Any knife enthusiasts?

[WhiteTiger]

Originally Posted by Pizza

What I'll never understand is how can anyone carry tactical knives as their EDC?

how can you explain to law enforcement the type of knife you carry isnt meant for use against other humans

You can't...you have to hope you can explain it to a judge. ;D

[2Stonedbirds]

Mailman left me a prize today, I wanted to try out Steel Will knives so picked up a couple fixed blades as well as a little Japanese friction folder. Honestly was hoping the Steel Will knives would come out of the box sharper then they are, they are sharp but not what I'd expect at this price point. Come with nice kydex sheaths with various options for securing.
The Japanese folder doesn't have a clip but some holes in the end of the frame so probably put it on a keychain or something.

[Pizza]

Originally Posted by WhiteTiger

You can't...you have to hope you can explain it to a judge. ;D

good point, i guess it's best to keep your mouth shut infront of the cop

[photon]

I kinda like the idea of a nice utility knife.

I like this one but I don't see anywhere to get it in Canada: https://exceeddesigns.com/

[Hack&Lube]

Originally Posted by Pizza

What I'll never understand is how can anyone carry tactical knives as their EDC?

how can you explain to law enforcement the type of knife you carry isnt meant for use against other humans

This is why I tend to carry multi tool knives most regularly as it can be easily argued it’s a tool. I also find way more use and utility in them whereas carrying a dedicated pocket knife there are days I never even take it out.

[Sliver]

Originally Posted by photon

I kinda like the idea of a nice utility knife.

I like this one but I don't see anywhere to get it in Canada: https://exceeddesigns.com/

That's exactly what I'm looking for, too, photon. I'll dig around a bit as well. If I find it (or something like it) available in Canada I'll post.

Edit: Their site says they plan to start shipping internationally 'as soon as' January 2022. I emailed them. If they reply I'll ask about getting a few and maybe doing a group buy if people are interested.

[bagofpucks]

I’d be in for a group buy if it works out!

[Redliner]

About the only “knife” I would consider as an EDC is a Leatherman, (I have two Waves and a Surge) because they are so damn handy. I find I end up using the tools like the pliers and screwdrivers more than the actual blade though.

I do have a sweet Laguiole 4” folding knife that I brought back from France that makes a great pocket knife, but the Leathermans do everything it does and more. Definitely not as pretty as the Laguiole, but for me knives are more about utility than fashion.

I’ve got a few fixed blade 4” and 5” knives as well (SOG and Buck) but those only leave the house if I’m going hunting or camping.

[CorsiHockeyLeague]

But multitools weigh a lot. I used a SOG ultra XR carbon as an edc because when I needed a knife it was there, and when I didn’t need one I didn’t notice it. But then I lost it because I didn’t notice it wasn’t in my pocket.

I just keep a Swiss army card in my wallet now.

[Hack&Lube]

Originally Posted by CorsiHockeyLeague

But multitools weigh a lot. I used a SOG ultra XR carbon as an edc because when I needed a knife it was there, and when I didn’t need one I didn’t notice it. But then I lost it because I didn’t notice it wasn’t in my pocket.

I just keep a Swiss army card in my wallet now.

I never used to carry leathermans in my pocket back when the office dress code was suit and tie. I would sometimes wear the leatherman leather case + wave on my belt under the suit jacket.

Now with covid and all the dress code being relaxed to jeans, I have no problems carrying a Wave, Skeletool, Charge, or Free K4 all day - especially as I also got rid of my wallet.

Speaking of getting rid of the wallet, I forgot that my actual EDC knife that I always have is the below. I replaced my wallet with a single credit card and a cardsharp that I velcro together and it goes into the watch pocket of my jeans - this leaves the full pocket open for a multitool or anything else. Drivers license was moved to the back of the phone case since I needed to show it all the time with the QR code.

[DoubleF]

That cardsharp type of card was the scariest knife I've ever owned. Hopefully the newer ones are better designed and have better durability.

I just don't think they were originally designed to be opened and closed and sat on all the time and were designed to be used occasionally. I cut myself on one of the OG ones perhaps a decade ish ago? The plastic snap back clip thing failed but I kept using it. The folds ended up cracking when I snagged the side of a cardboard box cutting tape. I was only using it like 3-4 times a month, but I guess it was too much for it.

I quite liked the Swiss army card concept, but that thing is fricken thick.

[2Stonedbirds]

Picked up a new folder today, a Spyderco Para2. First Spyderco but I doubt it'll be my last, really liking this one so far.


Here's the Steel Will fixed blades and the little Japanese friction folder I picked up a while ago. Fixed blades are still in their sheaths in their boxes but have used the Japanese folder a bit and enjoy it.


Also grabbed this titanium and carbon fiber folder from ZT. Super light and nice to handle.


Still on the search for a EDC for work ect outside of the CRKT. Benchmade has a couple nice looking folders with 2" or so blades that may fit the bill. Spyderco has some that I like the looks of, but the ones I like lack clips so won't really work for what I need.

[Northendzone]

So what does a fella do on a day to basis with those knives? Stab sacks of potatoes?

[Locke]

Originally Posted by Northendzone

So what does a fella do on a day to basis with those knives? Stab sacks of potatoes?

Juggle?

[2Stonedbirds]

I mostly collect but need a good knife to carry for work, the farm, camping, ect.

[codynw]

Originally Posted by Pizza

good point, i guess it's best to keep your mouth shut infront of the cop

This is something you should do regardless.

[2Stonedbirds]

Found my new EDC knife for work, a Spyderco Lil Native. 2" edge with a pocket clip, nice and small in the pocket. Compared with the Para2.

[2Stonedbirds]

Zero Tolerance came out with a new fixed blade, model 0006, so I picked one up. Other than a slightly loose sheath, which I can fix with the wife's hairdryer, I'm digging it so far. Shown next to a ZT 0170, which I have to say is still my favorite fixed blade.

[Muta]

This wrestler is the ultimate knife enthusiast.



If you know, you know.

[nixon45]

I keep an EMS style folding knife with seatbelt ripper and window punch in my vehicle but I also have a nice drop point I will take with me often. I hope to never use them in self defense or anything I just like them. Been looking at karambits a lot lately as well.