What is your price limit for an EDC?

I agree with LaBella buy the best you can afford, and he definetly isn't a jerk off. I have used custom folders for edc that were substantially more than a hundred bucks. I came to the conclusion that my EKI's can handle most cutting chores I need to do with a knife and some probably you're not supposed to do with a knife.

What I am willing to spend may not be what you are willing to spend on a knife. I like knives and like to carry them, use them, and hey beats me I just like them. So I am willing to spend more than average to get what I want. That might be 50 bucks or it could be 500 bucks at any given time depending on what strikes my fancy. For edc typically I'll have an Emerson of some sorts in my pocket or one of a doz. or so others. keepem sharp

PS LaBella still isn't a jerk off, he may be a Devil but he ain't a jerk off
 
I've spent up to $200 on an EDC user. Considering I'm pulling in the princely sum of 15 grand a year through student loans, that's a big expenditure.
But at least I know it won't break on me or close cutting off my fingers.:thumbup:
 
LaBella said:
buy the best you can afford, there is NO other answer.

Ron LaBella
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kgriggs8 said:
That was worthless and compleatly missed the point of the question. :jerkit:
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Actually kgriggs8, I think he nailed it.
I am sure you will find many people who post frequently on these forums have no "safe queens" as they put it, but use their $400 Sebenzas, or even higher priced customs on a daily basis. Generally the better knives will cost more, which in return you get better overall construction better steel which means better edge retention, strength, and durability. This means less time sharpening, replacing/switching knives etc. which means better efficiency no matter what the job is. I personally have a Military in BG 42, and a ZT 0200 in 154CM, which are at the limit of my affordability. I beat the snot out of them, and they hold up fine.

As far as abuse goes, check what Yablanowitz owns, uses and does to his knives on a daily basis. As someone (can't remember who) posted on this forum recently, "what Yablanowitz calls ordinary use, most people call willful abuse". He doesn't cheap out on them because he relies on them. So Ron's suggestion of "buy what you can afford" would seem to apply even more if your knife is going to see hard use.

You also said "you won't mind spending a few hundred since you know you won't break it or lose it". With that mindset, we should all cheap out on just about everything, such as cars, housing, clothing, medication. I would drive a Mercedes S class if I could afford it because it is at or near the top with regards to safety in a passenger vehicle, and by the same token I don't drive a Pinto because I can afford a better car than that. I will agree that there are instances where paying more doesn't necessarily get you more, but usually quality costs money.

You posted the question, and Ron gave you an honest answer and his opinion. I've read other posts of his, and they never have had the :jerkit: quality. It was to the point and correct. Is it the only answer? No, but it is a very good one. If you wanted the answers structured differently, perhaps you should have mentioned that as well so people could then write what you want to hear instead of giving their own time to give you their help and opinions.

I don't post much, but I have been reading these forums for about a year and find I can learn more by reading and using the search button. I also don't know Ron from Adam, but your reaction to his attempt at giving you some advice that you asked for actually pi**ed me off enough to reply.

Respond, flame, whatever. Just try to remember that next time you ask a question, people might recall your response to advice given, and think "forget it, he probably won't like my answer anyway".
 
Whatever it takes I guess, I am poor at the moment with a family to support and a career change mid life, but if I really liked the knife and I could rationalise it I would go as high as it takes.

I was given a really expensive watch for my 21st birthday present, each and every time I look at the time it gives me a little thrill to see the watch even though I have worn it daily for 15 years. If I found a knife to EDC as much as I like the watch, price wouldn't really be an issue. I dont buy into the 'user' train of thought when one says its going to be abused, you shouldnt be abusing it so it shouldn't matter how its constructed or what it really cost.
 
With all due respect, LaBella answered your question with a perfectly legitimate answer. You asked a question, he gave an answer; which, by the way, was his opinion, which you asked him to share. Take it or leave it, but applying a 'jerk it' smiley here was disrespectful, IMHO.

