This knife has been making waves among enthusiasts, and we can see why. The CIVIVI Vision FG is an impressive piece of craftsmanship with a Damascus reverse tanto blade, an innovative mechanism, and an ivory-colored G-10 handle.

The Vision FG has multiple variants, but this model’s highlight is the 3.54” Damascus steel blade, which has a distinctive wave-like pattern. Damascus steel is created by forging different types of steel in layers, creating a strong and durable blade with a sharp edge. The base materials of the Damascus steel used in this knife are 10Cr15CoMov steel in its core with 316 and 5Cr15Mov steel in layers. Yup, this is the real deal. The result is a beautiful and unique blade that cuts great right out of the box, with a hardness of 58-60 HRC.

The blade shape of the Vision FG is a reverse tanto, which means that the blade’s spine curves down to meet the edge at a sharp angle. This gives the blade a sleek and aggressive look and a strong tip for piercing and slicing. The blade can be opened manually with a thumb stud on either side, making it easy for left and right-hand users.

Its locking mechanism is another highlight. The Superlock mechanism is an innovative, user-friendly design allowing easy, one-handed operation. A metal bar slides along the handle’s spine and locks into place when the blade is opened. To close the knife, simply press down on the bar and fold it back into the handle. The Superlock is ambidextrous and secure, preventing accidental closure or opening of the blade.

The Vision FG’s handle is made of G10, a popular material used in knife handles for its lightweight, durable, and grippy properties. Its ivory color contrasts nicely with the unique patterns of the blade. The handle has skeletonized cutouts that reduce the knife’s weight and add visual flair. The result is a comfortable ergonomic shape that fits well in the hand while weighing just 4.35 oz. or 123.4 grams. A tip-up ambidextrous clip on the handle can be attached to either side with flat countersunk screws.

What we like: Despite coming from WE Knife Co.’s “budget” brand, the Vision FG punches way above its weight thanks to CIVIVI’s choice of materials and excellent build quality.

What to watch out for: This variant, in particular, is quickly becoming a fan favorite, so grab one while you can.

Final verdict: The CIVIVI Vision FG Damascus is a stunning pocket knife offering a surprisingly affordable style, performance, and innovation package.

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CIVIVI has been hitting it out of the ballpark lately with an impressive offering of affordable knives that don’t compromise on materials or construction. This continues with the CIVIVI Mini Elementum fixed blade, a smaller version of the immensely popular Elementum folder that still packs a punch with its impressive craftsmanship and materials.

The first detail that immediately jumps out to me is its eye-catching drop-point Damascus blade with a hollow grind. The distinctive patterns on the blade’s surface aren’t just beautiful to look at–it’s also indicative of the blade’s strength and sharpness from being forged from multiple layers of metal. The blade measures 2.24”, a good size to keep carrying options discrete. Its full tang construction means that the blade extends all the way through the handle. This makes the knife more solid, stable, and resistant to breaking or bending. The full tang also adds some weight and balance to the knife, making it feel more substantial and satisfying in your hand.

The Mini Elementum’s handle is made of green canvas Micarta, a material composed of layers of fabric and resin. Micarta is an excellent choice for knife handles because of its lightweight and durable characteristics, combined with good resistance to moisture and heat. The segmented Micarta scales feature a textured and ergonomic grip, making the knife comfortable and secure to hold.

The knife comes with a black Kydex sheath and a black bead chain. Kydex is known for being tough, waterproof, and easy to clean, perfect characteristics for a knife sheath. It also has excellent retention, holding the knife firmly in place without scratching or damaging it. The black bead chain can be used to wear the knife around your neck as a necklace, allowing you to always have it close at hand and hidden under your clothing.

CIVIVI’s use of premium materials and high-quality construction on the Mini Elementum is impressive on its own, but what really blows my mind is its retail price of $79, which usually goes as low as $67.15. That’s incredible value for a versatile, durable, and good-looking knife that will serve you well for years to come.

What we like: CIVIVI continues to deliver high-quality knives at near-unbeatable prices.

What to watch out for: While the Micarta handle is grippy and ergonomic, it’s pretty thin, with a width of just 0.20”. This might make the knife tricky to handle for those with larger hands.

Final verdict: The original CIVIVI Elementum has been one of the most popular EDC knives over the last few years, and this fixed-blade version makes it even more usable and reliable for everyday tasks.

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We’re spoiled for choice when it comes to pocket knives. With all the great options available in the market, it sometimes becomes challenging to differentiate what makes one knife better than another, even when you’re looking within a brand’s own lineup. The CIVIVI Qubit’s distinction is made rather clear, however. The objective that CIVIVI is targeting here is value for money.

The CIVIVI Qubit isn’t going to wow anyone with its materials. The handle is made from aluminum, and its 2.98” drop-point blade from Sandvik 14C28N stainless steel. Both are respectable choices but far from being unique in the knife world. Aluminum is often used because it’s lightweight yet durable, and 14C28N is regarded as the best budget knife steel on the market, offering outstanding corrosion resistance, edge retention, and effortless cutting. What sets the CIVIVI Qubit apart from other knives is its affordable price tag which sits below $100 and can be found for as low as $70. But unlike other affordable knives, CIVIVI doesn’t scrimp on build quality. It even comes with a pretty cool mechanism.

The Qubit features a two-way opening mechanism with a button lock and a thumb stud opener, providing two effortless and efficient ways to open it. The button lock is on the handle and releases the blade or locks it in place with a press. The thumb stud sits on the usual spot on the blade and can be pushed or flicked to flip the blade open. Both methods are smooth and fast, thanks to the ceramic bearings that CIVIVI uses for its knives. They provide silky smooth opening and closing, as well as durability and stability. It’s so fun to use that the Qubit can even double as a fidget toy. The knife has a satisfying click sound and feel when it opens and closes, making it addicting to play with.

The CIVIVI Qubit is also equipped with a bottle opener integrated into the blade’s spine and can be accessed when the knife is closed or open. It is designed to be ergonomic and efficient so you can enjoy your favorite beverage without any hassle. And speaking of ergonomics, a reversible deep-carry pocket clip gives the knife ambidextrous carry options for both left- and right-handed users.

One of the best things I love about the CIVIVI Qubit is that since it’s so affordable, I don’t shy away from demanding tasks like I usually would with a more expensive knife. Get it dirty, and it’s easy to clean. It’s an actual tool: honest, durable, and effective, and using it as such is a refreshing change of pace.

What we like: The Qubit is both functional and fun at a near-unbeatable price, and continues CIVIVI’s commitment to blades that cut way above their weight.

What to watch out for: The aluminum handle has no etching or inlay, which would have given it better grip, but it does come in a number of colorways and even a Damascus-style blade.

Final verdict: Versatile, reliable, and not afraid to do the dirty work, the CIVIVI Qubit is an easy recommendation for anyone looking for a no-frills pocket knife that’s also a ton of fun to use.

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(Editor’s note: We awarded its button-lock successor as Best EDC Knife at this year’s SHOT Show, so head over to our coverage to check it out!)

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It’s been a couple of years since I was last able to walk the show due to pandemic travel restrictions, and a lot has changed in the EDC gear space since then. At the show, I saw some familiar brands, noticed the absence of other big names, and discovered some up-and-coming companies to keep on your radar.

