Your EDC Knife Recommendations
Nitecore NTK10 Titanium Utility Knife
The Nitecore NTK10 Titanium Utility Knife is a multipurpose tool that is made from Aero grade Titanium alloy, and provides the user a retractable and replaceable razor sharp OLFA blade with a 30° angled cut, glass breaker, and bottle opener. The Nitecore titanium body has a lanyard hole for neck carry, and also comes with a detachable pocket clip. This small lightweight package offers both functionality and versatility. Weighing in at 2.38oz this knife will be your go-to companion when you need to cut through any material with ease or break out of your car window if you ever find yourself trapped inside after an accident. This knife is shaped like a Swiss army knife but with more functions such as the bottle opener and glass breaker. It also has a replaceable OLFA blade which can be used in various situations such as cutting rope or string, slicing open packages…
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Off-Grid Rapid Fire Coyote
Specs: Blade is 3.75”, handle is 4.75”, weight is 5.9oz Details: Off-Grid Rapid Fire Coyote is a versatile folding knife for EDC, survival and camping. The deep carry pocket clip is adjustable for left or right folded tip up carry. The plain edge blade is a cryogenic treated D2 in non-reflective Titanium Nitride, for increased durability and is extremely scratch and peel resistant. This knife is built for hard use and dependability. *Cryo D2 is a durable tool steel with a hardness of 55 to 62 HRC. The Cryogenic treatment is another step giving D2 steel additional temperament and hardness, meant to give the blade decreased micro fracturing and edge chipping, while maintaining sharpness, and improving wear resistance.
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Ontario Knife Rat-1 Knife
Specs: blade length 3.6”, overall open length 8.62”, closed 5”, 5.57oz Details: Ontario Knife Rat-1 is a quality tactical and survival knife that can withstand abuse in most any environment. It has a smooth action, solid lock up, and ergonomic handle. For the price, it’ll be a challenge to find a knife that compares to the performance of the Rat-1. It also has a four position pocket clip and dual thumb studs, that allows the wearer to customize it to their specific use and preferred carry method. *AUS 8 is a Japanese stainless steel (also produced in China) and is very similar to 440 but with more vanadium added to give additional hardness. AUS 8 is at the higher end of the medium quality steel and is favored for it’s cost effectiveness and corrosion resistance. Hardness is rated 57-59RC.
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Outdoor Edge RazorLite
Specs: replaceable blade 3.5”, overall 8.0”, weight 2.8 oz. Details: The Outdoor Edge is the perfect EDC for those that would rather spend more time hunting than sharpening their blade. The Edge houses a replaceable razor sharp drop point blade that is suitable for cleaning and processing wild game, or just your everyday task of opening boxes or cutting zip ties. The handles are a fiberglass/nylon polymer mix, and house a stainless steel pocket clip. The black blade housing is oxide coated and is easily deployed using the ambidextrous thumb studs. The Outdoor edge is a lightweight EDC that gives you the option of having quick access to a razor sharp blade in a moments notice. *Replaceable blades made from Japanese 420J2 steel
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Quietcarry – IQ w/Titanium Handle
Specs: blade length 2.9”, closed length 3.8”, handle thickness 0.35”, weight 2.20oz Details: Quietcarry – IQ is a sleek minimalist tool crafted from ELMAX, referred to as a “super steel” that is known for its incredible edge retention, hardness, and wear resistance. The blade is made from one of the best steels you can have in a knife. The 6AL4V titanium handle has knurling to give you the traction where you need it but the backside that’s smooth and won’t snag on the draw. The titanium clip allows easy carry with it’s deep pocket design. The IQ blade has a modified sheepsfoot, that is compact, yet sturdy enough for everyday tasks. *Elmax is a high end popular powder metallurgy stainless steel known for its corrosion resistance stability compressive strength and wear resistance. Hardness is rated at 61-62(HRC).
