Your fav hard use EDC blade (titanium?)

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Hey everyone. I've been on a quest for a hard use titanium EDC blade. I generally like sub 4 inch blades, and actually prefer blades near 3 inches in length or so, although that's not a requirement. And although I'm looking for titanium handles that's not exactly a requirement either. Weight is a consideration and I'm really not a fan of super,super beefy knives. The simpler the better, and no need to for any crazy ornamentation.

What I've purchased so far in my search are the following:

CRK Small Inkosi
CRK Sebenza 25
Grayman Dua (my current fav)
Hinderer MP-1
Viper Odino
Spyderco Slyz Bowie
Spyderco Techno

So anything you think I should give a shot? I think a lot of people think of grail knives as a knife that's really expensive that you drool over. For me, my Grail knife is the perfect hard use titanium EDC. Thanks for any help :)




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Of your list, the CRK 25 and Slysz Bowie are my pick. The Techno is too small for "real" work, although I have one and love it.
However, your list lacks the Spyderco Gayle Bradley 1 and the newer, lighter Gayle Bradley 2. Both of these come with the CPM-M4 blade which "makes" the knife...in my book.
The GB-2 comes with more ergonomic handle, CF/G10, stainless liners and you will love it at 4.4 ounces. I have TWO, just to make sure.
 
Strider smf and sng are my favourite hard use folders.
The medford 187 series get an honourable mention, but I prefer the striders.
 
Ferrum Forge anything, whatever one you like! Super solid knives!! Hoback A10 would be my next choice. I have lots of different ones, but those two are my absolute favorite hard users!
 
A bit large, but the Ti Millie is an absolute beast also!
Good call on the Gayle Bradley, very tough knife for an excellent price!
Joe
 
Spyderco tuff If you can find one or the Gayle Bradley series .

When I think of the toughest folders I have or the folders I carry to do yard work or stuff like that it's never a frame lock . Just personal preference, but for me my toughest folders are also probably on the cheaper end . Not what you want to here but I've abused some cold steels and they will not fail . Cold steels or spyderco manixs are my knives I will beat on.

I've had strides and never had one fail on me . Thing is they don't cut very well .Had hinderers still have a sevens and they are tough but toughest Not for me .
 
Since you like a blade closer to 3" I think the MP-1 would be the ticket. If you want slightly larger knife then the XM18 in a spearpoint. (I actually think both have the same cutting edge but the XM feels bigger.)
 
I don't know if it would qualify as a "hard use" knife, but I'd recommend the Spyderco Mantra. It's basically an upgraded Delica with a longer cutting edge, M4 steel, titanium scales and a flipper. Nice and lightweight, but still quite durable.
 
Bigger knife but it fits the bill, full flat grind with an asymmetric edge for an incredible 18 degree inclusive edge (it is one sharp mother) features a Chromium Nitride PVD coating that rock-wells at 85rc so it is almost scratch proof. I beat on this knife like it owes me money and basically its just perfect in every way.

I lovingly refer to this blade as "Black Nasty"
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matt009au said:
Strider smf and sng are my favourite hard use folders.
The medford 187 series get an honourable mention, but I prefer the striders.
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I would agree but the OP asked for full Ti scales....

Large 21 Insingo

Jeremy Robertson El Patron (3V)
 
ATJ999 said:
Ferrum Forge anything, whatever one you like! Super solid knives!! Hoback A10 would be my next choice. I have lots of different ones, but those two are my absolute favorite hard users!
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Oh my those Ferrum Forge knives are amazing. I might have to look at those.


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Dean Crail said:
Bigger knife but it fits the bill, full flat grind with an asymmetric edge for an incredible 18 degree inclusive edge (it is one sharp mother) features a Chromium Nitride PVD coating that rock-wells at 85rc so it is almost scratch proof. I beat on this knife like it owes me money and basically its just perfect in every way.

I lovingly refer to this blade as "Black Nasty"
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That's a beauty!!


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Sonnydaze said:
Of your list, the CRK 25 and Slysz Bowie are my pick. The Techno is too small for "real" work, although I have one and love it.
However, your list lacks the Spyderco Gayle Bradley 1 and the newer, lighter Gayle Bradley 2. Both of these come with the CPM-M4 blade which "makes" the knife...in my book.
The GB-2 comes with more ergonomic handle, CF/G10, stainless liners and you will love it at 4.4 ounces. I have TWO, just to make sure.
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I might have to get one of these too. I like the ergos of the GB-2 more than the GB-1. Thanks for the suggestion!


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Biginboca said:
Since you like a blade closer to 3" I think the MP-1 would be the ticket. If you want slightly larger knife then the XM18 in a spearpoint. (I actually think both have the same cutting edge but the XM feels bigger.)
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Yeah I have an MP-1 and also an xm-18. I like the both but the xm-18 is too big to carry. I really like the mp-1 though.


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Fodale Silex the preorder closed recentlso you might be able to pick one up after
 
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