Current edc of the moment?

[Kozaturf]

Depends if I'm at work or not. At work, Benchmade mini-Presidio II, Adamas fixed in my bag and a Bugout in the cooler as an "eating utensil." On my days off Bailout and Hidden Canyon Hunter.

 

[Dutchisaurus]

Kershaw something, ESEE 6, USP 45

 

[chevyguy]

Ontario RAT Type 1. Its economical, the AUS 8 blade is real easy to maintain, and smooth action robust construction. If I am at work its a cheap folder usually less than 15 bucks, cause if I loose it in a sanitary sewer I don’t cry to much other than loss of convenience.

 

[Trapper Jim]

EDC Tool is Cold steel half serrated 4 inch Voyager. Tanto Blade rocks.. Not a fan of weaker Liner Lock Blades but had to practice folding LockBack with one hand. Not really a fan of stainless steel blades either but not many Carbon folders around these days. My outdoor adventure knife is a Randall Model 25-5 in Carbon Steel. It will cut you just looking at it.

 

[jsharmon7]

EDC Tool is Cold steel half serrated 4 inch Voyager. Tanto Blade rocks.. Not a fan of weaker Liner Lock Blades but had to practice folding LockBack with one hand.

This comment led me to a question. Has anyone here personally had a liner lock knife from a quality knifemaker fail on them?

I’m not arguing whether better designs exist, just genuinely curious how many INGO members have had this happen.

The only liner lock failure I’ve had was a cheap folding utility knife I bought for $6. I was cutting thick rubber horse stall mats and putting a ton of pressure onto it. The liner lock ended up getting jammed into the knife and had to be pried out.

 

[Trapper Jim]

The first lock failure is one too many said the man with 3 fingers.

 

[JettaKnight]

This comment led me to a question. Has anyone here personally had a liner lock knife from a quality knifemaker fail on them?

I’m not arguing whether better designs exist, just genuinely curious how many INGO members have had this happen.

The only liner lock failure I’ve had was a cheap folding utility knife I bought for $6. I was cutting thick rubber horse stall mats and putting a ton of pressure onto it. The liner lock ended up getting jammed into the knife and had to be pried out.

Quality maker? No.

Blade HQ did a series of test on locks.
TL/DW: A lot of the knives failed in different ways (e.g. bent frame), and all took a huge amount of force.

[video=youtube;4KmHfbG7z7g]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4KmHfbG7z7g[/video]

[video=youtube;ERxHUXAFVs4]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ERxHUXAFVs4[/video]

 

[DadSmith]

Quality maker? No.

Blade HQ did a series of test on locks.
TL/DW: A lot of the knives failed in different ways (e.g. bent frame), and all took a huge amount of force.

[video=youtube;4KmHfbG7z7g]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4KmHfbG7z7g[/video]

[video=youtube;ERxHUXAFVs4]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ERxHUXAFVs4[/video]

Thanks thats some great info.

Here is my edc

https://www.gerbergear.com/en-us/shop/knives/all-knives/edge-black-rubber-handle-31-000668

 

[freekforge]

I've been carrying the Gerber flatiron picked it up because I didn't have a pocket cleaver and ended up liking it. Was carrying a opinel #8 since 2009ish

 

[Arlo1]

Kershaw assisted opening

 

[Expat]

After carrying the PM2 for a very long time. I am trying out a Kershaw Emerson right now. That opening trick is pretty slick.

 

[SpydieSig]

After carrying the PM2 for a very long time. I am trying out a Kershaw Emerson right now. That opening trick is pretty slick.

I have my first PM2 being delivered today. Anxious to try it out and compare it to my Shaman. I love the Shamans. Hoping that I love the PM2 as well.

 

[Bigtanker]

My wife told me to pick out a new knife for father's day and she'd buy it for me. So I came home with a Blue Launch 5. It's an Emerson/Kershaw knife. Also my first auto. It will take some getting used to but so far, I like it.

My really old Tanto Blur will probably be headed back to the mothership again for a rebuild. That thing has served me well.

 

[shootersix]

My wife told me to pick out a new knife for father's day and she'd buy it for me. So I came home with a Blue Launch 5. It's an Emerson/Kershaw knife. Also my first auto. It will take some getting used to but so far, I like it.

My really old Tanto Blur will probably be headed back to the mothership again for a rebuild. That thing has served me well.

kershaw for your first auto? Not a bad choice! Not only do they make an affordable auto, they make a great auto!

 

[Maverick30]

Currently carrying a Hinderer XM18 3.5 no choil spanto but I'm thinking about changing up and letting this one rest for a bit, maybe an Emerson Sheepdog or Appalachian.

 

[Bigtanker]

After carrying the PM2 for a very long time. I am trying out a Kershaw Emerson right now. That opening trick is pretty slick.

So is the one you're trying out the same as mine?

 

[Irukanji]

I trade off between my full size Griptillian and my newer PM2 Lightweight and they have both been excellent knives!

 

[glock27]

I've been carrying a PM2 for many years. I've also carried a small Swiss Army knife for as long as I can remember. I just replace them when I break it every couple years.

 

[Expat]

So is the one you're trying out the same as mine?

If you are talking about the one in the picture above, no. This has the hook bill on the back of the blade to catch in your pocket to open the knife as you draw it out.

When are we going to have a meet and greet again for Michiana?
Sorry, I am late responding. Just now saw your post.

 

[MountieHoo]

Just got my first non-cheap edc knife like a basic b I got a benchmade bug out.
I may or may not have 2 other kinds coming in the mail since I’ve given up on trying to stock up ammo at reasonable prices lol.


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