Your EDC Knife Recommendations
Kershaw Bareknuckle
Specs: blade 3.5”, handle length 4.70”, overall length 8.20”, weight 3.55 oz Details: The Kershaw Bareknuckle is a revived design of the popular ZT 0777, but with a slimmed down profile. The matte grey 6061-T6 aluminum contains the patented sub-frame lock for a reliable and secure lock up. The Sandvik 14C28N steel is durable enough to retain an edge, while still being easy to sharpen. The Bareknuckle is also equipped with a reversable deep carry tip up pocket clip. The flipper deployed stonewashed modified drop point blade gives you a mix of belly cut and slicing, and for self defense jabbing and slashing. The Kershaw Bareknuckle is an attractive EDC able to handle most anything you throw at it. *14C28N is a stainless steel made by the Swedish company @Sandvik, and it’s mainly made for knives. It is high in Chromium giving it great corrosion resistance, and offers good edge…
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Kershaw Blur Black with SpeedSafe Assisted Opening
Specs: 6” x 1”x 1” – 4.16 Ounces – Steel: Sandvik 14C28N – Plain edge (Blade Length: 3.5”) If you’re looking for a locking recurved drop-point blade with a thumb stud that’s ideal for multitasking, look no further. Kershaw Blur offers excellent slicing and piercing capabilities. The reversible low profile pocket clip rests on the frame making it easy to pull from the pocket. Ideal for right-handed tip up or tip-down carry. With Speedsafe assisted opening, you’ll have quick access to a blade with razor sharpness, while having above average corrosion and wear resistance. *14c28n is a stainless steel made by the Swedish company @Sandvik, and it’s mainly made for knives. It is high in Chromium giving it great corrosion resistance, and offers good edge retention with a hardness of 55-62HRC.
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Kershaw Leek w/Blackwash finish
Specs: blade length 3.0”, overall open length 7.0”; weight 3.0oz Details: Kershaw Leek is made in the USA, and is a sleek edc folder. It sports a 3 inch drop point blade with a color matching 410 stainless steel handle. The composite blade is a sandwich of D2 steel on the edge with a 14C28N steel spin, ideal for piercing and slicing. It also has speed safe assisted opening with linerlock. It’s non-reflective color also gives discretion while carrying by its reversible clip. *D2 is a high carbon steel that resists corrosion and extremely durable. 14c28n is a stainless steel made by the Swedish company @Sandvik, and it’s mainly made for knives. It is high in Chromium giving it great corrosion resistance, and offers good edge retention with a hardness of 55-62HRC.
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Kizer Cutlery TomCat Splinter (Ki3457A2)
When you’re on the hunt for a high-quality folding knife, there are a lot of choices out there. But if you’re looking for something that can take care of business and not break the bank, look no further. The Kizer Cutlery TomCat Splinter is here to save the day! With its 3.23″ blade and 7.48″ overall length, this little guy will fit right into your pocket without weighing you down—or getting in the way of your other EDC items. The S35VN steel gives you an edge that will last through anything you throw at it, while still being easy to sharpen when needed. The frame lock ensures that your blade stays firmly in place when you need it most, so you can feel safe knowing it won’t slip out on its own accord while in use or while carrying around all day long. And with its sleek design and gorgeous…
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Krudo Drastik Folding Gladius
Specs: 3.8” blade, overall length 8.25”, 7.1oz Details: Krudo Drastik Gladius style blade, with ceramic ball bearings, with black carbon fiber inserts in handle, finger lever, and ambidextrous titanium clip. Each knife designed by Louis Krudo and are in limited production. This knife is built with EDC, quick opening, and style in mind. *9Cr18Mov is a high end Chinese stainless steel with a mid level carbon and high in chromium composition used in demanding tools like surgical blades cutlery stainless steel blades and knives.
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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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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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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 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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