Looking for a lightweight edc?

[JDX]

I want something lightweight that’s preferably less than $100 that I can beat on and not worry about it. I’ve been looking at the Bugout, delica and Endura, native or manix lw, and I’m just having a hard time picking something!

It needs to be rust resistant. I clean them once a week but the humidity has been killing my blades if I don’t wipe them down right away.

It can be lightweight or at least super slim carry. I would prefer a semi decent steel. S30V at the higher end and vg10 one the lower end.

I’m mainly cutting cordage and cutting through fabrics and various materials, plastic, paper bags, burlap, cotton shirts (constantly cut old shirts to make rags at work) cardboard and paper.

I would prefer it not be assisted and I don’t want a flipper unless it also has thumbstuds.

Thank you!

 

[js1badsti]

I would go with the delica and the vg-10 steel is pretty rust resistant.With a little work can be made to be super sharp.I keep one in my work truck as a beater.

 

[Petunia D. Feeble]

The Native 5 lightweight is probably the biggest bang for buck of the bunch, being s35vn, but really everything you listed would be great.

I'm a big fan of the Bugout myself and have been carrying it along with my Delica and Endura. I prefer the ZDP-189 spydies though, which wouldn't be good for your use. They don't even try to be stainless.

 

[Kreyzhorse]

I would go without the delica and the vg-10 steel is pretty rust resistant.With a little work can be made to be super sharp.I keep one in my work truck as a beater.

Hard to top the Delica.

 

[Gravy]

My vote goes towards the Manix 2.

Have you checked out the Salt line from Spyderco? That seems right up your alley.

 

[cashville]

I like all of the Spydercos listed and a whole lot more but the Bugout is second to non as a lightweight edc IMO

 

[bikerector]

Native and sheepsfoot mini-grip are my 2 favorite EDC knives. The native and delica are pretty close, delica is a little slicerier, native 5 is a little thicker blade, the native 5 has a 50/50 choil so the knife fits bigger hands better, IMO.

I've not owned a bugout but I'm interested in it if I ever decide to get rid of my mini-grip.

Some of the cold steel knives in CTS-XHP may be of interest. Not sure what length limits you have but the broken skull carries really well and is pretty slicey. The american lawman might treat you well also. Both are pretty slim, the lawman is considerably wider.

broken skull on right, American lawman on left, military in the back.

Spyderco sage series are great options too

 

[Sonnydaze]

The Bugout sounds perfect. It has a 0.090" thick blade of S30V which will handle your humidity just fine. It will out-slice anything else that I can think of and the price is right. This model is just about the most popular knife that's come out in a long time...regardless of manufacturer.

 

[darth_cholo]

Bugout best for being light slim and slicy. Manix 2 LW if you scrafice a little space in your pocket for better ergos and harder use (especially for cardboard.) The jumped finger choil makes is lock in your hand.

Also 40 bucks more at $130 get you super steel in s110v

 

[GB940Rookie]

I’ve been using a Manix 2 LW, in BD1 steel, at work for about a year and a half with no complaints. Light weight, ergonomic handle, slices well and easy to sharpen.
It put my Kershaw Blackout on the shelf.

 

[JDX]

Hey everyone! Thanks for the responses. I’m leaning towards the lw manix and the bugout! I had a delica, and just want to replace it!

 

[91bravo]

I usually carry a Manix LW of some flavor when wearing shorts.

 

[strategy9]

My go to lightweight EDC is my BM pardue 531... thing has held up to all slicing tasks I've thrown at it, and at about 2 oz. And less the 0.4" thick it is virtually invisible in pocket.

 

[NJBillK]

What about the Benchmade Fact?

Eta: I don't know the pricing on these off the top of my head.

 

[MolokaiRider]

I am really liking the Cold Steel Broken Skull. It slices extremely well, it is thin to carry, no blade play, light weight, and in a great steel. Oh and it’s in the 60-70 dollar range...

 

[anthonycastorena2014]

All of the above are great suggestions. Have you looked at the CS Code 4? Light weight, tough as heel, and still pretty light.

 

[jux t]

I'll second the Cold Steel Broken Skull. 4 inch blade of CTS XHP, 3 ounces, g10 handles? Under $70? Yes!

Mine have the Snaggletooth MF thumbstud replacement/wave modification, so it also waves off the pocket. Literally the only downside to this knife is the name.

 

[Dean51]

The Benchmade Bugout would fit your needs but you might look at the Ontario Rat 2 D2. D2 is not stainless but its pretty close and I haven't had a problem with it.

 

[REK Knives]

I was pleasantly surprised with the bugout... I highly recommend that one!

 

[TheEdge01]

As someone else mentioned, the H1 steel in the Spyderco Salt series would take care of any corrosion issues. The plain edge version sharpens easy but doesn’t hold an edge long. The serrated blades hold an edge for a very long time. Plus they are super lightweight.