what EDC blade would you use?

**badkarma** · 08-14-2011, 09:40 AM

CRKT m-16 or Spyderco Endura

**Echo2** · 08-14-2011, 12:19 PM

Originally Posted by Peccatus

seems like a hell of a knife, was curious about the handles on it though. how would they stand up to some abuse? think theyd manage well? or would I be best to remove em' and just use some 550?

The handles are some of the most comfortable I've used....they are how ever injected molded plastic...and when wet....slippery.

They do offer quite a few different materials. I'm checking with a local company to see how much it would be to have a set (or 100) cast from aluminum.....There is a small foundry near my shop.

Also....if you pulled the handles....the sheath would have nothing to lock to.

**Jerry D Young** · 08-14-2011, 01:44 PM

I currently carry a Leatherman 2.9" liner lock. It has a very 'open' construction and picks up coins and such in my pocket. Plan to switch to a Cold Steel 3" plain edge Voyager when I have the money.

**Stitch** · 08-15-2011, 03:55 PM

Echo,
Does the metal on the back of the sheath contain any iron? If so, it could cause the compass to give a false reading.

**Echo2** · 08-15-2011, 06:41 PM

Originally Posted by Stitch

Echo,
Does the metal on the back of the sheath contain any iron? If so, it could cause the compass to give a false reading.

nope....all aluminum....well....one brass screw.....I do have to remove the knife to use....and it is quite accurate.

**Stitch** · 08-15-2011, 07:54 PM

Originally Posted by Echo2

nope....all aluminum....well....one brass screw.....I do have to remove the knife to use....and it is quite accurate.

I figured you knew better....Sorry for my doubts.

**lastboyscout** · 08-18-2011, 05:56 PM

Second the Cold Steel med voyager. I have one on right now and love them. Very strong lock as well and light weight.

I carry a 5 inch voyager as well (yes two knives) but I like the serrated edge but thats me.

LastBoyScout

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**Stitch** · 08-19-2011, 03:18 PM

Maker:Jason B. Stout
7 1/2" OAL
3 1/2" blade
5/32" Spine
S30V Steel
Stonewashed finish
Bos heat treat
Tapered tangs
G10 scales
Stainless Loveless bolts
Stainless lanyard tube
Scandi edge

These are small enough to conceal in the front pocket in a pair of kackies.

**Griptilian** · 02-20-2012, 01:50 PM

Benchmade Griptilian, great knife! Prices range from over $100.00 to less than $80.00. Go to Knifecenter.com, they have some good sales on knives. Another good knife is a Spyderco.

**jbirckh1** · 02-20-2012, 11:15 PM

My favorite is the CRKT M16-12ZER with a tanto style serrated blade. Cost is around $60.00 has a double blade lock that makes it practically as strong as a fixed blade. The zytel handle makes it really easy to grip if it's wet or sweaty. The Tanto blade is a little thicker and stronger than your typical spear point blade and it takes and keeps an edge really well. CRKT makes great knives, check 'em out.