Mike Panic Posted October 12, 2012 Share Posted October 12, 2012 There's a gun thread, figured I'd start one on every day carry (EDC) knives. I didn't carry for a long time, mostly because I can't stand a lot of crap in my pockets, between an iPhone, keys, wallet, didn't want a knife too. Most of my friends swear they couldn't live without having one. One day I randomly see a knife that visually appeals to me, the Gerber Mini Remix. Now, it's functional, sharp for what it is, but it sucks to open. For a $16 knife, I'm happy for what it is, but this will most likely end up in my car's glove box, or putting it on a carabiner and clipping it to my hiking backpack for extra knife. One handed, it's not the easiest thing to open. Open, it's very useful and think the size is perfect, if not smaller is better here. In the pocket, I really like how low it sits. All that being said, I've now been bit by the EDC bug and am looking for a assisted opening knife. Looking for some suggestions. I like thin, clean design, which is vein of me to say but design does matter here. I'm also not a huge fan of plastic / poly frames, prefer aluminum or steel. Also really prefer it to ride low in the pocket and expose very little if possible. Silver or black is open. What I've been considering is the Kershaw Leek In that photo, which is somewhat rare, the clip is shown installed in the alternative install, resulting in a tip-down carry. Stock, it comes installed at the other end and a huge chunk sticks out of your pocket. Every YouTube review / blog article I've read says this is an awesome EDC knife that borders on the gentleman's knife category. I also like that it comes in all black, although there's a serious up-charge for that. Thumb studs or flipper for open, downside that everyone says is that the tip is very thin and because of that is prone to breaking. I can get this for about $30. The other EDC I'm considering is the SOG TWITCH II By all accounts, this is what everyone directly compares the Leek to. It has a clip design that's meant to ride low, thumbstuds and flipper for opening, but have read a few less than favorable reviews on the lock it uses. Runs around $40. FWIW, I also don't like serrated blades on EDCs, hence me choosing knives without them. What are you carrying, what do you think is a perfect EDC / what do you look for in an EDC? Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/2816-whats-your-edc-knife/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan S Posted October 12, 2012 Share Posted October 12, 2012 Kershaw Leek is a nice, if somewhat overpriced knife. I kinda like CRKT knives, carry an M16 for casual wear, and a K41 Ken Onion Design CRKT for dress use. One thing I will note, if you don't know how to use a knife in a fight, don't even think about it! Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/2816-whats-your-edc-knife/#findComment-47427 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Panic Posted October 12, 2012 Author Share Posted October 12, 2012 One thing I will note, if you don't know how to use a knife in a fight, don't even think about it! Probably should have put in there, I don't want a knife for self defense, PA is a CCW state and I bring my gun to knife fights :D Just looking for something to slice boxes open, cut packages, ya know, every day tasks. Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/2816-whats-your-edc-knife/#findComment-47429 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CultExciter Posted October 12, 2012 Share Posted October 12, 2012 My EDC is a Leatherman PST2 that I've had for 15 years. Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/2816-whats-your-edc-knife/#findComment-47433 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brock Varty Posted October 12, 2012 Share Posted October 12, 2012 I usually cary Benchmade that I have had for a few years. I couldn't even tell you what the model is. I have had a few Gerbers before and found the Benchmade better in many aspects. Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/2816-whats-your-edc-knife/#findComment-47434 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jade1955 Posted October 12, 2012 Share Posted October 12, 2012 Not exactly an EDC (we're not allowed to carry knives in the uk). This is my knife of choice for kebabing intruders. A Cold Steel Trilite with a 6" blade. jayessebee and Shannon Shirley 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/2816-whats-your-edc-knife/#findComment-47437 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Napalm Pancakes Posted October 12, 2012 Share Posted October 12, 2012 (edited) My EDC is a Case medium stockman that I've had about six months. Edited October 12, 2012 by Napalm Pancakes Picture added. Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/2816-whats-your-edc-knife/#findComment-47441 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan S Posted October 12, 2012 Share Posted October 12, 2012 I'll hafta take a pic or two... Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/2816-whats-your-edc-knife/#findComment-47442 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAllen Posted October 13, 2012 Share Posted October 13, 2012 I've been using a couple different knives for edc for awhile. For the most part they double as my money clip. My favorite is a crkt van hoy snap lock. I like it better than assisted open knives. Its takes a little getting used to how to open it but once you do, it opens pretty quick. Not able to post pics at the moment but I'll see if I can figure something out. So when I don't have it, its usually a duluth trading lock blade. Nothing fancy just a good size for all around and works good as a money clip also. Its one of the few lock blades I've had that I really like and its easy to open with just your thumb. Then I keep in my backpack for work, I've got a small swiss army, a gerber multi-tool (not really a knife but does still have a few blades on it) and a crkt hawk k-at. Then in the car I've got leatherman multi-tool, a large swiss army, an assisted open that a military buddy gave me, and a small hatchet. Shannon Shirley 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/2816-whats-your-edc-knife/#findComment-47472 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayessebee Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 pardon the IG filter jade1955 and CultExciter 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/2816-whats-your-edc-knife/#findComment-47607 Share on other sites More sharing options...
