Help pick my EDC

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emt1231

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Hi, I could use some advice for picking an EDC. I am trying to find a small folder with a blade around 2 inch long, can be a little larger. I would like a blade that locks and is one handed opening, but nothing with springs or any thing like that. I dont really know to much about metal, just need something that wont easily rust on me. I would also like a knife that is comfortable to hold. And for price I am looking for something around $50. Thank you for all your help.

Eric
 
I have a couple of no-spring one-handers, one's a Buck and the other's a Kershaw. Trouble is, they're both either three-inch or three-and-a-quarter blades.

Kershaw makes a line of very compact one-hand openers, like the Leek (three inches), the Chive (two inches), and Scallion (two-and-a-quarter inches), but these are all spring-assisted ("Speed Safe") knives.

I'm sure someone will be along shortly with a list of no-spring one-handed openers that fits into the two-inch category, I just don't happen to know of one off the top of my head.

EDIT to add . . .

In fact, they got here while I was writing.​

:D

 
Get a spyderco cricket. Awesome knife with a lot of cutting power packed into a small blade.

Spyderco all the way!!!
 
How about a Boker Trance? It has a flipper but is not speed assist. It is flat and would carry easy. Another one might be a Blade-Tech Lite Mouse that has a V hole for one hand opening. GOOD LUCK! Kevin :thumbup:
 
You almost perfectly described a Spyderco Native, available at Wallmart.
 
Definitely gonna have to go with the Native. Spyderco make wonderful knives that are very affordable.
 
x100 on the spyderco cricket. very slim, no spring, never gets in the way, one hand open/close, vg-10 steel, and the shape of the blade helps the cut. blade is barely under 2"
 
Thanks for the help so far. I am currently looking at cricket and dragonfly, I do have some questions on the cricket though. How do u find cutting on a flat surface with the S blade shape? And how does the small handle fell while holding?
 
When I was looking for a small EDC, I chose the Subclaw from Boker. Very small and light with a nice handle grip. The blade is just under 2 inches and legal in nearly all localities. The Subcom and Wharcom models are similiar, with just a different blade style. You hardly notice its in your pocket. About $25

I also have the Flatbyrd from Byrd/Spyderco. Its light and flat with a 2.5 inch blade. It easily fits into my billfold, so whenever I have my wallet with me I automatically have my knife. How well it fits into your billfold depends on the style of billfold you have. About $15
 
I've been EDCing a Spyderco Co-Pilot for more years than I care to remember, but recently bought a Boker Subcom, which I think is a great little knife.
 
Again with the Spyderco. Delica or Native, but there are a bunch of other options. What they all have in common is great bang for the buck!
 
I am somewhat against the usage of a 2" blade for EDC. I just don't find them very useful. I do make exceptions for really well designed small knives like the Spyderco Cricket or Boker Subcom series, but generally I don't think a small blade is as useful as one around 3". Just my opinion, but a Spyderco Delica or Native will serve a lot better for general use, and if you're not too keen on sharpening, fully serrated models are available too.
 
On a budget---CRK&T MO'Skeeter. $20. smackers. Or, it's all been said>Spyderco or Boker's CLB line.
 
My most frequent EDC that meets your requirements is a stainless handled Dragonfly. I have large hands with thin fingers, and it opens pretty easily. You can get three fingers on it solidly. The blade shape is very useful. The flat grind slices well and the whole knife sits nicely in your hand. The FRN (black plastic handle) is OK, but the steel looks nice and feels well-built. I'd recommend this first.

The Jester and Ladybug are a bit small to easily open one-handed. Kiwi is a little bit larger, but I still open it two-handed most of the time. The Lava is a bit large for the blade size, but easy to open and very ergonomic. I tried a pass-around Cricket and liked it. The hooked blade is good. You end up using the tip for lots of fine work, and cutting on flat surfaces. The very tip might be a bit fragile if you try to pry with it or do heavy-duty work. Sharpening is difficult without a rod-based system or Sharpmaker. I don't have any personal experience with the Spin or the etched dragonfly or cricket models.

(My other personal choice is the Spyderco Dodo. Small blade, but big enough to grab and use. Unfortunately, they're no longer manufactured, and can be expensive if you can find one. The Dodo and Dragonfly rotate back and forth on a regular basis when I have to carry in a restrictive environment with a short blade length limit. Note that the Dragonfly blade is over 2" to the handle, but the cutting edge is just under 2".)
 
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