Replacing My Lost EDC

EChoil said:
Isn't the Manix the one where I discovered I could pinch the scales together when open and nearly make them touch??? No liners, right?
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Definitely not the regular Manix 2. The Manix 2 has very solid liners, one of the more stout knives in Spyderco's lineup. Maybe you're thinking the light weight version of the Manix as it has FRN scales, I wasn't a fan of this knife but all G-10 models are extremely strong.
 
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Seneca18 said:
Definitely not the regular Manix 2. The Manix 2 has very solid liners, one of the more stout knives in Spyderco's lineup. Maybe you're thinking the light weight version of the Manix as it has FRN scales, I wasn't a fan of this knife but all G-10 models are extremely strong.
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Thanks, Seneca. I was wrong. My bad. Got it confused with another Spyderco.
 
Yeah, I have a Manix 2 Lightweight and I'm a bit underwhelmed for the knife in a hard use role. FRN only handles in a 3.5 inch blade limit it for light duty.

You can get a Cold Steel Recon 1 in a tanto blade with full, functional serrations for a little over $100. In the new CTS-XHP steel with the Triad lock it sounds exactly like what you're looking for. Great, hard use folder.
 
The cqc7 us a great knife I have owned a couple. My current one is partially serrated, V-grind and has the dessert tan handle which is actually a little thicker than the black handled model. I love it for work and the tanto point is really handy for scraping the blade is nice and thick so you don't have to worry about it. I use mine for much the same as you. Only thing I would throw in to the discussion is if you feel you really need the serrations. I have had both and have found a good sharp polished edge is better for me most of the time. If you take out serrations, ZT definitely has some options like the G10 version of the 0562.

Another Emerson that I can highly recommend (if you are a fan of re-curve blades)is the mini CQC15, exceptional knife and comes with serrations. A little scarier for NKP though if you are using it in an environment where that's an issue. Bad ass looking grind, really sharp and incredible ergonomics. Here a couple photos.





 
Yeah! The tan G10 Tanto model (without serrations) is the one my antiques store has. If I could afford it I'd buy it for myself but I'm paying off a Tiny home I just built, along with other things. If anyone wants to jump on that deal I'd gladly pick it up for them and ship it.
 
It's interisting how many people here so rarely misplace or lose their knives. Throughout my 20s and 30s I'd probably averaged losing a knife a year, misplaced or loaned and not returned. Finally quit loaning and don't seem to misplace. Had a nice 111mm SAK last nearly 5 years, I know where I lost it, it's actually accidentally buried. Then I got another SAK, I might know who stole it after 4 years of use. Replaced that with a Tinker Deluxe, after 5 years I decided I didn't like the Philips screwdriver so I got an Explorer Plus and for the first time I can recall I replaced a knife without losing it.
 
I agree that the Cold Steel knives with the cts-xhp steel are well built knives that should do well at work.
Should get one at your price level.
 
Good news guys! While loading up my truck at IKEA, yesterday, I found my Stryker! It must have fallen out of my pocket in the bed of my truck (the clip is a little bent).
 
needler420 said:
You don't have to carry anything you don't want. But if you choose to EDC a $200- $1,000 dollar knife don't feel too bad if something happens to it.

Part of the purpose of EDC I see people mention is that if it gets lost or stolen that the knife they chose to EDC wouldn't bother them if they lost it.

A knife someone EDC's should be easily replaceable. Also I know nothing about knives in his budget to comment on too much.
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A knife someone EDC's should be one that pleases the user. Even if that means carrying a $2000 damascus brick. What works for you doesnt work for all.
 
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