2aHawaii
General Topics => Preparedness and Survival => Topic started by: new guy on May 01, 2014, 06:39:56 PM
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This is my favorite EDC!
Description below from Kershaw web site. :thumbsup:
I prefer combo blades to straight edges.
The Clash just may be a perfect EDC. It features a drop point blade of 8CR13MoV stainless steel, which Kershaw heat treats to ensure its strength,hardness, and ability to hold a keen edge. That's paired with a lightweight Polyimide handle with sure-grip texturing. To make it even better, the Clash features SpeedSafe assisted opening, a Flipper, and is priced for excellent value.
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Kershaw clash (plain edge)
Spyderco tenacious(plain edge)
In slacks or dressed up
Kershaw leek
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This is my current EDC.
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0087DRU7S/?tag=2ahawaii-20 (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0087DRU7S/?tag=2ahawaii-20)
I'm thinking of changing it to this one. (Probably put one in all my cars)
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B007388UG8/?tag=2ahawaii-20 (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B007388UG8/?tag=2ahawaii-20)
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I carry this plain edge knife pretty much daily, and I keep the smaller serrated version of it in my computer case for when I go to work ... in case a cardboard box needs to be taken out! >:D
Spyderco Pacific Salt Plain Edge H1-Steel Knife
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0018RMB8I/?tag=2ahawaii-20 (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0018RMB8I/?tag=2ahawaii-20)
(http://i.imgur.com/LbYku7L.jpg) (http://imgur.com/LbYku7L)
Spyderco Salt I Serrated Edge H-1 Steel Knife
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B001CNZXWE/?tag=2ahawaii-20 (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B001CNZXWE/?tag=2ahawaii-20)
(http://i.imgur.com/EUDDqIj.jpg) (http://imgur.com/EUDDqIj)
I bought them for 3 reasons:
1. Price
2. Rust Resistance (it's basically a folding dive knife)
3. Name brand
Now that I've carried them, I can say they are:
1. thin
2. light
3. easy to open one-handed
4. hard to fumble with the pattern in the handle
5. positive lock (safe)
6. Keep the edge for a long time after first time you sharpen it (factory edge dulls quickly due to the nature of H-1 steel)
7. Pocket clip staying tight so far after hundreds (thousands??) of clipping/unclipping to the pocket
Can't say anything bad about it. It's tough, light, thin and dependable. Just what I want in an EDC knife.
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Spyderco Delica 100% straight blade/drop point
Delica for the win... I love my Delica's.
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Been carrying the same spiderco since 93' straight back 50 50 modded with a zip tie. Lol If that says something about it.
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Been carrying these (not the ones in the picture) for almost 10 years. Gerber 600 bluntnose and CRKT M16. The knife is $20 from Wal Mart. Thick blade and holds an edge pretty good. Even used the tip once as a screwdriver. Sharpen it usually 2-3 times a year, or as soon as it won't shave hair. Most of the finish is gone, and it's been through the wash a few times. Cheap enough so it won't break my heart if it's lost or broken.
Broke 2 Leatherman pliers in less than 5 years, and plain old wore out a SOG Powerplier. The Gerber has been the toughest so far for me.
Been carrying pliers and knives everyday for over 25 years and so far, these have lasted the longest for me.
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Cold steel Voyager XL is my EDC :) pretty good value for a ~$60 knife. Cut up my first deer with it..like butter.
(http://www.knife-depot.com/images/product/13/391677.jpg)
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Benchmade barrage. Got it as a gift and love the thing. First knife I've ever owned that cost more the $50 and I can see why it's worth the cost
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I'm a big fan of my Benchmade Osborne 940. it has a really nice Reverse Tanto shape that gives me the strength of a tanto, but without having to sharpen that second edge.
the s30v steel kind of bothers me a little because it's such a pain in the ass to sharpen, but it stays petty sharp. I would prefer a 154 steel instead for EDC.
i love the aluminum handles, the axis lock, and the super smooth opening.
i don't like that the handles are green, but they make red and black handles for it.
