Whats your favorite knife for EDC?

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I like the Delica. And in my pocket right now is the Byrd Raven black.

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I am stuck between getting the caly 3 and the mini persian. i know i wont be disappointed with either, but man its a hard choice. If anyone has both(which im sure someone does on this forum, ha), please weigh in. :)
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Recommended: Delica 4 or Endura 4


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I can't speak for the eprsian but of the 20 or so knives that I own, nothing feels as good in the hand as my caly3. Feels like you were born with it in your hand, it's almost like it's not even there at all.
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short answer: millie
long answer: C36 Military :D

regardless of model, it should serve you fine
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Thanks all! I ended up going with the caly 3 :)
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jmazzi wrote:Thanks all! I ended up going with the caly 3 :)
Great choice, you won't be disappointed!
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Great choice!

I'd recommend the PE VG-10 blade / G-10 handle version of the knife. It's my favorite of the three incarnations of the knife. It is still my all-time favorite EDC folder.
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Caly 3 is a great design. I used to edc a burgundy zdp caly jr, then sold it, had my regrets, and bought a black zdp caly jr. I sold that too and now edc a millie :D
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I just ordered my second Spyderco, a Caly Jr., which I hope will make a good EDC for light use. My thinking in choosing this model was: 1. I really like FRN handles because I like light weight knives that disappear in my pocket. 2. Flat ground and ZDP (laminated) blade sounds like a good thing. 3. Relatively smallish size should be good for me. 4. I gather the Caly Jr. is somewhat of a limited production model so maybe it even has some potential to appreciate in value over time (if well cared for and not abused), but that would be just a fringe benefit.
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the Lava for the past couple months...it's sort of become a habit...I trust it and it's e-z to wear all day long. :D

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Hey All, For me ...My Faithful Adventura and the Good Ole Delica ;) . Take Good Care and Be Safe Always.

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My all time favourite Spydie is the Military in full Spyderedge. However because of the Non Knife People, it might be a tad too big for EDC :eek:

The knives I carry instead is a rotation of:

Delica 3/SE (sometimes swapped for a Delica4/SE)

SS Cricket/SE( don't let the size fool you, it's capable of rather heavy cutting chores)

Furthermore the LadybugIII/SE is always on my key ring ;)
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MEMBER OF THE INTERNATIONAL ORDER OF THE SPYDEREDGE!!!

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....AND A FG(PARA) MILITARY/SE IN CPMD2(thanx Sal):cool:

...I would love to have one in full SpyderEdge:p
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My personal EDC choice would be my VG10 Caly 3. That's for work / around town / general use carry.

Back home in the mountains and living out in the country, I'll probably move up to my Para-Millie.

I really like FG PE blades for general use. A minimum of 3" and preferrably 3-1/4" to 3-1/2" suits me best.

I prefer VG10 steel but S30V is a close second.

I like open construction better than a closed frame, but I can easily live with Spydercos front and mid locks.
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IMHO the best Spyderco design ever is the Jess Horn, any steel, any edge.
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jmazzi,

Great choice. I have and love both of these knives and I would buy Caly3 first as well. It is almost perfect EDC, probably as good as production knife can be.
You can buy Persian late.
pjrocco wrote:Great choice, you won't be disappointed!
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My top choices Natives5, Calys, C83 Persian
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I have 47 folders of varying sizes, designes and costs. My favorite is my Delica 4 PE. I carried a Delica first or second generation for 11 year in the USN and it is still a great knife. The 4th gen Delica/Endura are hard to beat.
The VG10 steel is very durable and holds an edge relatively well. The handle of the Delica fits my hand well. Steel liners and a great price. Whats not to like?
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delica 3 PE for me
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Day to day - Yojimbo

Going out to weird parts of the city that I am not familiar with, Street Beat or Ronin along with a good pair of Nikes.
:spyder: Fred Perrin Street Beat, Blue Yojimbo, Black Yojimbo, Chinook III, Lava (x2), Delica

For 2008: Rocklobster, Rookie, Phoenix, Barong, Khukuri, Lum Chinese folder, Urban
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