considered among the must-have tools by millions of people all over the world edc knives are vital day-to-day accessories that come in handy in many ways i've carried a knife in my pocket nearly every day for about a decade you may think that's a little weird and.

Unnecessary but try carrying a knife every day for even just a week once you get used to having it you'll realize just how incredibly useful it is whether you're looking to ease can or box opening at home or want to enjoy a memorable experience on your camping or hiking sites.

The plethora of knife types and designs currently available in stores never disappoints they also have perfect self-defense accessories that have saved millions of people from challenging security situations particularly from wild animals and burglars however choosing a quality knife for.

Everyday carry can be an overwhelming task versatility durability and of course price are key factors to consider but there's a whole bunch of extra features out there that can help to set an edc knife apart from the rest.

To help you find a well-crafted model that you can carry along effortlessly during your outdoor escapades we've compiled a list of the best edc knives on the market today that combine high quality materials and overall best value for your dollar the smith wesson swa 24s is a tactical folding knife designed for the rigors of.

Edc carry perfect for constant use the 3.1 inch serrated 7cr17 high carbon stainless steel clip point blade excels at slicing through just about any material the black aluminum handle has strategically placed jimping and finger.

Cutouts for a secure grip open the blade by way of the ambidextrous thumb knobs and the index flipper this is the smith wesson swa 24s xtreme ops liner lock folding knife a quality tool designed for your most demanding needs the spyderco police model is one of the.

Most iconic folding knives ever created now this venerable design takes another quantum leap forward by combining the refined features of the 4th generation police 4 with the advantages of lightweight injection molded handle construction its full flat ground vg10 stainless steel blade is housed within a molded.

Fiberglass reinforced nylon handle featuring non-slip bi-directional texturing skeletonized stainless steel liners nested within the handle provide impressive structural strength and anchor the knife sturdy backlock mechanism and its versatile four position pocket clip.

 the zt0460ti a dimitri syncovich design it measures 7.5 inches in overall length and weighs 2.9 ounces it operates on kvt ball bearings with a flipper tab the handle is titanium with a stone washed finish and a black anodized aluminum back.

Spacer  the 3.25 inch blade is made from ultra premium cpm 20cv steel the pocket clip is single position tip up carry blade is locked securely by a titanium frame lock with hardened steel lock bar.

Insert slightly larger than its cousin the zero four fifty the o460 has a pronounced ergonomic curve to fit the hollow of your hand this is the asada if you think a cleaver only belongs in the kitchen think again we took the classic shape and amped it up for daily use no matter where that takes.

You the finger flipper deployment is seamless with boss tech the ball bearing system delivers smooth consistent opening every time the asada is an edc folding knife that was designed with style in mind it's got a cleaver style blade the full plain edge and classic shape are perfect.

For utility tasks big and small the frame lock is easy to operate with a patented pinch plate this keeps the user's fingers off the lock bar ensuring positive deployment we incorporated fresh trends colors and materials to induce some serious blade envy.

It's available in two blade materials 7cr stainless steel or d2 handle material options include anodized aluminum or micarta if you're looking to make a statement look no further if you're looking to make your friends jealous we've got you covered there too the asada is the perfect daily carry if.

You're looking to take your pocket style up a few notches we're showing you the m1602d damascus commemorative folding knife based on the original m16 design now this is a tribute knife to the late great kit carson who sadly passed away in 2014 and we're paying tribute to kitt's.

Legacy with this limited edition crkt.com exclusive so we're only making 200 units of these total it is a gorgeous knife it's got a plain edge blade and made with high quality damasteel damascus in a dense twist pattern and it's finished with an acid etching.

And you can see here that each of the blades are numbered from one to two hundred as this is a collectible commemorative piece the knife features a frame lock which you can just simply push aside the frame lock to disengage a blade to close the knife.

To open the knife you can see that it flips easily with this carson flipper another feature that kit carson made famous in the industry and the handles are made of super strong and light titanium and it has a two position pocket clip you can see on this side and then you can also adjust and place.

The pocket clip on this side if you'd like the epistle model 2131 the kershaw originals design the epistle measures 7 inches in overall length and only weighs 2.1 ounces it opens manually with a thumb stud and features aluminum handle scales with a clear anodized finish.

 the epistle also features a glass filled nylon back spacer the blade is made of hcr 13 mov steel with a bead blasted finish the pocket clip is a single position tip up carry to keep the blade securely open it utilizes an inset liner lock.

The epistle features a custom asymmetrical pivot with machine texture the zero zero 22 a tim galleon design at 4.75 inches in overall length the zero zero 22 is ct's smallest model in production it operates on kbt ball bearings with a flipper tab the zero zero 22 features a carbon fiber.

Front handle stonewash titanium back handle and blue anodized titanium tube spacer the 1.8 inch blade is made of ultra premium cpm 20cb steel with a stone washed finish the pocket clip is a reversible tip up carry.

To keep the blade securely open it uses a titanium frame lock with hardened steel lock bar insert the smallest knife in the zt lineup is aptly named after one of the smallest firearm calibers the 22. now this knife is patterned after a japanese style blade.

That was carried by samurai as their like ultimate backup concealed carry weapon and it has a very long trailing edge that finishes up at a point that is right about in line with the top of the blade so you have this real long graceful curve.

That you could use to cut whatever it is that you have to cut but it gives you a lot of edge to introduce into whatever it is that you want to slice it has the wave feature on top which is this little hook and that catches on your pocket as you pull it out.

Automatically opening the knife faster than any automatic or switch blade it also has that thumb button on top so you can open it with your thumb like a conventional knife it's got a kind of a symmetric type of handle very simple very plain uh very clean lines.

With a very deep uh cut out right here for safety we call that the choil on a knife so that your fingers don't slide forward and come up onto the blade if you ever had to really jam it into something hard and g10 handles with a clip mounted on the back so that you can carry it.

Comfortably in your pocket it's not an overly big knife it's ground on both sides in a v grind and it has that see-through emerson signature construction and we have the standoffs which you can see here in the back those have the screws going in from the.

Top and the bottom on both sides to give it a very strong very rigid uh construction and so this handle is excellent in the hand can hold it in a conventional grip with your thumb riding up here on that top of that wave it's got some ridges called jimping that have been put in.

There so you've got a tactical feeling on that or a tactile feeling and it's just a really good knife excellent utility knife it's small enough to be in your pocket and not cause you to lean over to one side and just a great knife i really like it i you know i like very.

Clean designs you know i really like the japanese style blades you can see all the tontos and everything i've made over the years this one's got that long long trailing point it's an excellent knife you'll enjoy it it's the emerson quicken.

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