Suggestions for an EDC?

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I've not purchased a new knife in some time. I find my interests moving away from single-blade tactical type knives. I've carried a Spyderco Navigator or Delica for years

I'd like to find something under $60. Preferably a 3 blade slip-joint, that wouldn't be too heavy in trouser pockets, and fairly easy for me to sharpen with my Lansky sharpener.

I've never been too fond of the plastic or alox scales on SAKs.

Thanks for any help you can provide.

Clay
 
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A Case medium stockman would be a good choice. Pick one with round bolsters to be extra easy on the pockets. With a $100 limit, you could pick almost any handle material that tickles your fancy.
 

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Thanks for the quick reply. How is Case's SS steel with edge retention? I'm not very knowledgeable, but have heard that the CV has better edge retention. Honestly, I'd like to stay closer to a $60 price ceiling.

Thanks,
Clay
 
My esteemed partners in slipjointness will tell you Case, Queen or Canal Street. Even go to auction sites and find a nice old made Schrade or Old Timer. I myself might say to look at the...the...the..Buck 301 or 303.
But, if you need a dirt cheap, drop-it-in-parts-washer knife, you may need to look off-shore.....(I looked out the window to make sure the mob with torches wasn't coming) and get a Rough Rider or a Buck made overseas. Both have good fit and finish reviews and you won't spend a lot. The Bucks have lifetime warranty..........I have my flag pin on so maybe I will survive.....
300Bucks
 
I prefer the CV, but I have never had an issues with the Tru-Sharp Stainless. It is just fine for any chore I have come across.

For $60 you can have one heck of a nice stockman.
 
Personally, I'd go for a CV medium stockman or look for an older Schrade 34OT. I'll take the old Shrade 1095 over just about any steel available.
 
I have been looking at this one. Way below your ceiling and 1095 carbon blades.

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:thumbup::thumbup:for a 301
Been carrying mine since I got it last week and I love it.
Smooth action and great F&F.
Plus you can get the scales in diamondwood,sawcut delrin, or the chairman model that's in cherrywood.
Not to mention the Bos heat treated 420HC.
All for around 30-40$ depending on which version you go with.
Oh yeah, they're made in the USA too :D
no pressure though ;)
 
How about a CASE Small Texas Jack? In carbon or stainless, not heavy in the pocket and up for some good tasks.Well within the price range.
 
I'm also going to vote stockman. Super handy knife to have in your pocket. Case makes some nice ones, but the Buck 301 is my favorite. Being that you carried a Delica instead of an Endura you might like the 303 a bit better, or one of the Case medium sized ones. I'd go stainless at first. That way if you don't like it you can always just toss it in a tool or tackle box and not worry about it rusting shut.
 
Best of both worlds; CV master and sheep, Tru-Sharp spey.
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There are very nice 3blades from many makers; all have their pros and cons. If you want a very low maintenance stockman, SS or D2 would be advisable. Carbon is a little more maintenance, but forcing a patina on the blades as soon as it arrives will help a lot.

Mike Latham
CollectorKnives.Net
 
300Bucks' suggestion for a Buck 301 is a good one. As are the suggestions for a Case stockman. Case has plenty of options in your price range, it just depends on what tickles your fancy. I would recommend against CV (carbon) steel at first. Carbon steel requires a lot more maintenance than stainless, and it can be frustrating if you're used to shiny, clean blades.

Case's TruSharp (stainless) is great.
 
I like my Queen Gunstock in D-2 steel. Sharpening D-2 is more involved and it sharpens up differently than hi carbon steel, but once sharpened you can forget about it for a while. Pretty good stain/rust resistance too. There's a reason Dozier uses it!

I like knives w 1 or 2 blades. The Gunstock has 2; one larger with a cool clip point and a smaller pen blade that's great for unzipping taped boxes.

If you want something a bit more traditional, pick out a nice sturdy jack or a smaller mini something or other, or even a peanut which although too small for me, gets 'em flapping around here. I find the sweet spot is a knife around 3.5" with one or two blades to keep it on slim side.
 
Of course, a Canoe is an option especially if you can find an ultra slim single spring model.

If it's three blades and not too heavy in weight then a CASE Medium Stockman is your boy here. Massive range of handle options, looks especially good in Bonestag with cv blades, the Turkish clip blade is a fine slicer.

Another valid alternative would be a Böker(Germany) Whittler, 3 decent carbon blades and very compact too, several bone handle options and the latest ones are remarkably good value, well made to boot.
 
Wow, thanks for all of the great suggestions. I was looking on SMKW's website, and notice Buck Creek's whittlers. The handle shape is interesting. Is this a reputable maker, and does anyone have familiarity with these blades?

Thanks again,

Clay
 
Clay,

Another vote here for a medium stockman.

Like yourself, I recently returned to the traditional knives of simpler times. The last month or so I've carried a Hen and Rooster medium stockman in stag with stainless blades.

The knife has performed extremely well for me and I'm quite pleased with its combination of size, usefulness, and aesthetics. I feel the knife can handle any reasonable task asked of it.

dan
 
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