How much do you spend on an EDC

[Edged Tools]

The expensive EDC thread got me wondering what the spread was like for everyone here.

 

[OneBadV8]

Depends, most of mine are between 150-250 but I do have an OTF I carry occasionally that’s closer to the $400 mark

 

[jerrob]

I like to keep my EDCs around that $50 mark, I know that eventually I'll need to cut a concrete block or a railroad spike with it and wouldn't want to damage a more expensive blade.
I have some more expensive, classic knives that I carry on special occasions, but I would probably drive back home a get one of my EDCs if I were out and needed a blade instead of using my nicer ones.
OMG I have a bbq knife, lol.

 

[Jaybird1980]

My EDCs are under $75. I did have a Ken Onion Blur that $100ish, but lost it in short order at work. Then I got a cheap CRKT and still have it. I like a little cheaper one so when I'm jabbing it in the dirt cutting roots or something I don't really care.

 

[shootersix]

In my daily rotation the knives I carry are anywhere from 75-200
Yesterday it was a zero tolerance 350, today it’s a launch 7, and tomorrow might be a Al Mar sere, or one of four or five others just depends on which one I grab that day.

But knives (just like guns) are a buy once cry once item, I used to buy 10-20 dollar low carbon, made in China cheap flea market knives, now I buy nice American made high quality knives

 

[Usmccookie]

I have no budget... if it's the best tool for me, I will use it, even if I have to save up for it.

 

[Bigtanker]

My current EDC is an Auto Kershaw that was about $125. Previously I carried a $50 Kershaw and a $10 Gerber.

 

[JEBland]

Current is an entry level Benchmade my older brother got for me. Could see myself investing in a little more pricey post-degree.

 

[armalitesheepdog]

Kershaw Launch auto. 99 Bucks
I have others but this one is a good compromise between quality and cost.

 

[Expat]

I have carried a SPyderco PM2 for 10+ years. at the time I think it was about $100. Now they are around $185. Should have bought a back up back in the old days.

 

[radar8756]

I carry different knifes on different days depending on if there is a Special Task I need to do

Favorite is a Stanley Mini 3.5" ... great for opening boxes and under $5 if I loose it ...

 

[cmann250]

PM2 user here as well. $80 in the classifieds, have paid $160 for a new one.

I will say the $100+ knives keep me honest. I use a knife to cut, a pry bar to pry, and a screw driver to drive screws now. I didn’t do that with a cheaper Delica.


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[thedreamer]

My most expensive edc knife is a Benchmade Griptillian. Anything else I rarely carry or only carry on special occasions.

 

[Dean C.]

Between $300-$500 myself, I only buy premium American steel. It's a matter of professional pride at this point. But not many can say they do what I do for a living.

 

[MindfulMan]

Between $300-$500 myself, I only buy premium American steel. It's a matter of professional pride at this point. But not many can say they do what I do for a living.

Having read your posts for several years, I'm curious, Dean.
What do you do for a living ?

 

[JRR85]

All depends on what I am feeling. I have an Ontario Rat1 all the way up to some Chris Reeves knives. Depends on occasion and what I plan to get into that day. Top two carried are Spyderco Tenacious and ZT0562CF

 

[Dean C.]

Having read your posts for several years, I'm curious, Dean.
What do you do for a living ?

Super Alloys , recently got promoted so now I am a supervisor at 27. Specializing in Nickle Cobalt stuff that does not melt and cannot corrode. Very expensive used in aerospace applications. We make the legendary Stellite 6K too

 

[MindfulMan]

Super Alloys , recently got promoted so now I am a supervisor at 27. Specializing in Nickle Cobalt stuff that does not melt and cannot corrode. Very expensive used in aerospace applications. We make the legendary Stellite 6K too

Fascinating. Thank you !

 

[Landrunner33]

I like hand made in America fixed blades. For a quality knife and sheath that checks that box it seems to be in the $250-300 range nowadays.

 

[MattCampbell]

I started carrying a Strider SNG right after my K-9 partner (Who's name was Strider) passed away in 2004. I have carried it everyday since, keeping "Strider" by my side always.