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Which knife should I get for a EDC knife?


Benchmade Mini Griptillian
Spyderco Paramilitary
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ADDED - Spyderco Sage.

Please suggest a knife if you have anything else in mind. I have 120 dollars to spend on a good knife. Thanks. :thumbup:
 
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you cant go wrong with the paramilitary. i have a digicam SF version that i EDC. it is a great knife and would be a great EDC.
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between those 2 choices I would go with the Spyderco.

you can never go wrong with a Spyderco!

what about an ESEE? maybe the RC-3, RC-4 and then there's always the IZULA!
 
TKAZ said:
between those 2 choices I would go with the Spyderco.

you can never go wrong with a Spyderco!

what about an ESEE? maybe the RC-3, RC-4 and then there's always the IZULA!
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I have an izula, and I love it. I want a folder though.
 
Para for sure! its a fantastic blade! i got a D2 para for $120 a few weeks back:eek: :D:D
 
I own both a 556 Mini Grip and a Para Military. I have not had the para long enough to really EDC it, but one thing I think I need to point out. The Para is a much larger knife than the Mini-Grip. Prolly closer to the full size Grip in size. Also, the Mini-Grip is almost half the price of the Para if you go to the right dealer, so I really put them in two different categories. Light/small EDC for the Mini-Grip, and Normal EDC for the Para, with both being top notch in their categories.

Now weight wise there is not that much difference, para is half an ounce heavier I believe, and it rides really great in the pocket. For my personal preference, I think the Para is much more my style. Not as gigantic as my Military, but still plenty of knife, and very comfy too. The mini-grip is very nice too, and the axis lock is wonderful, but my vote is for the Para.
 
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I own both a 556 Mini Grip and a Para Military. I have not had the para long enough to really EDC it, but one thing I think I need to point out. The Para is a much larger knife than the Mini-Grip. Prolly closer to the full size Grip in size. Also, the Mini-Grip is almost half the price of the Para if you go to the right dealer, so I really put them in two different categories. Light/small EDC for the Mini-Grip, and Normal EDC for the Para, with both being top notch in their categories.

Now weight wise there is not that much difference, para is half an ounce heavier I believe, and it rides really great in the pocket. For my personal preference, I think the Para is much more my style. Not as gigantic as my Military, but still plenty of knife, and very comfy too. The mini-grip is very nice too, and the axis lock is wonderful, but my vote is for the Para.
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Very informative. Thanks! But, what do you guys think about the Spyderco Sage?
 
Own/owned all the ones on your list. The Para trumps BM M-G easily.

Sage is nice. Fit and finish is superb, ergos are sweet. Ti framelock is always a huge plus. Still...the Para is my favorite from your list.
 
I would go with the paramilitary, nothing against Benchmade, I have several that I like very much but I have been more satisfied with my Spyderco knives in general and the Para is my absolute favorite folder so far, you cant go wrong there in my opinion
 
Spyderco para-M or Spyderco Bradley !!! both VERY good knifes cant go wrong :thumbup:

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Gotta nail down the size/weight you are comfortable with for EDC. For some guys, the Mil or Para is fine. For others, they're waaay too much knife for EDC. Are you talking jeans & boots, dockers & pull over, slacks & jacket, or a suit? Big diff. If you're spending a lot of time in the rough and tumble, a bigger more heavy duty knife may be necessary. Otherwise, a smaller, lighter duty knife can be just the ticket. (As with guns and flashlights... it's really nice to have a variety of types and sizes to choose from!)

As for the Sage, I love it! Great for me with a Glock 30, jeans and motorcycle gear.

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But for dockers on up, I find even the Sage a touch heavy/large and like a Glock 26 and G10 Dragonfly.

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Not to make things more complicated, but I would also look at the Manix2 and FRN Stretch2 models. :D:thumbup:
 
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