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Can't decide on an EDC....

Have read all the posts, live in Wa. not supposed to carry an auto.

Have the following:

BM mini reflex - really like this knife, size and quality is about right, don't like packing an auto.

MT mini-UDT - always wanted, finally got, too small, no clip, don't like packing an auto.

Kershaw - Chive, Scallion, Leek - chive is too small for my hands, still have had a few of them, fits good in the watch pocket. Don't like the cheap bolsters on the Scallion and the aluminum ones are too fat. Leek is cool, just not quite right.

SOG - Twitch II - neat little knife, kind of small, kind of "loose". - currently my EDC.

The Sebenzas are highly regarded, tend to lose stuff, losing a $100 knife once in a while I can live with, a $400 would be brutal.

I like the one handed opening, very important, not sure I understand the BM axis lock and how that is as easy to open as an AO.......

Anyway...planning on buying the following:

Buck Sirus - cheap and easy, see if I like it.
CRKT Voodoo - like the symetrical handle, size looks good, see if I like the AO
Benchmade AXIS lock - probably the mini grip - maybe the ARES (Seems kind of big for EDC).

Or maybe the Apparition - don't like the cheap looking scales though.

Any of these a waste of time? am I missing any AO's that are worth a look? (friend has a Camillus I didn't really like)

Sorry about another boring EDC thread.
 
For me folders = Benchamde, Sebbie or Spyderco so my answer will be slanted towards the Benchmade as it seems clear the $400. Seb is a tad too much to lose and you didnt mention Spyderco so I assume you dont like them.

The Ares and Mini Grip and a lot different in size. The Mini Grip is a lot nicer as a pocket EDC than the Grip as its a lot thinner in the handle.

Lets put them in a little group as far a size is concerned

Mini Grip
707
440 (no clip) I really like this, its very light

Ares - Blade is pretty but a bit obtuse
Apparition (very heavy) but affords an excellent grip
 
Have you seen the Kershaw Blur? It's one of the best Onion designs IMHO, and I own a bunch of 'em. Great non-slip grip inserts, big sturdy blade, and the best SpeedSafe execution I've seen so far. (Well, I haven't tried a Bump yet...)

As for the Sirius, I hope it's an improvement over the Rush. Mine has a weak-@ss opening spring, it only locks properly maybe half the time. With the bigger blade of the Sirius, that would be bad news.

I have an Apparition, and like it lots. The scales aren't as solid as i might like, but personally, I like the exotic impala-jigged look. YMMV. The opening spring is good 'n' strong, it feels great in the hand, and cuts like the devil. And they're going for a lot less now than when I got mine, if you shop around!
 
My Ares is the smoothest opening folder I've ever handled. It is so silky smooth you can flip the blade open without having to pull the axis lock back to do it.

The springs are strong enough to defeat gravity but just right for flipping the blade out.

If you like the idea of an auto you may really like a BenchMade and Wave it. I'd recommend looking at some of the smaller Emersons but most are just real big knives. If size is an issue get you a smaller Spydie and wave it. The Wave works great IMO.

My personal BM 420 that I waved is a joy to use.

You can see it here if interested. Post number 5.

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=359757 and more info is in my profile at my homepage where some of the Spydercos I've done are posted.

Edit: I just assume that people know what the Wave is. If you don't know, go here at this link and click on the 'video vault' and watch the wave demos.
http://www.emersonknives.com/Tact_index.html
 
Yeah, the Ares is a nice design, especially if you can find one with the Carbon fiber sales and M2 blade.

However, for a smaller EDC knife of the kind Kingfisher is looking for, I strongly suggest the Benchmade 705, again especially if you can find one with the carbon fiberscales and M2 blade/ brass washers.

Light, sharp, strong, smooth opening. You really can't go wrong there.

As well, in a little bigger knife, the BEnchmade 635 mini-Skirmish is a good choice if you like framelocks. Check out the Bradley Alais as well if you like Spearpoints.

Finally, if you are willing to spend the $$$, a small Sebenza may be a great knife for you. It has the strong, stable framelock, a fairly deeply ground blade, is a very nice size, and can be taken apart for cleaning. There are hundreds of Sebenza threads and reviews, so read those and decide if the knife is for you. I would suggest looking for an older model, specifically one in BG42 (which I much prefer over the current S30V) and ground when Scott Cook was the shop foreman. The knives ground by Scott, or under his supervision, are the best Sebenza blades in my opinion.
 
Go somewhere that you can get your hands on a few Spydercos to see what you'd be comfortable with. You can't go wrong with them and they don't put a dent in your wallet either.
 
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