Active EDC Knife?

I recommend a Boye sailing knife. When I swim in the ocean I bring it with me. I never had a spot of rust on the hardware and the cobalt blade is incapable rusting.
 
Before injury and the doctor told me I had to switch to low impact, I ran 30-40 miles a week (trail running to be specific) with a CRK small Sebenza. I found it light enough to not bounce around and the clip was strong enough that it stayed secure. Anything heavier got annoying. I did it for years and never had an issue with oxidation.

I really miss those days.

I’ve never carried a knife to the gym or in the pool and can’t help there.
 
Crag the Brewer said:
Are you opposed to a fix blade?

Folders, and comfort never equated to me....idk?
I just figured folders were for opening ONE box....

If I had knife needs that required longer, id Always want Fixed.
-unless I lived in a restricted state like New York City. :(

I carry a good sized knife 11 o'clock appendix carry.
It's Very comfortable for running, crouching, jumping, sleeping.

With a 450 limit, you'd be set up like a King.
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I tried a white river knives backpacker for edc fixed blade. I found the deploy time to be slower, also it was harder to deploy.
 
Commander Based said:
I tried a white river knives backpacker for edc fixed blade. I found the deploy time to be slower, also it was harder to deploy.
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I don't have any White River, but I am interested in the Sendero, that Jerry Fisk designed..... Looks Nice.

I wonder why you were slower? I've not usually seen that.... may I ask where you carry?
I carry 5 inch Plus blades appendix, and they come out fast and easy.

I'm not a fan of neck carry, but that's an option too.
 
Commander Based said:
I tried a white river knives backpacker for edc fixed blade. I found the deploy time to be slower, also it was harder to deploy.
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I fart around the foothills of my area either with a large Sebenza or a RMJ Utsidihi with an Ulticlip IWB. I’m pretty satisfied hiking with those knives.

As for suggestions, maybe a Spyderco Autonomy 2? Designed for the Coast Guard, so it’s rust proof as it gets. Plus it’s an automatic.
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Lots of good recommendations so far for folders. The only thing that stands out is that you mention "protection". While folding knives can work as defensive tools under particular circumstances, there are lots of circumstances where they don't. The thing about defense is that it is reactive. The amount of time and space you have to react can be extremely limited. Whether it's a bad guy, an aggressive dog, or a group of either; you might need to get your defensive tool out and into action very quickly, possibly from a compromised position, and probably with sweaty hands. However skilled you might be, a folding knife always involves extra steps including getting it out of the pocket, successfully deploying the blade to proper lock-up, and repositioning your hand before it can be used.

So if self defense is a crucial factor, a compact fixed blade could be the way to go. I don't know about your experiences with the Backpacker but a lot comes down to carry method. Generally, a fixed blade is both more reliable and has a much quicker transaction from sheath to ready. A fixed blade can also get past some of the hardware issues. For instance, I have a compact fixed blade from David Mary Custom in LC200N with Micarta scales and polymer pins. The entire knife is rustproof. The Kydex sheath carries well and can be carried a few different ways.
 
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Chronovore said:
Lots of good recommendations so far for folders. The only thing that stands out is that you mention "protection". While folding knives can work as defensive tools under particular circumstances, there are lots of circumstances where they don't. The thing about defense is that it is reactive. The amount of time and space you have to react can be extremely limited. Whether it's a bad guy, an aggressive dog, or a group of either; you might need to get your defensive tool out and into action very quickly, possibly from a compromised position, and probably with sweaty hands. However skilled you might be, a folding knife always involves extra steps including getting it out of the pocket, successfully deploying the blade to proper lock-up, and repositioning your hand before it can be used.

So if self defense is a crucial factor, a compact fixed blade could be the way to go. I don't know about your experiences with the Backpacker but a lot comes down to carry method. Generally, a fixed blade is both more reliable and has a much quicker transaction from sheath to ready. A fixed blade can also get past some of the hardware issues. For instance, I have a compact fixed blade from David Mary Custom in LC200N with Micarta scales and polymer pins. The entire knife is rustproof. The Kydex sheath carries well and can be carried a few different ways.
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Pretty Much agree with EVERYTHING you just said!
 
For a lightweight folder, I would also recommend a Pacific Salt 2 in LC200N. Good-sized blade, lightweight, and should be practically resistant to corrosion.

For a more robust folder, I would consider a Caribbean. A bit heavier of course, but you're already carrying a Military. The Caribbean is quite a knife, but often gets overlooked. The scales are polarizing, but they're not as "loud" in real life as some of the photos I've seen, and if you really hate them you can dye them.

