Need a New EDC

[SomeSoldier]

My current EDC pocket folder is causing wear holes in my t-shirts. My wife told me to get a new knife.

So I am thinking about moving to a fixed blade. Spyderco is my go to knife company but I would be willing to branch out.

This knife will be a daily user utility. Would prefer no serrated edges for easy sharpening.

These are the two from spyderco I was looking at:

Nightstick™ - Spyderco, Inc.

Designed by renowned custom knifemaker Gayle Bradley, the Nightstick is a uniquely modern take on the classic boot knife. Its flat-ground CPM S30V stainless steel blade is single edged to make it more legally friendly, but retains the traditional symmetric...

www.spyderco.com

Moran™ FRN/Kraton Drop Point - Spyderco, Inc.

Bill Moran is recognized as the grandfather of American custom knifemaking and the founding father of the American Bladesmith Society. He started pounding steel, making knives more than fifty years ago. If you're lucky enough to find a custom-made Moran to...

www.spyderco.com

I really like the look of the nightstick but worry about the handle being too slick.

The Moran seems perfect for what I want but it's kinda plan. I like stuff that is different.

Open to suggestions, even if it's another folder but less rough on my shirts.

 

[Will556]

My current EDC pocket folder is causing wear holes in my t-shirts. My wife told me to get a new knife.

So I am thinking about moving to a fixed blade. Spyderco is my go to knife company but I would be willing to branch out.

This knife will be a daily user utility. Would prefer no serrated edges for easy sharpening.

These are the two from spyderco I was looking at:

Nightstick™ - Spyderco, Inc.

Designed by renowned custom knifemaker Gayle Bradley, the Nightstick is a uniquely modern take on the classic boot knife. Its flat-ground CPM S30V stainless steel blade is single edged to make it more legally friendly, but retains the traditional symmetric...

www.spyderco.com

Moran™ FRN/Kraton Drop Point - Spyderco, Inc.

Bill Moran is recognized as the grandfather of American custom knifemaking and the founding father of the American Bladesmith Society. He started pounding steel, making knives more than fifty years ago. If you're lucky enough to find a custom-made Moran to...

www.spyderco.com

I really like the look of the nightstick but worry about the handle being too slick.

The Moran seems perfect for what I want but it's kinda plan. I like stuff that is different.

Open to suggestions, even if it's another folder but less rough on my shirts.

You ever take a look at Toor?

Toor Knives | Made in the USA

Forged in tradition with a Lifetime Guarantee, Toor Knives focuses on purpose built blades made in the USA.

toorknives.com

 

[SomeSoldier]

You ever take a look at Toor?

Toor Knives | Made in the USA

Forged in tradition with a Lifetime Guarantee, Toor Knives focuses on purpose built blades made in the USA.

toorknives.com

Those are very nice and I have a couple picked out.

 

[Will556]

And if you happen to find yourself in a non-permissive environment but still looking for something that’ll work…

G10 KNIVES

G10 remains the choice for non-metallic concealable knives.

blktriangle.com

 

[Will556]

Variant One is a another nice company to check out.

KNIVES

Custom knives and tools. Operational by design, tactical by nature. Tactical Knives, Combat Knives, Special Operations, NonMetallic Knives, Non Metallic Knife, Combat Knife, Blade.

variantone.com

 

[wizrd]

Bark River has some beautiful fixed blades, and good quality stuff.

 

[Xae289]

SOG Fielder Folding Knife Wood Handle

The SOG Fielder Folding Knife Wood features a 3.3" 7Cr17 stainless steel clip point blade with a satin finish. It's a manual opener with a thumb stud. This linerlock has smooth wooden handles with oversized stainless steel bolsters and a tip-down pocket clip. It's 4.5" closed and weighs 4.8 oz...

www.smkw.com

I like my work EDC. Nothing fancy, but it opens very easily. I use it heavily at work cutting various packaging materials, and occasionally, wire. Every few days, I'll notice it's cutting a bit sluggishly and quickly hone it on a rough edge of whatever machine. I've had it at least a year, and the only time I've "sharpened" it was a few dozen passes per side on a fairly smooth stone curb. I also used it to field dress my deer last season. It handled cutting the skin and meat well. I wished I had something else to cut through the ribs at the sternum, but it did eventually manage the job.

Basically, it's a good folder if you want something cheap and functional that you can beat on, but will continue to keep coming back to perform loyally for you. Also looks nice enough that people who don't know knives will think it's a nice knife.

 

[Cooolone]

I've always considered blades like anything really, as a tool. It all depends what it's being used for that will shape the decision as to what to buy. I don't believe in anything that's a one that does all. But I'm a knife snob!