After scoping out as much of the massive trade show as I could (it seems to have doubled in size!), I narrowed down my favorite EDC products in this post. Read on to see my favorite EDC gear from SHOT Show 2023.

Best EDC Apparel: 5.11 Tactical Maverick EDC 1.5” Belt

The 5.11 booth was a bit of a departure from the brand’s usual image. This time around, it was airy, bright, and modern-feeling, with fluorescent tube lighting throughout the open cage installation. In a way, it reflected the direction of some of the brand’s newest apparel and accessory designs: they’re modern, and sleek, yet functional at their core and technologically advanced where it counts.

Some examples across the brand include refinements to their outdoor pack, The Skyweight, to reduce its weight in response to feedback from outdoor users. On the lifestyle side, the popular Norris sneaker gets a successor in the McLane Mid, featuring improved breathability, cushioning, outsole traction, and puncture resistance.

The pro sector saw technical innovation with the new XTU Line, bursting at the seams (not literally) with features specifically requested by professionals, like body-mapped fabric construction with no-drip/no-melt textiles, integrated knee pad systems, thoughtful pocket layouts, and much more.

But since most of us aren’t in the public safety field, I named the new Maverick EDC 1.5” Belt as the best apparel at the show for the rest of us. While it’s better suited for civilian and urban use compared to their other duty belts, 5.11 have spared no expense with its construction, including dual-layer nylon webbing and heavy-duty AustriAlpin COBRA buckle hardware for quick and secure retention/release.

Last but not least are laser MOLLE anchor points for extending its modularity and adaptability. The booth demo’d the belt fully loaded with accompanying discreet pouches and attachments to show off the 1.5” platform’s versatility. If you need one belt to tackle on any mission you can throw at it, this is it.

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Best EDC Bag: Eberlestock F5 Switchblade

As tempting as it is to go down the rabbit hole of EDC bag collecting – there’s a certain appeal to having that “one” perfect bag to do it all. The F5 Switchblade from Eberlestock might not be a brand-new product, but it’s definitely one to keep your sights on for its versatility alone.

Its thoughtful design can accommodate all sorts of use cases I can imagine an EDCer would have: personal defense with its CCW capabilities, general EDC with its robust internal organization and efficient use of space, outdoor and hunting with its different camouflage options, and even discreet travel with its low-profile “grayman” styling options.

It’s all possible thanks to the functional attention to detail throughout the bag. For example, its interior slots can accommodate a 17” laptop for work travel, a hydration bladder on the trail, or plates for personal defense. Thinner and lighter-weight MOLLE-10 webbing on the exterior can accommodate external gear pouches and attachments or serve to anchor and lash onto a larger pack system when hunting. If you’d prefer a sleeker, low-profile look, you can opt for no webbing at all.

For some EDCers, it makes sense to invest in dedicated, specialized bags, but for most, I think having one bag that can do it all, like the Eberlestock F5 Switchblade, is the way to go.

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Best Outdoor Gear: Ontario Knife Company SPL Pack Knife

SHOT Show isn’t all tactical gear—much of it also serves the outdoor and hunting crowd. So when it came time to award the best outdoor gear at the show, this nifty fixie caught my radar. Ontario Knife Company should need no introduction around these parts thanks to the popularity of their RAT folding knives. They’re go-to picks for solid, no-frills EDC blades with an outdoor edge at an affordable price.

If the SPL Pack Knife is anything close to the overall usability of OKC’s offerings, it’ll make for a great outdoor companion. The SPL series also introduced a Dive knife variation featuring a blunted chisel/pry style tip that was developed from direct feedback from professional divers. While it’s encouraging to see OKC serving a wider variety of outdoors people, the SPL Pack Knife offers more general utility for the outdoorsy EDCer.

The Pack Knife fixed blade measures in at a manageable 3.9” length in a versatile drop point shape, made up of the hottest steel at the moment: Magnacut. It’s a great choice for an outdoor blade thanks to its potent combo of high hardness and excellent corrosion resistance. Orange G10 on the handle provides grip, light weight, and high visibility for your adventuring. When not in use, the blade tucks away into a matching orange plastic sheath, complete with a convenient snap-fit closure and molded belt loops for multiple carry options.

If you’re interested in some nicer steel offerings and G10 in a moderately sized EDC knife from Ontario, don’t miss the new RAT I in S35VN and red G10. It’s the same great RAT I you know and love, but done up with improved materials across the board. Expect a modest price increase to match, though.

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Best EDC Flashlight: Nitecore EDC27

While most other flashlight brands at the show debuted either incremental updates to their existing flashlights or introduced more tactical weaponlights, Nitecore brought us innovation dedicated to the EDCer in the EDC27. It’s their take on the slim rectangular format that’s been gaining popularity (think Surefire Stiletto, Olight Arkfeld, or Streamlight Wedge, for example), jam-packed with Nitecore’s signature features.

The flat form factor carries better in a pocket than the conventional cylindrical light, not unlike a pocket knife. PVD-coated stainless steel comprises the main chassis of this rectangular light for toughness and rigidity, surrounding a carbon-fiber-reinforced polymer core for balance and light weight. It houses a 1700mAh battery rated for a 37-hour max runtime that recharges via USB-C.

The business end boasts a dual Luminous SST40 LED setup for a max output of 3,000 lumens. An OLED display on the front of the main body reads out vital info like brightness, runtime, and more. The tail end features two switches to handle operation: a Mode switch for cycling through its general use modes starting at 15 lumens on the low end, and a second button for instant access to its 3,000-lumen Turbo and tactical Strobe mode.

It’s not just the form factor that earns the Nitecore EDC27 an award this year—it’s the whole package. Not only is it optimized for pocket carry, but it also offers quality-of-life features like lockout modes, instant access to special modes, an OLED display, a deep carry pocket clip, convenient recharging, and all the durability you’d want in your daily light.

I think lights in this slim rectangular form factor are just getting started, and the EDC27 is a great example of what to look forward to in the platform. Some of you might just stick with smaller keychain lights, or prefer the enthusiast-level customization and battery control of traditional cylindrical formats. But for all you EDCers who are holding out for something fresh in the flashlight space, this could be it.

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Best EDC Knife: CIVIVI Elementum II Button Lock

This is probably a lukewarm take, but it’s hard to argue against the CIVIVI Elementum II Button Lock. No, it isn’t groundbreaking or meta-defining, but it’s a solid feedback-driven update to a popular and accessible knife with even more features that EDCers have been wanting. It’s back to its smaller size compared to its Elementum I counterpart. Compared to the previous version that could only be deployed by disengaging the button lock, this new version adds a rear flipper tab for more control of how to open the knife.

Combined with its button lock, its snappy opening and drop-shut action make it a fidgeter’s dream too. The blade also gets a minor upgrade in the steel department to Nitro-V. And best of all, it’s still relatively affordable for the price. While the title of the “best” knife for EDC obviously will differ from person to person, I think the Elementum II Button Lock is a safe bet to shortlist.

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Best Knife Design: Benchmade 748 Narrows

OK, hear me out. Before we get to the elephant in the room, let’s look at Benchmade’s newest titanium knife in terms of the sheer design and engineering involved. It’s already no easy feat to design a knife that’s even thinner than the now iconic Bugout from which the Narrows draws some inspiration. But to do it in titanium while also keeping its ambidextrous AXIS lock functionality in this form factor impressed me the most.

