Picking My First EDC

I would suggest a kershaw RAM, kershaw junkyard dog II, Blur, or Zing. Kershaw makes some great knives that are very affordable.
 
Jake Bauer said:
for a first time knife goer you shouldn't get a "super steel". I wouldn't go for D2, or S30V if I were you, unless your sharpening skills are better than your overall knife knowledge as of now. Those will hold an edge for a long time, but you might get annoyed with how long it might take to sharpen them. While I consider VG-10 and 154CM to Be "Super steels" (some dont), I think you would do fine with either of those two. I would go for a Spyderco Endura or delica, or a Benchmade Griptillian or mini-griptillian. Once you get sharpening down, then go for the "super steels".
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I don't know how to sharpen but I have a cheap lockback tomahawk knife I could practice sharpening on. But my friends know all the tricks of the trade so I could try to learn and I plan on it. Looking at some of the blems that the kershaw guy is offering I really like the Damascus steel. It looks amazing. How is it as far as edge retention? It looks cool but can someone tell me in relative comparison between it and say sandvik s30v like on base models kershaw leeks? What is carbide and chromium levels? I feel lost in the realm of knives. The manufacturers shove so many numbers down your throat you don't know what to neglect and what to pay attention to.
 
As mentioned there are lots of great knives available in that price range. Personally I find myself very impressed with Fallkniven product, but in that price range you would likely be limited to the U2 which doesn't have a thumb stud.

The blade is laminated SGPS (Super Gold Powdered Steel) that holds an edge well, but you may find it tricky to sharpen.

The P folder has a VG10 blade and a thumb stud, but new these would be outside your price range. (also available with a 3G blade at additional cost)

I have a couple CRKT Tighe models that seem to be a pretty solid knife, but I haven't used them for EDC so can't really say how they would hold up over the long haul.

I don't own a Byrd, but a lot of BF members rate them well and they seem very reasonably priced.

Decisions, decsions........

Kevin
 
One of the flavors of Benchmade griptillian seems like it would be perfect. Or else check out the spyderco byrd line and pick up a few of those to figure out what you like in a knife. Benchmade also has the red box line that is a little cheaper and you could get an idea about what you like with them as well.
 
Well, there are some great recommendations in this thread and you can't go wrong with any of them. I have found that KnifeSupply.com carries most of the knives suggested, at a very fair price. For an explanation of steel types and applications, you will find that Joe Talmadge has done most of the 'leg work' already.

Of the knives already suggested, 3 that really stick out for me are the Benchmade Griptilian, the Spyderco Native and the Kershaw Leek. That said, from my observations, the hands down best value for the dollar, is a Kershaw Lahar, which falls within your price range.

Best of luck with your new adventure!
 
The kershaw guy that sells blems has kershaw blurs with sandvik s60v. For $60 I don't think I could go wrong could I? And it seems like a solid knife. Does it ride well in the pocket? I'm leading towards that because it's a sweet deal and it has overall good reviews. How is it to sharpen a slight recurve like it?
 
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