Best edc knife on Reddit
290 reviews from r/knives, r/EDC, r/BudgetBlades and 6 more subreddits
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#1
Spyderco
4.8
(54)
"Personally I carry the spiderco manix 2 lightweight."
"I landed on the Para 3, and I think I'm done."
"Take a look at a Spyderco native 5. A great EDC."
"I liked my Griptilian, but love my Spyderco Manix 2."
"Really, really like my Para 3."
"Can recommend a Spyderco delica/endura or a para 3 lightweight."
"Spyderco Delica"
"Spyderco Tenacious"
"Spyderco pm3."
"Spyderco PM2, take your pick on steel choice."
#2
Civivi
4.6
(45)
"I would throw a recommendation for the Civivi praxis."
"Civivi Elementum is a great choice."
"That new Civivi Vision looks pretty awesome."
"Civivi Elementum or the Buck 112 Ranger. I own both of these (my only two knives so far) and they’re both incredible!"
"CIVIVI Elementum or Praxis."
"Can’t go wrong with an elementum, hell just about any Cevivi is a good option."
"I’d throw in on the Civivi Praxis or Mini Praxis, and the Vosteed Raccoon."
"People really seem to like the Elementum as an all-purpose EDC."
"For the money right now/sale, I'd definitely go with this one. Civivi pintail."
"Civivi Elementum"
#3
Kershaw
4.4
(26)
"Kershaw leek."
"I’m very impressed with the Kershaw iridium."
"Kershaw Iridium"
"KERSHAW IRIDIUM"
"Kershaw Blur, Irridium, or Heist(Heist is the lightest)."
"Kershaw Leek and Spyderco Delica will also fit the criteria."
"SMKW has the kershaw blur in 14c28n for under $60 right now. Both good options and great deals."
"Kersaw leek, light easy to manipulate."
"Kershaw Leek/Scallion, USA made, decent steel."
"Kershaw Leek."
#4
Benchmade
4.5
(20)
"If I had to redo my collection I would start there."
"If you’re looking for a good, tough work knife for the money I say Benchmade Osborne."
"For me it’s a perfect knife."
"A little slimmer but I've always loved the axis lock."
"I bought a Bugout... realized it was perfection for me."
"Might consider putting the extra buck and go for a Benchmade Griptilian mini. That's one blade you won't fear abusing."
"I really like my benchmade 940 in s30v. It's lightweight and easy to carry in a pocket."
"I have a Bugout exactly for this purpose."
"It's my 3rd benchmade, and it's the one I've always wanted since I got my first 15+ years ago."
"Benchmade Osborne, best EDC knife."
#5
Ontario
4.4
(17)
"Rat 1 is always my pick"
"Ontario RAT 2 is a good hard use blade."
"Id say an Ontario Rat 2. Sturdy, in budget, and is a simple liner lock."
"Ontario Rat in D2 is a workhorse of a knife."
"Ontario RAT is the time tested standard answer."
"Ontario rat 1"
"Some other decent knives to look at would be the ontario rat folder."
"That is some bigger folders."
"Hard to beat."
"Ontario Rat 2"
#6
QSP
4.3
(13)
"QSP Penguin is recommended."
"QSP Penguin"
"For a straight blade under $50, I'd go with one of these: QSP Penguin."
"Qsp penguin. Great quality at reasonable prices."
"I have bought a QSP Canary and Vosteed Corgi recently. Great for the price and if I'm not mistaken still on sale on Amazon for the under the price point you are looking for."
"No doubt."
"QSP Penguin."
"Cheap but well made: QSP Penguin."
"You might also consider the higher end QSP Penguin."
"QSP Penguin ~$33"
#7
CJRB
4.4
(12)
"CJRB Pyrite is recommended."
"It hits WAY above range, i carry it with spiderco and benchmade!"
"In your price range, look at the CJRB Pyrite"
"You can also get a CJRB Pyrite which is super solid and well made."
"I'll add the CJRB Pyrite."
