EDC Knife for work

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Drummer101

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I am thinking about a new EDC knife for work (Texas).

I am an engineer at a manufacturing facility (rubber molding).

Because of this I am on the floor a fair amount helping with molds and tooling.

The tooling is typically around 330F so I use gloves (think Ove Glove kind of things).

These are the ones I use and what I would like to change
Delica 4, easy to open but to close I have to have my fingers in the way of the blade to start closing it.
Spyderco Paramilitary, to close one handed I have to pinch the back and this is not a secure grip and can be hard with gloves.
Boker Auto, opens and closes pretty easy, rather loud opening when I am just in the office and need it
Benchmade 51, blade is a bit long and flimsy
Bark River Essential EDC, handle is a little thick and I dont have a good sheath and I dont have the tools to fix a convex grind.
Leatherman Charge TTi, heavy

Ideal things I would like to have:
Less belly of the blade the better (straighter)
I like S30V steel
Easy to open and close with one hand (with gloves)
Looking for something with around a 3" blade
Deep carry pocket clip (prefer brass color)
No black or colored blades
Plain edge.


Any other ideas?
 
Except for the steel, it sounds like a Benchmade 550-1 Griptillian or Mini-Grip (not sure of the #). I haven't seen many brass clips , so might have to go aftermarket...plenty available.
 
I looked at those but have not had a chance to handle them. Is the axis lock easy to manipulate with gloves? I was not sure how easy grabbing the "knobs" for the lock would be.

Thank you for your prompt reply

I am also thinking of another button auto (kershaw launch 3 seems to be on sale right now but there clips always seem tight).
 
Benchmade Osborn 940 series, I love mine easy to open and easy to close... Out of the box mine closes with gravity when I pull back the lock. Secure grip when working the lock, nice size blade in a thin light package. Email benchmade and they will send you a deep pocket clip delivered in a couple days free of charge.

Keep in mind the axis lock only needs to be actuated from one side to work.


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Spyderco Manix 2 G10.
Similar to the Axis lock but bumps out a bit more and the large hole is easy to hoo with gloved fingers.
Or get the original Manix, the back lock is easy to close with your fingers safely out of the way.
 
Does it have to be American if not the Kizer dirk Pinkerton might be an option to look ar


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I have a Manix2, regular version and it's not very easy to open/close with gloves. YMMV!
 
Drummer101 said:
Bark River Essential EDC, handle is a little thick and I dont have a good sheath and I dont have the tools to fix a convex grind.


Any other ideas?
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Spend $25 on a Norton stone and have at it.

I find convex grinds very easy to maintain by hand on a bench stone.

If it seems hard, get a cheap Mora Companion for nothing and convert it by hand to convex on a stone. Watch a few of Virtuovice's great videos on YouTube to get the idea.

Put the crap Mora into use on the shop floor and maintain it at home on the stone as practice for sharpening a convex blade. Bonus, you'll get a feel for whether or not a fixed blade works for you there. While ugly, the plastic Mora sheath is functional.

Once you get a feel for it, upgrade to a Bark River.
 
How about a sage? Liner lock carbon fiber 3 inch blade. Fairly easy to open and close.

S30v and fairly inexpensive to try out and see if it works for you.
 
I am liking these suggestions, they are knives I did not think of. the Yojimbo is particularly interesting.
 
Spyderco Military is specifically made to be used with gloves. And it's a fantastic offering!


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He wants a 3 inch ish blade. Benchmade mini-griptilian 555-1 Gray G10, CPM-20CV steel, Sheepsfoot blade with hole opener.

Manix 2 is a good knife, especially the S110V version. If you don't like having your fingers in the way of the blade when closing, I would steer clear of liner locks and frame locks. Benchmade's Axis lock or Spyderco's CBBL would be the way to go.
 
Strider SnG , super easy to operate that big frame lock with gloves on. Only thing it lacks is a deep carry pocket clip, but since you will be wearing gloves having a bit of the knife exposed would probably make retrieving it allot easier.
 
The thumb hole will be easier to open with gloves. If you get a Mini Griptilian, make certain it is one with the opening hole and not the thumb stud. Having said that, I would look at a Spyderco Delica. They even come with metal handles so the heat will not melt the scales. The Yojimbo and Kiwi 4 have straight edged blades.
 
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