Edc???

jacqueeagonsr

jacqueeagonsr

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I'm fairly new to this forum. Can someone tell me what EDC stands for??
Any other abbreviations I might find helpful?? Is there a glossary for terms and abbreviations??
Thanks,
 
Others I see used here are IMO= In My Opinion, IMHO= In My Honest Opinion, IIRC= If I Remmember Correctly (I COULD be wrong with IIRC, but I highly doubt it. I saw it a few times and guessed the meaning from the context it was used in). Also stuff directly related to knives like PE= Plain Edge, SE= Serrated Edge, SS= Stainless Steel, but you probably already know those. Theres alot more, but these are just the ones I can think of now.
 
An Every Day Carry knife is just what it sounds like. The knife you put in your pocket on a daily basis to take care of your daily cutting chores.

For some of us it's a slippie (slipjoint, traditional style like a stockman) with bone or plastic handles.
For others it's a one-hander such as a Spyderco Native.
For yet others, it's a fancy such as a William Henry.
 
Thanks to all - I couldn't figure out EDC because I saw it used to describe fixed blades for sale. And one was over 8" long. I guess it's come to mean "a knife meant to be used" as opposed to a collectible wall hanger or something that fits in your pocket.

I spent my working life in data processing - the absolute worst place for acronyms and abbreviations. IMS, VTAM, ALC, COBOL, etc. Another confusing place was the military - CommCINCPac (Command center, Commander-in-Chief, Pacific for example). My favorite came from a new general taking over the post where I was stationed. After 2 weeks he issued a memo to all personal on post. It simply said "DUA". A few days later a slightly drunk 2nd lieutenant at the officer's club asked him what DUA stood for. The general replied "Don't Use Abbreviations".

I understand the need for shorthand expressions when texting messages, like IMHO or C U L8R, but, I'm 62 and old fashioned - I like to see things spelled out where we have room to do so.

I think hydrasmith is on the right track - a sticky for a glossary on BladeForum's home page would be useful for old pharts like me.

Thanks,
 
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