reverend1 Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 I don't carry a knife. I have a .45. Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/2816-whats-your-edc-knife/#findComment-47608 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptCanada Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 Well I don't carry anything anymore, when I did back in the states I had a Gerber Gator. Now here in this country I'll be taken to the police station to fill out a report if I have any type of blade..... But two days out of the week I walk around with a 6 foot bo staff, no problems what so ever, go figure. hogg and slayer9019 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/2816-whats-your-edc-knife/#findComment-47612 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 I've got a 4inch buck that i carry around that i also use as a money clip. (who am I kidding, I have no money...) slayer9019 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/2816-whats-your-edc-knife/#findComment-47615 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott R Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 Well I don't carry anything anymore, when I did back in the states I had a Gerber Gator. Now here in this country I'll be taken to the police station to fill out a report if I have any type of blade..... But two days out of the week I walk around with a 6 foot bo staff, no problems what so ever, go figure. i like your style! MAchete! jade1955 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/2816-whats-your-edc-knife/#findComment-47619 Share on other sites More sharing options...
slayer9019 Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 I don't carry assisted types anymore since they confiscated mine twice when I lived in Newark (bastards!). Apparently in the fantastic state of NJ they fall in a grey area. If I am in NYC or in a suit I carry this little guy otherwise I got this guy and I always keep a fixed blade/leatherman in my jeep and carry those when I am out of urban areas. Nothing beats a kabar when you actually need to do anything with a blade. jade1955 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/2816-whats-your-edc-knife/#findComment-47638 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAllen Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 I don't carry a knife. I have a .45. Seems like that may be a little excessive for opening a box or even cleaning a fish. Hands On, slayer9019 and CaptCanada 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/2816-whats-your-edc-knife/#findComment-47667 Share on other sites More sharing options...
reverend1 Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 Seems like that may be a little excessive for opening a box or even cleaning a fish. Sometimes you really need to open a box. I don't clean fish I use the bass-o-matic. Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/2816-whats-your-edc-knife/#findComment-47668 Share on other sites More sharing options...
slayer9019 Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 Seems like that may be a little excessive for opening a box or even cleaning a fish. the 45 is for boxes, and this is for self-defense Hands On, hogg and jade1955 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/2816-whats-your-edc-knife/#findComment-47669 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 does it come with the hats? #swag Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/2816-whats-your-edc-knife/#findComment-47676 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatdee7 Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 benchmade griptillan but i usually just have the spyderco bug on my keychain Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/2816-whats-your-edc-knife/#findComment-47677 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoryQ Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 I used to carry a Spyderco Delica for my work, or sometimes a Spyderco Rescue. Both were used for cutting ligatures, seatbelts, etc. Nowadays I just don't have the need anymore. I still have the Rescue in a compartment in my car, and a few bits and bobs around the office. The situation in Ireland is similar to that of the U.K. On a daily basis if you are carrying a knife or anything which can be improvised as a weapon then you need to be able to explain it in the context of your employment or some recreational reason. So there's no problem carrying a fishing knife along with your rod on your way down to the river, but if you're toting the same knife everywhere you go then that's an offence. I've got some nice carbon steel kitchen knives that we bought in Japan, and in Cambodia recently I bought a set of six hand-made steak knives. I like the fact that I actually use them on a daily basis in the kitchen: In the past I've bought some really nice custom knives and they ended up not being used for much of anything, really, they were so nice I didn't want to 'ruin' them, which is silly. I've sold most of them on over the years. Crappy pic- cibo 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/2816-whats-your-edc-knife/#findComment-47734 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colored Guy Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 I carry a Mercator K55K. Gotta make sure you get the German one, there's Chinese knockoffs floating around. World Knives: Mercator German K55K Cat Folding Pocket Knife - K55K slayer9019 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/2816-whats-your-edc-knife/#findComment-47753 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAllen Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 here are some pics, now that i've got access to a computer! haha van hoy snap lock duluth trading company lock blade the crkt hawk kat jade1955 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/2816-whats-your-edc-knife/#findComment-48563 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jade1955 Posted October 27, 2012 Share Posted October 27, 2012 [ATTACH]8046[/ATTACH] Very nice. What are the handles made of ? Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/2816-whats-your-edc-knife/#findComment-48567 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rilla Posted October 27, 2012 Share Posted October 27, 2012 Mine's a little bulky but I wear Carhartt pants to work so the utility pocket comes in pretty handy, can't even feel it. Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/2816-whats-your-edc-knife/#findComment-48568 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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