Recommendation? heavy duty EDC

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baldegale

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hey yall, so im gonna be starting a construction job here in a few months and i wanna get a good EDC for it. right now all i own is a spyderco para2 which im sure would work but ive had it for a few years and want to change it up. ive been looking at a ZT0652cf and i absolutely love it, but i was wondering if you guys had any suggestions in that price range ($260 and below)
 
not quite sure yet, im assuming cutting stuff like carpet, caulk, maybe some prying, general cutting tasks, some ties like rope/plastic that hold shipments of drywall and wood together
 
Brusiedmeat said:
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unfortunately not a giant fan of the designs :(

Sonnydaze said:
Construction job? Sounds like a fixed blade is called for, IMO.
I would want a Carothers (CPK) EDC2 or EDC3 in Delta 3V blade-steel. (3.3" blade)
Will do whatever you need to cut...wood, staples, cardboard, dry-wall...without complaint.
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never been a giant fan of fixed but ill look into them for sure, could be something different to try.
 
Sonnydaze said:
Construction job? Sounds like a fixed blade is called for, IMO.
I would want a Carothers (CPK) EDC2 or EDC3 in Delta 3V blade-steel. (3.3" blade)
Will do whatever you need to cut...wood, staples, cardboard, dry-wall...without complaint.
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do you by chance know how to purchase one/what the cost is? im assuming contact him but just wanna make sure. im definitely interested.
 
Sonnydaze said:
Construction job? Sounds like a fixed blade is called for, IMO.
I would want a Carothers (CPK) EDC2 or EDC3 in Delta 3V blade-steel. (3.3" blade)
Will do whatever you need to cut...wood, staples, cardboard, dry-wall...without complaint.
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I second this post for sure.
Sounds like a fixed would be right at home with your needs.
I was always a folder guy until Jan of this year. I made a goal to get no new folders this year and try carrying a fixed.
I LOVE IT.

For an EDC from CPK, you will need to read up on his subforum a bit, and subscribe to the CPK buy/sell thread.
They have sales on certain fridays, and you buy right from his subforum.
I think there is at least 1 EDC for sale in the fixed blade for sale section as well as in the Carothers buy/sell thread.

You would not be disappointed if you were to get one.
They carry great too.
 
morvlorv said:
I second this post for sure.
Sounds like a fixed would be right at home with your needs.
I was always a folder guy until Jan of this year. I made a goal to get no new folders this year and try carrying a fixed.
I LOVE IT.

For an EDC from CPK, you will need to read up on his subforum a bit, and subscribe to the CPK buy/sell thread.
They have sales on certain fridays, and you buy right from his subforum.
I think there is at least 1 EDC for sale in the fixed blade for sale section as well as in the Carothers buy/sell thread.

You would not be disappointed if you were to get one.
They carry great too.
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yeah i ended up discovering that with some research and was mildly heartbroken but ill look into it more. unfortunately i only have one folder and its the PM2, i used to have the ZT0652cf and absolutely fell in love with it but unfortunately had to return it due to needing the money. this year now that i have my first job i intend on buying a couple, fixed wasnt even on my radar as i dont usually find them appealing but i almost instantly fell in love with the EDC
 
baldegale said:
not quite sure yet, im assuming cutting stuff like carpet, caulk, maybe some prying, general cutting tasks, some ties like rope/plastic that hold shipments of drywall and wood together
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Seriously do yourself a favor and get a Mora companion heavy duty for under $20 and abuse it, without worry. (and get the CPK EDC when affordable)
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Having worked in the home construction industry for over 20 years now I would not recommend an expensive folder. I enjoy a quality folding knife as much as anyone but if you spend your day cutting open bags of pea gravel and cutting the strapping off bundled goods you will learn a whole new type of cringe. Get a few nice cheaper knives to carry like the previously mentioned Rat1 or any of the cold steel budget line then find out what you will actually be using your knife for. Lumber is either strapped with heavy steel banding or fiberglass reinforced plastic banding and I haven't ever seen drywall banded or strapped because it would be damaged. You will open many boxes, most cannot be opened with a box cutter much less a longer blade due to chance of knicking the contents. I have always found it better to have a few to rotate because there will be plenty of days you will horribly dull your knife and be too tired at the end of the day to sharpen it for tomorrow. Also edge holding off a good steel doesn't matter much it what you are cutting has enough grit and sand/concrete on it to dull Excalibur.
 
dirc said:
Seriously do yourself a favor and get a Mora companion heavy duty for under $20 and abuse it, without worry. (and get the CPK EDC when affordable)
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This. I use that every day. Or if you want something that is more sturdy, Hultafors GK. The only reason I'm not using mine is that I haven't gotten around to sharpening it yet.
 
You’re not gonna find better advice than this OP! I say get a couple less expensive knives like the Cold Steel Crawford or Code 4 then a Rat 1 or whatever other you like. Then save the money you woulda spent on a knife you were gonna reck and buy it later
thebrain said:
Having worked in the home construction industry for over 20 years now I would not recommend an expensive folder. I enjoy a quality folding knife as much as anyone but if you spend your day cutting open bags of pea gravel and cutting the strapping off bundled goods you will learn a whole new type of cringe. Get a few nice cheaper knives to carry like the previously mentioned Rat1 or any of the cold steel budget line then find out what you will actually be using your knife for. Lumber is either strapped with heavy steel banding or fiberglass reinforced plastic banding and I haven't ever seen drywall banded or strapped because it would be damaged. You will open many boxes, most cannot be opened with a box cutter much less a longer blade due to chance of knicking the contents. I have always found it better to have a few to rotate because there will be plenty of days you will horribly dull your knife and be too tired at the end of the day to sharpen it for tomorrow. Also edge holding off a good steel doesn't matter much it what you are cutting has enough grit and sand/concrete on it to dull Excalibur.
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For a more budget friendly option, look into the Spyderco Gayle Bradley 2 (or the original Gayle Bradley if you can find one). It was designed from the get go to be a hard use working knife by Mr. Bradley. It has M4 steel and is pretty well regarded as an outstanding hard use knife, including by those in the construction trades.
 
I'd recommend a folding utility knife like the Milwaukee fastback in addition to whatever normal folder you choose. Too many things you may have to cut that will destroy the edge on any knife.
 
I'd highly suggest spending $10-20 on a pocket pry bar. Prying is one of the quickest ways you can tear up a good folding knife.

I'd suggest a Cold Steel Recon 1 or Lawman. The Code 4 isn't a bad option but the metal handles might get slick with sweat. I'd go G10 or micarta. Tri ad lock is one of the stronger locks too.
 
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