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I'm a big fan of my Benchmade Osborne 940. it has a really nice Reverse Tanto shape that gives me the strength of a tanto, but without having to sharpen that second edge.
the s30v steel kind of bothers me a little because it's such a pain in the ass to sharpen, but it stays petty sharp. I would prefer a 154 steel instead for EDC.
i love the aluminum handles, the axis lock, and the super smooth opening.
i don't like that the handles are green, but they make red and black handles for it.
heh, thats funny because i kind of prefer s30v. when it wears it gets toothy on a microscopic level, where 154cm gets smooth. 154 is easier to sharpen as you mentioned though.
i have an old 940 with 154cm blade that i high polished and it came with green handles with a purple titanium spacer.
ive always wanted a 942 which has the same handle but in black with a blue spacer and a pointier s30v blade than the reverse tanto.
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Is your's a straight blade?
Is your's full serration?
Is your's 50/50?
I'm in the market for a new EDC knife; my previous was a Spyderco Delica with 3/4 serrations.
Totally helped in those (limited) situations when I had to cut up carpet and wiring, but I'm leaning toward 100% straight blade/drop point for my next acquisition.
Oh yeah, not really looking at tantos, but how many of you prefer drop points vs. tantos?
sharpening serrations is hard so i definitely vote for a plain edge. get a cheap serrated knife on the side as a utility work knife.
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M16-14zer kinda big but it fits my hand well. 50/50 serrated edge tanto. I like the tanto corner for slicing sensitive stuff like tape on packages. Serrations make quick work of light wire, rope, and fuel lines. It also has a seat belt cutter which is great for fabric and plastic sheeting. Not the best steel and needs sharpening a lot, but it takes a beating and I won't cry too hard if it breaks.
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(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/22/aza7a6ar.jpg)
Colorado river knife and tool, ken onion edition. Great knife, used to have a Kershaw but i lost it.
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he lives/lived in kailua.
ive been collecting his kershaws for some time now, i think since '03-04. cant really drop the cash on one of his customs. wish i could. he makes ergonomic works of art.
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Not necessarily my Every day carry, but since people are talking about Ken Onion, here's my blue ripple. Ken autographed the box and engraved his signature on the blade.
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cool! he's the man.
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Not necessarily my Every day carry, but since people are talking about Ken Onion, here's my blue ripple. Ken autographed the box and engraved his signature on the blade.
that's pretty cool, M0137
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Thanks.
And, he told me he lives in Kaneohe (Ahuimanu/Temple Valley), but that was two years ago.
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Not necessarily my Every day carry, but since people are talking about Ken Onion, here's my blue ripple. Ken autographed the box and engraved his signature on the blade.
Sweet!
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Strider 3/4 grind SnG tanto. Always with me.
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Primary is a Benchmade AFO II with the combo edge and tanto blade. I also carry a Ken Onion design Kershaw BOA.
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this was my EDC for a little bit but I sold it. Strider Cam Gotta get me a new knife.
(http://i.imgur.com/C3l5QAp.jpg)
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There's just something about a strider.
this was my EDC for a little bit but I sold it. Strider Cam Gotta get me a new knife.
(http://i.imgur.com/C3l5QAp.jpg)
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Nice! big fan of ken onion designs. Even if I can't afford a custom from him, his designs are everywhere.
Primary is a Benchmade AFO II with the combo edge and tanto blade. I also carry a Ken Onion design Kershaw BOA.
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My current EDC is a Kershaw scallion. I also have an older Benchmade folder that looks like a basic Spyderco knife with the thumb hole.
I have a few Ken Onion designed knives and a couple of CRKT. Lately, I'm into assisted open knives, mostly from Kershaw but I'd like to get a Benchmade one soon. They are pricey though.
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My current EDC knife is either a Emerson Mini CQC-15 or SOCFK-B, both plain edge folders.
I bought a Emerson EDC-2 to try out, but I broke the flathead screwdriver within a few days.
I recently picked up a ZT 0560. The blade is huge so I'm not sure if I'll carry it much.
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just picked up one of these
Voyager XL clip point
should be a durable working blade
Cold Steel Voyager Series Folding Knives (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pCeN_J1NExI#ws)
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i really want one of these pocket swords
that thing is huge! :geekdanc:
Espada Series (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hxSia4sxcyw#ws)
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i really want one of these pocket swords
that thing is huge! :geekdanc:
Espada Series (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hxSia4sxcyw#ws)
I've got the large and extra-large Espada knives. Decided on the less expensive G-10 handles. Beside being gigantic, the tab that catches your pocket edge for quick, one-handed deployment works great with some practice. Plus they both are sharp a F***!!!
