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More a want than a need as I have a boatload of them. Opening a pocketknife with conventional nail nicks is very awkward for me so the several flippers and assisted opening blades I have suit me just fine.

Thinking of an automatic for EDC. Strictly light duty chores. Really not interested in an OTF model if that helps.

Your thoughts, please on what's out there.

Zero Tolerance makes good flipper folders. Modern folders with flipper features or spring assist might as well be automatics. They open one handed just as quickly and effortlessly. If you don't like flippers, I love my spring assisted CRKT HEIHO. Effortless one-handed open. Link

Take a look at Neck Knives.
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I am on my 3rd or 4th Kershaw Leek. When I lose one I immediately get another....that's how much I like them. I think they are a great EDC. They open at least as easily and quickly as the best automatics and are priced a whole lot better. Also, like all my knives except a German one my wife gave me and a Swiss Army knife some friends gave me as a going away gift, it's made in USA.

I like a assisted liner lock like the CRKT HEIHO . It's easier for me to close one handed .

I have carried the same Benchmade for 27 years.
I finally broke 1//8” off the tip.

I sent it in and they reground the blade, sharpened and made it like new.
For free.

Yes, most Benchmades cost $150-$200.
In the long run, they are worth it.

They are a nice size for an EDC, hold a good edge - probably the best non-obtrusive EDC available - IMO

drover

I have a Boker that is one of those one hand opening knives. Has kind of a "protrusion" that you can flick with your thumb. Nice knife, easy to sharpen and holds an edge well. Got mine through A.G. Russell

I have been carrying a Spyderco Native for a long time. It stays sharp and opens easily w/ either hand.


mike r

Lots of good choices out there at all different prices. I really like the Spyderco Endura/Endelica/Delica line in a FFG blade. Light, strong, sharp, and lots of handle choices. If cash was right I would carry the buck 110/112 with pocket clip.

Just bought one of these a week or so ago from my local FFL. Nice size, seems to hold an edge, excellent pocket clip, and made in the USA. They have a nicer version with Micarta or G10 scales and better steel, but I keep my EDCs on the inexpensive side as they tend to be expendable.

https://www.buckknives.com/product/112-slim-select-knife/0112FAM02/

Here's the nicer version if you need a Sunday-Going-to-Church knife:

https://www.buckknives.com/product/112-slim-pro-knife/0112FAM03/

Since it’s a “want” and not a “need”...that man on the knife forum here (Dan308) makes some beautiful folders. And since “opening a pocketknife with conventional nail nicks is very awkward” for you, he makes some flipper models that are, again, beautiful. They look like they’re bombproof too.

I don't know if it's the same as MAC's, but this is my Boker flip assist Product Number 01BO734



Here's a LINK Mine was about $75.

Native 5 in my pocket everyday for about a year now. Excellent knife, mine has a blade made from CPM S30V. There are a lot of excellent choices out there.

I broke the tip off a Buck pocket knife digging out a elk ivory, (long story I wasn't being as dumb as it sounds)

Sent it to Buck asking if they would put on a new blade.

Buck sent me a new knife

DVOR has a sale on those right now (though I don't keep up with current sale prices, so maybe not spectacular).

https://www.dvor.com/spyderco-native-5-folding-knives-68-2021-01-01.html

Schade in my pocket.

I have that same knife Rocky. NICE but I'm interested in shopping around for an auto or two.

Many thanks to all. Keep 'em coming guys !

About 16 bucks?

Like a good pocket knife. Kershaw is my choice.