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EDC Quest

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03bart

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Sooo,

I'm sure many of you have been through this... looking for the perfect EDC.

I 'm not a knife superstar, so I don't know all the ins and outs, but I'm looking for a EDC for general utility, outdoor hiking-type tasks, field service when deployed (USAF) and backup SD.

I carried a Spyderco Endura Clipit for several years, going through a couple of knives and serving all my needs at home and in the field, jumpmastering, whatever. But when I found out about liner locks, I preferred that to the lockback, plus I wanted to get away from the serrated edge.

So, I bought a little Buck one-hander with a liner lock, and carried it for a year but I never liked the tip-down carry, and I missed the larger handle of the Spyderco.

Last fall I decided to upgrade my knives and bought a Ritter mini-RSK and a used Busse Desert Anorexic Badger Attack. Now, I've EDC'd the mini-RSK since October and I really like it. I love the blade shape and the lock. But, I can only get three fingers on it, so I'd like something a little bigger (Endura-sized) when I leave the office.

I wanted to augment with a fixed blade for tougher tasks, so I got the DABA. It's sweet, but way too big for me to EDC.

So, now I'm debating with going for the larger M2 RSK and staying with a folder, or, what I really want, is to get a smaller fixed blade for EDC. Something on the order of a Busse Active Duty: 3.5 inch blade, 7.5 inch overall length, drop point style blade, kydex sheath set up for cross-draw.

So, the primary suspects are:
1. Crawford Kasper Neck Knife that I might have G-10 scales added to.
2. Chax Knives Stinger in D2 at 3.5 inch blade and 7.5 inch OAL.
2. DMK triant modified to a drop point or Shidobu Warrior with G-10 scales instead of cord-wrapped
3. Dozier Agent
4. Bud Nealy AT or the new blade that just went through a passaround.

I'm trying to keep it capped at $200-250 or so, since I think I would like to turn in the DABA for one of these other knives.

Opinions? What do you think about these choices? Let me benefit from your wisdom...

Thanks,
B
 
If you liked your mini-RSK then you should love the full size version. I've carried a full size (normal 551) Grip for a little over a year now and haven't thought twice about it (I've been thinking about getting a RSK lately, but it's still a Grip so that doesn't count).
 
Definetly a large ritter or another one to look at is the Spyderco D'alara drop point at about half the price of a ritter. FBs that might meet your needs, BM 2200, its not a drop point but a modified bowie, good point, good belly and great handle for a small easily carried knife. You could probably trade your badger for alot as the Busse knives get top bill on the 2ndary market, you might look for an active duty or the thicker heavy duty. Also take a look at the Ontario FAT 3 knife

good luck
 
If you like the Ritter Mini-grip, then I would also suggest gettting the full size. I would also suggest looking at the Endura & Delica 4, as well as the D'Allara drop point!!
 
It seems like you guys are leaning more towards the folders. Why not a smaller fixed blade?

How would the Spyderco Paramilitary or D'Allara compare to the full-size RSK in M2?

B
 
BM 710D2/710SBK (154 CM) or Spyderco Manix (CPM30V) or in FB try the Morans (VG-10). All kickin' good blades. Big blade feel in small blade price (at least less than your budget).
 
AHHH,
The quest for the perfect EDC! Once begun is a never ending road. I have bought soooo many knives tinking they were the perfect one. Next week, there is another one!! Tried small ones for awhile, but I have big hands. Tried really large ones, but hated the way they dug in when seated on my motorcycles. By large I mean 5 inch plus, like the Vaquero Grande, Cudamaxx 5.5, etc. Right now I have a Benchmade Squirmish and Rufus :) and find either one to be comfortable to carry and use.

Who knows what next week will bring? At least I carry the same handgun and am perfectly content with it.

CBXer55
Oklahoma City
 
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