Every day knife recommendations

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I've carried a knife most of my life (since about age 13) and my preference has changed a good bit over the years. My last two knives have been Gerber 3" liner lock folders (one the PR and the other an AR). I'm looking for something similar but better. I like a 3" blade, one handed opening and closing, clip for pocket, and easy to clean, and something that will hold an edge under moderate use.
I know there's about a million knives that fit that description so just some easy to find and purchase recommendations if you don't mind please. I'm just looking for something I can quickly take out of my pocket, with one hand, cut a piece of rope (for example) and return to my pocket, then cut up my dinner at break time with, and of course something of good quality. Thank you.
 
kershaw Leek in the construction of your choice. $30-100, depending on your tastes.

I've got the "composite" D2 model, and like it. The action and construction is very nice for the price. The "composite" blade is showier than I wanted, but has served well so far. Slow, but not terribly difficult to sharpen. Holds an edge for a good long while.

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The Leek is a great choice. I also like the various Spyderco offerings. I've carried one since the early 1980's, a Standard, long discontinued. The current Stainless Delica is exactly the same knife. Good steels, available with composite scales, and is 2 7/8" long in the blade. ;)
 
I carry a 4 inch 3 blade stockman nearly every day. I have a Old Old Timer from the late 1970's that has been a great knife. In my post 40 years I started carry used Barlow's.
 
Unless you plan all your physical attacks ahead of time, your EDC will be your defensive knife-that's why I carry my defensive knife everyday. :)


Larry
 
I carry a Smith And Wesson H.R.T. knife everyday, everywhere I can. It's about 3.5 inches and I usually sharpen it once a month or so (although it doesn't loose it's edge, I just sharpen to keep it at its peak sharpness.)
 
I carry a Spyderco CentofanteIII. Lightweight, great steel, and I think, nice looking. Meets all your specifications.

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That is a nice looking knife, woolfam. Does it have assisted opening? The Kershaw leek has a really slick assisted opening feature. 1 brush with my index finger and it is open. +1 for the Leek.



edit: Assisted opening knives are illegal in some states. Check your laws.
 
I sometimes carry a Benchmade mini Griptilian. It isn't an AO knife, but it is fast and easy to open. Lately, I've always got a SAK on me. For now it's the Victorinox Executive.
 
A Spyderco Delica is a very competitively price pocketknife. Great edge, great shape, perfect size. And the clip's positioned the right way.
 
I'm a Kershaw fan. I like that they are made in the US, as I understand some of the Syderco and others are. I carry the small Kershaw (Scallion, I believe) since I wear dress pants to work. I removed the clip so it rides nicely in the pocket. I just purchased my third Kershaw, a mini-Mojo for the weekends and times when I can clip a slightly larger knife on a pocket. I'm very pleased with it so far. All three have slightly different opening modes. The mini-Mojo locks closed but it's a simple one-finger move that unlocks and opens at the same time. It would be nearly impossible to accidently open it though.
 
Thanks for all your replies, I know a lot of y'all mentioned Spyderco but for some reason I just don't like them I'm not sure why. I think I'm kind of leaning towards a Benchmade mini Griptilian. I need to go handle a few and see what fits. Thanks again.
 
Benchmade griptillian, is hands down my favorite knife. I have a delica, its my Sunday go to meeting knife, nice & light. But the BM is faster, much faster & the steel is great 154cm. Takes an edge holds it like the energizer bunny! Can't go wrong with Griptillian or a Mini griptillian.

Good luck!
JohnnyOrygun
 
I've posted this in two threads in one night.

A Benchmade Osborne has been
clipped into my right pocket every day for the last few years.

Never paid that much for a knife before.

One of the best purchases I've ever made.

Use it everyday for everything from cutting food
to opening stuff to camp chores.

Opens/closes with one hand.
Holds an edge like a vice holds a blade.
 
Zero Tolerance 301 here. It's a bit large for most, but if you can don jeans/cargo's every day you'll forget it's there. Been carrying it for two years now, hopefully I'll never be without it.

Pros...
Made in USA
Lifetime warranty
One hand (assisted) operation
Damn near indestructible
Holds and edge for a good long time
Beautiful in an "Oh my lord that's ugly" kind of way.

Cons....
Expensive as He!!
Some folks think you're over compensating
Scares the bejesus out of co-workes while cutting lunch

It's much more than a "pocket knife",, but like was said earlier,,, you can't always plan when you may need to defend yourself, and if I just happen to get locked inside the trunk of a car,,, well, I'm covered there too!:D
 
That is a nice looking knife, woolfam. Does it have assisted opening?
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No, it does not. But I prefer it that way. I can open it almost as fast as an assisted opener, or as slowly as I want to, plus, I don't have to worry about it opening "on its own" in my pocket. (I know, I know... most assisted openers probably won't do that, but still...)

I favor the Centofante over the Griptillian because the Cento is MUCH slimmer - I carry it in my back right pocket and a slimmer knife is (to me) less noticeable when I sit on it.

Cons....
Scares the bejesus out of co-workers while cutting lunch
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That's a CON?
 
Personally, I like the Spyderco "Wave" knives my EDC is a D4 Wave, Spyderco licensed the Wave opener from Ernie Emerson and added it to the Delica, Endura, and Rescue knives

It's a little hook on the top front of the blade, when you pull the knife from your pocket, it hooks on the pocket corner and pulls the blade open, it's actually *faster* than many automatics, as the knife is fully opened when you withdraw it from your pocket

It's also very versatile, don't want to wave the knife open, change the angle at which you withdraw the knife, or put your finger on the blade to prevent opening, want to use the Spyderhole instead? it's still there

plus, the Wave works as a bottle opener for crimp-on beverage caps :)
 
You can't beat a Buck 110 from WallyWorld, etc. A bargain at it's $65 MSRP, W-W has it for $27. US made 3.75" lockback design. No, you can't easily open/close it with one hand. It is an American Classic of the first order - and what a great woods/camping knife, too - or, as it is the 'Folding Hunter', you could gut/clean game.

A Buck 301 is an excellent example of a 'Stockman' slippie style knife. It's a bit harder to find - probably cost you the same thing as the 110 - but it's another classic. Great companion when you want to cut an apple - or whittle a flute. Both are made in Idaho - by folks who just took a pay reduction to keep working. The 110's sheath is an import.

Now, you want something as fast as an AO knife to open - one handed - and close - one handed? Buck has a new #347 'Vantage Pro' with a top drawer upgrade blade of S30V - it is 'flipper' operated. The MSRP is $75 - and I have seen it near here at a 'Bass Pro Shop' for $45 - bargain! Also made in Idaho.

You could also check out the Kershaw OD-1, Skyline, and Zing! while you are at WallyWorld - also made in the USA. Like Buck, they do have some offshore made products - look for the American flag on the box. Good luck!

Stainz

PS If you want to spend $75 - $400, let us know.
 
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