gerber puts on these it doesn't retain it well. It would be better to have something like a 40 degree inclusive edge. But hey, I paid $22 for it so can't complain too much.
Benchmade Mini-Griptillian-The nicest knife I own (it was a gift) with a 154cm steel blade and the great Axis Lock mechanism. My biggest complaint is I wish it were a full size Griptillian and not the Mini. Also Benchmade sets the blades at 60 degree inclusive which is great for a survival knife, machete, or hatchet but not for a nice blade like this. It took some work but I ground it to a 40 degree inclusive and it made it a better knife for everyday use. I would happily trade for a full size if anyone is interested in exchanging.
I own several other knives from Puma, Kershaw, Imperial but these are my favorites. Some day I might step up and get myself a Spyderco Para Military, they look really nice!
