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Im thinking about getting a new EDC knife and was wondering...

What's your Favorite EDC knife and why?

I had been carrying a Kershaw Ken Onion BLUR which I loved! I lost it and have been carrying a SOG ll (Christmas gift) which I'm not in the LEAST bit impressed. It is flimsy, one day fishing at the beach with it and it's now all rusted, the "safety" is a pain and the open assist is slow and cumbersome.

Benchmade AFO II auto open (push button) Tanto.

I use a cheap Gerber folder. Just used as a tool.

I'd be interested in finding a new knife myself. I've been carrying the same old serrated Gerber that I bought at the AAFES in Korea in 1988. I keep thinking to myself, if I sharpen this one more time it'll make a nice toothpick. Anyway, post away, I'm actually looking at the Gerber Remix from BassPro unless anyone talks me out of it.

Love this knife. You can really put a good edge on it and it opens fast with an index finger assist and a flip.
http://www.crkt.com/M16-01-EDC-ZytelHan ... _id=898283" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

I too carry a Kershaw Ken Onion Blur (Red) 1670RD.
Why not get another one?

For utility work a Kabar that is a clone of the Buck 110 style. I also carry a Cold Steel Spartan. One of the nice things about Cold Steel is that they generally have good solid locks on their folders, especially if it has that Triad lock (like the Spartan). The Spartan at least also comes with ambi pocket clips, which is nice. Amazon has good prices on Cold Steel stuff.

AEA wrote:I too carry a Kershaw Ken Onion Blur (Red) 1670RD.
Why not get another one?

Oh, I am not opposed to buying another one... I'm just curious as to what ppl carry and if anything out there is as good or maybe better in a similar price point.

gigag04 wrote:Benchmade AFO II auto open (push button) Tanto.

I know you are a LEO so you can carry that knife but wouldn't that be illegal for the rest of us?

TPC 46.01 wrote:...(11) "Switchblade knife" means any knife that has a blade that folds, closes, or retracts into the handle or sheath and that opens automatically by pressure applied to a button or other device located on the handle or opens or releases a blade from the handle or sheath by the force of gravity or by the application of centrifugal force. The term does not include a knife that has a spring, detent, or other mechanism designed to create a bias toward closure and that requires exertion applied to the blade by hand, wrist, or arm to overcome the bias toward closure and open the knife.

Reason I ask is cause apparently my knives are illegal in SA so I am trying to figure out a new knife that I can legally carry there

DONT TREAD ON ME wrote:

gigag04 wrote:Benchmade AFO II auto open (push button) Tanto.

I know you are a LEO so you can carry that knife but wouldn't that be illegal for the rest of us?

TPC 46.01 wrote:...(11) "Switchblade knife" means any knife that has a blade that folds, closes, or retracts into the handle or sheath and that opens automatically by pressure applied to a button or other device located on the handle or opens or releases a blade from the handle or sheath by the force of gravity or by the application of centrifugal force. The term does not include a knife that has a spring, detent, or other mechanism designed to create a bias toward closure and that requires exertion applied to the blade by hand, wrist, or arm to overcome the bias toward closure and open the knife.

Reason I ask is cause apparently my knives are illegal in SA so I am trying to figure out a new knife that I can legally carry there

Get an folding pocket knife that doesn't lock open, doesn't SA only mention a folding knife that locks?

For a long time, I carried a Kershaw Tanto Blur. But more lately, I've been carrying a CRKT M21-14DSFG: http://www.crkt.com/M21-Special-Forces- ... Veff-Combo

Dimensions

• Open Overall Length 9.25 inches
  Closed Length 5.25 inches
  Weight 6.1 ounces

Blade

• Length 3.875 inches
  Thickness 0.14 inches
  Material 8Cr14MoV
  Blade-HRC 58-59
  Finish Titanium Nitride
  Grind Hollow
  Style Deep-Bellied Spear Point
  Edge Veff Serrations

Handle

• Material G10
  Liner 2CR13

Lock

• Type: Locking Liner
  Safety System: AutoLAWKS

Carry

• Carry System: 4 Position Clip

Features

• Flipper: Yes

This knife does not have the assisted opening feature like the Kershaw does, but it does flick open quite readily. It has a double lock, using both a liner lock and their "AutoLAWKS" safety switch to ensure that the blade cannot be unlocked accidentally. Holes in the hilts enable it to be lashed to a pole and used as the point of a spear. The "Veff" serrations are much sharper than any others I've ever seen before....absolutely amazing. Check out the video below:
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(Edited to add link to above knife, and size information....)

paulhailes wrote:Get an folding pocket knife that doesn't lock open, doesn't SA only mention a folding knife that locks?

Cannot be under 5.5" and lock.

DONT TREAD ON ME wrote:

paulhailes wrote:Get an folding pocket knife that doesn't lock open, doesn't SA only mention a folding knife that locks?

Cannot be under 5.5" and lock.

So just get one that doesn't lock, that is a really dumb law by the way I feel for you.

paulhailes wrote:

DONT TREAD ON ME wrote:

paulhailes wrote:Get an folding pocket knife that doesn't lock open, doesn't SA only mention a folding knife that locks?

Cannot be under 5.5" and lock.

So just get one that doesn't lock, that is a really dumb law by the way I feel for you.

It is a horrible law. They also claim that a knife that locks is a fixed blade knife

DONT TREAD ON ME wrote:

gigag04 wrote:Benchmade AFO II auto open (push button) Tanto.

I know you are a LEO so you can carry that knife but wouldn't that be illegal for the rest of us?

To carry? Yes. To own? no.