What is your Perfect EDC Knife?

[bd51]

I have lately been in the search for my perfect EDC knife, but right now, I think I can safely say it is the Spyderco Delica 4. I cannot find anything wrong with it, and I find it my most used, and go-to EDC knife. Despite having had a sebenza, and many more expensive knives, I keep on coming back to the Delica.

So what's your perfect/favorite/go-to EDC?

Pics are encouraged!

 

[SilentJohn]

sorry about the picture quality

 

[Insipid Moniker]

sorry about the picture quality

That is a truly disturbing piece of literature. I like the pic.

Right now, my Benchmade 710 in M390 hogs my pocket the most, but if HTM really does come out with a manual flipper Maxxglide Gunhammer in M390 that'll almost certainly take over the top spot.

 

[cpmsteel]

For the last three years I have carried a Rukus everyday. I have a feeling if I were to start carrying my AFCK axis in M390 it might replace it. I think I will give it a try next week.

 

[tiguy7]

My closest to perfect knife is the William Henry B-15 Titan with a laminate ZDP-189 blade and a internally milled out Ti handle.

 

[Mud Shrimp Moe]

It's a Delica 4 for me too. I have the FFG in blue and another in purple.

And I'm digging the AK-47 on top of American Psycho!! Just somehow seems right.

 

[Cosmic Superchunk]

My perfect EDC knife is the Spyderco Paramilitary 2.

For me, it doesn't get much better than this particular model. Ergonomics are fantastic, lock up is solid, action is silky smooth, and the blade cuts like no tomorrow. Hands down, one of the finest designs ever to be produced by Spyderco and one of the best production folders... Ever.

 

[Smaug]

Much as I hate to admit it, I need tools in my everyday life more than I need a super-strong, super-hard, locking blade, so it is the Victorinox Spartan Lite. It has large and small blades, which are easy to sharpen to a razor sharp edge, so even though they don't hold an edge as long as a one-handed tactical knife, there is a back-up blade and the fact that I'm never lazy about sharpening it. It also has a three sizes of flat head screwdriver and an in-line #2 phillips, bottle opener, (used often, hehehe) wire stripper, awl, corkscrew, and an LED flashlight.

I guess there's a chance that I'll be caught without a weapon knife in the odd chance that I need it, but I guess I'll risk it.

Every once in a while, this reality disturbs me, or I'm going somewhere that might be slightly more dangerous, and I carry the Delica. I think it is a second generation, as it has the G-2 blade instead of AUS8 or whatever came first. It still has the plastic pocket clip, which never does any damage to my pants.

 

[combatjiujitsu]

It may not be everyones perfect EDC but everyone should at least try one! Also perfect for me!

 

[Noctis3880]

Try as hard as I might, I keep coming back to this:

I carry it more than a lot of my customs. I suppose you can't beat the simple design, the one-handed opening, and just the right size and weight.


I honestly thought this custom Nirk Tighe with M390 steel and stonewashed finish was going to be THE one, but I still carry my Sebenza more:

I should have realized my incompatibility with lockbacks, which forces you to use two hands to disengage the lock. The mid lockbacks can be closed one-handed, but it's more awkward to do so.

My R.J. Martin Overkill in S110V would be pretty close too, but compared to S30V, I had to worry about potential chipping quite a bit(chipped it twice):

 

[13aphomet]

Perfect is a tough question. Everyday seems like I wanna carry something different. My top three in no specific order and will totally change as my collection gets bigger.
Benchmade 710 - just got it, so gotta sport it.. love it tho.
Spyderco Delica4
Spyderco Sage 1

 

[orork]

These fit my EDC niche. One handers, moderate size, very good steels, dependable locks. Love the little pocket pull lanyards.

 

[Trail Edge]

Paramilitary 2, Small SAK and a Kershaw O So Sweet, but I have an urge for an all serrated blade. I'm thinking Spyderco as they will sharpen the serrations.

 

[matt1987]

Spyderco Paramilitary 2
Victorinox Fieldmaster
Buck 301
Izula 2

 

[mlanghornes]

Another vote for the delica for me, ffg purple and gray. Although I must admit my vantage select is stealing pocket time lately

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[McGrain]

Having the right tool for every job is what I see in a EDC and this unseemingly SAK-Locksmith has done everything except making toast warm and giving me blowjobs.
Foremost, it's cheap! I don't feel bad abusing and using it.

At least for me, it is perfect.

 

[twl]

I tried for years to carry folders in 3.5" and 4" sizes. And sometimes larger.
I never liked it, but I was stuck on the idea that it needed to be big.
Finally I realized that what I like to carry is a 3" blade knife that is fairly light and slim, but good quality.
I currently carry a Bradley Alias II, and that is really what I wish I had been carrying all along.
Very sweet carry knife.

 

[tjswarbrick]

My perfect EDC knife is the Spyderco Paramilitary 2.

For me, it doesn't get much better than this particular model. Ergonomics are fantastic, lock up is solid, action is silky smooth, and the blade cuts like no tomorrow. Hands down, one of the finest designs ever to be produced by Spyderco and one of the best production folders... Ever.

Although I have a Sage1 in my slacks atm, I submit another vote for the PM2. I carry it whenever I'm not in dress pants, and really have nothing to add to the above. Just a fabulous design, that feels great in the hand, and does all I could ask of an EDC blade.

 

[LG&M]

I am not going to say perfect but Kershaw blur / Buck vantage pro or Spyderco endura always find a way to fit in my pocket.

 

[hiwa]

I usually carry a Vantage Select or American Lawman , but have been checking the Kershaw Blur out lately. Looks like a good assisted opening DC knife for the price. I was thinking of the SOG Visionary also , but I think it's too expensive for what you get. I could get a Barrage for that price.