Jason
 
So I would totally agree with you for 99% of situations, but I am planning on clipping the fixed blade to gym shorts. So no belt loop. Thus in an emergency situation I cant just whip it out (it will come out with kydex on it, so I have to use two hands), so I have to use the thumb ramp, which Id say is equal to flipping a spyderco open. Also the problem with a fixed blade edc is that the handle will be easily seen when doing pull ups or something where my shirt comes up. I need it to be low profile. Btw the reason I need a knife for the gym is cuz of guys on roids flipping out and attacking people over random things. 250lb dudes trying to fight me cuz I took a bit long on a machine. With my military, its kinda hard to notice cuz I have black g-10 with a black deep carry clip. Also hard to do squats with something on both sides of the waist line. My military sits below the line so I can jump and do squats, but with a fixed blade my waist cant bend as easily.

Chronovore said:
Lots of good recommendations so far for folders. The only thing that stands out is that you mention "protection". While folding knives can work as defensive tools under particular circumstances, there are lots of circumstances where they don't. The thing about defense is that it is reactive. The amount of time and space you have to react can be extremely limited. Whether it's a bad guy, an aggressive dog, or a group of either; you might need to get your defensive tool out and into action very quickly, possibly from a compromised position, and probably with sweaty hands. However skilled you might be, a folding knife always involves extra steps including getting it out of the pocket, successfully deploying the blade to proper lock-up, and repositioning your hand before it can be used.

So if self defense is a crucial factor, a compact fixed blade could be the way to go. I don't know about your experiences with the Backpacker but a lot comes down to carry method. Generally, a fixed blade is both more reliable and has a much quicker transaction from sheath to ready. A fixed blade can also get past some of the hardware issues. For instance, I have a compact fixed blade from David Mary Custom in LC200N with Micarta scales and polymer pins. The entire knife is rustproof. The Kydex sheath carries well and can be carried a few different ways.
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Jason Paul said:
For a lightweight folder, I would also recommend a Pacific Salt 2 in LC200N. Good-sized blade, lightweight, and should be practically resistant to corrosion.

For a more robust folder, I would consider a Caribbean. A bit heavier of course, but you're already carrying a Military. The Caribbean is quite a knife, but often gets overlooked. The scales are polarizing, but they're not as "loud" in real life as some of the photos I've seen, and if you really hate them you can dye them.

Jason
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Not really a fighting knife or hard use , but light weight and very rust proof . :cool::thumbsup::thumbsup:

 
Commander Based said:
So I would totally agree with you for 99% of situations, but I am planning on clipping the fixed blade to gym shorts. So no belt loop. Thus in an emergency situation I cant just whip it out (it will come out with kydex on it, so I have to use two hands), so I have to use the thumb ramp, which Id say is equal to flipping a spyderco open. Also the problem with a fixed blade edc is that the handle will be easily seen when doing pull ups or something where my shirt comes up. I need it to be low profile. Btw the reason I need a knife for the gym is cuz of guys on roids flipping out and attacking people over random things. 250lb dudes trying to fight me cuz I took a bit long on a machine. With my military, its kinda hard to notice cuz I have black g-10 with a black deep carry clip. Also hard to do squats with something on both sides of the waist line. My military sits below the line so I can jump and do squats, but with a fixed blade my waist cant bend as easily.
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Pushing off the thumb ramp on a good Kydex sheath should still be a lot faster and more reliable. When I say "good", I mean a sheath that lets you get a full (or at least usable) grip on the draw. Repositioning your grip is one of those extra steps with a folding knife. You also eliminate the opening and locking part of the process that isn't just an extra step for time. It's an extra chance for both failure and self-injury if you're needing to deploy the tool while somebody or something is on top of you and aggressively trying to harm you.

The need for relative concealment in workout clothes is certainly limiting. However, there are options. There are lots of types of clips that can be attached to the holes in a Kydex sheath. Some are long enough for deeper pocket carry. Some are good for IWB, which tucks the knife inside your shorts such that your shirt could offer reasonable handle coverage. I haven't tried the Ulticlip but I've seen people recommend it for workout attire. Part of the fun with Kydex is getting creative and trying out different options. (Remember, you can always drill an extra hole if you need it.)

I don't know about running but for swimming, I often wear a neck knife. I generally like a skeletonized handle with no scales for aquatic activities. That keeps it light and flat in the Kydex. I'll wear it under my shirt on the way there and back, which often involves hiking and maybe a little climbing. How much it bounces around will depend a lot on the particulars, such as the type of shirt you've got over it, the length of cord, the hole spacing, the overall shape of the sheathed knife, etc.
 
Spyderco Siren. Rustproof, light, made in the USA, and perfect for large hands.
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