My perfect EDC is my BK-14 which I carry on my pocket sheath which also doubles as a wallet.
It's not exotic or expensive, but is the definition of utility and functional... And is essentially a carry-everywhere, all day, every day survival blade.
Easy to field sharpen (I even have a frenzel lens, ferro rod and DMT diamond credit card sharpener in there now .
Durable and reliable. An exotic, stainless blade would be harder to sharpen and more likely to chip, when I need it there .
For outdoor use / chores, etc (snowblower / lawnmower, fishing, hiking, etc), I carry the knifek centrally the belt in Kydex with the handle at 12:00, so that it can be reached at anytime with either hand.
I'm just too practical I think and there is some sadness that I've already found MY perfect EDC blade .
The thing is built like a tank and I would trust my life on it without having doubts or regrets about the knife.
Of course the Gerber EAB is great for Amazon boxes / cardboard, a Sandvik stainless Opinel No.6 is perfect for slicing food and as a more gentlemanly knife for the workplace...
But I'm still never without my BK-14!