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Best EDC Knives?

I don't think ZDP-189 is right for a beginner.

I carried a Benchmade 910HSSR for a long time (lost it or it would have been a lot longer). It wouldn't be my first choice now, but i would certainly be satisfied with it still. It was a part serrated tanto with G10 handles. It is a little on the large side.

Aside from one small Sebenza, I can't even remember the last time I bought a folder that wasn't a Spyderco or Victorinox. I think you will really be missing out if you write off Spyderco. Like somebody said earlier, there are quite a few to pick from in all shapes and sizes.
 
You seem pretty set on half serrated, and I hope you reconsider. Most on these boards don't like serrated very much, and even more hate the half and the half. On a small blade, there isn't enough room for either edge to be effective. I have a tanto half/half blur and the serrations are terrible. They catch on everything, and I'm left with about an inch of plain edge after the tanto. There's nothing a properly maintained plain edge can't do that a serrated edge will.

As far as suggestions go, I think everyone has covered it; delica/endura/stretch, mini grip/griptilian and the Kershaw blur would be my top suggestions.
 
Not so much dead set i can go without the serration i was told half serrations are very good then again i guess the guy doesnt really know much about what hes talking about
 
Another thing I did for a long time was carry a full serrated hawks bill in my left pocket and a non serrated knife in my right pocket. That is the best of both worlds. I don't cut nearly as much twine and rope as I used to, so I've substituted an "office" folder for the serrated folder.
 
How reliable is the spyderco delica 4 ffg black half serrated knife? Its catching my eye
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You have good taste in blades...one of my favorite folders..the steel liners add to more rigidity, ergos are great...there's a reason why the Delica Series is one of the best selling lines in the industry ;).

You seem pretty set on half serrated, and I hope you reconsider. Most on these boards don't like serrated very much
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I'll concede to that last point, but I think it's funny that most (and that may be stretching it) don't take into consideration what the only knife is in their home that has consistently cut on the hardest surfaces (plates/glass etc), that they have never sharpened...is the serrated..
For a multi-purpose blade that is just dealing with whatever comes it's way...how can someone discount a combo edge logically?..answer..Blade nuts want a "clean cut", but for the folks who are using them to just cut, want a knife they can use without having to sharpen every time it won't push cut newspaper ;).

I'm not saying a serrated knife is better than a PE, or that a PE is better than a serrated, just re-iterating that it is about what applications are important to the Consumer..strictly considering the benefits of a serrated edge, A serrated knife might not cut cleanly or shave hair after a lot of use, but if done well (as in Spyderco) it will cut a LOT more surfaces, for a lot longer without having to sharpen; serrations are a good thing in general applications, and a combo edge (Plain edge & serrated) is still an excellent choice for a combination of cutting applications in an EDC :thumbup:.
 
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Vinnypb33 said:
I think im going to get the plain blade black delica b4 ffg
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If it helps, one of the first knives I bought was the Blur tanto half serrated. 2 weeks later I had an orange delica on the way. The serrations on the blur drove me crazy. And now, after almost 2 years, the delica is my most used blade, and I have zero complaints.
 
Other than wanting a half-serrated tanto under $80 for EDC, you should ask yourself a few questions. First, what cutting tasks do you find yourself reaching for a blade for? You should determine what style and materials of construction do you prefer? What weight and or size do you prefer? Do you like one hand opening? Spring assist? Do you prefer tactical black, bead blasted or natural colored steel? Do you want a lanyard hole? A pocket clip?

Here is my suggestion for a medium sized, half serrated tanto: http://www.crkt.com/M16-10-EDC-Black-GlassFilledNylonHandle-AutoLAWKS-Combo-Edge

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I carried this one in AUS8 for many years: http://www.crkt.com/M1604Z

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Kershaw Blur with half serrated Tanto blade - $38 new shipped to you from Kershawguy. Perfect answer.
http://kershawguy.com/products-page/featured-items/1670tblkst-tanto-blur-new-in-box/

I have purchased several knives from Dave's web site and he is top notch, and a respected member here. The Blur is a great knife for what you are looking for. It is assisted opening, though, so if you don't want that, then it may not be the knife for you. I had a Blur for a while and loved it. I sold it to a friend who could get more use of it than I did (I'm really more of a small slipjoint kind of guy.)
 
Guys, stop asking him what he wants the knife for. He clearly wants a fighting knife. Should be clear when he said he wanted a "safety knife" and was interested in getting a combo edge tanto blade knife.

To OP:
Read this: http://www.nononsenseselfdefense.com/knifelies.html
Get a Spyderco Dragonfly 2 or a Victorinox Compact. Excellent knives and they will spare you from all the hassle of going to court, etc. down the line when you feel tempted to stick someone in "self defense". If you want a weapon, get a gun or a sturdy walking stick.
 
Microtech whaleshark, zt 0560, benchmade adamas auto, spyderco tuff. That's my rotation. Oh and the microtech ultratech
 
Vinnypb33 said:
If you have a specific brand that would fit those guidlines of strong folding blades have serrated tanto or a few recomendations that wouldpoint my research in the right direction im all ears haha
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If you're looking for a strong 3-4" folding knife with serrated tanto blade, you might want to take a look at the Cold Steel Code 4. It's going to cost about $60.

http://www2.knifecenter.com/item/CS58TPTH/Cold-Steel-58TPTH-Code-4-Tanto-Point-Half-Serrated


Another, slightly larger option would be the Cold Steel Voyager Tanto Serrated, at around $50.

http://www.gpknives.com/coldsteellrgvoyagertantoserrated.html


Just to be clear, neither of these matches my personal criteria for an "everyday carry knife". Personally, I find drop-point, clip-point, or even spear-point knives to be much more useful for "everyday" tasks, and I would consider anything over 3.5" to be too large for everyday carry. Of course, it all depends on what you use your knife for.
 
Was not looking for a fighting knife to whoever made that comment i can see where you got that misconception however that wasnt what i meant by safety, im thinkin more along the lines of a knife that can get me out of numerous tight spots i go hiking and backpacking and need a solid flip knife i also work various jobs for restoration of houses where i'd need to cut various materials including sheet rock im really liking the look of the spyderco delica 4 ffg
 
From what ive learned last night im no longer looking for the serration just a strong knife possibly tanto unless i go with a spyderco knife
 
Ontario Utilitac II. Especially since you said you wanted a durable serrated tanto. I have the unserrated model and it has impressed me so much it's become my primary EDC even over knives costing up to ten times as much. My primary EDC before was a Zero Tolerance 0350. I like this a LOT more. :eek:



They're only $25, and beat the hell out of any Chinese blade in materials and quality that I've handled. I've beat the hell out of mine and it's still my second most solid knife. There's a reason Utilitac owners are almost religious about them. You literally won't find a smoother action for under $300. In fact, I haven't felt a smoother action in any other knife at any cost.
 
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Beautiful knife i may just buy that one too haha
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Well, my honest opinion coming from a construction oriented background is that Spyderco tips break really easy, their FRN is really slippery with sweaty hands (on my old Delica atleast), and lockbacks are harder to open and close one handed.

My Delica was actually my last lockback and longest lasting at about a half year or so. It was slow to open, and slow to close. I'd flick it open when I needed it quick and the knife felt like it was going to explode when I did that. It loosened the action to the point the blade would move about a quarter inch until I got pissed off and threw it away.
 
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