Good EDC knives can take care of many needs on the trail, like cutting, digging, and prying, and can also be used in daily tasks such as opening those Amazon packages. Here are some EDC knives you should consider.
Kershaw DuoJet
- Type: Folder
- Overall Length Open: 7.75 in.
- Overall Length Closed: 4.5 in.
- Blade Length: 3.25 in.
- Weight: 4.8 oz.
- Blade Material: 8Cr13MoV, titanium carbo-nitride coating
- Handle Material: Stainless steel, titanium carbo-nitride coating, dual carbon-fiber inlays front
MSRP: $52
CRKT Prequel
- Type: Folder
- Overall Length Open: 6.56 in.
- Overall Length Closed: 3.87 in.
- Blade Length: 2.72 in.
- Weight: 3.8 oz.
- Blade Material: 8Cr14MoV
- Handle Material: Glass-reinforced nylon
MSRP: $70
Ruger LCK
- Type: Folder
- Overall Length Open: 7.38 in.
- Overall Length Closed: 4.16 in.
- Blade Length: 3.22 in.
- Weight: 2.7 oz.
- Blade Material: 8Cr13M0V steel, black oxide finish
- Handle Material: Glass-reinforced nylon
MSRP: $49.95
Spyderco Lil’ Native
- Type: Folder
- Overall Length Open: 5.92 in.
- Overall Length Closed: 3.47 in.
- Blade Length: 2.45 in.
- Weight: 2.5 oz.
- Blade Material: CPM S30V
- Handle Material: G10
MSRP: $180
Tops Knives Backup
- Type: Fixed Blade
- Overall Length: 5 in.
- Blade Length: 2.38 in.
- Weight: 1.6 oz.
- Blade Material: 1095 RC 56-58
- Handle Material: 1095 RC 56-58
MSRP: $75
Gerber Obsidian
- Type: Folder
- Overall Length Open: 7.06 in.
- Overall Length Closed: 4.13 in.
- Blade Length: 3 in.
- Weight: 4.6 oz.
- Blade Material: 440
- Handle Material: Glass-reinforced nylon
MSRP: $43
Editor’s Note: A version of this article first appeared in the May/June 2020 print issue of Tread Magazine.