I think some people might not realize how difficult it actually is to remove material and strip away everything but the essentials on a knife like this. After all, isn’t that what we try to do with our EDCs as a whole? The result of years of development is the 748 Narrows: a titanium EDC knife with an M390 blade, heat-anodized blue hardware, and a modified AXIS lock. It takes everything that made the Bugout a smash hit and cranks it up a notch without going too overboard.

Keep in mind, I’m giving the award for the design of the knife—not necessarily for its value proposition. Because honestly, this is not a knife for everyone. At its MSRP of $580 this is out of reach for many. For others, it’s amongst stiff competition in the price bracket.

I think the 748 Narrows is for the knife enthusiast who can appreciate intentional design that pushes the limits, or perhaps has an affinity to the Oregon-based brand, and doesn’t mind paying a premium for exactly what they want. It’s probably not for the EDCer who seeks the biggest bang for the buck or chases the latest and greatest in materials or steel.

In my brief time handling the knife, I can say it was unlike any other knife I picked up at the show. I understand why it can be a polarizing knife, but I’m certain it will be grail status for some enthusiasts and the centerpiece of many collections.

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Most Innovative: CRKT Provoke EDC

Everything about the original CRKT Provoke’s design breaks the mold—so much so that it ultimately wasn’t an optimal choice for everyday carry for most people. That all changed with the refinements brought forth in the new Joe Caswell-designed CRKT Provoke EDC. Gone is the curved blade in favor of a more utilitarian, general-purpose straight-edge blade.

But all the original Provoke morphing magic is there. Between the deployment, the lockup, the different grip possibilities, and the pocket clip, there’s something to discover. Let’s start with the mesmerizing and satisfying Kinematic deployment.

I picked the Provoke EDC up off of the magnetic display and slipped my index finger through the karambit ring on its tail end. Off the bat, it’s not a grip you’re probably used to. Next, a quick downward push of my thumb on the outer crossbar sets the chain in motion, shooting out the blade into its full extension. The action is satisfying and convincing and almost instantaneous; you don’t really feel play, wobble, or swing in momentum in the same way you might with a chunky flipper or a stubborn thumbstud deployment. It still deploys in that “tactical” overhand grip, but the knife’s proportions and angles—especially the 2.5” D2 drop point plain edge blade—let you handle it like a traditional EDC knife.

Pushing a discreet lock bar nestled amidst the big, dynamic, crossbar chain mechanism lets you collapse the blade back into its closed position within the lightweight blue aluminum handle.

Carrying the new Provoke EDC is made slightly easier thanks to its slightly shorter closed length and much lighter weight at 3.6 oz versus the original Provoke’s 6.1 oz weight. Of course, the flush pocket clip integrated within the karambit ring remains. It deploys with the right tension for your pocket only when you need it to with the press of your thumb.

It takes real innovation to design a knife that looks unlike anything else out there, not only during its deployment but when it’s closed or open, too. We’re excited to see more unique knives like this as viable carry options for general EDC and look forward to what else Caswell and the team at CRKT are cooking up next.

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Best In Show: Eikonic RKC9

Probably a hot take, but Eikonic is poised to be the best bang for buck EDC knife brand you’ve never heard of. After talking to the owner at the booth, I learned the brand is not even a month old, but it’s born out of decades of experience in the high-end OEM knife industry. And it shows—the brand has a stable of heavy-hitting designers behind it, putting out EDC-focused knives with excellent fit and finish under $100.

For example, the RCK9 pictured here is designed by Ramon Chavez exclusively for Eikonic with his signature design language, but it’ll run you less than $90. And while it’s true that other companies in the past have partnered with high-end custom knife designers to bring their designs to the production world, Eikonic stood out to us not only with their knives, but with their hunger, passion, and mission.

All of the knives they had on the table came in at the sub-$100 price point with plenty to offer: excellent practical designs (from Ramon Chavez, Brian Nadeau, Jonas Iglesias, and HEA Designs), D2 blade steel and G10 or micarta handles, flipper or thumbstud deployments with solid, snappy action, carefully balanced skeletonized liners and overall an impressive fit and finish at the price.

In a world where everything’s getting more expensive (knives included) and money is harder to come by, I think it’s fair to highlight a brand whose sole mission is to deliver top quality at an accessible price. Because at the end of the day, that means more people can feel prepared and more people can share this hobby and passion of EDC with us.

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Whether you’re just starting out in the world of EDC and you’re looking for the best cheap knife, or you’re a seasoned vet looking for a beater backup knife or just something new, there’s plenty of options out there in 2021. To help you along in your search, we’ve put together this guide which rounds up some of the best budget knives that you can have in your pocket right around $50 today.

CRKT CEO Pocket Knife

Purchase

Key Features

Liner lock

Manual thumbstud

GRN scales

Specifications

Blade Length

3.1″

Blade Steel

8Cr13MoV

Weight

2.1 oz

EDC Rating

3948 ratings

Price

$

The CRKT CEO has been one of the most popular EDC knives released recently, and with its low price matched with its sleek and slim design it’s easy to see why. Designed in collaboration with custom knife maker Richard Rogers, the CEO is an elegant pocket knife that is suited for all tasks, but it’s especially useful in a professional setting where large tactical blades might turn the wrong sort of heads when all you’re trying to do is open letters and packages quickly and effectively. Its 3.11″ 8Cr13MoV blade is easy to maintain, and the GRN scales offer a decent grip despite the slim nature of the handle itself. If you’re willing to spring for a more upscale version of this knife, there’s versions of this knife featuring a more hardy D2 tool steel as well as a premium S35VN stainless steel that meets the needs of some of the most discerning users in the EDC community.

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CIVIVI Elementum Pocket Knife

Purchase

Key Features

Liner lock

Rear flipper opening

G10 handle

Specifications

Blade Length

2.625“

Blade Steel

D2

Weight

2.89 oz

EDC Rating

803 ratings

Price

$

The Elementum is one of the community’s favorite knives from CIVIVI, and its sleek, minimal design and easy one-handed flipper opening makes it a great value. The 2.96″ hollow-ground drop point blade features D2 tool steel, and there are caged ball bearings in the pivot that make for a smooth index finger actuated opening with either hand. The G10 handle scale helps keep the knife in your hand during use, and the liner lock prevents the blade from closing up on you when you’re trying to get work done.

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Gerber Flatiron D2 Pocket Knife

Purchase

Key Features

Frame lock

Eyehole opening

Micarta handle scales

Specifications

Blade Length

3“

Blade Steel

D2

Weight

5.35 oz

EDC Rating

7 ratings

Price

$

With its D2 tool steel blade, you can really get to chopping with the distinctive cleaver-style shape of the Gerber Flatiron. Its stout shape stands up to rough use, and the stainless steel frame lock gives you confidence that the knife won’t close on you when you least expect it. The large choil on the blade lets you get a choke grip on the blade for fine control and added security, and with its hollow grind you can even do a bit of food prep on the go if you need to so long as you make sure to use only food safe oil when maintaining the knife. It’s a good cheap knife if you’re exploring the versatility of EDC cleavers.

