When you are looking for a new EDC...

I also look for a good value for my price I guess that could fall under materials

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One feature that I like is a deep carry clip. I don't like my knives riding too visibly in my pocket.
 
I really don't know what a deep carry clip is for sure unless that means the clip is mounted close to the end. If you really don't want a knife to show, don't use a clip at all.

I had fun with flippers years ago as it was a new thing for me. I am also not particularly concerned about how quickly I can open a knife and the one handed thing is not all that important to me. Having a few assisted openers is okay for me.... I particularly like the ZT 0770CF relative to purchases in the last year or two. Have others, but seldom carry them.
 
Hotshot10 said:
One feature that I like is a deep carry clip. I don't like my knives riding too visibly in my pocket.
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You know, deep carry clip or shallow carry clip doesn't really matter to me. I actually prefer it to show a little in hopes I run into one of you all in public so we can talk knives.
 
It's kinda like women for me....if the looks don't catch my eye, I go no further.
After that it'll be the usual suspects.....no steel handles and nothing too cheap. I usually go for certain companies also.....Benchmade, Spydie, ZT and Pro Tech. Found each to have fantastic customer service.
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Wow, I guess I'm just easy. If I like the looks of something, I want to try it out. Everything from the newest steels, to mystery steels with questionable heat treatment. Of course the nicer knives end up in my pocket for longer periods. But I still like to try out most every blade I buy, even if for only a day or two.




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Good question. For me, a daily use folding knife needs to have:

1) useful blade shape, both profile and grind. I prefer FFG blades with distal taper and some belly and a reasonably acute tip for detail work.
2) comfortable and safe handle shape, opening method, and lock. These all interrelate as ergonomic factors. Handle needs to feel good in hand - good grip with no sharp corners, and not too fat in pocket. Preference is for synthetic composite handles for their low mass, good traction, and durability. I greatly prefer the Spyderhole, but flippers and thumb studs are acceptable if the rest of the package is compelling. Not a fan of frame locks or metal handles, though they look awesome.
3) good blade steel, I prefer stainless for easy maintenance. Decent wear resistance and hardness.
4) made by a company with integrity that stand behind their product.
5) not too heavy. If the knife already has good cutting geometry and synthetic handles, this usually follows naturally.
6) blade in the 3"-4" range. I find this range most useful for my needs.
7) functional pocket clip that doesn't ruin comfort of handle while cutting. I find that tip-up clip placement generally places the clip in a better position for comfort during use, under my last two fingers.
 
I also bought dozens of inexpensive (<$50) and more expensive folders until I found the Resilience.

Bought it as an impulse buy, not liking its looks and having never thought about getting it.

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When I got it and carried/used it a bit I thought, heck, so much $ spent in the search of my near-perfect EDC folder, and I just found it by chance.

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it is indeed an excellent knife for the price, a true value, bang-for-your-buck piece.
 
No flippers/AOs.
No tiger stripes/flames/skulls.
No G10/Ti handles on framelocks.
No knives with really small cutting edge lengths relative to the overall length.
If a knife doesn't have any of the features mentioned above and it's well made, it's something I'll at least consider.
 
For me it is blade shape (clip point preferred), grind (full flat or veeeeeeeery high saber grind) and weight (the ligther, the better). This is because the most use my knives see is food prep, so full flat ground thin blades are the best performers. And the ligther, the better, because I wear a suit to work almost daily and heavy folders ruin the fabric. That's why I love my Spyderco Military so much!

The point about the knife going to be used or not is a good one. I love the looks of most ZT knives... but... they won't work for me, so I pass on them. I will only be able to use them those days when I go out hiking and I pick a folder instead of a fixed blade... and those days are getting more and more scarce.
 
ThePeacent said:
I also bought dozens of inexpensive (<$50) and more expensive folders until I found the Resilience.

Bought it as an impulse buy, not liking its looks and having never thought about getting it.
it is indeed an excellent knife for the price, a true value, bang-for-your-buck piece.
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I bought it locally for arround 65€ in Bilbao (I know, somewhat expensive) and I like it a lot. It packs an even bigger blade than the Military. However... it is quite heavy due to the steel liners. That's about the only drawback about that knife!
 
What do I look for?

Titanium and at least 154cm blade steel.
No blades smaller than 3".
 
True, a bit heavy.
But it aids in the sturdy construction feeling
I bought it during late night online shopping in a well known Spanish cutlery and gear shop.
Cost me the same, but I guess it was the cheapest Spyderco available (European prices, of course)
 
ThePeacent said:
True, a bit heavy.
But it aids in the sturdy construction feeling
I bought it during late night online shopping in a well known Spanish cutlery and gear shop.
Cost me the same, but I guess it was the cheapest Spyderco available (European prices, of course)
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Given it is not to costly... I am thinking about taking it appart and drilling/filing some material out of the steel liners. Actually I am thinking about purchasing a Ganzo G717-OR and doing the same thing (even cheaper, say 18€). If it works out just fine, I may just apply the same treatment to the Resilence. I don't have a mill, but I bet that with a decent drill bit and a carbide burr in the die grinder I can work on that stainless no problem!

Does your resilence have some sligth side to side blade play? Mine does. i haven't touched the pivot screw yet. Maybe it is just that the blade is so long that I can apply waaaay too much leverage.
 
Blade long enough to slice an apple,
FFG,
Steel doesn't need more than stropping from day to day usage,
Legal carry where I live,
Aesthetically pleasing.
 
Price - if it's lower than $150 I won't even look at it
Brand - if it's too mainstream I won't look at them

Ok all kidding aside

Looks - has to be a sexy or mean
Blade shape/grind
Carryability?
I guess that's size weight and thickness
Speed and easse of deployment just so I can mess around when bored
Last but not least legal considerations lol
 
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