Up next Autumn Camping: Why Fall Is Actually the Best Time to Camp Published on September 21, 2022 Author Jerry Tsai Tags blades, Bradford Knives, CRKT Knives, EDC, everyday carry, fixed blades, Folding knives, Kershaw Knives, knives, SOG Knives, Spyderco Knives, WESN Knives, Share article Facebook 0 Twitter 0 Mail 0 All-Purpose Knives For EDC Fulfill all of your gear needs with these all-purpose knives that provide both utility and comfort. What kind of knife should you carry if you don’t have a particular usage for it in mind? If you were thinking a do-it-all, general-purpose knife, you’d be in good company. There are plenty of all-purpose knives to choose from that come in many different variations. Some are foldable for comfortable pocket carry, while others are fixed-bladed for extra strength. No matter which type you choose, be sure to pick a high quality blade that is made to last. These all-purpose knives should suit really any purpose, from outdoor adventuring to mechanical problem-solving. Whether you’re making your first blade purchase or are looking to bring versaitlity to your collection, in this edition of Made The Cut, we’ve rounded up all of the most promising and well-rounded blades that’ll work whenever you need them. 01. WESN/The Samla Subscribe to our weekly newsletter for FREE CLOSED LENGTH: 3.25” OPEN LENGTH: 5.7” BLADE LENGTH: 2.45″ BLADE MATERIAL: Sandvik 14c28n HANDLE MATERIAL: Grade 5 Titanium WEIGHT: 1.4 ounces MSRP: $115 wesn.com 02. Bradford Knives/ 3D Guardian 3 OVERALL LENGTH: 6.75” BLADE LENGTH: 3.5″ BLADE MATERIAL: M390 HANDLE MATERIAL: Micarta (shown), G10, Carbon Fiber WEIGHT: 4.0 ounces MSRP: From $189 bradfordknives.com 03. Spyderco/Stovepipe CLOSED LENGTH: 4.0” OPEN LENGTH: 6.75” BLADE LENGTH: 2.78″ BLADE MATERIAL: CMP 20CV HANDLE MATERIAL: Titanium WEIGHT: 4.9 ounces MSRP: $600 spyderco.com 04. CRKT/Squid XM CLOSED LENGTH: 4.11” OPEN LENGTH: 7.03” BLADE LENGTH: 2.95″ BLADE MATERIAL: D2 HANDLE MATERIAL: G10, Stainless Steel WEIGHT: 3.6 ounces MSRP: $56 crkt.com 05. Kershaw/Parley CLOSED LENGTH: 4.1” OPEN LENGTH: 7.2” BLADE LENGTH: 3.1″ BLADE MATERIAL: 7Cr17MoV HANDLE MATERIAL: Micarta, Stainless Steel WEIGHT: 2.8 ounces MSRP: $50 kershaw.kaiusa.com 06. SOG/Pillar LE OVERALL LENGTH: 9.9” BLADE LENGTH: 5″ BLADE MATERIAL: S35VN HANDLE MATERIAL: G10 WEIGHT: 7.3 ounces MSRP: $225 sogknives.com
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