A first?

I think a great fit for you would be a VG-10 plain edge Caly 3. Easy to find, cheap to buy, great ergos, strong lock, perfect EDC steel (VG-10 is awesome stuff)...... And a sweet wire clip that will not eat your pockets up in a month or so.
 
go to an authorized dealer and see what feels good in your hand...what I like, you may not necessarily like, etc...pretty much can't go wrong with the two most popular brands here, Benchmade and Spyderco
 
I have the Griptilian 551S, which is the full-size (not mini-griptilian) with half-serrated blade...I love it more than words can describe...can be had online for around $65-$75 bucks...
 
I bought my buddy, a state trooper, a Cold Steel American Lawman...pretty ridiculous knife...much heavier than my BM Grip, good steel, great handle, solid lock
 
Funny you say that! I was just looking at a gray Griptilian!
But it only comes Plain edged...
:( to bad it has no serrations
But im still considering it.
 
A Spyderco Delica 4, comes in a fully serrated edge too, if you' re interested in serrations.
VG10
Light-weight
Strong lock
Quick one-hand opening
Great Ergos, very comfortable
Cheap(about 60$)
 
Caly 3, best all around EDC IMO
Paramilitary if you want a bigger blade and handle, highly ergonomic and very robust for its size
Centofante 3, inexpensive, light, cuts very well
Military if you want a large knife. Extremely comfortable, very thin and light for the size. Lots of good steels to choose from (S30V, BG42, CPMD2, S90V, 440V)
 
Griptilians are good knives, but the Caly 3 has the advantages of being smaller and more comfortable in the pocket, while the handle design gets your hand much closer to the cutting edge for enhanced control.

Some reviews that might help you:

http://raum.10gbfreehost.com/Articles/caly3.html
http://raum.10gbfreehost.com/Articles/UKPK.html
http://raum.10gbfreehost.com/Articles/paramilitary.html
http://raum.10gbfreehost.com/Articles/Centofante.html
http://raum.10gbfreehost.com/Articles/tenacious.html
http://raum.10gbfreehost.com/Articles/Trance.html
 
Not a fan of the Cricket. I don't like the blade shape. The fact that you mentioned the Cricket leads me to believe you also want a small knife too.

Maybe get a Grip ($65ish) and an additional Boker Subcom (I have one and love it) or Benchmade Benchmite 2 (both $25ish). You can probably get both for your $100 and have two different EDC options.
 
gazz98 said:
Not a fan of the Cricket. I don't like the blade shape. The fact that you mentioned the Cricket leads me to believe you also want a small knife too.
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I agree. I'm glad you commented on that. Thats why I had a Question Mark after the Cricket, To see someone's views on it. :) Thanks!
 
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