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Well, here is my first post on BladeForums. I've always spent lots of time in the outdoors; hunting, canoe tripping, hiking etc. but until recently I never really concerned myself with the knife I carried. Not too long ago I had what I'll call an 'awakening' - I need to do myself a favour and get some good knives. Before ordering anything I set aside some funds and told myself I could get 4 solid knives (to start) that would adequately covered the spectrum of my knife needs. Long story short- of all the knives out there 3 out of the four categories were filled by RAT designs and the fourth knife will be a EDC folder so I'll have to go elsewhere. The first an RTAK2 followed by an ESEE 4 and then the Izula. Bottom line I love the product and the mission behind it - hence why I chose to post here first......anyways look forward to learning/sharing alot on the site. Cheers!

UncleRod
 
Welcome and grats on the great blades you got. I love my izula. It goes everywhere with me.
 
Welcome, I think you'll like the brotherhood (and sisterhood) on this forum, many like minded folks here who are more than willing to give advice and share their knowledge.
 
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Welcome to the insanity! We have similar strategies - I went with Junglas, RC6 and RC3 for my three amigos.
 
welcome to the forums - what size/style EDC folder are you looking for and at what price range?
 
1066vik said:
welcome to the forums - what size/style EDC folder are you looking for and at what price range?
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Well, I had been leaning towards an assisted opener with a 3-4" blade, non-serrated. I want something solid so I don't mind paying for quality...$200 would be absolute max. I had been looking at a few designs from Benchmade and Kershaw but I would be open to suggestions if you had some.
 
unclerod said:
Well, I had been leaning towards an assisted opener with a 3-4" blade, non-serrated. I want something solid so I don't mind paying for quality...$200 would be absolute max. I had been looking at a few designs from Benchmade and Kershaw but I would be open to suggestions if you had some.
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I looked at Spydies and a couple of Benchmades for an EDC folder and ended up trying a Kershaw Leek. I love this knife. No batoning or prying doors open, but it's been a great knife. I don't plan on changing it any time soon. Maybe when the Izula folder comes out. :D
 
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+1 on Kershaw for an A/O in the 3-4" range. Another to look at is the CRKT M4.
Either company has offerings well under the $100 mark.
Another company to look at is benchmade - buddy of mine has had one of theirs for close to 10 years and is very happy with it.
 
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