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.
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
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.
Kershaw Leek. 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. it's made in USA.
They are a nice size for an EDC, hold a good edge - probably the best non-obtrusive EDC available - IMO
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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
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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.
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 have been carrying a Spyderco Native for a long time. It stays sharp and opens easily w/ either hand.
mike r
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 have been carrying a Spyderco Native for a long time. It stays sharp and opens easily w/ either hand.
mike r
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.
DVOR has a sale on those right now (though I don't keep up with current sale prices, so maybe not spectacular).
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.
Like a good pocket knife. Kershaw is my choice.
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