Looking for a new EDC, and I have a ton of questions

whitty said:
I like all the suggestions above. If looking at ZT consider the ZT0801. Based on what you had it seemed an all Ti frame lock needs to be in your pocket!
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This is a fantastic option, also. My first truly high end folder, and still one of my favorites.
 
I think any one of the ZTs already mentioned would fit your needs/preferences. The 0562/0562cf, and the 0801 are great.
 
The ZT566 in Elmax would work for you and you're already thinking about it.

I'd suggest going for a small FB like a Bradford Guardian 3 in M390 or 3V. Great steel, easily carried horizontally, under your budget, and very capable. Your cutting chores seem more oriented toward a slicer and the G3 excels there.
 
One of my favorites is the ZT 0770CF. It's an assisted opener and a very nice size for edc. It is about the same size as a Delica.
 
BM940 gets my vote. It always kicks my other knives out of my pocket. The zt566 is way too heavy, i had one and tried my hardest to want to use it but it just didnt do it for me. For the weight the manix 2 is a way better knife in my opinion. Maybe sell a few of your knives you arent using and grab a hinderer xm18 ? That is the path you are heading down anyway......good luck with your search!
 
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If you can find one a ZT0770CFM390 (ngk has 3.) I picked up one recently from kershawguy. My EDC is ZT0452. It is a good large thinish knife. It is great for my large hands.
 
There is a very good case to be made for the Benchmade 484. I would avoid anything with s90v if you want to learn to sharpen... Also imao everybody should own a basic 940!
 
One of my favorites is the Spyderco Manix 2. Love that it has a nice blade, but is light...discreet pocket clip, nice steel and very nice blade shape.
 
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