Your EDC Knife Recommendations
Buck Auto Elite 110 w/G10 handles
If you’re looking for a knife that can do it all, look no further than the Buck Auto Elite 110 w/G10 handles knife. This knife is perfect for any outdoor adventure, from hunting and fishing to camping and hiking. The Buck Auto Elite 110 w/G10 handlesknife is lightweight and compact, so it’s easy to carry around with you wherever you go. It has a 3-1/2 inch drop point blade that’s ideal for skinning game or filleting fish—but it also comes with a built-in gut hook that makes field dressing even easier on your backcountry adventures. The handle is made of durable 420HC steel and comes with G10 scales for an even more secure grip in wet conditions or when wearing heavy gloves. The blade of this knife is designed to be both strong enough to withstand heavy pressure from chopping through tree branches or wedging under rocks during search-and-rescue missions,…
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Eafengrow EF121 Fixed Blade
Specs: blade 3.42”, handle 3.5”, overall length 6.93”, weight 8.0 oz Details: Eafengrow EF121 with D2 steel and ergo anti-slip secure G10 grip scales is a high quality fixed blade knife, ideal for hunting, fishing, camping, or any other EDC task you might face. The stonewashed D2 steel gives you remarkable durability and edge retention, and paired with the multi-positional kydex sheath, makes the EF121 an excellent choice for all EDC needs. *D2 steel is an air hardened, high chromium, high carbon composition designed for extreme wear and corrosion resistance. D2 hardness is measured around 55-62HRC. One of the most notable features of the EF121 is its ergonomic handle, which is made from G-10 composite material. This provides a comfortable and secure grip in the hand, even when the knife is being used for extended periods of time. The handle also has a textured surface to improve grip and prevent…
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ESEE Izula 2
Specs: blade length 2.63”, Overall length 6.75”, weight (knife only) 3.2oz Details: The Izula 2 was designed to be a workhorse while also being lightweight and concealable. The Izula II versus the Izula is a 1/2 inch difference with a longer handle and full canvas Micarta scales. The Izula II has a black injection-molded polymer sheath with an ambidextrous clip. *1095 is high carbon steel is designed for hard use but will stain and rust if not cared for.
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ESEE PR4-Black Oxide
Specs: blade 4.19”, overall length 8.9”, 1/8” thick, weight (knife only) 6.3oz Details: ESEE (Camp-Lore) PR4-BO (Camp-Lore) is a black oxide spear point fixed blade that is a straight forward design by ESEE, and it’s built like tank, and capable of handling all of your backpacking, camping, off trail and hiking needs. The PR4 has a 90 degree spine for more effective ferro striking, and batoning. What the blade lacking in beauty, it most definitely makes up for in effectiveness. Comes with a dark tan sheath. *1095 is a high carbon steel is designed for hard use, but will stain and rust if not cared for.
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Gerber Ghoststrike Fixed Blade w/ankle wrap
Specs: overall length 6.9”; blade 3.3”, weight 3.6oz Details: Gerber ghost strike fixed blade with ankle wrap. Compact blade with a skeletal steel 420HC frame. Coated in black ceramic to reduce reflection and corrosion. Blade designed for concealed or open carry. Knife comes with a neoprene ankle wrap and the sheath that can be mounted vertically or horizontally on a belt or pack, and the handle has diamond texture for enhanced grip. *420HC (HC stands for ‘high carbon’) is made harder that regular 420. It is used extensively by Buck and Gerber for their knives, and is a mid-level steel.
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KA-BAR TDI Law
Specs: blade length 2.3125”, overall is 5.625”; weight 6.4oz Details: Ka-Bar TDI developed as an extreme close quarter weapon, placing this fixed blade in a position as a ‘last option’ alternative. Designed for open or concealed carry. Has drop point blade with plain edge. (Available in serrated.) Comes with black glass filled nylon sheath. *AUS-8A is very similar to a AUS-8 and sometimes referred to as the same. The difference between the 8A and 8 is heat treatment. AUS-8A a stainless steel with low carbon content that resists rust and easily sharpens. AUS-8A and AUS-8 are very similar to the USA’s 440 line of steels. AUS steel is made both in China and by the Japanese.
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Morakniv Garberg Full Tang Fixed Blade
Specs: fixed full tang blade 4.3”; overall length 9.0”; weight 9.6oz Details: Morakniv Garberg is made of black carbon steel (full tang), with a Scandi grind blade, which makes the knife easier to keep sharpened. This blade was designed to take a beating, and stand up to the toughest challenges. The knife also comes with two sheath options, either black leather, or a multi mount functional solution. (The spine on this blade has been ground for easier use with fire starter.) *Carbon Steel is highly susceptible to rust and stains if not taken care of, but the blade allows you to easily use flint and the spine of the blade to start your fire, or use as a ferro striker, and is easily sharpened out in the field.
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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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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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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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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 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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