Best edc knife on Reddit
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#1
Spyderco
4.7
(58)
"Very easy to carry. The VG10 steel on the base model is excellent."
"Personally I carry the spiderco manix 2 lightweight."
"Pm2 is the one I grab the most."
"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"
#2
Civivi
4.6
(56)
"Civivi Yonder."
"For a liner lock, the Civivi Mini Praxis has received really good reviews."
"Civivi's elementum is also great."
"Civivi elementum from 40 to 50 are fidget friendly."
"Elementum w/ G10 Scales is a great knife for $50."
"I got the civivi pintail on sale for $35 as my first edc knife and I love it."
"For a nice, 2 inch edc fixed blade, check out the Civivi Baby Banter."
"I would throw a recommendation for the Civivi praxis."
"Civivi Elementum is a great choice."
"That new Civivi Vision looks pretty awesome."
#3
Kershaw
4.4
(30)
"Yonder is good. Kershaw Iridium is great."
"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."
#4
Benchmade
4.4
(27)
"My M4 Bugout is always my go to."
"I just ordered it. Thanks mate."
"About as close to a perfect EDC as I can get."
"It so damn light it disappears in my pocket."
"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."
#5
Ontario
4.5
(23)
"Rat 2. Liner lock with great egros."
"Rat 2."
"For longevity, I would go with a liner lock. Ontario RAT 2 or Knafs Lander 1"
"Rat 2. trust me. i scored one for $50 CAD and it is the schiznitch."
"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."
"Only because nobody said it...2 RATs and a nice lunch. Get em while you still can!"
"Ontario Rat in D2 is a workhorse of a knife."
"Ontario RAT is the time tested standard answer."
#6
Cold Steel
4.6
(14)
"CS Code 4 in S35VN under $50 what a deal!"
"Cold Steel American Lawman!"
"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."
"Dollar for dollar, the cold steel American lawman has been one of my top picks."
"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?"
#7
CJRB
4.4
(13)
"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
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."
"No doubt."
"QSP Penguin."
"An elementum is a good choice for general use. Or a QSP penguin."
"Cheap but well made: QSP Penguin."
"You might also consider the higher end QSP Penguin."
"QSP Penguin ~$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
4.5
(10)
"That's become one of my favorites."
"Kizer drop bear in Nitro V."
"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 Sheepdog XL is right around $54 on Amazon."
"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
4.8
(9)
"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."
"This has supplanted all my other knives, since I can abuse this one with impunity."
"This knife solves %95 of our problems."
"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
Vosteed
4.5
(8)
"The Mini Nightshade/Shilin Cutter from Vosteed is an excellent knife."
"Get a top liner racoon."
"Vosteed Racoon axis lock (my edc work knife)."
"Vosteed Racoon axis lock sounds right up your alley."
"VOSTEED MINI NIGHTSHADE."
"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."
#13
CRKT
4.4
(7)
"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"
"For the price it's incredibly solid and sharp."
"I got a crkt ceo that works real nice"
"CRKT Pilar ~$35"
#14
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."
#15
Victorinox
4.3
(4)
"Can't go wrong with a Victorinox."
"It cuts and doesn't scare normies."
"I carry a Victorinox Super Tinker all the time."
"Reminds me of a victorinox you could also check eBay for a used one"
#16
Buck
5.0
(3)
"Buck 110 lite. Made in the USA to boot!"
"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"
#17
ESEE
4.3
(3)
"ESEE Izula"
"ESEE Izula. 😄"
"Esee izula or izula 2."
#18
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."
#19
WE
4.5
(2)
"WE Banter."
"The WE Banter or Civivi Baby Banter."
#20
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."
#21
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."
#22
Gerber
4.5
(2)
"The Milwaukee fastback/Gerber EAB are common favourites."
"If it's mostly for packaging consider a Gerber EAB."
#23
Esee
4.5
(2)
"Esee 3hm"
"The Izula II has a 2.75” blade and it’s a nice little knife."
#24
Petrified Fish
4.0
(2)
"Petrified Fish Victor seems to check the boxes."
"Try the petrified fish victor."
#25
Demko
4.0
(2)
"$265-330"
"The Demko AD20.5 Jednatt linked is a great choice in my opinion."
#26
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."
#27
KaBar
4.0
(2)
"KaBar"
"Kabar"
#28
Giant Mouse
4.0
(2)
"Favorite small knives that I’ve owned."
"Giant Mouse ace biblio"
#29
Ganzo
4.0
(2)
"On the lower priced side check out the Ganzo Firebird 727S."
"I hate to like this knife but my Ganzo f759 has been a good no frills edc carry."
#30
Endura
5.0
(1)
"Pay the difference and get an endura"
#31
Rat
5.0
(1)
"Rat."
#32
Mora
5.0
(1)
"Mora!"
#33
Knafs
5.0
(1)
"Knafs lander 1. Highly customizable, and all parts are available to buy anytime."
#34
Kukri
4.0
(1)
"Try a Kukri, slice that fruit and intimidate troublemakers simultaneously."
#35
ZT
4.0
(1)
"Favorite small knives that I’ve owned."
#36
AD10
4.0
(1)
"AD10 they go for around on 100 the swap"
#37
Camillus
4.0
(1)
"Camillus "Beast"."
#38
Boker
4.0
(1)
"If you’re not adverse to an automatic, the Boker Kalashnikov"
#39
Ferrum Forge
4.0
(1)
"Other options: Ferrum Forge Knife Works Prolix - flipper."
#40
Sebenza
4.0
(1)
"Favorite small knives that I’ve owned."
#41
Miguron
4.0
(1)
"Miguron Velona Full Size."
#42
Olamic
4.0
(1)
"Olamic Whippersnapper."
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