Edc Knives reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 352 Reddit reviews across 8 subreddits and 54 posts to rank the best Edc Knives brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/knives, r/EDC, r/knifeclub, r/BudgetBlades, r/CCW. Top-rated brands include Spyderco (4.8/5), Civivi (4.5/5), Kershaw (4.3/5).
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Reviews352
Subreddits8
Posts54
Brands35
Products79
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#1
Spyderco
4.8
(54)
"I got both a Microtech Ultratech and a Spyderco Paramilitary 2. Both are awesome for edc"
"I’ve been using a Tenacious for yrs at work, it’s an outstanding knife for the price and I use it multiple times ea day."
"If you don’t mind spending a bit of money, spider para 3 is my go-to."
"I always recommend for EDC use for people to go with something like the Civivi Elementium or spyderco tenacious if they are not outright knife people."
"G10 Spyderco manix or delica in s30v/black blade"
"Spyderco Manix 2 or Para 3."
"My go to is a Spyderco paramilitary 2. It’s a little pricey but it’s very good all around."
"Spyderco Paramilitary 2 is also a great choice - many options for steel and handle, but it's a good design."
"Absolutely love my spyderco tenacious"
"Para 3"
#2
Civivi
4.5
(51)
"Civivi Elementum. or the Baby Banter. Small non intimidating knives with many colours to choose!."
"Civivi Elementum. or the Baby Banter."
"Civivi baby banter. In pink. $73"
"I love my Nitro V Baby Banter"
"Get civivi. Their nitro V is great also their stonewashed D2. Pretty much all under 60 unless you get Damascus and even then it’s under 100."
"If you’re looking for the lower end try the Conspirator or the Parxis / Mini Praxis $29.50-$39.99."
"Get the Civivi Vision FG it’s usually $79 brand new but worth it."
"Can vouch for the Praxis. The black on black Praxis was my first EDC. Very slim in pocket, with quick/smooth movement. Edge retention has been impressive."
"Civivi praxis"
"Friend of mine really likes his Civivi Praxis"
#3
Kershaw
4.3
(44)
"One of those magnacut Livewires would be a solid choice."
"My favorite knife and most carried is the Kershaw Iridium."
"Kershaw Iridium"
"I bought the Bel-Air first and then had to get the Iridium as well. Crazy action and the "detent" is tuned perfectly."
"Second the Iridium recommendation. Kershaw’s other D2 Duralock knives are worth a look too."
"Take a look at Kershaw Iridium."
"Kershaw Iridium. Can be found for $40"
"KERSHAW BLUR . Cheers mate"
"Kershaw Blur has been my go to for 10 years"
"I’ve got more expensive knifes and out of all of them I always gravitate towards my oso sweet."
#4
Benchmade
4.5
(38)
"As a pocket knife? I currently carry Microtek and Benchmade."
"I've been carrying a Para 3 for a while now and recommend it highly."
"Anything benchmade"
"I love my benchmade presidio’s. The action is extremely satisfying."
"I have a Benchmade Osborne Mini in my suit. Small, sleek, but great steel and can be opened/closed with either hand."
"I’m personally biased for Benchmade as my duty use knives as they’ve always been solid knives for me that hold up and have never failed me."
"Adamas or adamas mini in cru wear, awesome knife super tough pricey but worth it."
"Mini or large adamas."
"Benchmade Adamas or mini Adamas are both pretty beefy."
"My Benchmade Osborne has easily been my favorite EDC."
#5
Ontario
4.5
(14)
"RAT is an outstanding suggestion. ... There is a RAT 2 in S35VN out there if you want something just a little more compact but I think it's right around the same price."
"The Ontario Rat 1.5 in magnacut gets my vote in the category “premium steel with a good handle for less than $100”"
"Ontario RAT 1/2, if you want a hard beater that feels great and super smooth, i love it."
"Ontario Rat 1/2 depending on what size you want."
"Can't go wrong with the Rat 1 or Rat 2."
"It's hard to go wrong with the ol' standby beater, the Ontario Rat 1."
"Rat II in D2. My favorite carry."
"Put in another vote for Ontario RAT 2."
"Ontario rat 1 in aus8. If u have big hands it’s decent."
"Ontario RAT2 in D2"
#6
Cold Steel
4.5
(14)
"Don’t forget the SR1 Lite also. The Joe X destruction test was an eye opener."
"I just purchased ... a Cold Steel code 4. S35 steel aluminum handles like 80 all in."
"For work, I abuse cheap Milwaukee folders and have my Cold Steel Recon 1 folding tanto in my toolbelt. It's been a trooper for a few decades now."
"I second the CS lawman. It could be the only knife you ever need."
"I bought a cold steel lawman 13 years ago and still carry It everyday. I beat the hell out of it too."
"Cold Steel Tuff Lite (Get the tuff lite for sure)"
"Recon 1 is my all time favorite knife from them"
"Cold steel recon 1 (tanto)"
"Cold Steel Recon 1 is often around 100 and some versions on sale for 75."
