Great recommendations.
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carried CRKT m-16's for a while, now its a Case Trapperlock....soon to be another Trapperlock but with a pocket clip. (they didn't make one with a clip when I bought the first one.) Case CRV steel blades all they way too..
I have an old school Emerson. Best knife I have ever used. Can saw thru ribs, and split a pelvic bone like no other. Only had to touch up the edge, nothing more. Wish I would have known when I bought it, would have bought 10 more.
This as of now.
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Starting next month when the amended TX knife law takes effect. I had one for years, carried it overseas when doing projects for the company. It took awhile for TX to strike the antiquated switchblade section off the books.
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275 Adamas® Folder Product Detail
Starting next month when the amended TX knife law takes effect. I had one for years, carried it overseas when doing projects for the company. It took awhile for TX to strike the antiquated switchblade section off the books.
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in a fixed blade EDC I prefer my own Cobra. It is designed by me and made by a knifemaker in Auckland NZ. Aprox 4 inch blade, worn primary edge facing forward. It comes out cutting and transitions into either a reverse stab or trapping move. Designed for close-in Indonesian style knife work. I have made both pancake style leather sheaths and kydex.
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Anouther ZT350 here.
My everyday knife is a Benchmade Mini Auto-Stryker 9530 Combo Edge. This is by far my favorite! It's been through hell & back, I broke the tip one time but hit it with a file & stone so you'd never know, it looks like it's been run over by a dozen trucks, it's been back to Benchmade once to get the spring replaced, blade sharpened and that's it.
As for a fixed blade everyday knife I have a Steve Woods Hide Hunter. I don't carry it quite everyday but it is my go to fixed blade for ease of carry / travel for the size.
As for a fixed blade everyday knife I have a Steve Woods Hide Hunter. I don't carry it quite everyday but it is my go to fixed blade for ease of carry / travel for the size.
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Crkt m21-14sfg and a 5.11 boot knife
Carried a Benchmade mini-griptillian for the longest while, but was always looking for a fixed blade that would fit the EDC role. Found it in my ESEE Izula. The Benchmade was good, but I love the ant!
+1 on the Emerson. I carry a Karambit everywhere on my support side. Great for last line of defense. Hands down the fastest opening knife on the market. Faster than the "auto" knives and the assisted open ones.
That Emerson is the only knife I have that is ground on a single bevel, and can still take a beating. only folder that I have that can handle field dressing day in and day out. I'm still amazed at that fact. It's like my wetterlings axe... the most reliable shit I own.
ZT350, again from kershawguy on that other forum.
I carry a ZT-0561 for the most part , if I need to keep the knife in my pocket I carry the smaller ZT-0350 with the clip removed.
I'v had Emerson , Benchmade , Microtech and several other "cheaper" knives and I don't think i'll be buying anything other than Zero Tolerance from now on , the products are fantastic.
I'v had Emerson , Benchmade , Microtech and several other "cheaper" knives and I don't think i'll be buying anything other than Zero Tolerance from now on , the products are fantastic.
I carry a Chris Reeve Small Serbenza daily and absolutely love it. It's light, slim and easy on the pants pockets. Only complaint I have is the pocket clip is a little more loose than I like, but I've never had it fall out so that may just be a preference thing.
Jeremy45
Jeremy45
Emerson CQ7 is the one I carry most
HK Auto made by Benchmade. Small, light, metal frame, and... auto.
Kershaw Packrat. Not heavy or bulky, but not too small to handle every day use. Cleaned 4 deer and a pig with it so far.
Kershaw Packrat Knife Serrated 1665ST
Kershaw Packrat Knife Serrated 1665ST
mine is a CRKT M16-14T
I have always liked Benchmade Knives. I have a Pardue 530 that I have had for years that has held up great. I recently purchased an Osbourne 940 that has been a pleasure to carry as well. If your into autos and if the laws allow, I got a microtech ultratech in tanto blade last year that is always fun as well.
CRKT Hissatsu folder
Benchmade AFO II 9051 SBK
15 year old Spiderco folder.
I use it everyday whether on the trail or opening a box.
I use it everyday whether on the trail or opening a box.
I carry a benchmade Osborne (I think is the model) with a standard blade. I had my first one for over 10 years and lost it one day while camping. I ordered its replacement just as soon as we got home. I've been back to the same area 3 or 4 times hoping to find it.