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Smith and Wesson Extreme Ops SWA24S
Dimensions: 7.1” (18 cm) overall length, with a blade length of 3.1” (7.9 cm) folding knife with clip point blade and aluminum handle. Weighs 3.5 ounces. Easy quick access with convenient pocket clip, finger flipper, and the ambidextrous thumb knobs. The partially serrated clip point blade is made of reliable 7Cr17MoV black oxide high carbon stainless steel with a black aluminum handle. Feel confident the blade will not slip with the security of the liner lock. Priced right and Ideal for all of your tactical, survival, and EDC needs. *Note about 7Cr17MoV Steel: a Chinese GB standard Martensitic stainless steel grade produced by adding a small amount of molybdenum (MO) and vanadium (V) to 7Cr17 to improve hardness and wear resistance, with similar steel grades being US AISI 440A and Japanese SUS 440A. The steel is good for wear resistance, has more than .5% carbon so it’s great for a…
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SOG – Seal Pup Elite Fixed Blade
Specs: blade 4.75”, weighs 5.28 oz, overall 9.5”x1.55”x0.7” Details: Black SOG Pup Elite with partial plain/serrated drop point fixed blade, with high impact textured nylon grip that can serve as a hunting knife, military/combat knife. The blade is full tang, and comes with hard molded Kydex sheath. *SOG’s cryogenic heat treatment gives the steel a superior hardness down to the molecular level and built to last.
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SOG Small Fixed Blade
Specs: 2.3” full tang blade; all around 4” x 1” x 8.5”; 3.8oz Details: SOG small fixed blade full tang blade made of 5Cr15Mov stainless steel, that can be carried in the belt, boot, neck, or anywhere else you prefer to have access to a fixed blade. This small SOG is able to handle various tasks and makes a great backup knife. It’s textured G10 handles give it a comfortable bite in the hand, and being so light and thin, it makes an ideal neck knife. *5Cr15Mov is the Chinese equivalent of the German X50CRMoV15 that is a very common kitchen blade steel, sometimes listed as AISI 440A, and usually hardened to 54 to 56 HRC. Very stain resistant.
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SOG Terminus XR – S35VN Steel
Specs: blade 2.95”, overall length 7.21”, closed length 4.26”, weight 3.2 oz Details: SOG Terminus XR is a reliable tactical blade that promotes the XR Lock, which is said to withstand up to 1,500 lbs of force. The Terminus is ambidextrous and versatile, and able to be opened three easy ways: thumb hole, XR lock, and kick assist. The blade wears a rugged G10 carbon fiber handle, making it lightweight and reinforced. The reversible deep pocket clip also allows for a more covert EDC. If you desire a tactical look, and the durability of the SOG name, the Terminus XR is your choice. *S35VN is a Martensitic steel developed in 2009 by Crucible Industries. S35VN is 15 to 20% stronger than S30VN without giving up any wear resistance. Vanadium carbides were substituted for niobium carbides, and has a Rockwell hardness of 58-61. The OG Terminus XR is a high-quality folding…
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Spyderco Caribbean Salt Leaf w/G-10 handle
Specs: blade 3.68”, overall length 8.50”, weight 4.20 oz One of a Kind -The Caribbean Salt family of knives have a number of distinguishing characteristics that separate them from Spyderco’s other folding knives. They feature a lightweight handle, an ultra corrosion-resistant blade, and a reversible pocket clip that supports left or right-side tip-up carry. Every knife also comes with its own unique serial number and is packaged in an acetate box with an instructional DVD. Versatile – Every Caribbean Salt features a reversible titanium hourglass pocket clip that supports left or right-side tip-up carry and a lined lanyard hole for the easy attachment of safety lines, lanyards, or fobs. Ultra Corrosion Resistant – The blades of these knives are crafted from LC200N, a nitrogen and chromium-rich alloy that achieves its hardness through a conventional heat-treatment process, yet offers incredible corrosion resistance and toughness. This material is also used in aerospace…
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Spyderco Dragonfly 2 Lightweight Folder
The Spyderco Dragonfly 2 Lightweight Folder is the perfect knife for outdoor enthusiasts. The blade is made of VG-10 stainless steel, which means it’s stronger than other blade materials and will stay sharp for a long time. The blade is also hollowground, meaning that the middle is thin and cuts easily through materials like rope or plastic. It has a non-reflective black coating on both sides that keeps it from reflecting light and making you more visible while you’re out in nature. The Spyderco Dragonfly 2 Lightweight Folder has a flat-ground sheepsfoot blade with a full-flat grind. It also features a VG-10 stainless steel blade with a black coating on both sides, giving it an overall length of 2 inches when closed (3.87″ open). The handle is titanium with anodized blue hardware on both sides of the handle—including the pocket clip—so it won’t rust or corrode over time if exposed…
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Spyderco Endura 4 – Lightweight Folder
Specs: 3.80”, closed length 4.98”, overall length 8.78”, 3.6oz, with 4 position clip Details: Now in it’s 4th generation, this offering from Spyderco gives you a broad range of variations for a wide variety of jobs and preferences. The Endura 4 has skeletonized stainless steel liners and its handles are injection molded fiberglass reinforced with bi-direction texturing for a secure grip. The VG-10 blade is corrosion resistant and an excellent cutlery quality stainless steel. It also gives you the option of a 4 position pocket clip: tip up, tip down, right or left handed. Blade comes in either plain, SpyderEdge (serrated), or combination of the two. *VG-10 is a cutlery grade stainless steel produced in Japan. (The “G” in VG stands for gold, meaning it’s the gold standard in cutlery steel.) It has 15% chromium, 1% molybdenum, 1% carbon, .2% vanadium and 1.5% cobalt.
