Features you like in an EDC folder?

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blixxx

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I think I have somewhat of a hero mentality so I look for folders with Glass breaker pommels and Seat belt cutters...and for some reason it seems MTech has the monopoly on this...do you know of any other knives that have these? I also love assisted opening and I think Kershaw does it right, right?

Short list:
Assisted opening.
Seat belt cutter.
Glass breaker pommel.
 
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blixxx, I think that the emoticon that you chose is supposed to be restricted to the Whine and Cheese section.
 
First of all, that emote is restricted to Whine & Cheese, and the mods may have a bone to pick with you if you don't edit it out.

Second of all, I like strong folders with good ergonomics, a smooth pivot, light weight and a thin profile. Preferably with a tight but easy in, easy out pocket clip. One handed opening. Blade length between 3.5 and 4". I don't like to carry a smaller folder since I already have a SAK. I also like belt sheaths.

Ideal EDC folders for me are the Cold Steel Code 4 and Mackinac Hunter. .
 
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KrisOK said:
blixxx, I think that the emoticon that you chose is supposed to be restricted to the Whine and Cheese section.
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hmmm...I don't know where that is. I just wanted to use it because what I wrote is a turn on.
 
There are so many things I like about knives in general. There is one that is very important to me though. That is the clip being movable. I want all my edc folders to be able to be carried right front pocket, tip up. I have several knives I love to use, but don't hardly ever carry because they are tip down only. Short list.

Blade 3.25 to 3.5 inches
Folder
Very sharp
Tip up carry option
 
Well my must haves are:


  • Do I like it?
  • Good steel.
  • Good ergonomics.

My preferences are:

  • Plain edge.
  • Pocket clip.
  • No natural handle materials (wood, bone, ivory, ect)
  • One handed opening.

Of course they're many exceptions. I prefer a partially/fully serrated knife for fishing, a knife with no pocket clip on a gentlemens folder (or maybe I just like the design enough to deal with the lack of one), I like
natural materials on a traditional knife. Really the deciding factor of whether or not I buy a knife is "do I like it?" For the most part if I like a design I'll just deal with its short comings. Just my 0.02 cents. :) ~Kirby
 
Those in which the design would help block my fingers from sliding forth onto the edge. Conversely, those in which the kick/choil doesn't readily all the edge to 'get' my finger upon closing. Edges which have belly/non-recurve most preferable.
 
My main desirable feature is thin-ness. Weight isn't so much a big factor for me, as long as the blade has a nice slim profile. The next big feature would be a good, strong pocket clip. And of course, a quality blade steel, with a length no longer than 4 inches.
 
3" to 4" blade
I like locks that can be opened and closed one handed quickly i.e. Axis Lock, Ball bearing lock

non-assisted, assisted knives take away from being able to close one handed easily.

I prefer a satin finish on the blade.
 
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Lightweight and easy to carry, easy to open with one hand, solid lock up when open, easy to close with one hand.
 
3.5" blade
Decent blade steel
Fits your hand
centered blade
and high tolerances
 
Things I like in an EDC:

blade between 2.5-3.5 inches
not too heavy
Comfortable/ergonomic handle
pocket clip
1 handed opening
solid lockup
 
basically what everyone else said, good blade steel, great ergonomics. But i would add a warranty from an ironclad maker as well, having that extra sense of security is nice. also i love me a ti frame-lock.

luke-
 
I like em solid,and chunky and proven...And sleek and quiet and thin bladed for the necessary acute stuff...Thats why i carry a bit of both......FES

 
3.25"-3.75" blade
High quality steel
Good ergos
Solid lock/lockup
Easy one hand operation
Movable, low-profile pocket clip
And handle materials such as G10 are generally preferred.
Flippers are also a plus.

My current EDC is a ZT/Hinderer 0561 and I absolutely love it. I've yet to come across a task in my day to day where this knife doesn't excel.
 
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2.5-3in blade: I might make an exception for a larger blade though that's rare
Flipper: Which doubles as stop for hand to prevent running my hand up the blade, and stop slicing my finger off in case lock fails and the blade closes (I can make due with a slip joint and be fine but it makes me feel safer). This is very much preferred but not required
One Hand Opening
No Blade Play
Solid lockup if there is a lock
Good grip/Ergonomics
Tip down carry
Pocket Clip allowing deep carry: very much preferred
Quality construction
High quality steel (for the price)
Thumb studs

Off hand Blixx Victorinox (SAK style and swisstool), Spyderco, Benchmade,Gerber (hinderer design, don't know much else), and there is probably one or two others that make rescue knives. You can find them if you look for "rescue knife" "firefighter knife" generally.

Benchmade Triage
Spyderco Assist Rescue (might have gotten the name wrong but a google search will bring it up)
Victorinox Rescue Tool
Gerber Hinderer CLS
TOPS/Buck 091 CSAR-T Responder
Swisstool RS (rescue/survival)

And lastly Kershaw makes some very good assisted openers. They refer to them as speedsafe, I own the Tremor and Cryo.
 
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3.5-4" blade, keen point, not much belly, good steel
thumb stud or thumb hole
pocket clip, tip-down carry
liner lock, frame lock or axis lock
 
one handed opening, quick closing for returning to my pocket, a pocket clip (or other type of retention that is easy to use), the ability to get sealants and other contaminants washed/wiped off the blade surface areas/mechanism, resistance to corrosion, slim profile in pocket, 3 or more inches of blade, plain edge, and full flat grind.
 
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