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CJRB Swaggs Maileah Pocket Knife

Purchase

Key Features

Liner lock

Flipper / thumbstud opening

G10 handle

Specifications

Blade Length

2.375“

Blade Steel

AR-RPM9

Weight

2.27 oz

EDC Rating

277 ratings

Price

$

CJRB is the more budget-oriented line of Artisan Cutlery, but they don’t skimp on the design or the materials when it comes to their offerings. Take the new Maileah folding knife for example, which brings Artisan Cutlery’s exclusively-designed AR-RPM9 powder steel that’s intended to bring the high hardness and edge retention of powder steel to a lower, more accessible price point. This sets this knife apart from most budget knives in this category that use 8Cr13MoV stainleess steel or D2 tool steel, and that combined with its 2.375″ wharncliffe blade shape and front-flipper design with inset liner lock make this compact knife a great choice for EDC on a budget.

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SOG Terminus XR Pocket Knife

Purchase

Key Features

Ambidextrous XR lock

Rear flipper and thumbstud opening

G10 scale

Specifications

Blade Length

2.75“

Blade Steel

D2

Weight

3.32 oz

EDC Rating

6 ratings

Price

$

The SOG Terminus XR is only slightly above the target 50 USD price point, but the small amount more you pay is worth what you get: a quick flipper opening 2.75″ stonewashed D2 tool steel blade with a reliable XR lock at the pivot and a gorgeous G10 handle scaling that’s available in a number of colors that can suit your style. For added convenience the deep carry pocket clip is reversible, for either left or right-handed tip up EDC.

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Opinel No. 9 Carbon Pocket Knife

Purchase

Key Features

Virobloc ring lock

Manual nail nick opening

Beechwood handle

Specifications

Blade Length

3.51″

Blade Steel

Carbon steel

Weight

2 oz

EDC Rating

4301 ratings

Price

$

With how affordable the Opinel is, it’s easy to leave it out of the conversation. But it’s been a venerable everyday carry knife for generations now, and for good reason. The No. 9 features an extremely thin, razor-sharp 3.51“ high carbon steel blade that’ll cut through just about anything especially when you lock the blade in place using the iconic Opinel Virobloc safety ring. Its classic design and two-handed manual nail-nick operation also won’t raise eyebrows in public.

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CRKT Pilar III Pocket Knife

Purchase

Key Features

Frame lock

Manual eyehole opening

G10 handle

Specifications

Blade Length

2.75“

Blade Steel

D2

Weight

3.6 oz

EDC Rating

3 ratings

Price

$

The CRKT Pilar, made in collaboration with custom knife maker Jesper Voxnaes, has been one of the most successful collaboration designs released to the EDC community in the past few years. Now in its third iteration, the Pilar III features a more slender and organic shape that improves on the already-great ergonomics of the original knife. There’s an extended choil for a choke grip, and the G10 handle scales help you hold on to this knife no matter what. The Pilar III also features a 2.75″ blade with a modified spearpoint shape that excels at both piercing and slicing tasks, and it also has a large eyehole for ambidextrous manual opening made even more smooth with IKBS ball bearings in the pivot.

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Kershaw Random Leek Pocket Knife

Purchase

Key Features

Frame lock

Spring-assisted flipper opening

Stainless steel handle

Specifications

Blade Length

3″

Blade Steel

14C28N

Weight

3 oz

EDC Rating

Just released

Price

$

The venerable Kershaw Leek is still one of the best options for budget, if not general, everyday carry. One of its newest iterations is the ‘Random Leek’ which features a new reverse tanto blade shape that makes this Leek more suited for EDC utility tasks with a beefier blade. The blade steel remains the ultra-reliable 14C28N which enjoys high corrosion resistance, and of course the lightning-quick SpeedSafe spring-assisted opening comes with this Leek too.

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Spyderco Tenacious Lightweight Pocket Knife

Purchase

Key Features

Liner lock

Round Hole opening

FRN handle scales

Specifications

Blade Length

3.39″

Blade Steel

3.8 oz

Weight

8Cr13MoV

EDC Rating

248 ratings

Price

$

Spyderco makes some of the most popular everyday carry knives in the business, and their budget options deliver a quality experience at a lower price. One of their best is the Tenacious Lightweight, which weighs in at 3.8 oz while providing a capable mid-size 3.39″ 8Cr13MoV blade with Spyderco’s trademark leaf-shaped blade and a sharp full-flat grind. The signature Round Hole opening allows for easy ambidextrous manual opening even when you’re wearing gloves, and the textured FRN scales let you keep a hold on the knife even when things get wet. The liner lock holds everything in place even during rough use, and for more delicate work you can avail of the aggressive top jimping on the blade to have more precise control over the cut.

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QSP Penguin Pocket Knife

Purchase

Key Features

Liner lock

Manual thumbstud

Micarta scale

Specifications

Blade Length

3.125“

Blade Steel

D2

Weight

3.17 oz

EDC Rating

12 ratings

Price

$

The QSP Penguin features a sturdy utility-oriented 3.125″ sheepsfoot blade featuring a straight edge that has a flat ground profile made out of D2 tool steel. Its micarta handle scales offer a ton of grip even when things get wet, and a liner lock holds it all in place during use. If you’re not a fan of flipper style openings found on most budget D2 knives, the QSP Penguin is a manual thumbstud design that has less chance of opening up on you when you least expect it in your pockets. And when it is sitting in your pockets the deep carry pocket clip helps you stay discreet until you need to pull out the knife to accomplish the task at hand.

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The CIVIVI Elementum comes with a donut-pink G-10 handle with playful sparkles in its Dessert Warrior edition. The 2.96″ D2 tool steel blade has also been given a frosted-blue finish to contrast the handles’ colorful scales and tasty “bread” liners. This adds a striking aesthetic to the knife and improves the blade’s rust resistance because D2 is not stainless steel.

And aside from the unique colorway, everything that has made the CIVIVI Elementum such a popular everyday carry flipper folding blade remains the same. You get solid specs at an affordable price point, a sleek profile, snappy flipper opening, and a skeletonized clip (also in a frosted-blue finish) to take care of pocket carry.

We’ll be straight with you: if you want your hands on the CIVIVI Elementum Dessert Warrior, you have to be hungry for it. This limited edition collaborative knife will be available on Tuesday, August 16, at 10AM Mountain Daylight Time in the United States. You can only purchase it at BladeHQ. So, mark your calendar, have a nice breakfast, and get ready to pick up this sweet knife. You won’t regret it.

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Deejo Custom Knives

Deejo is a French cutlery brand that creates ultra-lightweight knives that you can customize on their website, providing a plethora of options and personalized details to make a knife truly one-of-a-kind for dad. They’ve launched even more new and original tattoo designs in 2022 to add to the choices you can have etched onto the blade of any of their svelte and featherweight models, so it’s the best time ever to treat him to a custom new knife.

Customizing his knife is easy on the MyDeejo site. You are greeted by a simple and responsive tool that visually reflects all your current design choices from the number of options available, including preferences for the size of the knife, blade finish, handle scales, and blade etching, all in a state of the art 3D interface. You also have the opportunity to engrave dad’s name or a memorable quote to make the knife even more unique and personal. Finish off the knife with your choice of handle material and Deejo will build and ship out dad’s unique gift in two business days.

