EDC folder & fixed blade

[Rajat]

One question I would like to add to this thread and I hope it's not too off topic, but how does every one carry around all the EDC gear? I have many different pouches and rigs to carry stuff. Starting with the good old waist pouch, then some Maxpadition varsipacks and the top of the line Civilian labs shoulder harness carry system. Will try and post some pics soon.
Regards
Bruno22

I do not carry much gear on person daily but when I do one of the favorite, when in casual attire is the Maxpedition Fatboy Versipack. Happy to find someone with similar likes.

[.32]

Ok thanks Bruno for pointing me towards one knife, the Spyderco Delica 4. Will try to find out more about the knife.

Rajat, I just spelt out the uses from the top of my head. Now Im not sure, bascially its for self defence but could come handy whilst on hiking/trekking, varied jobs. I mean one doesn't have to fend for different blades for specific jobs.

Yup you got an idea of the use "car hoods"! Btw, piercing rubber/tyres too.

Guess its very evident, we in India cannot experience much stuff. So, max depends upon suggestions from ones who've experienced stuff.

Well you've mentioned some manufacturers. Ok would like to choose between Benchmade, Spyderco, Kershaw, Gerber, etc. All these because I've heard more about them than others!

Please try to understand, Im a novice when it comes to blades. Don't want to do a Phd on them either. Just want a great EDC blade. Is it that tough to find one! Hence asking fellow IFGinas to point me in the right direction. Bear in mind that I can't go to a store nearby & experience this stuff because shear absence of such products here.

I did search various threads on IFG before creating this one but could not get answers. This is a plain & simple query on a "great EDC knife" that doesn't cost the Earth.

Im open to plane, serrated, both, etc edges. Don't know about opening/closing mechs & lock, so asked. Assisted opening, etc is all tech jargon for me!

Maybe later on will widen scope to EDC Flashlight, multi-tools, etc.

[Rajat]

Rajat, I just spelt out the uses from the top of my head. Now Im not sure, bascially its for self defence but could come handy whilst on hiking/trekking, varied jobs. I mean one doesn't have to fend for different blades for specific jobs.

Yup you got an idea of the use "car hoods"! Btw, piercing rubber/tyres too.

Hi,

You nailed it, this is another very important use: Piercing car tires You never know when you may need to do so.

Sorry buddy, did not mean to be rough or rude but the inquiry was too vague.

Ok, Bruno has suggested a nice blade, you may opt for it. I never fell for the Spyderco’s although they make some nice knives. Not my style I guess. This does not in any way mean that they are not good manufacturers.

Here is what I would suggest:

Fixed blades: keep it simple with a Benchmade Nimravus (the standard or the Cub) or a RAT / ESSEE -3 or any other model. These are basic and look simple but are very good and strong blades.

Strong Folders: Benchmade Presidio (larger or the mini) and the Griptillian or the Zero Tolerance 0200 / 0350

Although there are many more but I would stop here and not complicate things. For your described uses these are pretty good although these are towards the higher side of the budget you have allocated for these and will exceed it. But I guess you will not buy a knife every second day so invest in the best and it will last you for a very long time.
Having these shipped here will cost more or less $ 30-40 and will add to the cost.
Anyway, these are good knives and I know this from personal experience.

A word of advice: keep the locally available Muela knives as a last option.

Do not block out the Victorinox knives. As everyone has suggested these are indeed quite good.

Go through this for basic information on locking mechanisms http://www.benchmade.com/about_knives/l ... anisms.asp
There are others too as this comes from a specific company. Each of these has its pros and cons but let’s stay away from all the details.

If you need any other info, please feel free to ask

[.32]

Yeah now we are talking! Would be using the knife for varied purposes, some I don't even know. Common uses: piercing rubber, steel, cutting, chopping, hunting, etc. Priority would be safety & defence. Don't know what chore would come up when!

What Im pretty clear is that Im not going to be a collector. So would keep one or atmost 2 blades. Already have 4 Victorinox. Talking of which, they do not hold their edge, edges are weak.

Bruno's suggestion is at the top of the list as of now. Another thing, I would love to own a blade that looks the part too!

Talking of fixed blades, how would be Gerber LMF2 ? Considering that it comes wiht a sharpner in the holster. Extreme ratio sharpnel used to another much suggested item on IFG.

