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What knife are you carrying everyday right now?
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BTP-KennethWRoyce
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For my main knife I prefer a 4-5" drop point fixed blade in a 1 o'clock Kydex slipsheath vs. a folder.
Due to local laws for knife carry, this may not be feasible for some. I do carry a folder as secondary, and also a multitool.
I am rather picky about steel: I like D2 and ATS-34 in the lower price range, and S30V elsewhere. There are harder steels than S30V, but they are more difficult to sharpen. The edge hardness range I like is 58-59 HRC, which nicely holds an edge without a propensity for chipping.
Due to local laws for knife carry, this may not be feasible for some. I do carry a folder as secondary, and also a multitool.
I am rather picky about steel: I like D2 and ATS-34 in the lower price range, and S30V elsewhere. There are harder steels than S30V, but they are more difficult to sharpen. The edge hardness range I like is 58-59 HRC, which nicely holds an edge without a propensity for chipping.
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Buck 110. Africa Commemorative.
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As usual, one of my prototypes. This will eventually be the Martial. Had a play around with some engraving on the blade while I was at it.
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Holy cow, I want one of those!!!!!
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My EDC is the Opinel folder in stainless steel, from France. The #8 on top is the most popular. I also have the #7 and #6 sizes. I find that in most cases, I reach for the # 7 for EDC. These knives are economical, lightweight, simply designed, and dependable. If heavy duty tasks are at hand, I will typically carry the Spyderco PM3. It's a bit weighty but a real workhorse.
A Benchmade Griptilian, have carried one every day for almost 15 years, got the first the day I turned 15 
. I like them for opening boxes and other stuff, I will say that while not ideal, you can in fact cape out and cut up a mule deer with one should you forget your other knife.
. I like them for opening boxes and other stuff, I will say that while not ideal, you can in fact cape out and cut up a mule deer with one should you forget your other knife.
Benchmade 940 Osborne has hung on my pocket for years. I sent it in for repair a couple of years ago and it turns out the blade was bent ( and I know exactly why). No questions asked and it showed up about a week later with the bent blade in an envelope and a new blade installed. I like that kind of warranty.
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Opinels are great value for money, they’re like little razors.
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Ok, got tired of always carrying a prototype, and thought it finally time again for me to carry a really nice knife. So heres my new daily
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Opinel No7 carbone in my trousets side pouch daily and when on boats my custom made slim line sheath knife to prepare baits and Heaven fofbid defend adainst a crocodile.
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Are you left handed?
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no, righty, but I like the knife in my left hand pocket with the blade side against the corner of the pocket, so the clip is designed for where I want it.
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New benchmade bug out in magnacut
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I have a tradition started when my kids killed their first buck they received buck 110s
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30 year old Chris reeve sebenza regular
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Here's the knife I am carrying every day that I am fishing! I had Untamed turn their Croc Knife into a custom fish fillet knife for me - much more flexible blade yet still sturdy enough to do some heavier tasks as well. Great hybrid for the boat.
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