EDC Folder: Which one?

[Lover of Blades]

I'm mainly looking for an EDC blade that I can use to just do EDC things with. Haha. Redundant... Anyway, I'd like a larger blade, a good steel (doesn't have to be perfect, I just don't want to have to sharpen it every day), and the weight doesn't really matter to me between the three.

I've been looking at three knives mainly, and I'd like to know your guys' thoughts and opinions on them, and maybe your recommendations.

Here they are:
Buck Vantage Select (Large) - I LOVE the blade style of this knife

Ontario RAT-1 - Always liked this knife, but its a bit heavy.

Spyderco Tenacious - I don't really like the signature blade shape of Spyderco, but everyone seems to love Spyderco, so I'd like to see what you guys think.

Thanks, guys.

 

[banana-clip]

All 3 are good folders for the money and you can't go wrong with any of them.

Out of the 3 I only own the Spyderco Tenacious and its a great blade for the price.

 

[OliverH]

+1 on the Tenacious, and like the previous poster I have to add the disclaimer that I have no experience of the others. I was like you about the aesthetics of Spyderco blades, but they kind of grow on you.

The Tenacious isn't the best knife I own, but it is by far the best value knife I own. Good useful design with the pillar construction and SS liners, a really solid liner lock, good texture on the G-10 handles, a clip that can be repositioned at all four corners. Excellent fit and finish for the price point. Mine came wickedly sharp out of the box. I guess the 8Cr13MoV steel isn't one of the best around, but for most everyday purposes I'm pretty sure it won't let you down.

 

[MrPres]

+2 on the Tenacious, that knife feels like a $100 knife. It comes razor sharp out of the box, has great ergos, super solid lockup, and mine had a centered blade (a pet peeve of mine). Great knife.