Up next Late Fall Adventures: Gear Up, Explore, and Share Your Journey Published on September 16, 2024 Author Hemant Tiwari Photo Credit MANUFACTURERS Share article Facebook 0 Twitter 0 Mail 0 Top EDC Blades to Elevate Your Collection EDC Blades to Add to Your Wish List COAST Products Contra The CONTRA features a sleek Wharncliffe-style blade crafted from 7Cr17 steel, coated with a flat black titanium nitride for superior corrosion resistance. Designed for piercing, cutting, and slicing, this blade maintains a sharp edge over time. Its robust construction ensures reliable performance, whether in everyday carry (EDC) situations or more demanding tasks. Compact yet powerful, the CONTRA is perfectly sized to fit comfortably in your pocket while delivering exceptional functionality and durability. Subscribe to our weekly newsletter Specifications: Blade Length: 2.5”/6.35 cm Blade Material: 7Cr17 steel Handle Material: Stainless steel Length Closed: 3.75″/9.53 cm Length Open: 6.25″/15.88 cm Weight: 6.4 oz/181.4 g MSRP: $29.99 coastportland.com Fallkniven GPtw with Juma Tac Woodland Handle The GPtw is a traditional-looking pocketknife that features modern materials and high-tech design. It boasts laminated cobalt steel, which ensures a sharp edge, and a Juma Tac Woodland handle for durability and style. The liner-lock system is highly reliable and easy to use, making the knife simple to clean—just rinse with warm water and let dry. The blade’s inertia can be adjusted with a threaded bolt, and the knife’s joint requires no lubrication, as oil attracts dirt. A shackle at the end of the handle allows you to secure the knife and prevent loss. Specifications: Steel: Lam. CoS Hardness: 60 Edge: Flat ground Handle Material: Juma Tac Woodland Blade Length: 78 mm Blade Thickness: 3 mm Total Length: 180 mm Total Length, Folded: 100 mm Handle Material: G-10 Locking: Liner-lock Weight, Knife Only: 96 g MSRP: $273.66 fallkniven.se Kershaw Launch 16 Enter the tactical cutting world with the Launch 16, featuring a partially serrated tanto blade and extremely high edge retention. This automatic opener withstands the toughest cutting tasks with a thick blade profile and high-end M4, a balanced super steel with superior hardness and toughness. Trac-Tec handle inserts, oversized jimping, and a finger choil offer a secure grip. This push-button rocket is all stealthy with a black anodized handle and a black Cerakote blade. Carry it on the go with a reversible deep-carry pocket clip. Ingalls Specifications: Blade Length: 3.45” (8.8 cm) Blade Material: CPM M4 Hardness: 63 Blade Finish/Coating: Black Cerakote Blade Thickness: 0.16” (4.1 mm) Closed Length: 4.95” (12.6 cm) Handle Material: 6061-T6 aluminum, Trac-Tec inserts Handle Finish/Coating: Black anodized Handle Thickness: 0.55” (14 mm) Overall Length: 8.4” (21.3 cm) Weight: 4 oz (113 g) Made in the USA MSRP: $249.99 www.adeptknives.com Giant Mouse GMF1-XL in Green Canvas Designed to offer the same exceptional ergonomics and utility as the original GMF1, the GMF1-XL steps up with increased size and enhanced features, such as a strategically placed lanyard hole and handle scales for improved functionality and grip. For those who prefer a skeletonized handle, simply remove the scales and wrap paracord through the holes for a custom, tactical look. Specifications: Blade Steel: N690 Cobalt high performance steel with a fine stonewashed finish Handle: Green canvas Micarta Hardness: 60 Sheath: Leather handcrafted in Italy Blade Length: 3.47″ (88.24 mm) Blade Thickness: 0.15″ (3.96 mm) Handle Length: 3.12″ (79.31 mm) Overall Length: 6.5″ (165.1 mm) Weight: 3.3 oz (96g) Origin: Italy MSRP: $195 sharpthingsokc.com COAST Products F401 Designed to be a companion for both outdoor and professional use is a full-tang fixed-blade knife designed with a 4-inch drop-point blade made from high-carbon 9Cr13MoV steel. Its handle, crafted from layered blade and brown G10, offers exceptional durability and easy cleaning after heavy use. The flat-ground blade features a corrosion-resistant titanium nitride coating. It fits securely into a sheath equipped with an injection-molded nylon liner for safe and convenient carry. This all-purpose knife, designed by Doug Hutchens, Lead Knife Designer, is a reliable tool that’s essential for any task. Specifications: Blade Length: 4″/10.2 cm Blade Material: 9Cr13Mov stainless steel Handle Material: G10 Handle Length Open: 9″/22.9 cm Weight: 6.4 oz/181.4 g MSRP: $49.99 coastportland.com F1 Elmax Anniversary Set To celebrate its 40th anniversary, Fällkniven AB released a special edition F1 Pilot Survival Knife featuring premium Elmax Swedish powder steel. The F1’s story began in 1987 when the Swedish Air Force requested a new survival knife for the JAS 39 Griffin system. First delivered in 1995 to the Swedish Armed Forces, the F1 quickly gained popularity for its advanced, rust-resistant steel and ergonomic handle. This knife marked a shift from old technology to high-quality materials, setting the standard for modern survival knives. Fällkniven’s expertise ensures durability and longevity, reflecting the company’s commitment to resource efficiency. Specifications: Steel: Elmax Hardness: 61-62 Edge: Convex Tang: Protruding broad tang Handle Material: Thermorun Sheath: Zytel Weight, Knife Only: 149g Blade Length: 98 mm Blade Thickness: 4.5 mm Total Length: 213 mm Coating: Satin finish MSRP: $231.49 fallkniven.se
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