Looking for a new edc.

Welcome to the forums. I think gec has a lot of patterns that may fit your needs :). Nice to see another bc boy hanging around these parts :)
 
thanks for all the great recommendations guys. I am going to consider them all and make my purchase, will post pictures once I've sorted it all out! Really appreciate you guys taking the time out of your day to respond to this.

willgoy: I do like the look of that bullet end jack quite a bit, it looks as though it would have a comfortable handle shape, that and the outlaw seem to be the most comfortable looking as far as shape goes.

Pinnah: I am horrible at sharpening, I have my grandfathers old pocket stone to sharpen with and a lansky system for when I'm at home, but I swear even with that lansky thing I can't get a knife sharp enough to cut butter lol. I like carbon steel for its history and the fact that it changes over time based on what you do, gives it more of a sentimental value imo.

rockgolfer: Great review of those knives they look awesome, I like the look of a stockman with a cigar shaped handle, looks a lot cleaner to me.

bwperdue: I do really like the look of the boys knife I am just uncertain if it would be a pain in the you know what to open up that main blade with the way they have the secondary blade positioned, if anyone has any feedback on that it would be appreciated.

Thalestin: always nice to know you're not the only knife nut in these parts eh :P

thanks again all, stay safe.
 
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Jesse,

Looks are kind of deceiving in regards to that nail nick. Even with freshly-cut nails, I can easily open the main blade on both boy's knives I have. Although the pen blade does indeed sit in front of it, there is enough space between the blades to easily get your nail into the main's groove.

I can also heartily agree with the recommendation of an Opinel, as well. You could get several sizes to try and still hav emoney left over, or you could spring for one of the premium wood handles, which are still reasonably priced. Awesome cutters, they are, and people-friendly.
 
Stick with the Lansky. Use the course stone on one side. Press harder than you think. Work until you can feel a burr on the opposite side. Then flip and work up a burr on the other side. Move to medium stone and repeat, using less pressure. Burr will feel smaller but should still be noticeable. Move to fine stone and repeat with even lighter pressure. Work until burr each side. Then repreat with fine stone again, using even less pressure and using 2 or 3 fine strokes just to take off burr (this is honing, really, not sharpening). Goal is to leave not noticeable burr. Sometimes moving to a larger angle for the last few passes helps.
 
good to know bwperdue, the blade length on those guys is just under 3 inches i suppose eh? boys knife i mean. Thanks for the advice pinnah I'll have to try that out.
 
Yeah, just about 3". The cutting edge is about 2 3/4". I can measure exactly when I get home, if you like.
 
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