What should I expect from an EDC knife?

It may help to think of your knife as one tool in a set. Axes, hatchets, saws and shovels if you're out in the woods. In a town or city, pry tools, hammers, screwdrivers and wrenches. Choose the "best" knife you can afford to risk losing, then build up the rest of your toolkit to do the things your knife can't do.
 
I would get a Victorinox Swiss Army Knife (SAK). We know that they are legal although I believe the 111mm size has a blade a tad over 3". You can do 95% of everything you need to do with a sub 3" knife. Chopping in the woods with a knife is not necessary. Use a saw.

I would keep the blade length above 2" and less than 3" on an EDC knife.

Here (US) my experience with legal blade lengths apply to regular carry such as in an urban area. Don't know about Europe. In the woods, you can carry a larger blade if you want to here without legal issues. BUT if something should happen (a crime), expect problems.

Currently in my State, there are no limits to blade length any more. Previously it was 3.5" officially until a couple years ago.
 
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A folding saw and whatever knife you can legally have; like a Delica.
If you really need to get fire wood and build a shelter, a saw is the best tool to have.
Efficient, labor saving and safe.
 
afishhunter said:
SAK "Huntsman"
Saw works well.
Scissors come in handy more oft than you'd think.
Has toothpick and tweezers.
Can Opener is one of the best.
Flatblade screwdriver for screws or light prying.
A Chain or Cable saw (or even a bow saw) would be a good idea for quick work of larger branches.
A single bit hatchet in your backpack can come in handy for lots of stuff.

"chain saw": get a replacement chain for an 18 to 24 inch bar chainsaw. Attach a handle to each end. It will store away in almost no space.
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SAK scissors on the Huntsman led me to the Pioneer X. Both great EDCs. And the chainsaw thing, how did I not think of that before? Do you recommend dowel handles or rings?
 
bolabeenz said:
A folding saw and whatever knife you can legally have; like a Delica.
If you really need to get fire wood and build a shelter, a saw is the best tool to have.
Efficient, labor saving and safe.
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Great advice. Just my personal opinion but a folding/game saw is one of the best things to take when hunting deer, etc. when field dressing. It is a great field tool especially when quartering a large animal.

 
Henry Beige said:
It is not reasonable to expect an EDC knife to serve you in a survival situation. If it can open a letter, slice an apple, cut into a blister pack, and slit the tape on a package, it wil pass 99% of the tests that present themselves. Add the tools on an SAK and McGyver your way out of any jam.

If you are going into the woods, take the knife you want, and don’t worry about the law.
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I disagree .

I'd get a BK14 and grind 3mm off of the length for a kick-ass pocket survival blade.

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An ESEE Izula or a CR 2.5 would also be a couple of other, shorter great options.
 
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