"The Vosteed Raccoon and CJRB Pyrite are some of the most popular models I can think of at that price range."
"If you like the bugout I would recommend the CJRB Pyrite instead."
"$60"
"Cjrb Pyrite."
"CJRB Ekko or Pyrite. I have both."
#8
Cold Steel
4.5
(11)
"I hightly recommend the Cold Steel SR1 Lite. It's a big knife, thick blade for bush craft, super sharp with a nice blade profile."
"Cold Steel SR1 Lite."
"Cold Steel SR1 lite if you need something robust."
"The cjrb pyrite is a great choice, but I would personally recommend the cold steel recon 1."
"If you’re from NY I would suggest the cold steel tuff lite."
"I just picked up a new Cold Steel Code 4 for $77.! They(quality knives at a good price) are out there!"
"Maybe something like the Cold Steel Code 4?"
"Would be perfect for cutting boxes."
"Cold Steel Mini Tuff Lite"
"Cold Steel Tuff Lite. ~$33"
#9
Opinel
4.7
(10)
"Opinel is your best bet, cheap, twist lock ring for both open and closed."
"Opinels are a good choice."
"I like the Opinel knives for everyday carry."
"An Opinel No 8 (in stainless/Inox) or Garden, or No 6 in a nicer wood for someone who might stash it in their purse."
"I still think Opinel but if you don't want that then a Spyderco."
"Openil no.8 in stainless."
"You should spend the $15 on an Opinel just to see how a knife should peel and slice an apple."
"I nearly always recommend Opinel, you could get 4 decent knives for under $100."
"Can't go wrong with an opinel or swiss army knife if you want to play it safe."
"Opinel is good sturdy throwaway knives."
#10
Kizer
4.3
(9)
"I can honestly say the Kizer drop bear is incredible!"
"Kizer Escort with micarta scales. It's $90, it's got a clutch lock (cross-bar), and it's got 154cm steel."
"Kizer Drop Bear."
"Kizer Muskrat."
"Kizer Begleiter 20CV"
"If you like bugout you can do better with Kizer Drop Bear."
"If you like bugout you can do better with Kizer Escort."
"You can do better with Kizer Drop Bear or Escort"
"You can do better with Kizer Drop Bear or Escort"
#11
Milwaukee
4.7
(7)
"The Milwaukee fastback/Gerber EAB are common favourites."
"Just added this to my work EDC."
"This is my EDC knife (without the bit) and I use it every single day."
"I really need to get on of those Milwaukee's"
"The milwaukee knives are extremely underrated."
"$25."
"Milwaukee fast back for tool and Opinel No7/8 for food."
#12
CRKT
4.6
(7)
"If you can find a CRKT Utsidihi, it's the best one."
"I really like my CRKT Squid."
"I'm very happy with this crkt knife."
"CRKT Pilar are also great."
"Crkt ceo if you can find a titanium one"
"I got a crkt ceo that works real nice"
"CRKT Pilar ~$35"
#13
Hogue
4.2
(5)
"Hogue deka magnacut."
"$135"
"I'm also looking at the Deka."
"I would consider the hogue deka over the bugout."
"EDC: Hogue Deka, RSK, zt 0450."
#14
Vosteed
4.0
(4)
"I have bought a QSP Canary and Vosteed Corgi recently. Great for the price and if I'm not mistaken still on sale on Amazon for the under the price point you are looking for."
"The Vosteed Raccoon and CJRB Pyrite are some of the most popular models I can think of at that price range."
"Top: SRM, Vosteed Raccoon, TacKnives, TacKnives, SacTapBang (very good and solid despite the name), Civivi Altus."
"Very nice for the price."
#15
Victorinox
4.7
(3)
"A Swiss Army Knife is the most general purpose knife out there."
"Can't go wrong with a Victorinox."
"Reminds me of a victorinox you could also check eBay for a used one"
#16
ESEE
4.3
(3)
"ESEE Izula"
"ESEE Izula. 😄"
"Esee izula or izula 2."
