EDC-4 vs 4.1

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OBX351

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I recently bought an S!K EDC-4. My original thought was it would be cool to have one of the first S! Knives. But after getting it I realized that I really like the grips/scales. The EDC-4 has more of a palm swell than the 4.1 and even though the grip length of the EDC-4 is slightly short than the 4.1 the countering gives the EDC-4 a better feel. I think the EDC-4 would be uncomfortable for people with bigger hands but it fits mine like a glove.

So this begs the question, of those that have an EDC-4 and a 4.1 do you have a preference?

Ellie/Guy got any feedback?
 
You are lucky. I want all the S! Blades but I seen the black scout survival video where he discussed the edc 4 and its been something I looked for and haven't found for sale. I bet if you bought a lotto ticket the same day you got that you'd be a billionaire right now. Lol.
 
Yes I was! It's a cool little knife, not that much different than the 4.1.
 






I finally figured out how to post pics.....just call me the rocket surgeon...

Interesting differences between the EDC 4 and 4.1. I like the scales a little better on the EDC 4 than on the 4.1 in the above pics, which is an early 4.1 - though not numbered. The old scales have a little more contouring and are a bit tackier. I have an old 5, again not numbered but another early one, and I checked the scales and noticed they are also tackier than the new scales. Not much to make a difference. The great thing about these scales is that you can remove them. I just scrub mine with a nylon brush, warm water and soap and they just get better as they age.

I sent the EDC 4 back to Guy to get it resharpened. I can't wait to get it back. I'll post all 3 generations either here or in a new thread when I get my new 4.1.
 
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I don't have an EDC-4 but I love my 4.1's I am curious how the new ones turn out, but this was one model that I enjoy so much already I wasn't worried about buying a new one of (that may not stop me). I know for people with larger hands it might not be perfect, but that's what the 5 is for!!

I'd love to give an original edc-4 a whirl too, A side by side of an edc-4/4.1/new spec 4.1 would be really interesting
 
The EDC-4 is my choice between the two because of the wider handle and the spear point. That new 4.7 should be phenomenal.
 
SURVIVE! Ellie said:
Let us know what you think of the new spec handles. They will all have more swell.
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I'll take pictures of all 3 knives and will be happy to let you know what I think. But I am sure they'll be excellet. I can't wait to get 'em!!
 
What steel options were available on the EDC 4? I have one that is supposed to be Elmax but it's not marked on the blade as it is on the newer 4.1s.
 
Mine is 3v but I think elmax might have been an option. I know S! made some in elmax. Give Guy or Ellie a ring they might be able to tell you what it is.
 
knifewing said:
What steel options were available on the EDC 4? I have one that is supposed to be Elmax but it's not marked on the blade as it is on the newer 4.1s.
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They made Elmax versions. I'm guessing yours only has the the Survive logo and a USA on the pommel.
 
Yes, that's how it is: only the Survive logo on one side of the blade (no steel designation) and the USA on the pommel. As shown in the photos from OBX351, the handles of my 4 and 4.1 have different contours. The 4 is better in hand and, I imagine, its scales are more like what the newer Starter-style handles will be like. The 4.1 sheath, however, is way better.
 
Knifewing, i asked the same question today on the facebook site and Guy answered your question. If it is elmax, there will be a small hole by the middle handle screw hole under the scales.
 
knifewing said:
What steel options were available on the EDC 4? I have one that is supposed to be Elmax but it's not marked on the blade as it is on the newer 4.1s.
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If you check under the handles there will be a small indicator hole if it is Elmax. It would be near the middle bolt hole. The CPM-3V does not have any indicator holes.
 
Thanks for the info. I will remove the scales and check. And thanks, too, Psybull--dinosaur that I am, I'm not on Facebook.
 
If you get a chance you should check out the facebook group, it is slowly growing and shows some pretty good pictures.
I was lucky enough to pick up a few of the edc4's last week and they all turned out to be elmax.
 
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