Need a new EDC

Will any cold weather type lube help to a folder? What does the US/Canadian Army use for coating their rifles in artic conditions?

Rem DriLube™
Teflon® base provides a tough, non-congealing film without the residue of dry graphite lubes. Keeps firearms functioning dependably to -40°F. Available in an easy-to-use 4-oz. aerosol can.

Miltec?

If you know any machinists, you might look into a large, custom thumb stud too.
 
What about an waved Emerson or spyderco?

OR

Have you ever heard of the "Little Vicky" Its a deck knife made by Victorianox. They use them on crab boats. And you can get a kydex sheath with a pocket clip. They work great for cutting lines.
Or theres always Moras....
Can you tell i like my work knives cheap?
 
Another vote for the ZT 0500 MUDD. It sounds like it would suit you the best if you get some of that anti-freeze lube.
 
audiopile said:
The MUDD is the most glove friendly folder I've ever used.The monster thumbstuds are usable with gloves and the side switch is another glove friendly feature of this knife. I've been using the daylights out of my Hawk MUDD this winter - the Kershaw MUDD would run you a chunk less than your budget - the Hawk MUDD probably a chunk more than your budget.
Also have to freely admit I have no idea how the lube in 'em would deal with -40F and personally am not eager to go anywhere that cold to find out.Anybody at Kershaw able to speak authoritatively on the lub freeze subject?
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Good suggestion. If I HAD to get a folder for those conditions, it would probably be this one.
 
Spyderco Manix... big, tough, easy to open and manipulate with gloves, and affordable.

Military is a fantastic knife, but purely a slicer and maybe a little delicate for use around metal at that temp.
 
I handled a MUDD today and loved it. I think when I get my Sebenza back from CRK I'll sell it and pick up a MUDD as well as a small fixed blade. Thanks for the help guys.
 
Codey said:
I'm looking for a new EDC for work to replace my Small Sebenza. The Sebenza is a great knife, but I recently discovered it is not as well suited as I would like to the harsh work environment that a drilling rig in Northern Canada offers.

Last time out to work I was welcomed with -40c weather that revealed some issues. First, it froze shut and proved quite difficult to open due to the small thumb stud. When the blade finally broke free it was very stiff opening and closing, possibly due to the effects of the cold on the metal, I'm not sure. The there is the whole freezing metal and bare skin issue that makes use more than uncomfortable. I'd like something that wouldn't have these problems and the Spyderco Military looks like a contender, but tip down only carry is a huge turn off for me.

I'm looking to spend around $300, anyone have any suggestions?
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If you can carry a fixed blade of a smallish nature, i would do that
 
I'd go for a ZT Mudd, the seal system might help with freezing shut and has g10 inlays.

Very big thumb stud too.

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I've been in weather that cold, and don't want to go back.

You might like the Manix or the Rukus. Both are big folders with the kind of handles you are looking for. They're bigger than your small Sebbie, but should be easier to use with gloves.

The Rukus is the easiest opening knife I have. The Manix seems like the toughest.
 
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