I think this is in the correct place as I didn't see a "Recommendations" specific forum.
I'm looking for an ambidextrous, one handed folding knife, useable with gloves to be my primary EDC when not at work but that will survive if I do take it to work.
I am right handed but keep my knife in my left pocket. Many times when I need it, I already have something in one of my hands. I wear gloves nearly every day at work.
My hands are large to medium size so I would like the handle to be around 4" or more but not too big as this would be my main EDC. I do carry a Leatherman Wave in my pocket to work on a regular basis so I'm use to something thicker and heavier than most pocket knives.
If it goes to work with me it could get used around cement, concrete, sand and mud. Not that I plan on getting real dirty. Cutting tasks can range from lite plastics and burlap tarps to heavy duty zip ties and very heavy duty hoses. But not much more than my Leatherman Wave could handle. Otherwise it would just be normal EDC tasks.
I don't yet have a sharpening system so something that can hold a good working edge is preferred over stainlessness.
Price wise; lower is better but I'm willing to pay for the right knife. I would rather not go over $200.
A good fidget factor would be a nice but unnecessary want. I was thinking about a flipper but a local knife shop suggested avoiding anything with bearings do to the chance of cement dust. Plus, the liner/frame locks I've tried don't seem like they would work well with gloves.
Thanks for the suggestions.
I'm looking for an ambidextrous, one handed folding knife, useable with gloves to be my primary EDC when not at work but that will survive if I do take it to work.
I am right handed but keep my knife in my left pocket. Many times when I need it, I already have something in one of my hands. I wear gloves nearly every day at work.
My hands are large to medium size so I would like the handle to be around 4" or more but not too big as this would be my main EDC. I do carry a Leatherman Wave in my pocket to work on a regular basis so I'm use to something thicker and heavier than most pocket knives.
If it goes to work with me it could get used around cement, concrete, sand and mud. Not that I plan on getting real dirty. Cutting tasks can range from lite plastics and burlap tarps to heavy duty zip ties and very heavy duty hoses. But not much more than my Leatherman Wave could handle. Otherwise it would just be normal EDC tasks.
I don't yet have a sharpening system so something that can hold a good working edge is preferred over stainlessness.
Price wise; lower is better but I'm willing to pay for the right knife. I would rather not go over $200.
A good fidget factor would be a nice but unnecessary want. I was thinking about a flipper but a local knife shop suggested avoiding anything with bearings do to the chance of cement dust. Plus, the liner/frame locks I've tried don't seem like they would work well with gloves.
Thanks for the suggestions.
