Help me choose an edc

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worshipbass12

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Hey guys i'm new here and i know this topic probably comes up often so i apologize. But i need advice on choosing a new edc. I currently carry a kershaw cryo and i just don't like it. So i figured i could list what i do like and don't like and hopefully i can get some good recommendations.
Would like to stay under $100
Likes
Pocket clip, nothing sticks out above the pocket.
Blade design, nice thick spine and it looks good
Assisted opening, i like this but can live without it.
Locking, i like that it's a big piece of metal that does the locking, it's actually part of the handle, i believe it's called a monolock???
Dislikes
Weight, it's heavy for it's size
Flipper, gets hung on my pocket
Thumbstuds, small and uncomfortable and work themselves loose.
Grip, it's slick and hard to hang onto
Width, it's not too thick but thinner would be nice.
I know nothing about the bazillion different steels so i really need advice there as well.
It will be an edc used for everything from opening letters to making touch up cuts on oak steps.
Thanks for any advice
 
Various Kizers
Spyderco Delica/Stretch/Endura (or even the waved delica or endura) Spyderco Manix 2.

I would look on the exchange for a lightly used:

Spyderco PM2, Gayle Bradley, Manix 2 LW in S110V is really nice, and is $110~ NIB.
 
I would have initially suggested a ZT0566 but that's very similar in design to the Cryo that you said you don't like. My second suggestion would be a Paramilitary 2. You can find one for ~$100 in the exchange and it's got most of what you're looking for (it's not assisted) and doesn't really have any of your dislikes.
 
I 2nd the Manix 2 S110V, i picked up mine on the exchange for $95 and so far it seems to be an absolutely phenomenal blade. If you want to go the Kershaw/ZT route, you can get Kershaw/ZT Blems for cheap from kershawguy
 
I guess my first thought would be a Spyderco Sage 1...right about $100. 3" blade in S30V...a good steel used all over the place.
Just about EVERY clipped knife sticks up a little bit out of the pocket. I cannot remember that it was ever a problem...at work or anyplace else.
There are MANY threads on this subject. You could easily do a "search" and might be helpful and time-saving to you.
 
IMHO there is nothing in that price range that comes close to the QPR of the Manix 2 LW s110v.
 
A shard of broken glass from a Pellegrino bottle smashed on the floor.

Zieg
 
Buck vantage force pro, s30v, smooth opening "not Assisted"

Buck marksman, 154cm, ball bearings super super smooth opening just as fast as a Assisted opener and one of strongest locks in the world.

ZTD.
 
There is a G10 Cryo that may address a couple of your dislikes. The textured G10 does provide much more traction, and the G10 scale is also about 0.5oz lighter than the stainless steel one. If the flipper gets hung in your pocket, I assume you're carrying the knife tip-down? If you flip to tip-up, the flipper shouldn't get caught when drawing from your pocket. As for the thumbstuds working themselves loose, that doesn't sound right. You may have gotten one with a defect. If the knife is pretty new, you might try to swap it out with whomever you bought it from. Otherwise, contact Kershaw's customer service, and they'll take care of you.

If you don't like thumbstuds or flippers, you might look at a Spyderco Caly3 or Benchmade Mini-Griptilian 555HG, which are similar in length to the Cryo. Both feature a thumb hole and are manual (not assisted). Both are pretty thin and lightweight, although the rounded contours of the Mini-Grip will make it a bit thicker than the Cryo. The Mini-Grip also doesn't come with a deep-carry clip, but if you contact Benchmade and request the deep-carry clip for a Contego or Adamas, those will also fit the Mini-Grip. The VG-10 on the Caly3 and 154CM on the 555HG both offer great edge retention as well. The Caly3 has a backlock, and the Mini-Grip uses the Axis lock. The price on the Caly3 is a bit over $100, but you can sometimes find them on the secondary market for less.
 
worshipbass12 said:
Which type of flooring produces the best shards? Hardwood, tile, linoleum, maybe the concrete in the basement????? :rolleyes:
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:) lol OP, your question was so open ended and the myriad of answers available so staggering that I knew I couldn't be of help except to be a smartass. Good reply on your part! I am truly in awe of the folks who can help you out--the depth and breadth of knowledge on Bladeforums is simply amazing.

Zieg

PS, basement concrete is best.
 
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