While researching online, there's only so much one can do. Having a feel in flesh is a completely different World. So Im heavily banking upon fellow IFGians who can carry off their self experiences.

[Rajat]

Priority would be safety & defence. Don't know what chore would come up when!

Bruno's suggestion is at the top of the list as of now. Another thing, I would love to own a blade that looks the part too!

Talking of fixed blades, how would be Gerber LMF2 ?Extreme ratio sharpnel used to another much suggested item on IFG.

Good, we seem to be getting somewhere, seems you have already made a choice.

As far as the self defence part and the blade looking mean you cannot beat the zero tolerance 0350 assisted opening or the 0200. But it is not really an edc option for city use. Too aggressive and large for that.

Forget the shrapnel if its going to be your only fixed blade knife and if you have large hands. I know this.

The LMF is a good knife although not my style. Others will be able to give you better opinions on it based on their usage.

[choombak]

Ok thanks Bruno for pointing me towards one knife, the Spyderco Delica 4. Will try to find out more about the knife.

Rajat, I just spelt out the uses from the top of my head. Now Im not sure, bascially its for self defence but could come handy whilst on hiking/trekking, varied jobs. I mean one doesn't have to fend for different blades for specific jobs.
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Unless you are trained for hand to hand combat, a knife is not a self defender option, but should merely be used to gain those precious moments to facilitate the exit from the situation. Else you will quickly have your knife used against you. I you are trained, a any object including but not limited to a pen will do. So please remove this misconception of self defence usage.

From your requirements, take a look at spyderco native, delica, endura (large hands), benchmade mini grip or grip. If you can stretch a bit, spyderco sage 1 or benchmade doug Ritter mk1 or mini mk1 are good choices. Also look at the bm 755 mpr (mini pocket rocket), it will fit most your needs but comes around 150 USD. Browse the buy/sale sections of popular forums - bladeforums, edcforum, and you can land with a sweet deal.

There are other good knife companies as well, but my experience is largely limited to bm and spyderco.

A fixed blade is difficult to carry and conceal, so not good as edc, but look at Becker Becker bk11, or Esee izula and the Esee 3 (rc 3).

[dr.jayakumar]

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A new addition to my collection the Mantis Tough Tony . A very good EDC the blade is 1/4' thick !!! I suggest this for EDC .


JK

hi friend,
thats is a beautiful knife.i think you should post all your collection once in a seperate thread, i know you have some beauties hidden.
regards

[.32]

How's Cold Steel Recon 1 ?

Yes concealment is another aspect Im looking at. If seen from different angle, a good blade could serve the purpose of deterence. So I would love to plonk a handsome blade that does the duty perfect.

Im looking at various options but making up ones mind over online shops without having felt the object in hand is damn difficult.

Also how are Spyderco Tenacious & Persistence & which blade type to choose, plain or serrated or Plain-Serrated mixed? Which blade type in Delica too?

[choombak]

How's Cold Steel Recon 1 ?

Yes concealment is another aspect Im looking at. If seen from different angle, a good blade could serve the purpose of deterence. So I would love to plonk a handsome blade that does the duty perfect.

Im looking at various options but making up ones mind over online shops without having felt the object in hand is damn difficult.

Also how are Spyderco Tenacious & Persistence & which blade type to choose, plain or serrated or Plain-Serrated mixed? Which blade type in Delica too?

How about you doing some homework now? I think you have been given enough info to start figuring things out. Most of this ready made info is charged, but you got it free, so please show some gratitude now. And yes don't forget to post which blade did you finally get.

Additionally, my offer for sourcing a blade (another thread) no longer applies in your case.

[.32]

How about you doing some homework now? I think you have been given enough info to start figuring things out. Most of this ready made info is charged, but you got it free, so please show some gratitude now. And yes don't forget to post which blade did you finally get.
Additionally, my offer for sourcing a blade (another thread) no longer applies in your case.

What else do you think Im doing on this Board?! A dealer would always think in terms of "money"/paid", pretty sad.
FYI, online Boards are a source of knowledge, more often shared "free of cost". If it were for people like you, we would have been maid to pay for this too.

Thanks for whatever you said/did on this thread, if you don't intend to contribute further, kindly stay away instead of posting OT content. It would be much appretiated.

