Your EDC Knife Recommendations
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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Kershaw Shuffle
Specs: 5.75” x 1.33” x 1.5”, blade length 2.4”, weight 3.5oz Details: Kershaw Shuffle compact is multi functional pocket knife that includes a Phillips and flathead bit, a bottle opener, and a lanyard hole and a single fixed position removable pocket clip drop point blade is stainless steel and black coated to prevent corrosion. It has a linerlock prevent closing prematurely. Handle material is glass thread nylon polymer reinforced. *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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Kizer Gemini Micarta
Specs: blade 3.125”, overall length 7.25”, weight 3.58 oz Details: Kizer Gemini designed by Ray Laconico, consists of a soft and grippy black micarta handle, with a versatile stone washed drop point blade with a good cutting belly made from N690 steel. The blade deploys in a snap with the easily accessible finger flipper, and remains securely in place with the steel liner lock. The Gemini comes complete with a right hand pocket clip (tip up) and clean lines, and would make a durable EDC. *N690 is considered a more comparable steel to VG10, than 440C. N690 is produced in a small Austrian plant, that also provides steel for surgical instruments. Composition: 17% Chromium, 1.5% Cobalt, 1.10% Molybdenum, 1.07% Carbon, 0.40% Vanadium, 0.40% Manganese, 0.10% Vanadium, with the key to hardness due to the addition of the cobalt, that creates uniformity within the structure of the steel. The Kizer Gemini…
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Knives Ranch Handmade Damascus fixed blade
Specs: blade length 3”, overall length 6” If you’re looking for a knife that will stand out both in your collection and on the job, then look no further than the Knives Ranch Handmade Damascus fixed blade. This knife is handcrafted from high-quality steel, making it extremely durable—and it’s also lightweight, so you’ll hardly even notice it’s there when you’re using it. But don’t let its lightness fool you: this knife can hold its own in any situation. It comes with a full tang design, which means that the blade is fully embedded into the handle and runs through to the end of the handle. This makes it much stronger than other knives of similar design, so you can rely on this knife as an everyday tool without worrying about it breaking or bending under pressure. Plus, because it’s made from high-quality steel and has excellent balance, this knife will…
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Leatherman FREE T4 Multitool
Specs: blade 2.2”, closed 3.6”, weight 4.3oz The Leatherman FREE T4 Multitool is for the adventurer in you. It’s not just a knife, it’s an instrument that will help you take on the world. The FREE T4 Multitool comes with a locking blade, pliers, wire cutters, crimper, can opener/small screwdriver bit driver, bottle opener/large screwdriver bit driver, and a large cutting hook/scraper. It also comes with a sheath and carabiner so you can clip it to your belt loop or backpack and keep it at-the-ready for when you need it. It’s the perfect tool for camping trips and outdoor excursions—when you’re out there on your own or with a group of friends, this knife will help you get through anything! *420HC steel is softer than higher steel count 440, yet more durable than other similar metals. It is strong and reliable, and ideal for sporting/utility tools. Its composition is 13.0%…
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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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Ottoza Tracker – Handmade Damascus
Specs: overall length 10” (5” blade with 5” handle), weight (w/sheath) 1.23lbs Details: Handcrafted Ottoza Damascus tracker fixed blade with bone handle. Comes with a right hand draw leather sheath, designed for horizontal carry. Each Damascus blade is handmade and is unique as a fingerprint in it’s pattern. The Ottoza Tracker was designed for hunting, camping, tracking, survival, making it a very versatile outdoor knife. The Damascus is made from layers of 1095 and 15n20 steel, and comes sharp and oiled. This knife, while being tough and able to handle most anything you throw at it, is a beautiful piece of art. *1095 & 15n20 (alloy high in Nickel) is a very common Damascus mix, and is very strong and durable, but needs to be cared for to avoid staining and rust.
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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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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 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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