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Gerber Savvy

Gerber’s new Savvy knife is as sleek as its name, with a slim profile packed with premium features. It’s designed as an ambidextrous, one-handed pocketknife with an extra-smooth deployment and part of Gerber’s made in the USA line built with care in small batches, making it a special gift for dad.

The Savvy’s larger 3.5” blade comes in a premium 20CV blade steel, best known for its exceptional edge retention and corrosion resistance, in an uncommon but versatile wharncliffe blade shape that allows precise cuts. A pivot lock with anti-rotation washers provides secure blade support and a frictionless deployment through a thumb stud. Its handles come in aluminum or carbon fiber scales, or you can go full custom materials, colors, and laser marks for dad using Gerber’s Custom shop.

Last but not least, a textured pocket clip and lanyard hole let dad carry this classic knife with modern features according to his preference.

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SOG Terminus XR Damascus

The Terminus XR is one of SOG’s best everyday knives, and a new Damascus pattern for its blade is just the thing to add some flair to dad’s EDC. There’s plenty for dad to like on the Terminus XR, including a versatile 2.95” blade in a subtle clip point shape. He can deploy the blade in three ways: via the ambidextrous thumb studs, kicking out the blade via an exposed tab, and flicking the knife open by disengaging the super-strong and ambidextrous XR lock.

And when he’s done for the day, the Terminus’s blade folds into its G10 and carbon fiber handles, where a reversible clip also makes it easy for him to deep pocket carry the knife. As a special offer to EDC readers, you can get 25% off the Terminus XR Damascus with code EDCDAD22 through June 19th.  

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Kershaw Cargo

As its name suggests, the Kershaw Cargo is a knife built to carry and use for the long haul. Its simplicity is efficient, and extremely lightweight at 2.3 oz. Plus, with a 3.25” blade with an extended belly in hardworking D2 tool steel for all dad’s slicing needs. The knife is fully ambidextrous from its dual thumb studs for manual opening to its reversible clip and especially its mid-lock on the back of the handles. The handles themselves are glass-filled nylon reinforced with steel liners to handle dad’s heaviest tasks, with unique handle contouring, texturing, and chamfered edges for comfort even during hard use.

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Work Sharp Ken Onion Edition Knife and Tool Sharpener

Every knife on this list eventually needs maintenance, as a well-maintained and sharp knife is a safe one. Give dad the best and easiest system with Work Sharp’s Ken Onion Edition Knife and Tool Sharpener. It can sharpen everything from a fine scalpel up to a lawnmower blade. Designed in collaboration with renowned knifemaker Ken Onion, this mechanical sharpener uses flexible abrasive belts and an angled holder that lets you select between 15 and 30 degrees to match your blade.

Aside from the design’s ease of use and flexibility, the Ken Onion Edition Knife and Tool Sharpener is handy if dad has special grind needs on his knives. He can also use the system on knives with full or partial serrations without too much fuss, especially when adding the Blade Grinding Attachment for extra control and surface area. The standard Ken Onion Edition comes with five belts ranging from an ultra-coarse 120 grit for reprofiling and fixing broken blades to a 6000 grit belt that lets him apply a mirror polish on his edges.

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The James Brand Carter

Dad deserves no less than the most advanced (and arguably most handsome) knife from The James Brand: the Carter. It’s chock-full of EDC-friendly features, starting with its ideal 2.8“ drop point blade made of a highly corrosion-resistant VG-10 stainless steel. It’s supported by The James Brand’s ambidextrous slide lock for simple and secure operation, with an enlarged thumb disk for easy opening. 3D-machined G10 scales give the knife excellent grip and ergonomics, while a reversible deep carry clip and lanyard insert let him choose his favorite way to carry the knife.

The Carter comes with more options than ever to dial in the perfect style and size for dad, including options for handle color and material (G-10 and Micarta), the option for a partially serrated blade, and even a larger XL profile that bumps up the blade size to 3.3 inches.

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CIVIVI Brazen C2023C

For the dads looking for a more tactical addition to their toolkit, CIVIVI’s new Brazen makes a strong point to be their next knife. Front and center is the Brazen’s striking 3.46” tanto blade in D2 steel, blacked out and stonewashed for a wicked profile. Dad can deploy the blade via dual thumb studs or the Brazen’s flipper tab, with a liner lock securing it in place. Equally stealthy black G-10 makes up the handles, with a reversible pocket clip and a lanyard slot built into the backspacer for dad to carry to his preference.

From June 1st to June 20th, CIVIVI is offering up to 25% discount on select knives, including the  Brazen, and a special gift pack with a handkerchief, stickers, and a thank you note while supplies last.

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Cold Steel Engage

Cold Steel’s new Engage brings exceptional materials and high-performance features to the table for the hardworking dad who needs an equally hard-working knife. The beefy knife comes with a sizable 3.5” blade in S35VN steel, a premium and well-rounded steel that’s as resilient as it is performant and easy to maintain.

Dad can deploy this clip point blade via ambidextrous thumb studs, secured during use by Cold Steel’s new slide-action Atlas lock. Pushing back on the lock at the top of the overbuilt G-10 handles lets the knife fold into a compact 4.69”, 6.6oz package. You can grab the Engage at a 25% discount with code EDCDAD22, valid from June 2nd to the 19th, giving you plenty of time to order it for Father’s Day.

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You can also use the thumb cutout for slow-rolling the blade out to keep things discreet. Once out, the flat grind and drop-point shape provide a robust tip and enough belly to deliver good piercing and slicing performance for your everyday cutting tasks. The 2.25″ cutting edge gives way to a forward finger choil, allowing you to firmly grasp the Odium for precision work and for hard use, despite its smaller size. Pick it up in 8 colors at the link below.

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At its heart, the CIVIVI Polymorph is a keychain-friendly carabiner made out of gray premium titanium. Its design integrates a retractable craft utility knife, a hex screwdriver, a bottle opener, and a rotating screwdriver with six different heads into one handy and practical package. Starting with the utility blade, the 1“ 9Cr18MoV razor deploys with a three-detent retractable opening mechanism that lets you tailor the length of the exposed blade to the task at hand.

The unique spinning screwdriver has the standard Phillips and flathead bit, but also some common specialty bits to make the most of the space. The hex wrench is built into a hole in the frame, which also contributes to the Polymorph’s low weight at 0.96 ounces in total. And the always-helpful bottle opener is built into the spring-loaded swing gate itself, which also lets you attach it and your keys to your pants, your gear, or wherever you need extra utility.

The unique mix of compact sizing, premium materials, and actually useful tool design makes the CIVIVI Polymorph an excellent choice if you’re looking for a new EDC multi-tool gadget that won’t get in the way but still offer plenty of functionality. Click the link below to make one yours today.

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The use of S35VN lets you get maximum performance out of the CIVIVI Elementum’s 2.625“ hollow-ground blade forged in a drop-point shape for all-around great performance at cutting, slicing, and piercing utility tasks. The premium metallurgy lets you achieve a sharp edge on the blade that lasts for longer despite day in and day out use. This means less time sharpening the knife and more time being able to use it for your everyday needs. For this upgrade, the blade stock measures thinner as well, improving its overall slicing performance. Jimping on the spine of the blade and below the flipper tab afford a secure grip during rough use or more delicate control for precision work. The blade is available in two different stonewash finishes, including a sleek black look that looks especially striking pared with the grippy natural G10 handle scales.