"I really love my coldsteel sr1 lite."
#7
QSP
4.3
(12)
"The QSP Pelican has a very comfortable handle, and the action is superb!"
"QSP Penguin or the Mini Penguin. Excellent budget options!"
"QSP penguin for sure."
"The QSP Penguin exclusives in S35VN and M390/20CV are also nice."
"Knife center has penguins in s35vn for about 60 rn"
"QSP Pelican Linerlock"
"QSP Parrot. . . Or really probably any model from them that catches your eye would perform well and be budget friendly."
"QSP Parrot - $26 bucks"
"QSP Penguin"
"QSP Penguin"
#8
Microtech
4.4
(11)
"Microtech ultratech or LUDT"
"I got both a Microtech Ultratech and a Spyderco Paramilitary 2. Both are awesome for edc"
"Microtech ultratechs"
"As a pocket knife? I currently carry Microtek and Benchmade."
"The two I'm looking at besides the live wire are the micro tech utx-85 and the heretic manitcore s."
"Microtech ultratech"
"Microtech for OTF, Benchmade for everything else"
"Now it's microtech utx-85 all day everyday."
"Microtech utx85"
"Ultratech, Waypoint, Atom and my Penguin."
#9
Demko
4.7
(10)
"Demko all of the way."
"The shark cub in that shape and steel can cut for dayyyyyys."
"I love demko. I own 5, AD20.5’s. Never owned a cub, but I will never doubt the durability and quality of their products."
"I love both of these knives! The Demko AD20.5 would be a little more comparable to the Pallas."
"The Shark Cub, 100% Ever since I got one, its been real hard to put anything else in my pocket."
"I'd lean towards Demko too. That being said the slicer cub is a smaller knife by a bit."
"Demko AD20.5 in the steel of your choice."
"Hard to vote against a Demko but not a fan of 20cv."
"Hell yeah...sounds good! You should grab it and save up for the Pallas later!"
"The Demko AD20.5 is a great way to try out a unique locking mechanism."
#10
Kizer
4.2
(11)
"I have a thing for Kizers. And mainly fixed blades now. but the Dropbear ( Nitro-V ) Or the Purple version I got with 14C28N can't go wrong."
"Amazon has some great deals on civivi, kizer, and kansept right now for cyber monday. All great brands"
"I’ve been enjoying my kizer deckhand. Practical sheepsfoot blade and it looks nice"
"Found another Cormorant deal. Kizer Cormorant, S35VN, G10, 3 variants, $65.40"
"Kizer Cormorant Plunge Lock Knife Black/White Lines G-10 (3.25" S35VN) $89.99"
"Anything at 50$ from these companies Kizer, CJRB, Civivi, Bestech, or QSP."
"Kizer militaw"
"Check out the MAP clearance sale at kizer website right now. Like the assassin XL for 44 bucks"
"Spyderco PM2, or Kizer Militaw"
"Cormorant when it's at $60"
#11
CJRB
4.3
(10)
"Came to also recommend the Pyrite, I love it, and carry it over "nicer" knives often."
"When you finally decide to add and sharpen a CJRB Pyrite the dollar to value ratio will change your expectations for other knives and brands."
"I have a CJRB Feldspar that has gotten most of my pocket time since I bought it."
"Pyrite light in s90v is $80 at the moment"
"You can get a pyrite light in s90v for $80 right now"
"Anything at 50$ from these companies Kizer, CJRB, Civivi, Bestech, or QSP."
"CJRB makes some really cool stuff"
"CJRB Pyrite."
"The CJRB mini Feldspar is fantastic and $30"
"CJRB Feldspar"
#12
CRKT
4.1
(10)
"Pilar 2.66” is on sale for 20 bucks at Sportsman’s warehouse."
"CRKT is always good."
"+1 for ckrt. Great slim knives for a reasonable price"
"CKRT makes good, more affordable knives for r/edc that aren't priced like Microtech or Benchmades."
"Crkt Pilar 3"
"Work for that, crkt pilar would."
"CRKT Pilar would work well for that"
"Both great options, the CRKT might have better ergonomics."
"I’ve owned a few CRKT blades and have never had an issue with them."
"Both CRKT and Kershaw are great starter knives."
#13
Hogue
4.4
(9)
"Hogue Ritter RSK."
"My top picks would be: Ritter Hogue RSK in Magnacut."
"Honestly imho the hogue deka gen 2 in magnacut is probably the best bang for your buck"
"Spyderco pm3 or pm2, zt 0450ti, Hogue rsk or Deka."
"I think you can get a Hogue Deka for under $100 in a couple places really solid knife."
"Hogue Deka is great for use but not abuse. Best blade out of the bunch."
"Hogue Deka or TRM Neutron 2"
"Hogue Deka Wharncliffe magnacut"
"...all around value of materials and fit and finish, Hogue ritter RSK."
