Your everyday carry knife??

OKC Rat3

 

Love the Rat. Also look into Esee. They have a lifetime warranty as long as it's not rust related. No questions asked.

 

I think the Esee is slightly higher quality... I remember reading something about that, but OKC hasn't disappointed me...

 

Also, anytime fixed blade is mentioned you have to consider the F1. It's like the Glock or IPhone of fixed blades. Some people may not like it. But all are compared to it. (Here's the Esee also)

 

OP. I assume if you want a fixed blade for EDC you're probably needing to use it hard? Harder than you would a folding knife? If so that Gerber you posted initially is pretty soft steel. It'll get razor sharp. But will lose its edge fast.
I'm actually a fan of Aus 8 and 8cr13Mov for EDC. But wouldn't want it for my fixed blade.

 

I don't really have a particular need in mind, just wanted a good knife that keeps a good edge. I'm not good at hand sharpening them. I feel like I end up doing more harm than good.

 

To me, fixed and edc dont go together but thats personal preference based on how big of a knife you want to carry. I always carry a Kershaw folder. I have two fixed knives for outdoors type of things, one for smaller chores and one for more of a beater (morakniv companion and becker BK10)

 

My everyday knife is a S&W SWAT folding knife. Had it for almost 15 years now. For a camping knife, I used and loved the Boker Magnum and plan on purchasing one in the near future. 440C Stainless holds a good edge and very corrosion resistant. Its thick, heavy, and a good all around everything knife.

https://www.boker.de/us/fixed-blade-knife/magnum/tactical-knife/02MB523.html

 

For fixed blade I have a few different ones,bk9,glock field knife with root saw,buck fixed blade for hunting,old timer skinner that's older than me probably that was my dads,but for folding carry daily.I love my CRKT with the safety lock,not sure the size but all ofmine r the bigger 3 inch or so blades

 

I like smaller EDC knives. For fixed blade I have a CRKT minimalist bowie and keep a spyderco ladybug on my key chain. If you definitely want a bigger fixed blade, the ones mentioned here are great. I just find them too big to carry all the time. My bigger fixed blade knives stay in the truck or I take camping. If you would be open to a folding knife for EDC, look at the spyderco paramilitary 2.

 

The more I carry my PM2 the more I love it. Initially thought it was too big for edc. But I trust it for almost anything.

 

My new EDC knife. Love it. BM 940.

 

I've had this Benchmade 9052 AFO II for at least five years. It replaced an AFO which was lost. Would definitely buy again.

 

For the price and quality, ESEE Izula-II can't be beaten IMO (https://www.amazon.com/ESEE-Knives-Izula-II-Carbon-Micarta/dp/B01026K03S). I've carried one for about a year now with no complaints. If you are willing to spend the money, go buy a halloran (www.halloranknives.com).