Deploying the blade is quick and easy thanks to a convenient rear flipper tab, making it ideal for fidgeting as well as fast cutting tasks. It locks into stainless steel liners, finished to tonally match blade and hardware color for a cohesive look. An included tip-up pocket clip carries the knife deeply and discreetly for easy EDC, while a built-in attachment point opens up customization options for lanyards, beads, and more.

And even if you already have an CIVIVI Elementum of your own, this exclusive edition is the definitive version of the knife with the best steel that’s ever been sported on this knife and it’s well worth picking up. And due to the limited nature of this exclusive release, you’re going to want to do that sooner rather than later or else you risk it running out once the supply runs out. So make sure to click the link below and secure one for yourself today.

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With the introduction of the button plunge lock at the pivot of the blade, the Elementum eliminates the potential for an accidental blade opening that can happen with the original model’s flipper design. Instead, you actuate the mechanism by pressing the lock’s side button, and you can rely on the caged ball bearing pivot to help you flick the blade into place. And because the mechanism itself remains a fully-manual operation, you won’t run into problems with your ability to carry this blade like you might with a spring-assisted or automatic knife so long as you check your own local laws beforehand.

The Elementum Button Lock’s 3.25″ Damascus blade has an attractive patterning that mates well with the carbon fiber handle scales that add a further touch of class to the knife while helping keep things relatively lightweight at 3.42 oz in total. And when the blade is not in use, you can slip it into your pockets where the deep carry pocket clip allows for discreet right-handed tip-up storage until the time calls.

With its unique mix of new technology and beautiful design, this is an Elementum that you’re going to want to pick up, whether it’s your first or you’re looking to add to your ever-growing collection. It’s a blade that looks as great as it can cut. Make it yours today by clicking the link below before it sells out.

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The Best Bottle Openers for EDC

Gerber Prybrid X Bottle Opener

Purchase

Key Features

Tool-less #11 craft blade replacement

Pry tool and flat head drivers

Includes 550 paracord lanyard

Specifications

Length

4″

Weight

2.72 oz

Materials

Stainless steel

EDC Rating

767 ratings

Price

$

If you open up a lot of cardboard boxes and packaging everyday, having a trusty utility blade on hand is pretty important. And it’s even better when the utility knife you pick also performs other essential EDC tasks, like prying things open, and of course, opening bottles. The Gerber Prybrid X is the smaller of two new utility knives they’ve put out this year, and this one uses a smaller standard craft blade for fine cuts. The tool also includes 550 paracord for retention, but you can take it off in a pinch for its myriad of uses.

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TI-EDC Titanium Bottle Opener

Purchase

Key Features

One-piece construction

Easy-to-use

Super compact

Specifications

Length

3.7“

Weight

1.6 oz

Materials

Titanium

EDC Rating

106 ratings

Price

$

If you’re tired of small EDC bottle openers that take more than one try to take off a beer bottle cap, you might want this compact standard-style D-ring bottle opener made by TI-EDC. Its design offers one-motion cracking open of the drink of your choice, and its durable titanium construction will last you beyond a single party without cracking or corroding in the process.

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Griffin Pocket Tool Mini Bottle Opener

Purchase

Key Features

One-piece keychain design

Wrenches, pry bar, screwdriver

Pocket clip

Specifications

Length

2.0“

Weight

0.3 oz

Materials

Titanium

EDC Rating

9 ratings

Price

$

This update to the classic EDC-favorite Griffin Pocket Tool Mini sizes things down to just 2″ long while still providing you hex wrenches, a mini pry tool, a flathead driver, and most importantly, a bottle opener on the side. Aside from the standard bare titanium colorway, you can pick up the GPT Mini in other variations such as blue, green, pink, and bronze.

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Pangea Designs PiCO Bottle Opener

Purchase

Key Features

Small footprint

Uses keyring for leverage

Low-bulk keychain

Specifications

Length

1“

Weight

0.03 oz

Materials

Titanium

EDC Rating

Just released

Price

$

The keychain is where most people’s bottle openers tend to stay. Unfortunately, the typical keychain bottle opener is a big and bulky deal that makes even less sense if you’ve slimmed down your ensemble with something like a key organizer. At the bare minimum, all you need is a bit of a lever to crack a bottle open, and the Pangea Designs PiCO keychain bottle opener provides just that: a small, lightweight, and durable titanium lever that you actuate with the key ring to lift a bottlecap out of its place.

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CRKT Pry Cutter Bottle Opener Tool

Purchase

Key Features

7 tools

Hex bit holder

Rotary utility cutter

Specifications

Length

2.61“

Weight

1.0 oz

Materials

Stainless steel

EDC Rating

Just released

Price

$

CRKT’s Pry Cutter was designed in collaboration with Joe Wu and it features a bottle opener that also functions as a driver for the hex bit of your choice stored in the middle of the tool with a set of elastic bands. There’s also a rotary cutter at the center for utility cord cutting in an emergency situation. The tip of the tool is designed for easy prying, and it can also be used as a flathead screwdriver in a pinch.

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Kershaw Nacho Bottle Opener

Purchase

Key Features

Ideal for keychains

GFN handle

Hook attachment

Specifications

Length

2“

Weight

0.3 oz

Materials

3Cr13, GFN

EDC Rating

Just released

Price

$

The Kershaw Nacho was designed as a lightweight keychain bottle opener with a glass-filled nylon handle for a bit of visual contrast and extra grip when your hands are wet. It can also be hung like a hook for easy stowing not just on your keychain or gear loops, but also for quick grabbing at home or in the kitchen.

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TiSurvival Exo Titanium Pry Bottle Opener

Purchase

Key Features

2 tools

Made in the USA

Comes with removable pocket clip

Specifications

Length

2.5“

Weight

0.64 oz

Materials

Titanium

EDC Rating

Just released

Price

$

The TiSurvival Exo Titanium features a minimal design while adding a green anodized pocket clip which allows this small tool to operate independently from your keychain without getting lost in the mix. The tip of the tool also works as a flathead screwdriver, and a hole at the rear allows for a small lanyard to be threaded through for retention purposes.

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BBbarfly Butterfly Trainer Bottle Opener

Purchase

Key Features

One tool

Satin finish

Butterfly trainer design

Specifications

Length

4″ trainer blade

Weight

6.23 oz

Materials

Stainless steel, aluminum

EDC Rating

Just released

Price

$

The butterfly knife style design of the BBbarfly ensures you’ll have the flashiest way of opening up a drink of your choice at the next party. And the smooth action of the balisong-style opening system makes it a great trainer as well if you are looking to eventually get the real deal without injuring yourself learning how to do tricks in the process.

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Victorinox Jetsetter@work Alox Bottle Opener

Purchase

Key Features

6 tools

16GB USB-C flash drive

Spring-loaded scissors

Specifications

Length

0.6″

Weight

1 oz

Materials

Alox (aluminum)

EDC Rating

64 ratings

Price

$

It’s a little too easy to forget the venerable Swiss Army Knife happens to have a great bottle opener in lists like this, and that holds true with the Jettsetter@work Alox, but this adds an incredibly useful USB-C flash drive into the mix that folds in nicely into the elegant and slim Alox scales.

