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Hey there, this is my first post!
I was looking for some advice on choosing a new EDC knife for just general utility use. I'm not rough/hard on my knives, no prying/scraping, etc. Just general opening of packaging, cutting food/snacks, and should the situation arise- piece of mind/protection. I'm not a big "tactical" or CQC knife kind of guy. For a rather long time I carried a Kershaw Freefall and loved it- the size was just right, it was comfortable to use, easy to deploy one-handed, and it fit me well. There was little in the way of things to use it for that it didn't do well, but the only real complaint (and nitpicking really) was that I didn't like the tanto style. Minor really
Keep in mind this is not a knife that is used for work, just the occasional things a knife is used for. A folder is a must.
I was very happy with it (and even liked it better than some higher-end Spyderco and CRKT knives friends/family let me borrow to try out) until it just flat out disappeared one day on the way home from work. The only other folding knife I had on hand that was a Kershaw Shuffle (purple, high visibilty with my camping stuff, and my favorite color) So I started carrying that, and here a year later I still carry it
I like the Shuffle a lot, actually far more than I thought I would, but I do find some things I don't like. I wish it was easier to deploy one handed, as well as to close with one hand. While not impossible for me to open one handed, I really wish it was assisted opening. I also wished it was just a little longer blade as well. I do however really like the bottle opener function, and find the "flathead screwdriver" lanyard loop to be pretty handy as well, but not a totally needed option.
So, looking at replacements, I immediately thought of another Freefall, the price is right, as if I lose a ~100$ knife versus a ~25$ knife there's a big difference in how bummed out I'll be. I do however want to try something different- With the new knife purchase I've been overthinking it, of course, but I think I've narrowed it down to a handful of affordable options. Mainly Kershaw, due to price and familiarity with them. Similar suggestions are welcome.
I know for sure that I don't want serrations, gut hooks, or any tacticool features. Just a nice, affordable, quality knife with no unnecessary frills. I carry in my right hand pocket (work uniform is Propper khaki BDU type pants) hanging inside the pocket with the clip over the edge outside the pocket- so that the knife will open downwards with the cutting surface facing behind me as I remove it and open it. Does that make sense? I find this is the easiest and most seamless/instinctive way for me to use knives when they are assisted opening, and makes for a very quick and handy tool when needed.
So far I was thinking of the following-
https://kershaw.kaiusaltd.com/knives/knife/link
https://kershaw.kaiusaltd.com/knives/knife/dividend
https://kershaw.kaiusaltd.com/knives/knife/cryo-g-10
https://kershaw.kaiusaltd.com/knives/knife/portal
https://kershaw.kaiusaltd.com/knives/knife/rove
https://kershaw.kaiusaltd.com/knives/knife/clash
In particular I was thinking that the Clash, Link, or Rove would probably fit the bill nicely. The Clash in particular may be pretty nice with the more substantial handle/scales it appear to have.
Thanks for any advice, and Looking forward to any suggestions from folks that have handled these knives.
I was looking for some advice on choosing a new EDC knife for just general utility use. I'm not rough/hard on my knives, no prying/scraping, etc. Just general opening of packaging, cutting food/snacks, and should the situation arise- piece of mind/protection. I'm not a big "tactical" or CQC knife kind of guy. For a rather long time I carried a Kershaw Freefall and loved it- the size was just right, it was comfortable to use, easy to deploy one-handed, and it fit me well. There was little in the way of things to use it for that it didn't do well, but the only real complaint (and nitpicking really) was that I didn't like the tanto style. Minor really
Keep in mind this is not a knife that is used for work, just the occasional things a knife is used for. A folder is a must.
I was very happy with it (and even liked it better than some higher-end Spyderco and CRKT knives friends/family let me borrow to try out) until it just flat out disappeared one day on the way home from work. The only other folding knife I had on hand that was a Kershaw Shuffle (purple, high visibilty with my camping stuff, and my favorite color) So I started carrying that, and here a year later I still carry it
I like the Shuffle a lot, actually far more than I thought I would, but I do find some things I don't like. I wish it was easier to deploy one handed, as well as to close with one hand. While not impossible for me to open one handed, I really wish it was assisted opening. I also wished it was just a little longer blade as well. I do however really like the bottle opener function, and find the "flathead screwdriver" lanyard loop to be pretty handy as well, but not a totally needed option.
So, looking at replacements, I immediately thought of another Freefall, the price is right, as if I lose a ~100$ knife versus a ~25$ knife there's a big difference in how bummed out I'll be. I do however want to try something different- With the new knife purchase I've been overthinking it, of course, but I think I've narrowed it down to a handful of affordable options. Mainly Kershaw, due to price and familiarity with them. Similar suggestions are welcome.
I know for sure that I don't want serrations, gut hooks, or any tacticool features. Just a nice, affordable, quality knife with no unnecessary frills. I carry in my right hand pocket (work uniform is Propper khaki BDU type pants) hanging inside the pocket with the clip over the edge outside the pocket- so that the knife will open downwards with the cutting surface facing behind me as I remove it and open it. Does that make sense? I find this is the easiest and most seamless/instinctive way for me to use knives when they are assisted opening, and makes for a very quick and handy tool when needed.
So far I was thinking of the following-
https://kershaw.kaiusaltd.com/knives/knife/link
https://kershaw.kaiusaltd.com/knives/knife/dividend
https://kershaw.kaiusaltd.com/knives/knife/cryo-g-10
https://kershaw.kaiusaltd.com/knives/knife/portal
https://kershaw.kaiusaltd.com/knives/knife/rove
https://kershaw.kaiusaltd.com/knives/knife/clash
In particular I was thinking that the Clash, Link, or Rove would probably fit the bill nicely. The Clash in particular may be pretty nice with the more substantial handle/scales it appear to have.
Thanks for any advice, and Looking forward to any suggestions from folks that have handled these knives.
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