EDC Quick Size Comparison

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I was just going through to drawers in my house to clean up my EDC knives and thought I'd make a quick shot for comparison purposes. I think the purchase of these knives over the years represents a natural progression in trying to find the "perfect EDC" with the CRK Sebenzas being my latests. The small CRK Insingo gets the most pocket time these days but I still enjoy and use all of these (plus a few more folders, fixed blades, and multi-tools stashed in my car and backpacks.)
Just thought I'd post in case it helps anyone else with future buying decisions. Feel free to ask questions about any specifics.
Left Row Top-Bottom: Spyderco Endura, Lrg. CF Chris Reeves Sebenza, Spyderco Southard, Spyderco Sprint PM2, Spyderco Sage 2.
Right Row Top-Bottom: Benchmade 940, Benchmade Ritter Mini-Grip with Wilkins Scales, Small CF Chris Reeve's Sebenza, Small Chris Reeve's Sebenza Insingo, Spyderco Techno, Sypderco Dragonfly
edcknifecomparison by James J. Lee, on Flickr
 
Nice blades! The Sage 2 especially is on my want list, and I think CF Sebenzas are very cool and tasteful.

Here are my favorite blades for EDC.
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I used to prefer a 4" blade, but have come to find that a 3" blade is generally enough. Now I'm cool with any size in between. My main priorities when it comes to EDC are how much pocket space it takes up in relation to its ergonomics and general cutting performance. I don't like to make compromises or trade offs, and like knives that do it all well.
 
Kwon, the Sage 2 really hits a sweet spot for me for size, ergo, and pocketability. If I would have stopped there I'd have probably been happy, but the Sebenzas combo of near perfect engineering and elegant utility have me carrying them the most. What's interesting is to me is that regardless of price they all function very well for my daily needs and I'd have a hard time parting with any of them.
 
Good stuff!

jleephoto, I'll give ya $200 for everything in the first pic. I will throw in a case of PBR and 230 Frost Cutlery knives (MSRP of $56,000*) that you can resell to rebuild your collection. I think one of those 230 knives is a katana with a dragon on it!


* = I might be lying
 
Super nice, the sage does look perfect. Need to see what steels they offer that in. The Reeve sheepsfoot is beyond classy
 
Dcfis: Mine is CPM S30V and I don't know if there were Sprint runs with specialty steels in the Sage2.
 
Thank you, interesting this size and blade shape isn't more on the spyderistis must have lists.
 
Sweet so I know it varies for each of us but what do you find works for edc and what doesn't?

For me if I'm going to my office job or in public, out with family. I tend to go with an unobtrusive in the pocket and not threatening traditional.

Then I have around the house work knifes folders which have blades from 2.8" to 3.5". Some are slicers others have thicker blades, high hollow grinds or partial serrations. Weekend knives tend to be the same traditionals or skinny handled smaller moderns like the mini kwaiken, Spyderco native.

I like edc's to be 3 ounces or so with a non slippery handle material. Anything more than this I'm going to have a fixed blade or camp axe or whatever else handle it vs a pocket folding knife.

My one exception is I have a Ti kwaiken. I usually don't get on with Ti handles knives. I've had the Domino, two sebenzas, sage 2, kizer, some benchmade etc... For some reason the kwaiken works. I think because I just like the nasty blade profile that it has lol.
 
I used to edc the 940, but a few months ago I finally bought the large sebenza 21 and it is the finest knife I've ever carried. Everything about it. Feels good in the hand and pocket. I use it for everything from gutting and skinning, to shaving fire starter, eating, daily household tasks, etc... It just gets better and better. Wish I would have bought one sooner. I use water stones and leather to sharpen. Not the easiest to sharpen but well worth it.
 
cchu518 said:
Sweet so I know it varies for each of us but what do you find works for edc and what doesn't?
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There are certain things I look for in EDC carry: 1) Comfort in pocket. Needs to be relatively light and be slim or contoured enough that I can reach past it for my keys that normally ride in my right pocket. 2) Easy one handed opening 3) Blade size/shape/steel that is useful for many different tasks. 4) Looks - handsome enough that it appeals to me without freaking out the majority of the sheeple that may see it. 5) Comfort in hand (spyerco does this better than anyone else IMO 6) Quality Engineering that is easy to maintain.

Lots of knives fit into these categories. Some hit certain of the qualifications better than the other. That Spyderco Endura for instance is very comfortable in the pocket, and the VG10 steel acceptable, but it's too long to be unthreatening to most of the people that may see me use it. The MiniGrip/Wilkins is a little chunky and may catch my hand reaching past in the pocket but I love the Axis lock for easy open/close and the Ritter blade is excellent for lots of tasks. The BM940 is very slim in the pocket and opens like a rocket but I'm constantly needing to adjust the pivot screw tension with the slightest adjustment making a big difference in it's lockup.
I'm not saying that the CRK Small Insingo is perfect, in fact it's tougher to open than all the rest of these, and I wish it were just a little larger, and the Sage2 is more comfortable in hand, but I think the Insingo hits all the categories as well or better than any other knife I've tried. But, I'm glad I've had and used all these others first. Otherwise I don't think I could appreciate the Sebenza's value.
 
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