Help Me Decide What EDC Folder to get!!!

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ThePatriot29

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Hi,
I'm looking for an EDC folding knife, under $75, yet still as high quality as possible in that price range. I don't want a tanto design (already have one.) What are good brands/models to look for?
 
I suggest that check out the Spyderco and Benchmade line ups, more specifically, the Spyderco Endura & Delica and the Benchmade Griptilians. The Camillus EDC is also worth a look. If at all possible, try to handle the knives before buying. Good luck!


-Frank
 
Originally posted by frank k
I suggest that check out the Spyderco and Benchmade line ups, more specifically, the Spyderco Endura & Delica and the Benchmade Griptilians.
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Doh! Beaten by mere moments! :p
 
I'll pretend that I haven't read the other posts here, and suggest that you buy either a Spyderco Endura, or the slightly smaller Delica.:).
 
The Camillus EDC is a nice choice also. It only runs about 50.00. The EDC is a nice smallish knife that is easy to carry all of the time and it has a sweet recurve blade that cuts well. It uses good blade steel and is a general work horse, at a great price point. Have fun in your search.
 
The Timberline Wortac has a 4" AUS-8A blade and is very stout overall. Can be had for about $40.00-$50.00.
CRKT has the M-18 for about $60.00. Another fairly stout folder with a 3 3/4" AUS-8A blade, LAWKS knife safety, Carson "Flipper" that doubles as a guard and Aluminum handle. One of my very favorite folders.;D
And, Smith and Wesson has new Frame Lock folders out with 3 3/4" re-curved 440c blades, the FL-1 and FL-2 for between $40.00 and $50.00. A really decent knife for the money.

Many choices now in your stated price range. Best of luck deciding on just one.:D


All the best,
Mike U.
 
Buck 110, Buck Alpha . Alpha has ATS-34 and a wood handle insert.Buck 110 is the old standard. Good values.
JMO
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I would throw in a few extra bucks and get the Benchmade 705. Very stout, heavy duty little knife. I love mine.
Matt
 
A Spyderco Native would be fantastic. It's been my EDC for a while and is also a favorite of Bladeforumers on the Spyderco forum. Perfect size, great ergonomics, great steel, cuts everything well. And it's in your price range.

I think Jazzman's suggestion of the Benchmade 705 is also excellent.

Johnny
 
Patriot29, what role do you expect of your EDC? Most people, I suppose, would use it mostly for utility purposes and for self-defense in an emergency. How much weight you place on the SD aspect could help you decide one knife over another. For example, if the SD capabilities are not important, a nice slipjoint folder may suffice. Slipjoint designs tend to have a nostalgic look and often have natural materials for scales. Notwithstanding what I just said the knives recommended by others to you all make good choices as well. I hope this helps rather than confuse you more.
 
An opinion from waaay south. I live in Brazil, and a Spyderco Native, FRN PE has been riding in my pocket for almost one year. Could not ask for anything better for daily tasks in a city. However, when I head to the woods, a larger folder goes with me (4" Voyager or Spyderco Military, depending on the moods...though the Millie would fall out of Your price range).
 
Originally posted by misque
The Timberline Wortac has a 4" AUS-8A blade and is very stout overall.
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You'll have a hard time finding a good Benchmade or Spyderco for that price.

I do agree with the Timberline Wortac. It's the best $55 knife I've seen in a LONG time. (I got mine for that on Ebay.)

Look at SOG and Kershaw while you're at it.
 
I suggest a Microtech Combat Talon II Walter Brend (hollow ground 1200 g.s.f) with the Titanium Carbonitride Blade as a good overall daily carry. Oh wait...I thought you said for around $350. Sorry.
 
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