#14
Pro-Tech
4.2
(9)
"I love my pro-tech tr5, and SBR."
"I still have 10 or 15 quality knives. I haven’t encountered anything that was even close to taking this out of my pocket- protech tr5"
"Anything protech is the best option imo."
"A godfather is also in his budget"
"My EDC is a Protech Godson, $150 for the plain jane black."
"Godson is much better, the tip is wicked on both tho"
"The Pro-Tech "Godfather" looks really nice, thank you for the recommendation."
"Based on the Glock and ultra watch, I would say any protech would satisfy. Around the 3-3.5 inch blade would be best."
"Protec"
#15
Buck
3.8
(6)
"If you want to stick with Buck, I'd either go for a classic 112"
"Check out their Infusion."
"Buck knives as well."
"I swear by my buck 252. Love cleaver blades, love smaller, lighter yet durable knives, and LOOOOVE cheaper knives."
"Buck 112. You can get them as a manual folder or automatic"
"Opinel and buck are more on the grandpa knife side"
#16
Bestech
4.0
(5)
"Bestechman Dundee Magnacut. The people need to know"
"Bestechman Dundee Magnacut is also $100"
"Bestechman Dundee Magnacut"
"Anything at 50$ from these companies Kizer, CJRB, Civivi, Bestech, or QSP."
"Now I have Bestech. OK, it is China, but I was surprised how precious it is manufactured."
#17
Ganzo
4.5
(4)
"The Ganzos are fantastic, and they really do a great heat treatment."
"This is the right answer if you just want a functional tool. Amazing for the money."
"The cheapest is the Ganzo with D2"
"For under 40$ you get a great folder made with d2 steel. Perfect for EDC."
#18
Opinel
3.8
(4)
"Some brands to consider: opinel, victorinox, the Ontario rat knives."
"Opinel is the closest I have to a razor"
"Opinel or Kershaw Kuro"
"Opinel and buck are more on the grandpa knife side"
#19
Spyderco Paramilitary 2
5.0
(3)
"My favorite of them all and is now my go to carry is the spyderco paramilitary 2."
"If you want a high-quality knife that's simple and will stand up to anything, I'd go with a Spyderco Paramilitary 2."
"The Spyderco paramilitary 2 or 3 is also good."
#20
Ruike
4.3
(3)
"Civivi praxis. Ruike P801. I highly recommend both of those!"
"Ruike p801"
"If you like the dark (black) look - the RUIKE P801 is another solid option with a 3" 14C28N blade, framelock, bearings and a deep car"
#21
Ferrum Forge
5.0
(2)
"The Gent is such a great knife."
"Ferrum Forge Buc via Drop. This knife is an amazing EDC."
#22
Sandrin
5.0
(2)
"Sandrin and Terrain365"
"Sandrin knives and their tungsten carbide blades."
#23
Rat
4.5
(2)
"Ontario Rat 2"
"Rat2"
#24
Flytanium
4.0
(2)
"Flytanium Beef. Super low cost and really durable."
"Flytanium BEEF might be worth looking into"
#25
Boker
4.0
(2)
"Check out boker, they have several"
"On a budget boker"
#26
Vosteed
4.0
(2)
"Vosteed Raccoon"
"The Vosteed Raccoon and CJRB Pyrite are some of the most popular models I can think of at that price range."
#27
Zero Tolerance
4.0
(2)
"ZT 0450cf."
"ZT 0450CF"
#28
ESEE
4.0
(2)
"I was thinking of getting an ESSE 4 or 5 and getting a custom sheath from a guy I know that would have a belt clip on it"
"Esse 4, Toor Raider or their actual field knife"
#29
Caligo
4.0
(2)
"I’d go Caligo"
"I have a caligo, has very satisfying, smooth action and doesn't feel cheap."
#30
SOG
4.0
(2)
"SOG Terminus XR (the flipper tore up my pockets, so mine now rides in the glove box but I do like it)"
"SOG Terminus XR, it has a flipper tab and a stronger detent than most other crossbar locks"
#31
Livewire
4.0
(2)
"I got the Livewire as a fun knife and it has certainly lived up to that expectation, 0 complaints so far"
"I’ve got the Livewire with a dagger blade, and really love it"
#32
Wugout
4.0
(2)
"You can not beat the Wugout. $10, great action. Good steel."
"Or the wugout from Walmart for 1/18th of the price it is hard to go wrong."
#33
Ka-Bar
4.0
(2)
"Ka-Bar Dozier"
"Ka-bar Dozier in D2"
#34
ZT
4.0
(2)
"ZT 0450"
"...a nice classy thin gentlemanish folder with really great bearing flipper action..."
#35
Ozark Trail
3.5
(2)
"D2 and crossbar lock, the ozark trail one is tough to beat"
"The Ozark’s D2 can’t touch the blade steel of a quality brand’s D2"
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