Best Folding Knife Recommendations

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Hey everyone! I'm on the hunt for a good folding knife and would love to hear what you guys are packing. What do you recommend for a reliable everyday carry? Share your favorites and why you love them! If you have any pics, feel free to post them too.

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What's up, folks? I'm looking to step up my folding knife game and wanted to ask what you all are carrying. Any suggestions for knives that balance quality and price? Post your recommendations and maybe some pictures too!

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Hi all! As I start my search for a new folding knife, I thought this would be a great place to ask for input. What's your go-to blade and what do you like about it? I'd love to see any pics you have as well!

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Hey there, fellow outdoors enthusiasts! I'm interested in upgrading my folding knife and would really appreciate your recommendations. What are you using and what makes it your favorite? If you have images, I'd love to see those too!

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Hello! I'm in need of a solid folding knife and was curious to know what everyone else is carrying. What's your daily blade, and what do you like most about it? Got any pics to share?

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Hey guys! I'm on the lookout for some folding knife recommendations. What's your favorite knife for EDC, and why? I'd love to see your choices if you have pictures!

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What's up everyone? I'm trying to find a folding knife that fits into everyday use. What do you carry and do you have any solid recommendations? Share some pictures if you can!

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Hi everyone! I'm searching for the best folding knife for everyday carry and would love to hear what you all are using. Any recommendations? And feel free to share pictures of your favorites!

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Hey fellow forum members! I'm thinking about getting a new folding knife and would love your input. What knife do you swear by for daily tasks, and why? Pictures are welcome too!

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Hello all! I'm in the market for a folding knife and would like to know what you're liking these days. Any suggestions for something dependable? Would love to see a few pics as well!

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Hey folks! I'm looking to pick up a folding knife and want to know what you all recommend. What's your go-to everyday carry, and what do you like about it? If you've got a picture, share away!

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Hi everyone! As I hunt for a new folding knife, I thought I'd ask for your favorites. What do you carry and why? Any pictures would be awesome to see!

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Hey all! I'm in search of a folding knife that's perfect for daily use. What do you recommend? Please share your top picks and any photos you might have!

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What's up, everyone? I'm ready to add a folding knife to my gear and want your advice. What do you carry for everyday tasks, and what makes it special? Pics are a bonus!

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Hi there! I'm on the lookout for a good folding knife. What are you guys carrying? I'd love to know what you recommend and why. If you have any pictures, let's see them!

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What's good, everyone? I'm interested in picking up a folding knife and would like to hear what you suggest. What's your everyday carry and what do you enjoy about it? Share pics if you've got 'em!

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Hey guys! I'm looking to get some new gear, starting with a good folding knife. What do you carry and what makes it your favorite? Would love to see some pictures too!

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Hi folks! I'm on the hunt for a folding knife that won't let me down. What do you recommend for daily carry? Feel free to share pics of your go-to blades!

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What's happening, everyone? I'm in the market for a solid folding knife and need your suggestions. What do you carry and why do you like it? Pictures are totally welcome too!

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Hello everyone! I'm looking for some folding knife recommendations. What's your favorite for everyday use, and what do you like about it? If you've got pictures, I'd love to see them too!

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Hey everyone! I'm considering adding a folding knife to my kit and want your thoughts. What do you carry and why do you love it? I'd also enjoy seeing some pics of your blades!
 
I like the CRKT Avant. While teaching a Jungle Ecology Course in the jungle in Belize & Guatemala, I carried a CRKT M-16 for cutting rope, etc.

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I have a couple of the M-16s in the cars in my off-road kits and carry one for working in the garden.
 
All my EDC knifes are $120 and higher, I buy only knifes with premium steel. I have enclosed a couple pictures of my main go to EDC's.

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This knife is made by Kershaw with CPM MagnaCut steel, it's a very smooth flipper. I have been carrying it for 8 mo's now and no stone put to yet.
 
I really like my SOG Pentagon XR. I've had this one for about 10 years now, and it was a replacement for a similar SOG knife which was stolen in a gym locker break-in.

The blade finish has held up extremely well, holds an edge for a long time, and is very easy to operate. Plus it sits very low in a pocket due to the clip placement and design. Expensive, but highly recommended (if SOG still makes them).
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Sorry the picture is upside down...
 
I'm really common. I do well with a leatherman Wingman. Not the best blade but it sharpens OK. But the few tools this has covers MANY things I have to do. The pliers/needlenose is arguably used as often as the blade of not more. The teeth on those pliers don't do dull.
 
Hold on a sec I have to put on my flame proof huggies.

I would rather carry a $40 Amazon 1095 blade than any of the ones listed above.
Stainless of any grade is less than a high carbon blade.
My EDC work knife is exactly that. I run the rod over it at the end of every week.

Now my carry weapon is a stainless blade.
It is a serrated Cold Steel Scimitar knifer fighters knife.
Only made in 2010, they did coast $180.
It shreds meat.

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They made edged blades also, I would never buy one because they are stainless.
 

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Stainless of any grade is less than a high carbon blade.
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Not sure of what you are saying here, but if a blade has to high of carbon, it actually can make it more brittle. Where as there are lots of super steels out there that are stainless and have low carbon content. They well actually have a higher HRC reading than the carbon steels.

I was a Steel Melter for 6 yrs, working on 10,000 lb furnace's and we had to keep the carbon content low on the alloy steels.
 
Darn sure I said 1055 to 1095, but only put 1095, sorry.
In my experience stainless tends to be on the brittle side.
Ive seen a lot of those folders with broken tips.
 
Renton Indian said:
Darn sure I said 1055 to 1095, but only put 1095, sorry.
In my experience stainless tends to be on the brittle side.
Ive seen a lot of those folders with broken tips.
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You are correct in saying that they can be brittle, but then again, don't use the "tips" for prying! The higher the HRC - the longer they can retain a sharp edge (usually}.

One knife that I use for my EDC has a blade made of MagnaCut. Check out the following link - MagnaCut
 
CoyoteHunter said:
don't use the "tips" for prying!
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I had a Gerber Mk II once. The tip broke on a rib bone. Never to own a Gerber anything again.
Gerber did replace the knife, and I sold it. Still do not know what steel it had.
It was a stab, not a pry.

I would have considered magacut, I saw everything about it.
Like Hey Haw said "and then it was gone"
 

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