What's your EDC, Go-To, or favorite knife/knives?

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Recently was searching for some good EDC knives. Thanks for these beautiful knives now its time to buy knives online.
 
Big time knife guy here,!
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I like fixed blade knives as a rule, I have a number of ZT folders (and others that get the job done as well), generally I will have something from Busse close by .. 😉

























 
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Andy the Aussie said:
I like fixed blade knives as a rule, I have a number of ZT folders (and others that get the job done as well), generally I will have something from Busse close by .. 😉
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This a great thread! I love old slip joint Campers, Stockmen and SAKs, as well as modern tactical folders, traditional and modern fixed blades, autos, etc.
And as Andy said, it's good to keep a few Busses close by...


(I forgot to include my CABS in the photo!)

Stay sharp,
Bob
 
Been carrying the Native 5 Lightweight for a few now. Excellent blade. I've owned many of Spyderco's including pricer models. What I appreciate about this one is the capability / durability and price. There is just no worries with the quality and jumping in on a task. Great knife. Got it $77 delivered from Cutlery Shoppe.
 
Lately, the Spyderco Persistence has been my EDC knife. Great sturdiness, capable size (2.75" blade) for a variety of tasks, modest price, good build quality, but not at all "fancy", so I don't hesitate to use the heck out of it for just about anything (but prying). I have much more expensive knives, but rarely tend to carry them because I am just more comfortable carrying a knife that I have no hesitation about using for whatever task is at hand. For me, that's the perfection of knives like the Spyderco Persistence.
 
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DHart said:
Lately, the Spyderco Persistence has been my EDC knife. Great sturdiness, capable size (2.75" blade) for a variety of tasks, modest price, good build quality, but not at all "fancy", so I don't hesitate to use the heck out of it for just about anything (buy prying). I have much more expensive knives, but rarely tend to carry them because I am just more comfortable carrying a knife that I have no hesitation about using for whatever task is at hand. For me, that's the perfection of knives like the Spyderco Persistence.
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Exactly, I've owned the "fancy" ones and no matter how hard I try I always hesitate before a cut.... Native 5 FRN just feels like a user..... Hard to explain.
 
ForrestChump said:
Exactly, I've owned the "fancy" ones and no matter how hard I try I always hesitate before a cut.... Native 5 FRN just feels like a user..... Hard to explain.
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Totally understand. My fanciest, most costly knives, guns, flashlights sit safely tucked away while the affordable "users" get all of my time. And I'm just fine with that.

Funny, I could ditch all the fancy models that I thought I needed to have, and be perfectly content with the users. Go figure.
 
DHart said:
Totally understand. My fanciest, most costly knives, guns, flashlights sit safely tucked away while the affordable "users" get all of my time. And I'm just fine with that.

Funny, I could ditch all the fancy models that I thought I needed to have, and be perfectly content with the users. Go figure.
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I use the tool no matter the price but still don't like the / OMG DONT DROP IT OR I WILL DIE / factor. It's very liberating with no fancy. You still get quality, but you just use it second nature without worry. Im on a 1 knife 1 light experiment right now and I really enjoy having less. I plan on finding the perfect knife/light and having a second identical set in my BOB. I used to have a rule that I want to start practicing again, If I don't touch it for more than a week, I get rid of it.......

Maybe thin out the heard and try a smaller rotation? You might like it. I know your bank account will.
 
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Simplifying is where I need to go. Over the years I've assembled many lights, knives, etc. I use very few of each and the rest just sit. I really should divest myself of most of them, but that effort is a job in and of itself, which I don't especially want to undertake. Baby steps, baby steps... that's the ticket!

ForrestChump said:
I use the tool no matter the price but still don't like the / OMG DONT DROP IT OR I WILL DIE / factor. It's very liberating with no fancy. You still get quality, but you just use it second nature without worry. Im on a 1 knife 1 light experiment right now and I really enjoy having less. I plan on finding the perfect knife/light and having a second identical set in my BOB. I used to have a rule that I want to start practicing again, If I don't touch it for more than a week, I get rid of it.......

Maybe thin out the heard and try a smaller rotation? You might like it. I know your bank account will.
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DHart said:
Simplifying is where I need to go. Over the years I've assembled many lights, knives, etc. I use very few of each and the rest just sit. I really should divest myself of most of them, but that effort is a job in and of itself, which I don't especially want to undertake. Baby steps, baby steps... that's the ticket!
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Well worth it. I know the feeling.

Thats a very rational, and therefore by default, a very anti-Forrest approach. 😉

That said, this is a sensible idea that will most likely work out the best.



In the interest of getting back on topic, which I seem to have an unrivaled talent to do the opposite.......... we could use some more "Go-To" knife consensus in this thread!

What are you guys packing today? Whats "the knife" that ends up in your pocket the most?
 
Pocket, always a large sebenza.

If camping, always my kukri.

I have many knives, just those 2 will see the most use.
 
I carry a Benchmade 940-1 with me everyday for the last year. I enjoy how light it is while still having a decent sized blade. Laws have changed in my state which allow me to carry an Out The Front Auto so I picked up a Benchmade Pagen, but found after a week that I would reach for the 940-1 due to the weight and novelty of the OTF wore off.
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That BM 940 does look like a really good EDC. I can see why you gravitate to it. I had the same thing happen with OTFs. After the novelty was gone, it just seemed like a poor EDC choice.
 
Benchmade Mini-griptillion. Love this knife. Have the stainless blade / black handle. Also solid straight edge (no serration). If anybody is looking for a reliable EDC knife, I recommend is.

Eagle
 
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