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Pena Knives X-Series Pry Bottle Opener

Purchase

Key Features

Lanyard hole

Hex driver

Pry tool/flathead screwdriver

Specifications

Length

2.75“

Weight

0.58 oz

Materials

Titanium

EDC Rating

Just released

Price

$

The Pena Knives X-Series Prybar integrates a bottle opener and pry tool with a lanyard hole that also functions as a hex bit driver in a pinch once unthreaded from your gear. It features a 2.75″ length which makes it not too long for keychain duty and its titanium composition helps keep it lightweight at just 0.58 oz in weight.

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Kershaw Cinder Bottle Opener

Purchase

Key Features

2 tools

Sheepsfoot blade

Thumbstud opening

Specifications

Length

1.125″ blade

Weight

0.90 oz

Materials

3Cr13MoV, GFN, stainless steel

EDC Rating

21 ratings

Price

$

The Kershaw Cinder was made in collaboration with custom knifemaker Rick Hinderer. It has a bottle opener built into the back of the handle of a knife that contains a useful 1.375″ 3Cr13MoV stainless steel blade with a hollow-ground edge and a sheepsfoot design. It’s especially good at utility tasks, especially related to the opening of rarer bottles of wine and beer surrounded by wax or foam. And because of the softer steel involved it’s much easier to maintain this blade after a bit of abuse and it won’t chip as well.

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CIVIVI Mandate Bottle Opener

Purchase

Key Features

Bottle opener tip

Pocket clip

Retractable

Specifications

Length

2.13″ blade

Weight

2.49 oz

Materials

9Cr18MoV, titanium

EDC Rating

3 ratings

Price

$$

The CIVIVI Mandate is a sleek titanium utility cutting knife with a replaceable blade and a handle design that features a bottle opener at the tip that works when the blade is fully retracted. It’s a great way of integrating a bottle opener into your everyday carry without having to carry around a dedicated tool for a single task.

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The James Brand Halifax Bottle Opener

Purchase

Key Features

3 tools

Minimalist design

Scraper

Specifications

Length

2.825“

Weight

0.38 oz

Materials

Titanium

EDC Rating

Just released

Price

$

For its small 2.825″ size and 0.38 oz lightweight build, the Halifax manages to build in a flathead screwdriver, pry bar, and scraper into what would otherwise be a simple minimalist bottle opener design. Its featherweight aspect is a result of its titanium build, and whether you attach it to your keys or carry it around independent, it’s one of the best modern, minimalist, and aesthetic bottle openers you can EDC today.

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Just like the traditional knife it’s based on, the Ki-V stays compact and discreet at just 2.39“ when closed and weighing only 1.4 ounces. It can easily slip into a pocket or ride deep with an included pocket clip, too. The 1.55” 9Cr18MoV steel blade deploys via a front flipper, or by using two hands to overcome its double detent. As a slip joint knife, the Ki-V features no locking mechanism, making it a more viable carry if you live in an area with strict knife laws or want a tool that won’t raise eyebrows in public. Jimping on both the spine and base of the Ki-V’s flat ground, wharncliffe blade affords more precise control when cutting and carving.

While traditional kiridashi knives tend to be fixed blades, the Ki-V folds back into a stainless steel liner finished with black or natural G10 handles for extra grip while keeping the knife lightweight. With its combination of small size, flipper deployment, G10 handles and deep carry pocket clip, the Ki-V earns its niche as an EDC-worthy kiridashi you can actually carry in your pocket. Check out the recently released CIVIVI Ki-V in natural G10 or black G10 at the links below.

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With so many offerings from WE Knife and CIVIVI at discounts of up to 25%, you’ve got plenty of options when it comes to buying a great EDC knife at a value. To help you out, we’ll highlight a couple crowd favorite EDC knives on sale from each brand.

WE Knife Arrakis

The WE Knife Arrakis is a functional work of art made in collaboration with knife designer Elijah Isham. A futuristic, mind-warping mix of angularity and curvature contrast together along its unibody titanium frame. It houses a 3.5“ wharncliffe blade made from Bohler M390 steel that’s accented by more angular cutouts above the bevel, locking into a sub-integral frame lock. It deploys in a flash thanks to a rear flipper tab, actuating on ceramic ball bearings in the pivot. The result is a fast, flashy flipper with plenty of blade and barely any weight thanks to its unique, skeletonized titanium design.

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WE Synergy2

WE Knife Co. joins forces with Jim O’Young to design and produce the next iteration of their integral folder with the Synergy2. The original Synergy was a special creation, modeled in CAD and sculpted from a single billet of material while housing a floating bearing system and a unique button lock designed for increased engagement. The Synergy2 upgrades and refines the knife as a whole, boasting a 3.49″ trailing point blade in superior edge-retaining Bohler M390 steel that flies out on ceramic bearings, and a flamed titanium handle with a flame lock that comes with a replaceable steel insert for long-term performance.

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CIVIVI Elementum Collection

We recommend the Elementum as one of the best budget knives you can EDC, and judging by its popularity with knife enthusiasts, the community seems to agree. Its sized just right with a 2.96“ drop point blade in a capable D2 tool steep, with a quick rear flipper deployment and reliable liner lock. The G10 scale adds just the right amount of grip resulting in a balanced, functional knife that fits the minimalist aesthetic while still delivering on performance and value. The Elementum has also just been awarded Blade Show 2021’s Best Buy of the Year, adding even more to its legacy as an everyday carry knife.

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CIVIVI Odium Collection

The Odium is a collaboration with Ferrum Forge Knife Works, bringing high end design DNA to a more affordable price point without skimping on EDC-worthy materials and features. It’s a pocket-friendly flipper with a 2.65“ D2 steel blade that locks into skeletonized liners. The versatile drop-point blade shape makes the most of its smaller length, and a finger choil lets you grip the knife for hard use. Finally, G10 scales provide a secure and comfortable grip without adding much weight to the knife.

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The sheer variety of knife designs (both in-house and collaborative), materials, and colors that CIVIVI has to offer makes them especially compelling for you knife collectors. If you can see yourself trying multiple CIVIVI knives, it pays to sign up for their new Rewards Program while you’re at it. You can sign up for a free account at CIVIVI’s website to start earning points for every dollar you spend when buying directly from CIVIVI. After you’ve accumulated a hefty sum, every 100 points redeemed gets you $5 off your next order. It’s an easy way to maximize the value you’re already getting from a brand like CIVIVI.

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Ki-V

While CIVIVI is no slouch when it comes to their original designs, they also do an excellent job of collaborating with custom knife makers to bring unique designs to their production knives. From Ostap Hel comes the Ki-V, a kiridashi-inspired folding utility knife. It boasts no lock in its stainless steel frame, making it a no-fuss option for quick cutting tasks and precision work that doesn’t require much force, like opening boxes. For added convenience it deploys via a flipper tab or with two hands to overcome its double detent. The kiridashi blade features 9Cr18MoV steel, 1.5“ of usable cutting edge, and some jimping on the spine for your index finger. For something so compact and convenient to carry for general use, it fortunately comes with a deep pocket clip to keep it close by as well.