My tooling knives are never ever to be confused with my SHTF life preservation tools. The latter is reserved for what it is intended to do! Razor sharp and always ready!

Tool knives get the abuse, but they have to be good steel and function above form! I like the tool steel knives lately as they hold better edges and take more abuse. CTS or CPM steel(s). They won't disappoint! So, Cheap is cheap... I have a few of those too, but are novelties. I don't believe in skimping like all my tools. The right tools for the job makes for easy work.

Regards

 

[Cooolone]

Ok here's a nice one...

CTS-XHP Steel, fixed blade. This steel isn't good for bending, so you can do any prying with it... But it holds an excellent edge for a long time!

I would buy this...

Crotts Ultra Light Hunter - Fort Henry Custom Knives

Crotts Ultra Light Hunter was created earlier this year. This special knife has a Hollow Ground CTS-XHP Blade and Jade G-10 handles.

forthenrycustomknives.com

 

[Saltwater60]

My son has a Tops fixed blade neck knife and it’s very nice and strong. Cheap too.

I’ve been leaning toward an esee knife as they look nice and get great reviews.

 

[SomeSoldier]

Thank you guys for all your suggestions. I have purchased and received my new knife. I will post pics tomorrow. The knife is made from S45VN steel.

 

[Shoots100]

Just wondering how your wearing a hole in your T shirts ?
I been carrying two spydercos everyday for the last couple of decades and have never had any issues with holes in my shirts, with any style pocket clip.
My current EDC's are a Canis in the left front and a titanium PM in my right front, both with Lynch deep clips.

 

[SomeSoldier]

Just wondering how your wearing a hole in your T shirts ?
I been carrying two spydercos everyday for the last couple of decades and have never had any issues with holes in my shirts, with any style pocket clip.
My current EDC's are a Canis in the left front and a titanium PM in my right front, both with Lynch deep clips.

Best I can tell it's the screws. Run your finger over them. They are not smooth.

 

[Shoots100]

Still can't see where a shirt would be rubbed enough to make a hole in it with the screws, but that issue would be taken care of with the deep pocket titanium LynchNW clips.
Screws are behind the lynch clip, not over the clip.
Check them out here LynchNW

 

[SomeSoldier]

A little late but as promised.

Phrike - Self-Defense / Utility

Purchase a Spartan Blades Phrike blade. This easy to carry S35VN blade will complete most any task that you require in a everyday carry knife.

spartanbladesusa.com

 

[GTN]

So how are you carrying a fixed blade edc?
Vertical, horizontal?
Concealed, open carry?

 

[SomeSoldier]

So how are you carrying a fixed blade edc?
Vertical, horizontal?
Concealed, open carry?

So far concealed vertical but I am starting to look at clips. Maybe horizontal or canted.

 

[GTN]

So far concealed vertical but I am starting to look at clips. Maybe horizontal or canted.

I have a small fixed 2” blade that I carry owb appendix @11:00 for weak hand operation.

 

[GTN]

 

[Podmonkey]

I don't think you need a fixed blade for solely pocket saving purposes. G10 is tough on fabrics though and therefore I recommend (since you are a fellow Spydie fan).....

Spyderco Para 3 Lightweight

https://www.amazon.com/Spyderco-C223PBK-12-25-in

3" blade, classic Spyderco FRN scales like on the Delica, super light, very thin. Pretty much the ultimate EDC pocket knife. The plastic handles are grippy enough but they won't kill your pockets either. I carry mine everyday, everywhere.

 

[SomeSoldier]

OWB appendix carry feels pretty good.

 

[Defilade]

This is interesting!

 

[SomeSoldier]

This is interesting!

Would check this out for my carrier but probably not for concealed. Also that coating is going to be destroyed after 5 uses.

 

[GTN]

OWB appendix carry feels pretty good.

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A little late but as promised.

Phrike - Self-Defense / Utility

Purchase a Spartan Blades Phrike blade. This easy to carry S35VN blade will complete most any task that you require in a everyday carry knife.

spartanbladesusa.com

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Slick looking knife

 

[SomeSoldier]

Slick looking knife

So far I am really liking it.

 

[GTN]

So far I am really liking it.

I looked it up but it’s way more than I have for a knife

 

[SomeSoldier]

I looked it up but it’s way more than I have for a knife

Yea, it was pricy but it was a self bday present.

 

[GTN]

Yea, it was pricy but it was a self bday present.

Those are the best presents lol

 

[SomeSoldier]

Those are the best presents lol

Indeed!

 

[NY Chamorro]

Are you carrying it vertical with the Tek-Lok, and if so, how high does it ride?