Lost My EDC knife :( Need to Pick a Replacement.

[BigPimping]

Spyderco Chapparal. Very slick.

[crufflers]

ZT or maybe try one of the new Hogue's in CPM Magnacut...

https://bladeops.com/hogue-knives-brown-deka-magnacut-clip-point-folding-knife-black-blade/

[crufflers]

Old school under $40

https://www.knifecenter.com/item/CA092/case-sodbuster-pocket-knife-jet-black-synthetic-handle-2138-ss

[crufflers]

The JR. has the 2.8" blade

https://www.collectorknives.net/shop/case-knives/case-modern/case-xx-sodbuster-jr-deep-canyon-dark-red-bone-ca37884/

[GlockN'Roll]

https://www.smkw.com/benchmade-533bk-2-mini-bugout-cf

Treat yourself right and always carry a Benchmade.

If you think they're expensive, it's time for a better job...

[Vinnie Boombatz]

For the exact reason and situation the OP is in, I don't carry an expensive knife as an EDC. I know that not "cool" because it's all about having something super expensive in your pocket that you're in most cases just going to use to open mail or a UPS package.

For the last year or so I've been carrying a $30-$35 Buck 112 Slim Select. Stays sharp (I strop it now and then to keep a nice edge), has a deep carry clip and is really light. Hard to beat for the price, IMHO.

https://www.buckknives.com/product/112-slim-select-knife/0112FAM02/

The larger 110 version is on sale from Buck for $27.99

https://www.buckknives.com/product/110-slim-select-knife/0110FAM02/

[DolphinFan]

[drunktank]

OP, I’ve used the hell out of a couple griptillians the past 12 or so years at work and loved them. However, switched to a mini Bugout recently (and then a regular bugout) and am so much happier with them. I’d suggest at least trying one out of you haven’t yet. Hope this helps any.


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[M1NM]

If you like the knife - buy another. In fact buy 2 so when you screw up next time you're not left without a knofe.

[M1NM]

Old school here, EDC is a Buck 112. And it’s been that way for decades. I sharpen it with a Ken Onion Worksharp. When there is no more blade to sharpen, Buck will install a new one. I’m not there yet

You can't go wrong with a US made Buck (won't buy one of their ChiCom ones). Their "spa" service is the best bar none.
Join the Buck Collector Club and you can sign up for industry insider discounts that are almost 50% off. https://buckcollectorsclub.org/

[crufflers]

For the last year or so I've been carrying a $30-$35 Buck 112 Slim Select.

If it is 2.5 ounces like it says, that's great (less than a ZT 0450). My 112 weighs 6.6 ounces. That red CASE Sodbuster Jr. is 1.9 ounces.

[crufflers]

I have a toolbox drawer full of Benchmade knives but haven't carried any of them in years.

Since about 2019 my EDC has been a Zero Tolerance 0562CF. In my opinion they're a higher quality knife than Benchmade.
https://zt.kaiusa.com/

Way higher quality, IMO. I have one Benchmade left, the Tengo... and a pen.

I used to have half a dozen original Presidios. I kind of miss the Contego 810.

I've broken a lot of cheap knives, but never lost a high quality one that I can recall... came close a few times when people borrow them and set them down instead of giving it back.

[chefdude]

spyderco yojimbo