Recommendations for an EDC Spring-assisted Knife

+1 on the Benchmade Griptilian or the Spyderco Endura



There's also the Spyderco Manix 2

https://www.bladehq.com/item--Spyderco-Manix-2-Knife--7989

Madcap_Magician said:

What do you think about the Para 3? The PM2 was just a smidge big for me, but I have small hands. The Para 3 feels just a smidge bigger than a Delica, and it's perfect to me.

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I've had horrendous luck with Spydercos where the clip screws mount to the liners. All the Natives now use linerless construction with thread inserts. All the plastic handle Salt series knives delete the liners and use non-ferrous thread inserts. So, that's one thing I don't like about the Para 3. I also don't like that the huge lanyard tube from the Paramilitary 2 was prioritized in the Para 3 over clip placement. Last, I'm not a fan of the Para 3's tall blade hole hump. I like the lower ramp on the Sage 5, or - even better - no ramp like the Native. All that aside, the Para 3 is extremely popular, and it would probably be a great knife for many folks.

I'm sticking with my Sage 2, debating a Native 5 Salt or waiting for the new CQI linerless blurple G10 Native 5 S110V. I'm also looking forward to the eventual release of the FRN handle Sage 5 that Sal has said is in the works.

cheygriz said:

Whatever you get, look for S90V, CPM-M4 or Maxamet steel.

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A challenge for sub-$100 knives.

cheygriz said:

This is a group that will hold an edge. If you want ease of sharpening, you must give up edge holding ability. There's no free lunch. A blade either holds it's edge well or it's easy to sharpen. you can't have both.

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That's a fact, Jack!

Used Benchmade Barrage

I am carrying my Kershaw Speedbump today.

Kershaw Speed safe knifes!