#17
KaBar
4.3
(3)
"No question about it."
"KaBar"
"Kabar"
#18
Demko
4.0
(3)
"$265-330"
"I like Axis lock knives but the Demko Shark Lock is good for lefties also."
"The Demko AD20.5 Jednatt linked is a great choice in my opinion."
#19
Spyderco PM3
5.0
(2)
"With that I think the best knife I have ever owned for edc is my pm3 from spyderco."
"Especially my PM3."
#20
Buck
5.0
(2)
"I’ve had my Buck 110 for years and it is still rock solid."
"It will hold an amazing edge. Has a lifetime warranty. Solid knife for around $50"
#21
Honey Badger
4.5
(2)
"Honey Badger Knives do fairly light knives, even on their larger models."
"Take your pick of which design you like the most."
#22
Manly
4.5
(2)
"Have a look at the Manly Peak One in 14C28N."
"For $50 see if you can get a Manly Peak One or City."
#23
WE
4.5
(2)
"WE Banter."
"The WE Banter or Civivi Baby Banter."
#24
Gerber
4.5
(2)
"The Milwaukee fastback/Gerber EAB are common favourites."
"If it's mostly for packaging consider a Gerber EAB."
#25
Harbor Freight
4.0
(2)
"A good lower cost option, the Harbor Freight Icon Knife. It’s only $40 and could be cheaper if you have a coupon."
"Not a bad deal."
#26
Chris Reeve Knives
5.0
(1)
"A CRK is a great choice, especially if you are only going to have and carry one knife always."
#27
Smith & Sons
5.0
(1)
"Smith & Sons Axiom"
#28
Tactile Knives
5.0
(1)
"Tactile Knives Dreadeye"
#29
SOG
5.0
(1)
"It’s on the expensive side, but quality is superb so it’s worth it in my eyes."
#30
ADK
5.0
(1)
"Because if you're not fidgeting with a knife, what are you even doing with it really?"
#31
Asher Knives
5.0
(1)
"Asher Knives Lil' Buddy"
#32
BHQ
5.0
(1)
"I got the bhq exclusive begleiter in m390 for less than 100."
#33
Insingo
5.0
(1)
"I stopped when I bought an Insingo Sebenza."
#34
White River Knife and Tool
5.0
(1)
"White River Knife and Tool M1"
#35
Sencut
5.0
(1)
"My personally recommended favorite would be the Sencut Serene. I don’t think you could go wrong with any of these."
#36
Chris Reeve
5.0
(1)
"I have to say it... Chris Reeve Sebenza 31."
#37
SRM 9201
5.0
(1)
"SRM 9201"
#38
CJRB Prado
5.0
(1)
"CJRB Prado"
#39
CRK Mnandi
5.0
(1)
"The Mnandi or the Impinda from CRK may be suitable for a classy looking but yet functional office carry."
#40
Rat
4.0
(1)
"For under $40 is probably one of the best knives on the market."
#41
TwoSun
4.0
(1)
"Fits all your requirements, even has nice milling on the handles. But it is a slip joint."
#42
Elementum
4.0
(1)
"Elementum in S35VN might be up your alley."
#43
Kabar
4.0
(1)
"Kabar tdi shared edge"
#44
MKM
4.0
(1)
"MKM Mikro, MKM Isonzo."
#45
Surviveware
4.0
(1)
"For an EDC knife for the car glove box or a spare one, I'd recommend the Surviveware Knife."
#46
Ruike
4.0
(1)
"Ruike p801 sb."
#47
Ka-Bar
4.0
(1)
"Kabar TDI fits perfectly there."
#48
Protech
4.0
(1)
"Protech Malibu or Mordax is in the more expensive side and 20CV can be a PITA to sharpen, but it’ll hold an edge."
#49
Kubey
4.0
(1)
"The Kubey Tityus in G10/D2 is a pretty good knife."
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