![]() I tend to gravitate towards lockbacks, liner locks and axis lock knives for EDC but really anything could work here – as long as its strong enough for regular tasks and is easy enough to disengage. Obviously it needs to be decently secure with little to no blade play, but I don’t require my EDC blade to lock up like Fort Knox. Lockup isn’t super important in an EDC knife. The important thing is that the knife opens easily and consistently without a lot of concentration. Thumb studs or a thumb hole are my preferred methods – but a good flipper works too. Deployment and LockupĪ good deployment system is very important if the knife is going with me every day. For me the clip doesn’t have to be an ultra deep carry clip, but it should ride fairly low in the pocket. I like a nice blackened clip or a small wire clip. The clip needs to be sturdy, have good retention and not stand out so much. I like tip up carry, and I like a nice discrete carry. The pocket clip is another crucial factor to a good EDC knife. It’s gotta be big enough to provide a comfortable grip and I prefer features like thumb ramps and choils for added control. These blades get a lot of use so it must work well in my hand. Good ergonomics is one thing I find absolutely essential in my EDC knife. This could be anything from FRN (reinforced plastic) to Carbon Fiber over stainless steel liners. I like a quality material but I especially appreciate a handle design that is lightweight, strong and offers decent grip. Handle material doesn’t always play a huge role for me either. That said I think most modern steels offer plenty of corrosion resistance – it’s gonna come down to where you live and what you do. VG10, 154CM, heck even 8Cr13MoV works fine for me when it comes to my EDC blade.Ĭorrosion resistance may be a property people look for in their EDC knife steel – and if you use your knife for a lot of dirty jobs or food prep, I might be inclined to agree. Don’t get me wrong, it needs to have a decent steel but I find that I’m pretty particular about sharpening and maintenance so if it starts to lose it’s edge I give the knife a touch up. Blade Steelīelieve it or not, the blade steel isn’t a huge factor for me. I may pair this with a larger tactical knife or I might go with something slightly larger with say a 3″ blade – like a Spyderco Sage or something along those lines. Some might think I am “undergunned” with this knife but I find it’s got plenty of performance for common tasks and doesn’t alarm the public. This isn’t always the case, and it depends on what I’m doing that day, but for my “urban carry” I find a knife like the Spyderco Dragonfly works just fine. I simply prefer a more minimalist style of EDC and have a slimmed down wallet, key chain and flashlight so it only makes sense that I reach for a slimmed down knife as well. First, I like something lightweight that doesn’t take up much room in my pockets. I have found that I really like carrying a smaller knife for EDC. What is about to follow here is just my opinion so please keep that in mind. Naturally, there are a lot of EDC knives to choose from and it’s largely a decision made on personal preference. Over the years I have found out what I like in an EDC blade, and I will attempt to discuss that for those wanting a little more guidance in selecting their own EDC knife. If you want to skip the list of reviews below and read about what I personally look for in a good EDC knife then click here to check that out. If you are interested in my most highly recommended EDC knives you can find them here. My advice is to carry what you like, and to not get bogged down with arbitrary lengths and weights. I don’t have a hard and fast rule when defining an EDC knife, but if I had to assign some numbers they tend to have a blade length of 3.5″ or under and a weight of 3.5 ounces and under.Īgain, that is just a ballpark, many of the knives in this section do not adhere to those guidelines. EDC to someone working in an office and someone working on a ranch are likely to be very different. These EDC knives aren’t primarily designed to be used as weapons, instead they are meant to help out with common tasks like opening mail, preparing food, breaking down boxes and handling all the other chores of every day life.ĭepending on where you live and what you do your definition of “EDC knife” could vary greatly. ![]() Naturally, an EDC knife is a knife that you carry with you every day. What is EDC? EDC or “Every Day Carry” means the stuff you carry with you every day.
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