EDC recommendations

[rtr]

My understanding of CO law (I live in Colorado Springs) is that carry knives have to be 3.5" or under. Assuming that is true I'm looking for a new EDC knife that is 3.5", the Spyderco Caly 3.5" in Carbon Fiber looks like a nice knife, any other recommendations in the under $200 range?

[Wiggity]

Emerson.

[StagLefty]

ESEE Izula if you like fixed blade [Beer]
http://www.knifeworks.com/eseecutleryizulaneckknife.aspx

[asmo]

Emerson.

^^ This..

[Teufelhund]

For a budget that high I like Benchmade. I don't usually spend a lot of cash on my EDC knife because I know I'm going to use it and/or lose it. I've been carrying a CRKT Ignitor for a little while now, good blade for about $50.

[rtr]

^^ This..

Anywhere in Colorado Springs carry Emerson?

[TFOGGER]

I happen to be a Spyderco dealer, so most of my EDC knives are from them, but I'm exceptionally hard on my work knife, so I have one of these for opening boxes and cutting wire/zipties/inner tubes with:

http://www.gerbergear.com/Industrial/Knives/Edge_31-000667

http://images1.opticsplanet.com/365-240-ffffff/opplanet-gerber-edge-foldign-clip-knife-blue-aluminum-handle-clam-31-000667.jpg

Yeah, I'm a cheap bastard...

[Wiggity]

I think bravo arms might have Emerson's.

[275RLTW]

I carry these (http://www.benchmade.com/products/580-583) since you can open and close them with either hand and with gloves on. A few minutes of searching and you can find them for just over $100.

[rtr]

I think bravo arms might have Emerson's.

They said no :(

[soldier-of-the-apocalypse]

Zt, , kershaw, benchmade, spyderco, emerson, Chris reeves, are some of my favorites

[soldier-of-the-apocalypse]

Oh al mar is sick to

[roberth]

Emerson.


^^ This..

Yup, CQC-8.

[SouthPaw]

Love my kershaw Onion. Use it for everything.

[DVC357]

If you have access to proper training.
There is nothing better then a well made
Karambit, IMHO.
Although all the custom guys make one for around $150-$400.
Emerson, Ontario and 5.11 make nice ones for less.

[AirbornePathogen]

My EDC for years has been a CRKT M16 series, preferably a 10 or 12. I picked up a SOG Trident last month though, and been loving it so far.

[Atrain]

My edc is a spyderco endura 4. I always get a "what the..." from people when it comes out open. VG-10 cuts the crap out of tape and boxes too...lol.

[thebolt]

I have been carrying a CRKT Ignitor recently.

[Lex_Luthor]

I have a CRKT M21-sf that I love. Came wicked sharp when I got it. Just read the stropping/sharpening thread and I'm going to want to try it!

[rustycrusty]

I like my mini ak (cold steel- I know, not greatest reputation)

thing takes a beating, opens right out of the pocket without spring mechanism, and has a very sturdy lock.

ebay got me mine for $70

[josh7328]

Fixed blade for me.
I occasionally carry a CRKT Stiff K.I.S.S. OWB. I usually carry a Gerber Guardian Backup IWB.

I like the Gerber because it's cheap, the sheath has adjustable retention, can be carried IWB, OWB or on Molle, and the clip has a small hook on the bottom that prevents the sheath from coming off as you draw the knife. The CRKT is a great blade. However, it has to be carried between my belt and pants, so I can tighten down on it with the belt. If I don't, the sheath will come out with the draw.

I don't know how well the Gerber will hold an edge, but I only carry it as a last ditch defensive tool. It has a 3.4" blade, I believe. It's SUPER light weight too.