Anyway, my EDC limit is $150. Depending on needs, the SAK 'Huntsman' serves for about 95% of all the chores I have, but I have Buck 110's for larger chores, and one goes with me several days a week.

I have nothing against spending more on an EDC, I just haven't felt the need to, yet. ;)

thx - cpr
 
I have edc'ed 400.00 knives, but now, 200.00 is my limit. But thats just based on my preferred knife brand.
 
My limit had been about $100-125 but it jumped up considerably this year with a William Henry and a Sebenza. It is a plain Sebenza so I guess around $350 is my limit now.
 
I regularly carry and use custom slip joints that cost me $500. I get a real sense of satisfaction using something that was handmade of the best materials and finished as perfectly as it could be.

They get used like I'd use any slip joint. They don't get abused because I always use the right tool for the job.

It's whatever floats your boat I'd say. I guess I do use what I can afford. :)
 
I like the watch analogy.

I match the tool to the job - a Timex for work, and a SnG in my pocket. Weekends, a Citizen Ti Chrono Eco-drive, and Buck Mayo TNT.

When you match the features of the tool to the job demands and conditions, things like that happen. Some tools don't need much due to the probability of damage, others their resistance to it. It's individual assessment in accordance with their priorites, as they can afford.
 
I do not know what my cap is on for an EDC knife/ I EDC my customs. I am ECDing a knife that is worth $595.00. I have carried my Cucchiara, and use it, and that knife is $700+. So, I am WITH Labella.
 
Under a hundred is enough for me.

It's a tricky question though as I strongly believe knives should be used and not fester away in a drawer, but to lose a costly knife on everyday tasks would be a blow. Somebody else would benefit though! Wonder if anybody has found a decent knife that's been dropped?

My EDCs are Spyderco Delica, small stainless Mora, Opinel or a CASE knife (Sodbuster or Trapper) modest but I'd hate to lose any of them. Bark Rivers get edc on hikes.
 
It would break my heart to lose one - but I do EDC my CRK's and my customs. I bought 'em and I would really like to put some serious wear on them before the grave. I want my monies worth! :mad:
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I don't carry anything that I can't afford to replace if it gets lost/stolen/broken/whatever. Right now that's right around $100.
 
LaBella said:
nice use of that smiley, so if I say I paid 575 for my current edc am I a :jerkit: in your opinion?

If I do not agree with you I am a :jerkit:

Roger that
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I am pretty sure he was just using that smiley to sign his name, not to insult you. :D
 
Rat Finkenstein said:
I am pretty sure he was just using that smiley to sign his name, not to insult you. :D
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:D:thumbup: Actually, I agree with LaBella too. In my case, though, I also like the idea of being able to immedeately replace an edc that gets lost, etc., so I'll say at the moment that would be in the $75-100 range for me. :)
 
i agree with labella too. buy what you can afford and what you like. as for kgriggs8, i dont think he can post anywhere without being rude.
 
hmm, well I EDC a sebenza right now, but I admit I do not carry it everyday in fear of losing it...I am new to carrying knives in this price range...so the sebenza is an exeption for me, for the most part I buy what I like, I have carried knives that cost $35 that I loved, and I ahve carried knives that were in the upper $200's...They have all served me well, each one was great in its own way...I do not have heavy cuttign chores from day to day so I cna be very general in what I like in a knife I use...I like variety...

But to give you a straight answer lol...I would say on average for me I carry knives in the $50 - $100 catagory...
 
Much as I admire the high end knives, my top limit for EDC these days is (±) $50. From direct comparison I know that a Sebenza is the goods, but for the last decade, a Delica, Endura and (more recently) Buck 110 have easily accomplished all uses I have put them to and none the worse for wear.

I'm not one for jewelry, not a collector, nor work in a knifely profession, so don't see the need for spending more than what reliably gets my chores done. I bust my budget on other foolery ;).
 
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