Benchmade Infidel, Auto 3550, or Auto Rift 9555. Women have shoes, I have Benchmade autos 
Check out some of the A G Russell ATS-34 blades. He make a lightweight pocket folder that hold an edge.
I picked up an Emerson Combat Karambit tonight. Can't wait for it to get here. I hope it lives up to the reputation and can replace or complement my ZT350 for EDC.
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spyderco delica
CRKT M21-04G
Solid blade, G10 grips, and cheap enough that I can beat it up without feeling bad.
Solid blade, G10 grips, and cheap enough that I can beat it up without feeling bad.
Benchmade Infidel, Auto 3550, or Auto Rift 9555. Women have shoes, I have Benchmade autos
Ya I was actually looking at the infidel when I bought my benchmade side opener. The infidel was a little more than I wanted to spend but I still wanted an auto.
I also have a microtech ultratech
I too really like the autos haha. I wish I had the money for a microtech trodoon or scarab... can't remember which one. It's the otf with the manual charging handle to recharge it.
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I like the Microtechs also but Benchmade gives a pretty good LE/MIL/GOV discount, so I stick with them.
Carry knife preferences
I carry a Kershaw Cryo in my font right pocket, a ZT0200 in my back right pocket, and a Leatherman Wave on my right hip in it's sheath.
EDIT: I now carry a Benchmade Griptilian limited edition camp perry in D2 with G10 blue/black scales in my front pocket and my leatherman in its sheath.
I carry a Kershaw Cryo in my font right pocket, a ZT0200 in my back right pocket, and a Leatherman Wave on my right hip in it's sheath.
EDIT: I now carry a Benchmade Griptilian limited edition camp perry in D2 with G10 blue/black scales in my front pocket and my leatherman in its sheath.
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Looking to get the Spartan Blades folder in the next few months, dang knife is pricey but looks very nice.
I have tried many but have narrowed it down. i usually carry either a benchmade Osborne 940 or 943, or a spy derecho caly3 g10 or carbon fiber. These are the best edc in my opinion. I do want a Chris reeves but haven't pulled the trigger yet.
Fixed blades I edc a little bark river or izula. Camping/hiking/outdoors I carry a Bravo1 micarta.
Fixed blades I edc a little bark river or izula. Camping/hiking/outdoors I carry a Bravo1 micarta.
I picked up an Emerson Combat Karambit tonight. Can't wait for it to get here. I hope it lives up to the reputation and can replace or complement my ZT350 for EDC.
I carried mine For YEARSSS its all beat to hell after years of use. I called it my BDU unzipper. And it made strippin down injured soldiers easy as can be. I hated the chisel grind but that it the only negative mark against it.
I carry a TDI Knife made by Ka-Bar. Since it's a defensive knife, I prefer a fixed blade. It's light weight. Easy to draw. Ambidextrous. Strong. Sharp. Light. And inexpensive. Sure it's not a Randall, but I carry for real. If I drawing a knife, I either fighting off a gun-grab or on the ground. EIther way, time is of the essence.
Also....I am used to always having it. So it does see duty as a utility knife, window-pryer, rope cutter, etc. Keeps me used to drawing it instinctively. And should it break (I have never broken one in roughly a decade), or be lost, it's 30 bucks to replace.
Truth be told, I am not a "knife guy", but I certainly know how to fight with one.
My point is, sometimes the best gear isn't the cool gear.
TTR
Also....I am used to always having it. So it does see duty as a utility knife, window-pryer, rope cutter, etc. Keeps me used to drawing it instinctively. And should it break (I have never broken one in roughly a decade), or be lost, it's 30 bucks to replace.
Truth be told, I am not a "knife guy", but I certainly know how to fight with one.
My point is, sometimes the best gear isn't the cool gear.
TTR
I think the value you get with zero tolerance knives is the best out there. Solid Lockup, minimal side to side play, and a lot of really nice collaborations on the designs.
Have a ZT300 and a ZT561 Hinderer. The 561 gets pocket duty everyday.
My brother has a Strider that is very very tight and solid lockup. But at double the price of my ZTs.... I am thinking about getting the Baby Huey Strider if I can save up the dough.
Have a ZT300 and a ZT561 Hinderer. The 561 gets pocket duty everyday.
My brother has a Strider that is very very tight and solid lockup. But at double the price of my ZTs.... I am thinking about getting the Baby Huey Strider if I can save up the dough.
At all times my Protech TR-4 is at myside. At work I also have spyderco in its own little spot on my Plate carrier.
