Looking for a new "Perfect EDC"

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I've had a few knives before to know the features I like and want in a knife, but I've yet to really find a sum of all these features in a single knife. Would anyone know of a production knife that would fit the bill at all?

Type: Non-assisted folder
Lock: AXIS/similar, Liner-lock
Opening method: Thumb-stud
Blade length: ~3"
Blade steel: High corrosion resistance, decent edge retention (e.g. 154CM, VG-10, S30V, etc.)
Blade grind: Flat grind, the higher the better
Blade shape: Anything with belly (e.g. drop-/clip-/spear-/spey-point)
Handle material: G10
Price: ~$100
 
I was about to suggest the Spyderco Sage 3 and Manix 2, when I reread your post and saw the part about thumb studs. What's wrong with thumb holes?
 
Yeah as I noted before, I strongly prefer thumb-studs, so Spydercos generally don't work for me. I have a couple Spydercos already that I don't care for ergonomically. I just personally find opening with a thumb-stud much easier than opening with a thumb-hole. I wouldn't mind a compression lock, but I can't think of any non-thumb-hole examples.
 
I have a full-size Griptilian that I love in every way except for one: Plastic handle. I've considered the Mini-Griptilian, but would love to find something in G10 instead.
 
With those specs I would go with the Benchmade mini-griptilian.

My father carries on everyday, even when he is off and just sitting around he has it clipped to his sweat shorts lol....
 
Critizen said:
I'd say check out the Bladeforums Kershaw Skyline. It hits on most all of your requirements.

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/s...w-Skyline-PREORDER-Thread-S30V-Blue-G10-90-ea
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Kershaw Skyline is a good option too.

Specifications:
Steel: Sandvik 14C28N, bead-blasted finish
Handle: Textured black G-10
Blade Length: 3-1/8 in. (7.9 cm)
Closed Length: 4-1/4 in. (10.8 cm)
Overall Length: 7 3/8 in. (18.7 cm)
Weight: 2.3 oz.

$35 on Amazon.com


Here is a video I made of mine:
[video=youtube;Djfoqqe3Cos]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Djfoqqe3Cos[/video]
 
Depends how you dress for work. Jeans or slacks? Warehoue worker or office worker? You never want to intimidate some idiot in rhe office by pulling out a honkin full size knife. I was carrying my Spydy Caly Jr f/s but just got a Kershaw Leek 1660 Nonserated. Very nice EDC (love it) for a great price and I have many many quality knives (BM, Spyderco, etc). Good luck. I'm sure you will find something you like with all the great advice on the forum.
 
Jehde said:
I have a full-size Griptilian that I love in every way except for one: Plastic handle. I've considered the Mini-Griptilian, but would love to find something in G10 instead.
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The mini-griptilian has a much more solid feel than the full size grip, just saying. I have both and can really tell the difference in hollow-plasticy feel in the full size as compared to the mini. Give it a shot the 556 is such a simple useful design
 
Jehde said:
I've had a few knives before to know the features I like and want in a knife, but I've yet to really find a sum of all these features in a single knife. Would anyone know of a production knife that would fit the bill at all?

Type: Non-assisted folder
Lock: AXIS/similar, Liner-lock
Opening method: Thumb-stud
Blade length: ~3"
Blade steel: High corrosion resistance, decent edge retention (e.g. 154CM, VG-10, S30V, etc.)
Blade grind: Flat grind, the higher the better
Blade shape: Anything with belly (e.g. drop-/clip-/spear-/spey-point)
Handle material: G10
Price: ~$100
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The Spyderco DiAlex Junior doesn't meet all your criteria but it might be worth a look... :thumbup:

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Mini grip, then save a little and throw down on some cuscadi scales. Worth every penny.
 
kniferbro said:
The mini-griptilian has a much more solid feel than the full size grip, just saying. I have both and can really tell the difference in hollow-plasticy feel in the full size as compared to the mini. Give it a shot the 556 is such a simple useful design
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Well I do have a 585 Mini-Barrage, which isn't nearly as hollow feeling as the 551, so I'm assuming the 556 would be similar. I'd still much prefer textured G10 though.

badjujuboy said:
Depends how you dress for work. Jeans or slacks? Warehoue worker or office worker? You never want to intimidate some idiot in rhe office by pulling out a honkin full size knife. I was carrying my Spydy Caly Jr f/s but just got a Kershaw Leek 1660 Nonserated. Very nice EDC (love it) for a great price and I have many many quality knives (BM, Spyderco, etc). Good luck. I'm sure you will find something you like with all the great advice on the forum.
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I'm a college student and generally wear jeans. Being a student though I'm looking for something a little less flashy. Assisted-opening knives are a no go for me, as are any that are larger than 3" to 3-1/4"


So far it looks like the Skyline and the Mini-Grip fit the bill the best, still wondering if there's anything out there that fits it better though.
 
Jehde said:
So far it looks like the Skyline and the Mini-Grip fit the bill the best, still wondering if there's anything out there that fits it better though.
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I don't think there is. I thought this would be easy at first, but every knife I can think of is missing at least one thing.
Also: I've heard complaints about the Skyline's thumb studs. I think the knife's supposed to be used as a flipper.
 
Zookie said:
Mini grip, then save a little and throw down on some cuscadi scales. Worth every penny.
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+1 on the cuscadi scales. Slap them on your griptilian and your good. Did it with my full sized ritter grip and it's my favorite folder now.
 
762x54Rmed said:
Kershaw Skyline is a good option too.

Specifications:
Steel: Sandvik 14C28N, bead-blasted finish
Handle: Textured black G-10
Blade Length: 3-1/8 in. (7.9 cm)
Closed Length: 4-1/4 in. (10.8 cm)
Overall Length: 7 3/8 in. (18.7 cm)
Weight: 2.3 oz.

$35 on Amazon.com


Here is a video I made of mine:
[video=youtube;Djfoqqe3Cos]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Djfoqqe3Cos[/video]
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huh...I might need a skyline after that! :eek::D
 
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