I sincerely don't know what "another thread" you are talking about...

A word of advise "look at the brighter side of life, there are wonderful things available for free. Don't always weigh everthing with money."

[choombak]

How about you doing some homework now? I think you have been given enough info to start figuring things out. Most of this ready made info is charged, but you got it free, so please show some gratitude now. And yes don't forget to post which blade did you finally get.
Additionally, my offer for sourcing a blade (another thread) no longer applies in your case.

What else do you think Im doing on this Board?! A dealer would always think in terms of "money"/paid", pretty sad.
FYI, online Boards are a source of knowledge, more often shared "free of cost". If it were for people like you, we would have been maid to pay for this too.

You are expecting free advice, refuse to google around, or read things on the internet before posting your queries. Also note, it is not about money, but about time. It is sad to see people like you who consider time of others to be free. You have been given more than enough sound and solid advice, yet you refused to build from it, and expect everything to be spoon fed, which is a "fleecing attitude" in my opinion. A simple "thanks for this info, I will now research and get back with any further questions I may have" was expected, but you kept on with your trivial stuff. Rajat gently reminded you about this earlier as well, but you conveniently ignored his advice.

Thanks for whatever you said/did on this thread, if you don't intend to contribute further, kindly stay away instead of posting OT content. It would be much appretiated.

I sincerely don't know what "another thread" you are talking about...

This is where your ignorance shines again. Had you taken some time to search the existing threads, you could have found answers to many questions, as well as found that "other thread". The wonderful "search" option on this board makes magic, but you have to take pains to search and it requires investing time - your.

A word of advise "look at the brighter side of life, there are wonderful things available for free. Don't always weigh everthing with money."

Your myopic view is disgusting at best, and horrendous at worst. Time is not free.

[.32]

You are expecting free advice, refuse to google around, or read things on the internet before posting your queries. Also note, it is not about money, but about time. It is sad to see people like you who consider time of others to be free. You have been given more than enough sound and solid advice, yet you refused to build from it, and expect everything to be spoon fed, which is a "fleecing attitude" in my opinion. A simple "thanks for this info, I will now research and get back with any further questions I may have" was expected, but you kept on with your trivial stuff.

This is where your ignorance shines again. Had you taken some time to search the existing threads, you could have found answers to many questions, as well as found that "other thread". The wonderful "search" option on this board makes magic, but you have to take pains to search and it requires investing time - your.

Your myopic view is disgusting at best, and horrendous at worst. Time is not free.

Excuse me, what do you think of yourself, some advise guru or a phd in EDC gear. Just because you carry around a whole army's gear with you doesn't make you a Guru! Best keep yourself & your precious time for deal section only becasue that's what suits you & is your job. I never invited you to the thread to suggest, you yourself wnated to be the Guru, be my guest. Let me tell you you are not gonna fetch any money here. So, again kindly limit yourself to the Deals/buy/sell section.

Yes Im ignorant, Im here to learn. Forums are knowledge platforms, if you can't share, you should not be here. If you want money for your time, kindly create a board of your own or join one with like-minded dealers.

Also have look at your attitude first, 1) the country is not at war 2) you may carry a whole army's gear but without proper training, its useless, just added weight. 3) all World is not about money/deals 4) most important things in life cannot be bought, knowledge is one of them. 4) a person who considers he knows everything, knows nothing.

Best of luck with your sales thread, Im not buying anything from such money centric, enemies of knowledge dealers.

Another advise, please do good to yourself & buy a Tank instead. Will spare you of carrying an army's supply of weight & make your pants pockets happy!

You know what, we people are not as dumb as you dealers think. You don't want to see any other threads than your deals threads from where you can make money. Let me remind you that this Board is in good hands & not in a dealer like you. The Board has already taken steps to curtail this becoming into a Sales/deals board where only dealers wanted to play. Still some have managed to get past. So refrain, we have read your ambitions & pretty well.

[choombak]

You are expecting free advice, refuse to google around, or read things on the internet before posting your queries. Also note, it is not about money, but about time. It is sad to see people like you who consider time of others to be free. You have been given more than enough sound and solid advice, yet you refused to build from it, and expect everything to be spoon fed, which is a "fleecing attitude" in my opinion. A simple "thanks for this info, I will now research and get back with any further questions I may have" was expected, but you kept on with your trivial stuff.

