Good Knife for EDC??

[jezus the warlock]

what knife for edc would you suggest under 80 dollars?

 

[FiveToes]

What are you doing with it? How big is too big? Does it need to have super long edge retention? Does it need to be exceedingly tough?

"I'm breaking down boxes" and "I'm breaking down boxes with lots industrial staples in them" are probably two different knives despite similar uses.

 

[JD Bear]

You're going to get more questions than answers unless you refine the description of what you're looking for....

 

[Rykjeklut]

A sharp one.

 

[TimmyJ]

How about a Spyderco Delica?

 

[PirateSeulb]

Kershaw Bareknuckle can be picked up for ~$80

 

[22-rimfire]

I would also suggest the Spyderco Delica or the Native 5. I would probably go with the Native 5 myself. I believe the FRN version is about $80 or there abouts.

 

[rexromic]

Spyderco

 

[ScooterG]

 

[Cscotttsss]

I would also suggest the Spyderco Delica or the Native 5. I would probably go with the Native 5 myself. I believe the FRN version is about $80 or there abouts.

This right here, or if you need/want smaller add the Dragonfly 2 to the mix.

 

[gazz98]

As others have said, more info on your daily tasks would be helpful.

Also, are there any local laws that prohibit blade length or opening devices? For example, spring assisted knives might be illegal.

Without knowing any more info, I'll suggest a Ontario Rat 1 or Rat 2 (depending on what size blade you want) in D2. The D2 steel is worth a few extra dollars over the Aus 8. I'll pair that with a Swiss Army Knife (SAK). I'd suggest the Fieldmaster. I like scissors and the phillips head screwdriver.

The Rat is ~$40 and the Fieldmaster ~$36. Add in s/h and you are few bucks over $80 and that pair will serve you well.

 

[Hickory n steel]

Victorinox tinker

 

[22-rimfire]

Victorinox tinker

Well, I can't deny that this is a good edc since I carry the Small Tinker everyday now. But I try not to inflict my Vic views on everyone else. Vic happiness at ~$20. Hard to beat the price tag.

 

[SW-EDC]

Spyderco Tenacious is an affordable good quality knife. I don't know where you are but if autos are legal to carry, I would suggest a Boker Kalashnikov. Decent quality knife for the $ and fun.

 

[eveled]

Buck 110

 

[GermanyChris]

Code 4

 

[whp]

Code 4

I also think the Cold Steel Code 4 is a sturdy, lightweight folder. Good steel. Great value.

 

[AntDog]

Buck 110

Could get two for the $80. That’s what I was going to suggest.

The Delica and Endura are right around $80 too, and both make great EDC knives. My Endura is in my pocket as I type this.

 

[Wowbagger]

Most everybody I work with just folds open a pair of scissors.

 

[eveled]

Could get two for the $80. That’s what I was going to suggest.

Or a 110 & a 112, Incase you have to go somewhere with a 3” blade limit.