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New EDC?
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Camillus EDC is a little small in the handle, and the clip is ugly, large and tip-down carry.
Kershaw Vapor (I or II) is a nice knife. Not the best steel out there, but a great knife for the low price.
Benchmade turns out a great product though the monochrome isn't its signiature 154CM, it's a slightly lesser steel, I believe about equivalent to 440C, which is still good stuff.
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Kershaw Vapor (I or II) is a nice knife. Not the best steel out there, but a great knife for the low price.
Benchmade turns out a great product though the monochrome isn't its signiature 154CM, it's a slightly lesser steel, I believe about equivalent to 440C, which is still good stuff.
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I forget the members name, but there is someone who is trying to move a Vapor in the Trading forums. No, everybody, it isn't me 
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.I've been using the PE Monochrome for the past 6 or 7 months and so far it's been a great knife. The pivot is still smooth and the lock up is tight. The handle is slim so it lies flat but not as much grip as I'd like for a work carry knife. The blade holds a pretty good edge and sharpens up fairly easy. Still a great value and am glad I bought one.
I've been carrying the 10300 Monochrome for some time now. Very smooth to open, although there is more friction than in some folders I have tried. With the proper grip, it opens like lightning.
It was plenty sharp from the box and a little stropping keeps it shaving sharp. I haven't had to hone a new edge yet, and with the light everyday use I'm subjecting it to, I doubt I'll have to for some time.
The lockup and the construction are very solid and are IMO the strong points of the desing. Overall finishing was near excellent and better than can be expected from this price class.
It was plenty sharp from the box and a little stropping keeps it shaving sharp. I haven't had to hone a new edge yet, and with the light everyday use I'm subjecting it to, I doubt I'll have to for some time.
The lockup and the construction are very solid and are IMO the strong points of the desing. Overall finishing was near excellent and better than can be expected from this price class.
Kershaw Vapor
Surprisingly ergonomic, for me anyway. The blade holds a decent edge and is a breeze to sharpen. For a knife of low cost, I found mine to be, again surprisingly, tough. It has been carried in dockers and jeans everywhere and has not lost its shape or bent. After some use for about a month, there was a slight bit of horizontal blade play, easiy tightened up with a turn of the pivot screw. Lightweight and comfortable to carry, it makes for a decent sized edc for small jobs. Definitely not made for hard use, but I feel mine can take the pressure if need be. The only drawback I see is that the handles can be slippery when wet. The 'vapor holes' doe add a bit more 'grippiness.'
Benchmade Monochrome.
The same above, but in a smaller package (the Vapor I spoke of above was the Vaport II version). Very sturdy, lightweight with a blade steel that's easy to keep hair poppin' sharp. Despite the no frills appearance, it works as a gentleman's forlder for me and I've had no problems with use when I carried it. Again, the only drawback is the somwhat slippery handles.
Camillus EDC.
My favorite of the three mentioned. The blade seems just the right size for small tasks , cutting twine, opening packages, and 'big' enough for larger jobs; breaking down boxes, cutting that mega sub sandwich, cutting branches, even whittling. The blade opening is very smooth while the frame lock has yet to let me down or cause worry. The handles can be slippery in very wet conditions (what isn't?) but the holes and the knife's ergonomic size allow for a secure grip even when wet. The handles feel great despite its small size (I prefer beefy handled knives). As will all the rest, sharpening is easy. Shaving sharpness can be maintained on a Sharpmaker in a couple of strokes. The handle is designed well enough where I feel like I can stab into something with little to no worry of my hand sliding down the blade.
Sorry for the long winded response, but I hope this helps.
Surprisingly ergonomic, for me anyway. The blade holds a decent edge and is a breeze to sharpen. For a knife of low cost, I found mine to be, again surprisingly, tough. It has been carried in dockers and jeans everywhere and has not lost its shape or bent. After some use for about a month, there was a slight bit of horizontal blade play, easiy tightened up with a turn of the pivot screw. Lightweight and comfortable to carry, it makes for a decent sized edc for small jobs. Definitely not made for hard use, but I feel mine can take the pressure if need be. The only drawback I see is that the handles can be slippery when wet. The 'vapor holes' doe add a bit more 'grippiness.'
Benchmade Monochrome.
The same above, but in a smaller package (the Vapor I spoke of above was the Vaport II version). Very sturdy, lightweight with a blade steel that's easy to keep hair poppin' sharp. Despite the no frills appearance, it works as a gentleman's forlder for me and I've had no problems with use when I carried it. Again, the only drawback is the somwhat slippery handles.
Camillus EDC.
My favorite of the three mentioned. The blade seems just the right size for small tasks , cutting twine, opening packages, and 'big' enough for larger jobs; breaking down boxes, cutting that mega sub sandwich, cutting branches, even whittling. The blade opening is very smooth while the frame lock has yet to let me down or cause worry. The handles can be slippery in very wet conditions (what isn't?) but the holes and the knife's ergonomic size allow for a secure grip even when wet. The handles feel great despite its small size (I prefer beefy handled knives). As will all the rest, sharpening is easy. Shaving sharpness can be maintained on a Sharpmaker in a couple of strokes. The handle is designed well enough where I feel like I can stab into something with little to no worry of my hand sliding down the blade.
Sorry for the long winded response, but I hope this helps.
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I carried many of kershaw knives as EDC's and usually trade out every couple of months just to have a new toy. My last change was to a SOG rainbow Flash II. When it arrived I hated it. It appeared to be to light amlost a cheap feeling. I almost gave it away to a friend who took an immediate liking to it. Which is probably why I kept it. Anyways I have abuse the hell out of this knife and it has held up better than any of the Kershaw's ( not that they a bad EDC's) I had previously. It's very light and rides low in the pocket so no one will even notice you have it do to the design of the pocket clip. It is assisted opening with a secondary lock in either the open or closed position. It holds a great edge and is easy to sharpen. In fact I only really sharpened it once and I just give it a quick steel now and again. For the fifty dollars I paid for it has certai 
nly grown on me since I do not leave the house without it. Except for dress ocassions when I take a spyderco Delica with me. Hope this helps!
nly grown on me since I do not leave the house without it. Except for dress ocassions when I take a spyderco Delica with me. Hope this helps!