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Here are some EDC's I've been working with. Since EDC's are the knives we are most connected to I am fascinated exploring the limits of a good EDC, size, shape, makeup, materials, etc. These are 3 1/2" to 4 3/16 " forged blades of 8670 with canvas micarta handles. The bolsters are linen micarta. What are some of your ideas and thoughts about EDC parameters?
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James 7729
 

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I make my EDC to be small enough to carry every day without getting in the way. I make it so the blade doesn't scare the sheeple. And I make a really comfortable handle for doing extended work.
 
Those are different. Might look nice with a shorter blade and same handle length.
 
how about some edc's for we folk in so cal? we can't even carry those in the cabs of our cars..............b
 
I let people know what the legal blade length restrictions are in my area before I make them a knife... From what I can decipher, my local law doesn't have blade length restrictions on non-concealed knives, but I've heard cops here say under 3"... thus I like <3" blade edc's with handles designed to be comfortable, yet minimal (IE: tapering off where the pinky rests comfortably very near the butt, thus making a minimal size knife for carrying)... make sure to experiment with different sheath styles. I'm not afraid to admit I had a rude awakening about some of my sheaths after carrying them for a bit, and learned from my mistakes. Personally I like an EDC to fight, slice and chop equally well... I may only have one knife on me, it needs to do many jobs... fortunately, a well designed knife is a versatile tool :)
 
Here in the grand state of Indiana 5" is the legal carry length, so they are a little long for many states.
I do my own heat treat, I triple normalize, soak to temp and quench in light oil. The 8670 heat treats very well.
 
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