Sub $100 EDC

[comikemike]

Have nothing but good to say about Spyderco and Benchmade. Seems like the Spydercos hold an edge just a tad better, but I prefer the opening mechanisms on Benchmades.

 

[DCSCO]

Spyderco Native, love this knife.

 

[joppaj]

Spyderco Native, love this knife.

The Native is on my very short list for purchases this year.

 

[kstone803]

Benchmade Pardue 530. Super light and great knife overall, especially if you wear business clothes more often than not.

http://www.joeboboutfitters.com/Benchmade_530_Pardue_Axis_Spearpoint_Satin_Plain_E_p/bm-530.htm

 

[chale127]

I switch between a Kershaw Leek, Kershaw Blur and a SOG Trident Tanto
Have nothing but good things to say about any of them

 

[amoebicmagician]

Leatherman Sidekick, a Ken Onion flip, and the Croc on my keychain

 

[Bikebreath]

How about the sub $20 price point? I've been ED carrying a kershaw OSO Sweet for about a year now. It's a good knife at a great price. SMG still has them for $17.99 and they frequently have free shipping or $10 off promotions.

http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/cb/kershaw-oso-sweet-knife.aspx?a=713559

It's inexpensive, not cheap.

I'm on my second one, but it's not the knife's fault...

I was working on shooting shotgun slugs at 100 yds...cut out the old target with my Oso Sweet and stuck it in the top of the wooden post to free up my hands. Hung the new target and turned by back on the OSO and walked back to the firing line. Then, without knowing, I shot and nicked the knife with a wild shot. Still works if I leave it locked open, so it lives on my work bench now.

 

[lsw]

Bikebreath, what a sad story. Somehow it reminds me of that old saying about bringing a knife to a gunfight.

 

[rico903]

I switch between a Kershaw Leek, Kershaw Blur and a SOG Trident Tanto
Have nothing but good things to say about any of them

I have 2 of the 3. The SOG is what my friend has and I like the way the clip is designed so it fits deep in your pocket and absolutely none of the knife shows. I think this would be an asset for business attire. Also have a Kershaw Chive, too damn small to hold well and another cheaper Kershaw that has a tiny useless clip. Good for around the house. My Leek is all SS, the ones I see now have plastic scales.

 

[Minuteman]

I'd also take a look at CRKT offerings around that price point.

Blur was my favorite @ $100, but its just not as easy to open with either hand in any condition.

My current EDC is CRKT hunter. It's closer to $30, a little bulky, but great.

 

[Bertfish]

My EDC is a Kershaw Ken Onion Blackout. Carried the knife for years, and before that my Dad carried it for a few years. Can't kill it

 

[Minuteman]

Here's a specific $100 EDC recommendation: Kershaw Groove.

Here's a good review of it: http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/667915-Kershaw-Groove

Comes in a few variations, black, silver, grey, tanto blade, etc. Prices range from about $60 - $100 depending on configuration and vendor.

 

[SgtKope]

I'll say Benchmade Griptilian also. I got one issued to me a few years ago and it had taken a lot of abuse. Great knife!

 

[aethyr]

I like my sog twitch II.
Kershaw leek is great, as is blur... is there an echo in here?

 

[cb51]

I love the cutting performance of the Opinel's. Very simple construction makes it more sturdy than you would think from the light weight. Ultra reliable blade lock.

 

[hutchinsonkw]

I like opinels also but for sub 100 I would probably buy a case trapper or whittler pattern knife. I carry an older imperial single bladed knife that I scored for $5 at a flea market now. I have a soft spot for slipjoint knives and smaller blades. The only locking knives I found which I liked was the kabar dosier series which cost around $17 on smkw. That knife was an awesome knife for the value.

 

[amoebicmagician]

I had a Spyderco, but ended up with a Leatherman Sidekick. It's actually retained it's sharpness on the bladed bits better than the spyderco did, and I do stupid crap like prying things up with things that are not made for prying.

 

[NickZac]

I had a Spyderco, but ended up with a Leatherman Sidekick. It's actually retained it's sharpness on the bladed bits better than the spyderco did, and I do stupid crap like prying things up with things that are not made for prying.

You need a ZT in S35VN or ELMAX my brother!

 

[Cold Warrior]

Based on NickZac's review of the Kershaw Thermite, I got one; the rotation stopped...the Thermite is my full-time EDC.

Previous Gerbers, Kershaws, and a SOG Trident are no longer in the carry rotation and have returned to "fondling only" status...

 

[Diesel Kinevel]

Right around $100 will her you a Benchmade Griptilian, also a very fine knife.

+1. I own a Mini and a standard Griptilian. Excellent knife.

-Z