This is where your ignorance shines again. Had you taken some time to search the existing threads, you could have found answers to many questions, as well as found that "other thread". The wonderful "search" option on this board makes magic, but you have to take pains to search and it requires investing time - your.

Your myopic view is disgusting at best, and horrendous at worst. Time is not free.

Excuse me, what do you think of yourself, some advise guru or a phd in EDC gear. Just because you carry around a whole army's gear with you doesn't make you a Guru! Best keep yourself & your precious time for deal section only becasue that's what suits you & is your job. I never invited you to the thread to suggest, you yourself wnated to be the Guru, be my guest. Let me tell you you are not gonna fetch any money here. So, again kindly limit yourself to the Deals/buy/sell section.

Yes Im ignorant, Im here to learn. Forums are knowledge platforms, if you can't share, you should not be here. If you want money for your time, kindly create a board of your own or join one with like-minded dealers.

Also have look at your attitude first, 1) the country is not at war 2) you may carry a whole army's gear but without proper training, its useless, just added weight. 3) all World is not about money/deals 4) most important things in life cannot be bought, knowledge is one of them. 4) a person who considers he knows everything, knows nothing.

Best of luck with your sales thread, Im not buying anything from such money centric, enemies of knowledge dealers.

Another advise, please do good to yourself & buy a Tank instead. Will spare you of carrying an army's supply of weight & make your pants pockets happy!

You know what, we people are not as dumb as you dealers think. You don't want to see any other threads than your deals threads from where you can make money. Let me remind you that this Board is in good hands & not in a dealer like you. The Board has already taken steps to curtail this becoming into a Sales/deals board where only dealers wanted to play. Still some have managed to get past. So refrain, we have read your ambitions & pretty well.

Okay, so you did take some pain to use the "search" functionality of the forum. I think you used the wrong keywords though, since my association as a dealer is new to me as well. Nevertheless, this is the thread that you probably missed, and I was talking about. As I said earlier, I would have gladly helped you source the knife of your choice, but your arrogance and lack of politeness turns me off. So this offer does not hold good for you (I mention this explicitly, since my original offer is extended to IFG'ians).

Good luck with your knife search, and may you get your desired "all-in-one" knife. And do let us know what your purchase (photos are more helpful).

[.32]

so you did take some pain to use the "search" functionality of the forum. I think you used the wrong keywords though, since my association as a dealer is new to me as well. Nevertheless, this is the thread that you probably missed, and I was talking about. As I said earlier, I would have gladly helped you source the knife of your choice, but your arrogance and lack of politeness turns me off. So this offer does not hold good for you (I mention this explicitly, since my original offer is extended to IFG'ians).

As if I needed your consolations only! OMG, what sort of thread is that, its a proper/pucca dealer thread. Guess you did not read my OP, it clearly mentiones Im seeking advise for a Good EDC knife. Nowhere is it mentioned that Im looking for an outright purchase. This is a research thread, after I've made up my mind, will I buy one. So your dealer thread would have only come handy after I'd selected a product I wanted buy.

Since now that I've seen your attitude, I would do a great ammount of good to myself & the Community in not patronising "money centric" dealers like you. What made you even remotely think that I would be risking my money with a dealer like you! No way man, your reputation is clear now. You are no more than an egoistic, pompous a*s who is looking for ignorant members on various boards to make a fool out of them & make a quick buck.

Please keep your "offers" to yourself, now you are a "BLACKLISTED" dealer in my book. Will also encourage fellow IFGians not to deal with you.

Best of luck in fleecing people...

[BornOfFire]

Hey .32....From my reading and reviewing around....it's pretty clear that there is no one single EDC folder whish will conquer the world for you. Every knife, just like every job it is designed to accomplish, is different. You primarily have to get some clarity on what kind of use, you will be putting your tool through. Regular day-to-day jobs can be handled by most of the branded (quality steel) folders. But if you are looking for a heavy-duty folder for cutting hard stuff, more often than not, then you need to look at higher grade steels....VG10, D2, etc., the prices keep going up as well. There are pro's and con's on both sides, so you (and only you can) will have to weigh out your needs and requirements and choose accordingly!!
All the best....