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Perf

2021 ushers in CIVIVI’s first ever frame lock offerings, with the Perf sporting one in its skeletonized handle. Strategic cutouts in the stainless steel handle retain rigidity and durability for general use while cutting weight down for comfortable pocket carry at about 2.8 ounces. Its 3.1“, flat ground drop point blade promises excellent slicing performance and all-around EDC use, while its Nitro-V steel offers high hardness and some corrosion resistance. Fans of simple designs, flipper deployment, and frame locks should look forward to the upcoming Perf from CIVIVI.

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Elementum Button Lock

Fans of CIVIVI should be excited for the newest member in the crowd-favorite Elementum family. This bigger brother to the original flipper Elementum boasts a Button Lock mechanism, letting it lock in both closed and open positions. This also allows the knife to deploy without any flipper tabs or thumb studs, resulting in an even cleaner aesthetic to an already minimal design. crowd favorite with new lock mechanism. The Elementum Button Lock also measures in slightly longer in the 14C28N steel blade at 3.5“, delivering even more usable cutting edge and a more presence in the hand. Other features to look forward to include a deep-carry clip and multiple options for blade finish and handle material.

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The steel core of the Pintail is its 2.98″ S35VN blade. It’s a popular choice for high-end EDC blades thanks to its superior edge retention, corrosion resistance and sharpenability, and not the first time it’s made an appearance in CIVIVI’s catalog, notably in their 2020 standout model the Elementum. For the Pintail, it’s kept under the sweet spot of 3″ for EDC, and features a sweeping drop point design with a bold swedge on top as a visual accent. Deployment is via a flipper tab or its ambidextrous thumb studs, with a stainless steel liner lock providing lockup during duty.

The Pintail’s handles come in three micarta colors/variants that offer a natural, comfortable grip, along with a carbon fiber overlay on black G-10 and Cuibourtia wood options that pair with their two damascus models. No matter which you pick, the 6.92“ overall length keeps the Pintail compact in your pocket. A reversible clip maintains its ambidextrous use, with a lanyard hole on its backspacer adding an additional carry or customization option.

No matter how you cut it, the CIVIVI Pintail is a fantastic option for your next EDC knife. Pick out the right variant for you at the link below.

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CRKT Vox Batum

With the Batum knife, you can get quality Jesper Voxnaes design in your dad’s hands at a fraction of the cost of buying one of his custom blades. This makes it a great choice on a budget, and it’s a good choice as well for someone who might just be starting out in the world of EDC. The Batum features a 3.125″ 8Cr13MoV stainless steel drop-point flipper blade with a strong tip that lets it pierce as well as it can slice. The Batum’s blade steel is easy to maintain and sharpen, too. And when things require a bit more force, the frame lock will help keep the blade deployed in place.

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Böker Plus Mini Tech Tool 4

This special edition of the Böker Plus Mini Tech Tool 4 features gorgeous copper scales on its handle, which will only look better as it patinas over time. Besides a handy 2“ drop-point blade made of Sandvik 12C27 steel, this versatile pocket knife comes equipped with a pair of spring-loaded scissors, a combination bottle opener, strap cutter, and flathead screwdriver. This traditional Swiss-style knife opens via a nail nick on the blade, and its slip joint design makes it a good choice for a non-threatening carry where locking knives are more restricted by rule or by law.

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Kershaw Natrix

The Natrix functionally resembles its more spendy premium counterpart, the Zero Tolerance 0777, but it’s made at a far more accessible price point. But now that it’s marked down even further for Blade HQ’s Father Day sale, it’s a no-brainer, featuring quality design and sharp-enough blade steel for most people’s uses. The sub-frame lock provides added security after the SpeedSafe spring-assisted opening takes control after a simple flick of the flipper tab.

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Kizer Uprising

The design of the Kizer Uprising features a sleek minimal titanium handle with a premium CPM-S35VN flipper blade with a clip-point style that makes it great for everyday cutting and slicing tasks. The handle doesn’t sacrifice function with its form, boasting an ergonomic shape that conforms to the hand while the blade is in use. The index flipper tab also acts as a guard against accidents during rough use, and the titanium frame lock ensures no blade play slop when the knife is open.

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CIVIVI Baklash

The Baklash is one of CIVIVI’s most popular everyday carry knives, and this model features a sleek and attractive blacked-out look that looks more like a gentleman’s knife than an overly tactical one. The handle scales are made out of lightweight carbon fiber, which helps this knife not be too heavy at 3.88 oz in total. The black stonewashed blade is made out of 9Cr18MoV stainless steel, and its unique shape straddles the middle between a spear point and clip point design, with a strong tip for piercing but enough of a belly on the blade to make for a great slicer.

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WE Knife Co. Gentry

This isn’t your dad’s (or your grandad’s) traditional slip joint pocketknife. The WE Knife Gentry is built better, with premium CPM-S35VN stainless steel formed into a slim and slender clip point blade that’s 3″ long and which makes short work of delicate slicing tasks. And with its solid titanium handle with carbon fiber scaling, the knife weighs just 1.9 oz in pocket.

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Cold Steel Pro Lite Sport Tri-Ad

Cold Steel is well known for making excellent hard-use everyday carry blades, and their Pro Lite Sport Tri-Ad knife delivers just that, and at an attractive price point (especially on sale) too. The key feature of this knife is Cold Steel’s Tri-Ad lockback technology: your dad might think it’s a regular lockback design, but it’s actually much stronger because of the use of a stop pin. But a good lock is no use without a good blade, and thankfully that’s present here with a versatile 3.5“ drop-point blade deployed with an ambidextrous eye-hole set into the German 4116 stainless steel. The bright blue GFN scales give it a sporty look that’s easy to identify in the dark, but it’s also extremely grippy and at 4.5″ long there’s enough length there to get a full handle on the blade during use.

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MKM Burnley Arvenis

The Arvenis is a premium production knife made with custom knifemaker Lucas Burnley’s design chops. It features a flat ground flipper blade that’s made out of premium Bohler M390 stainless steel for high wear and corrosion resistance. A secure liner lock holds everything in place during use. The handle design features 3D-milled G10 scaling with dual tone black and green coloring, which offers attractive looks with immensely practical grip surfacing. The blade and the pocket clip are both stonewashed, and it complements the overall look well.

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Gerber 06 Auto

If you’re looking to gift your dad a great EDC automatic switchblade knife, the Gerber 06 Auto remains one of the best in class to this day. It features a premium CPM-S30V stainless steel blade with a black finish that helps it resist wear and scratches during rough use. A single push-button made for right-handed use allows for a quick one-handed deployment, and you can lock the blade from firing via the switch on the side of the handle. While this particular blade features a 3.625″ tanto shape, BladeHQ has all variants of this knife on sale, and you can pick the drop-point version as well as the combination serrated blade if it will suit your dad better.

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Benchmade Hidden Canyon Hunter

The Hidden Canyon Hunter is a premium fixed-blade knife that’s ideal for use while trekking or hunting outdoors. It features a stout 2.67″ S30V stainless steel drop point blade with a deep belly that’s great for skinning and camp cutting tasks. The hardness of the premium steel composition allows it to keep a sharp edge for longer than most, and because it’s a fixed blade, full-tang knife, there’s no folding mechanism to fail when you’re relying on it for some hard use. While the handles do have the timeless and rugged look of wood scales, it’s actually made of something called Dymondwood, which lasts longer and is much more resistant to splitting when wet compared to solid wood veneers.

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