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Spyderco Pacific Salt 2 – Lightweight Folder
Specs: 3.78”, overall length 8.72”, 2.88oz, with 4 position clip Details: Ultra corrosion resistant H-1 steel, designed with water in mind. This blade is ultra lightweight, similar to the Endura 4, has a fiberglass reinforced nylon handle with bidirectional texture pattern and a linerless handle back lock. This lightweight workhorse also gives you the option of a 4 position pocket clip: tip up, tip down, right or left handed. Blade comes in either plain or SpyderEdge (serrated). *H-1 Steel contains 16% chromium for edge retention and wear resistance, 8% nickel improves toughness, 4.5% silicone to improve strength, 2% manganese for increased hardness, 1.5% molybdenum for machinability and strength, .15% carbon improving hardness and wear/corrosion resistance, .1% nitrogen improves the strength and retention, .1% copper prevents surface oxidation, .04% phosphorus increases strength, .03% sulfur increases machinability. H1 steel is stainless steel with low carbon and high nickel composition, giving it a…
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Spyderco Siren w/ Premium LC200N Steel (C247G)
Specs: blade 3.6”, (blade thickness .0125”), overall 8.73”, weight 3.6 oz. Details: Spyderco Siren Premium model C247G is in the Prestige series of the Spyderco lineup. It features an ultra corrosion resistant LC200N steel that holds an edge better and longer than it’s predecessors, and is an exquisite example of what happens when you combine the hardness possessed by CPM154 and the corrosion resistance of H1. This top of the line steel is made even better with the addition of textured G-10 scales (with subtle inner accented blue stripes) that retain their grip, even when wet. The blade is secured open with a robust back lock, and covert carry is made more possible with the reversible deep pocket, tip up, wire clip. If you find yourself in wet and damp environments and you’re in need of a full flat ground blade that can resist the elements and retain it durability,…
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Spyderco Tenacious w/ Black Stainless Steel Blade
Specs: Blade 3.39”, overall length 7.77”, weighs 8 ounces Details: This mid-sized Spyderco Tenacious has G-10 Laminate grips and skeletonized steel liners, an oversized round hole for easy thumb opening, the black stainless steel blade is leaf shaped and ground flat from the spine to cutting edge. Also has a Walker linerlock, and a four way pocket clip that offers a choice of carry preferences, tip down, tip up, right hand or left hand, all with screw together construction. *8Cr13Mov is a Chinese steel has similar characteristics to AUS-8. Excellent steel for the money, and is found in a lot of high value knives.
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Zero Tolerance with Tiger Stripe (0350TS)
Specs: blade 3.25”, weighs 6.24 oz, Details: This is a great drop point blade for everyday use and has high corrosion resistance. The Tiger striped tungsten diamond like carbon blade coating gives the blade a low friction coefficient, which means particles don’t easily attach. Multi-point screw mount for 4 position clip mount giving you the ability to carry tip up, tip down, left or right side. *S350V stainless steel (very similar to S30V) contains a high amount of vanadium and carbon giving excellent abrasion resistance and superior edge holding abilities.
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