I don't carry them, since that would be wrong. >:D I do keep one within reach of my bed and the other close to my gun safe ... in case I don't have enough time to get the door open.
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(http://www.lifeviewoutdoors.com/images/detailed/10/Benchmade-583-Barrage-Tanto.jpg)
I had one of these Benchmade Osborn Barrage series knives in tanto blade
very nice assisted EDC
ended up giving it to my nephew
Benchmade makes some quality stuff, but pricey
I still have a Benchmade folder that i got maybe 30 years ago, still works and looks like new.
my friend had a Benchmade balisong about 30 years ago, best made balisong i ever handled. for over $200 at the time, it better be good!
the logo on my old Benchmade folder doesn't say "Benchmade", it says "Balisong"
and so does the logo on the holster the folder came with
my friends balisong also had the logo "Balisong" on it
IIRC, the company name used to be "Balisong", then later changed it to "Benchmade"
I'll get a pic of my old folder later when i get home.
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My current EDC knife is either a Emerson Mini CQC-15 or SOCFK-B, both plain edge folders.
I bought a Emerson EDC-2 to try out, but I broke the flathead screwdriver within a few days.
I recently picked up a ZT 0560. The blade is huge so I'm not sure if I'll carry it much.
yeah i had one and never carried mine, i traded it to another 2amember.
now they got the zt566 which is a baby version of the 560.
i just ordered the zt/emerson collaboration knife :geekdanc:
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yeah i had one and never carried mine, i traded it to another 2amember.
now they got the zt566 which is a baby version of the 560.
i just ordered the zt/emerson collaboration knife :geekdanc:
Yeah, I wanted a flipper but didn't want the spring assist. I've been reading reviews on the 0566 and it looks like you can disable the assist, so I might purchase one.
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Yeah, I wanted a flipper but didn't want the spring assist. I've been reading reviews on the 0566 and it looks like you can disable the assist, so I might purchase one.
On Instagram I've been seeing QTRM5TR knives. They look cool, but way too fat for EDC. Might pick up the QTR-6 to play around with.
yup you can pop out the spring on any kerhsaw/zt assisted knife. no permanent mods necessary. i put heavy grease in the pocket that the spring resides in, it quiets down the jingly spring when the blade is open and not under tension.
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bought in the early 80's, iirc
i think it was under $20, came with the sheath that you can draw vertical or horizontal
see how the logo says "Balisong" and not "Benchmade"
i think early on they were called Balisong bc thats what they made, or at least thats what i remember them making
then later they changed to Benchmade
but for a 30+ year old knife, its still going strong!
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3868/14348773752_4c37c59ca0_c.jpg) (https://www.flickr.com/photos/70099529@N03/14348773752/)
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3914/14350362475_1eea034871_c.jpg) (https://www.flickr.com/photos/70099529@N03/14350362475/)
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got this several months ago
SOG Fielder XL
I just liked the wood on the grip
and turns out to be a pretty durable EDC
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5154/14348770712_8a160fb033_c.jpg) (https://www.flickr.com/photos/70099529@N03/14348770712/)
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My emerson!
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my 14pc chef tool box, I got a meat cleaver, 16 inch slicer, 10 inch chef knife, and a few other :shaka:
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my 14pc chef tool box, I got a meat cleaver, 16 inch slicer, 10 inch chef knife, and a few other :shaka:
That's a lot of stuff to carry around with you. I would consolidate it to one practical knife.
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8) I am chef, I have all of my knives nd tools in a knife backpack, and with it a small first aid kit
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my 14pc chef tool box, I got a meat cleaver, 16 inch slicer, 10 inch chef knife, and a few other :shaka:
Whoa, whoa, 14 piece? That's sounding like an assault knife block to me. I think we're going to have to limit that. 8)
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:rofl: am I the only one that would bring a bag of knives to a gun fire?
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Right now i carry a Benchmade Barrage and it's freaking awesome. Everytime I flip it open, i smile. Oh and it's very, very sharp. ;D