Need a new every day carry knife.

Some how after 3 years I lost my Benchmade griptillian pocket knife. And now am in the market for something new. As much as I loved that knife I’m debating on something different. I only want a straight blade not serrated. I bought a cheap crkt knife for the time being but do not like it.
What do you carry. And I’m looking for quality not something cheap. I use my knife a 100 times a day. I been sharpening my Benchmade for a long time and it always held a beautiful edge

I actually like my CRKT. A coworker just bought a Demko they are not always available, the guy invented a new locking system. They are $100.00 but seemed really nice.

I have several of CRKT higher-end knives and really like them. I have a SOG that’s been good, too.

What Columbia River knife are you guys running. I am a pocket knife kind of guy. I have quite the collection. New knives are always fun to get. I have a esee that is awesome but I don’t want to carry it to work

I was looking at a benchmade mini bug out ii. But have never seen one besides online

ontario knife company is what ive carried for a couple years now. model RAT 1 they are cheap and good quality. i have a couple spiderco knifes also

Coletrain27 wrote:

ontario knife company is what ive carried for a couple years now. model RAT 1 they are cheap and good quality. i have a couple spiderco knifes also

I like my Ontario fixed blade. I’ll have to look in to the rat 1. I think Ontario and esee were the same company at 1 point back when I bought my izula but maybe I’m mistaken.

Spyderco Para 3
Kershaw Launch 4
Bubba Blade Sculpin (This is new so not much experience, but I like it so far)

Here are a few that I like to check out..

Mine are not used as much as yours by the sounds of it.

If you didn’t use it so much I would have suggested Kershaw. Or maybe anyways? They make an unbelievable number of models. I have several and alternate them daily. They are oddly inexpensive. The only expensive pocket knife I bought is a Zero Tolerance. Im sure you would be happy with one of those. You could also check out the Emerson line. He’s my cabin neighbor and gave me one I put on display. Afraid to use it like the ZT!
I would never buy a benchmade after what they pulled a couple years ago.

I have no need to overcompensate w my shanks. Downgraded this summer to more of a compact.

The company holiday party this year I was the freaking hero at the charcuterie board.

Bearcat89 wrote:

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ontario knife company is what ive carried for a couple years now. model RAT 1 they are cheap and good quality. i have a couple spiderco knifes also

I like my Ontario fixed blade. I’ll have to look in to the rat 1. I think Ontario and esee were the same company at 1 point back when I bought my izula but maybe I’m mistaken.

yea their fixed blades are nice also. i have a RAT-3 fixed blade too

Spyderco Para 3.

Just ordered a spyderco Para 3. Thanks guys. Keep the ideas coming, I like to collect

Buck knife that has been in my pocket since 2001. Except for when we flew to Florida. Sure feel naked without one on me. Almost went and bought a cheapie for when we were down there. It was serrated when I bought it but is pretty much a straight blade now. It’s funny i now work with kids that are younger than my knife.

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i carry a pocket knife every day all day, but i lose a few so there the cheapo’s…and yea a got alot of knives my wife thinks i have a problem!!!

I just do a Leatherman. I’ve carried one for over 20 years now. Just handier for my use.

Red Eye wrote:

Buck knife that has been in my pocket since 2001. Except for when we flew to Florida. Sure feel naked without one on me. Almost went and bought a cheapie for when we were down there. It was serrated when I bought it but is pretty much a straight blade now. It’s funny i now work with kids that are younger than my knife.

I have this Same knife. It had taken a beating as well. Have another one of them almost like new.

I’m a big fan of Benchmade knives. This one is rather $$$ but if I had the money and wanted a great EDC knife this would be high on my list

https://www.benchmade.com/3400bk.html

Not sure if the link works correctly. It is the Autocrat that I was trying to link to.

After losing two Benchmade Adamas’s I do not deserve anything nice. I now carry a Kershaw 1670BLK. Affordable, Made in USA, and holds an edge well. Smooth blade and assisted open.

I also have carried a knife every day for years. So loosing my Benchmade hurt my heart a little.

This year 2021 Spyderco upgraded the blade metal in this knife to CPM S45VN! Which is a step above CPM S35VN. So get this knife! With the upgraded steel it’s a real bargain at this price!

bigcrappie wrote:

This year 2021 Spyderco upgraded the blade metal in this knife to CPM S45VN! Which is a step above CPM S35VN. So get this knife! With the upgraded steel it’s a real bargain at this price!

In what knife ?

Swiss Army electrician model for me. No need for huge lockblades, I only occasionally have to fight off aliens or skin a moose with my pocket knife.

I use the screwdrivers almost as much if not more than the blade. Can’t carry a plain old lock blade because 15 minutes after I leave the house, I’m going to be needing a screwdriver to fix something.

Milwaukee Fastback Compact

No worries about sharpening, just replace the blade. Cheap enough where if you lose or break its not a big deal. Quick one handed opening and closing. I laugh at those people who have to stop and open their knife just to cut some tape and I’ve already got the knife back in pocket.

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On the leatherman

Ive carried Kershaw pocket knives for years. Great quality and customer service.
I’ve have a few different models but the Leek is my favorite design.

munchy wrote:

Milwaukee Fastback Compact

No worries about sharpening, just replace the blade. Cheap enough where if you lose or break its not a big deal. Quick one handed opening and closing. I laugh at those people who have to stop and open their knife just to cut some tape and I’ve already got the knife back in pocket.

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munchy wrote:

Milwaukee Fastback Compact

No worries about sharpening, just replace the blade. Cheap enough where if you lose or break its not a big deal. Quick one handed opening and closing. I laugh at those people who have to stop and open their knife just to cut some tape and I’ve already got the knife back in pocket.

I hated this knife actually. I tried it for work and I didn’t like it. I would rather sharpen a good blade then replace cheap blades any day. I use my knife alot and the benchmade would hold a edge for a long time.
I have to have a pocket clip so the Swiss army is a giant no. As for skinning a moose I did not do that but I did gut both our bucks with my Benchmade. And have skinned many small game with it as well. I don’t carry big blades. 2.25″ is what’s preferred.I have a Leatherman in my tool kit I carry for work but get sick of stuff hanging on my belt.