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Two of my adult sons are knife enthusiasts and I'm persuaded, as a senior adult male, I should have a decent pocket knife. I'd probably like a Reeve Sebenza small, but put off by the price. Preliminary research points me toward a Benchmade 940-1, also pricey. But I don't want to start out with something cheap and embark on a never-ending upgrade trail, so here's my questions: 1) can you recommend a good EDC that may not be the ultimate, but close enough to the super ones
that I can stay with it? 2) what's the optimum size for easy carry and performing minor tasks?
 
Welcome to the forum :thumbup:

Mind if I ask what budget you would like to work with, the style (think modern one hand opener with a single blade or a traditional single or multiple blade)? Do you want the blade to patina? Size and style of blade? Overall length when open? Handle material?

All this would help narrow it down.

Again, welcome
 
Spyderco makes really good and affordable knives. The delica, endura are some great knives. Zero tolerance is a great place to start for higher quality materials with prices to fit what you are getting. A so called poor mans sebenza, the buck vantage pro or paradigm are good ones for light use.
 
The Spyderco Para Military 2 is without a doubt one of the finest EDC knives ever made. I have over 60 Spydercos and if I carry one it's the PM2 (or the PPT). I own over 200 mid level to high end folders and the PM2 is hard to beat as an EDC blade if you are only going to own a few knives. I have approx. 25 knives in my EDC rotation and the PM2 is a favorite. You should be able to find one for $95 to $110 here on Blade Forums.
 
One particular question I would ask "a senior adult" is- How are your hands?

My point being- can your hand open a knife that is designed to be opened one-handed with ones thumb?

Many modern knives can be opened using either just ones thumb by utilizing a thumb-hole, thumb-stud, thumb-disc, or by using two hands (grabbing onto the blade itself). But some are designed specifically for one-handed opening and a person with arthritis or other hand issues might have a hard time opening them.

And there are a variety of locking mechanisms. Some might be harder to disengage then others for people with hand issues.

There is an almost infinite number of choices available. And many people here will recommend THEIR favorite. But THEIR favorite may not necessarily be what works best for you, or suits your taste the best. Ones choice of knife tends to be a very personal thing.

Good luck in your search :).
 
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It sounds like you want about a 3--3.25" blade (roughly small Sebenza size). General everyday use. That Benchmade has a blade that may be longer than what you want.

Depending on your budget there will be a slight price spread between these three:

Check out a Grayman Dua and the Emerson micro and mini-Commanders. Both are extremely tough, lifetime knives without the cost of some others. Another might be a DPx HEST 2.0. All can be found used if necessary.

IMO, these three meet the "close enough to the super ones that you can stay with it...." criterion.

All can, of course, be opened easily with two hands if you are arthritic or have finger problems.
 
Spyderco gayle bradley. Incredible nice looking and high fit and finish. A superb blade in m4. A look up like a safe liner lock heaven.

I have one and use it everyday and would lie down and cry like a baby if i loose it.

I cut down small trees in one cut. Cut tons of cardboard. Carves wood etc etc

Buy one love one and its not that expensive
 
WELCOME!

First, I 2nd asking your sons to help. Great Father-Son activity.

Second, using the Benchmade 940-1 as a guide, I recommend considering ...

Benchmade McHenry & Williams
Benchmade Presidio
Benchmade Perdue
Benchmade Griptilian

Spyderco Gayle Bradley 2
Spyderco Caly 3.5 (ZDP189)
Spyderco Paramilitary 2
Spyderco Endura (ZDP189 or HAP40)
Spyderco Stretch (ZDP189)
 
Welcome to BFC!!!!
There's a lot of brands, styles, prices to choose from. Go look at the for sale forums, check out some of the knives there along with the prices they are asking. That will give you a general idea of a knife you may like/want. Also, check out the different brand forums, there are always lots of pictures of knives.
Don't get in a hurry since you don't know what you want. All the excellent recommendations folks are giving you can be bought and looked at here.
Good Luck in your hunt !!!!!
 
Welcome to the Forum, newbie friend! May I ask, are you completely set on getting a modern design of knife (and there are a lot of them out there)? Or are high-end traditional folders a feasibility? Since you're an older fella' (and that's Ok, so am I), you might appreciate something more old-school.

Just by way of example, here are a couple of Northwoods Hawthorne Jacks - I love them at least as much as my Sebenzas:





Just something to consider. Again, welcome aboard.
 
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