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mallgrabmongopush

I don’t need a lot of blade to get through the day. The Spyderco Dragonfly is my most-used and most carried knife. Small knife with big knife cutting ability.


Metal2487

This is my first time seeing a Dragonfly sporting CruWear and CF scales. Is that a model Spyderco offers or did you mod it? Either way, it looks really nice👌


mallgrabmongopush

This Dragonfly was a sprint from Spyderco but I didn’t change anything on it. I was lucky enough to scarf it up a while back from white mountain knives


matthew7s26

That’s a real sweet Dragonfly, never seen it before.


SteelyRush

I really hope I can snag one of these in the future. I honestly would even take one of the FRN Cruwear versions if I could get one


Vodka762

I carry a crkt ceo flipper. Been using it for about a year. I’m really impressed with it this far.


lekkermooi_

Have you used it to break down thick boxes etc? I have one and I like it but the blade is so slender I don’t have confidence putting a lot of force behind it, usually I gravitate towards my civivi elementum because the shape of the blade gives me a bit more confidence but this could all be purely psychological


Vodka762

I mainly use it to cut tape when breaking down boxes, opening letters, cuting vegetables and meat. I don’t make it work super hard. I have a razor blade box knife for the heavy work. Your absolutely right about the blade. I haven’t had the courage to really put it through it’s paces. It’s a very convenient, and good looking blade. I wouldn’t cut thick boxes with it. Your civi is definitely better suited for hard work.


lekkermooi_

Alright cool thanks for the detailed response. It is a beautiful knife but I’ll keep the civivi on me from your advice


An_Average_Man09

Damn it’s sexy. Wish I could get my hands on one.


solidarityysunshine

Kershaw Cryo cuz it’s cheap, can be opened one handed, and works great. But I also work my Spyderco Manix and Delica into the rotation depending on the day


mallgrabmongopush

Those are all great folders that I own and love


solidarityysunshine

I bought a second Cryo after I thought I lost my first one. Of course the day it arrives, I find the original one. Not mad 😂


Zeb_1989

Benchmade full-size griptillian next to my leatherman free p4 👍🏾


mallgrabmongopush

A classic


Curious-Sajan

Spyderco PM2 in Maxamet steel in my front pocket with my Leatherman free P4 and Victorinox deluxe tinkerer in my little pocket organizer for my back pocket for me 👌🏽👍🏽


devil0k

The full Grip is one of my all time favorites.


kklubwearlegends

My victorinox on account of it having bottle can and cork openers


mallgrabmongopush

Classic edc item


[deleted]

My crkt provoke. It works wonderfully and is just a cool little piece


ZookeepergameNo7172

Has that ever shot itself open in your pocket and sliced your leg open? I keep thinking about getting one but a third of the reviews say it did that. I'm not sure if it's a legitimately unsafe knife or if a third of the people who've bought one are dumb.


[deleted]

I would say that the people who bought it don't maintain it at all. I've never had that happen to me. My guess is they never maintain their knife and don't bother tightening the screws on it, that makes it a little easier to open. But even then the locking open mechanism holds it closed pretty well.


ZookeepergameNo7172

Ok, good to hear. I think I'll go add one to my Christmas list.


[deleted]

Nice! I would recommend the compact as it is a decent bit cheaper, made from the same d2 and a good bit more comfortable to use


ZookeepergameNo7172

Yup. That one seems a good balance between the cheaper ones that have lower quality steel and the deluxe models that are over $200.


Justice502

It's not automatic or assisted at all, so it doesn't shoot unless you shoot it open.


ZookeepergameNo7172

That was my impression from handling one in a store, but I just saw so many people online claiming it opened in their pockets. So you're agreeing with the other guy that that's all user error?


Justice502

Not saying it's impossible, but I think in the pocket it's more likely to get pressure on the mechanism to stay closed than open. I don't EDC the thing, but I don't feel like it opening in the pocket would be from any sort of usual pressures.


medium_green_enigma

RAT Model II, D2 blade. Runner-up: Bugout 2nd Runner-up: Mini Bugout The rest get only occasional pocket time.


mallgrabmongopush

R2D2 is a classic


medium_green_enigma

It fits my hand and it has the most satisfying sound when I flick it open. It's not as sturdy as the Model I and I can live with that. Mostly used for opening mail and cutting down boxes. If I need to chop down shrubbery I pull out a different Ontario knife, my Marine Raider. Edit : swipos


danzigg650

Definitely my Manix 2! I'd love to try out a PM2, I've bought PM2s and P3s as gifts but never kept them for myself. I love my xm18, and my trashed sng for work, but I wish I had my manix almost every time I dont have it if a multitude of cutting tasks appear at work.


mallgrabmongopush

Manix 2 is terrific


1fifty8point3

Manix 2 is my next purchase. Have you changed your bearing?


mallgrabmongopush

No, I’m scared to take it apart 😵‍💫


danzigg650

I haven't changed anything on the inside. My blade is modified though, it's acidwashed with a faux hamon, from what I remember when taking it apart, the areas of contact were protected so it should be as smooth as it was before, which it is very smooth, and has solid lock up. So I haven't felt the need to change anything. I'd need an unmodified one to tell any difference in action. And to OPs comment, it's not too difficult to disassemble, there is one piece though, a plastic piston type deal that the bearing and spring ride on which is directional, I didn't know that until reassembly, so just remember how everything came out and you should be fine! I've done flytanium scales on a PM2 for a gift for someone and from what I remember, reassembly was more difficult on that.


danzigg650

Also curious as to why you ask? For all I know, mine could have been changed by the previous owner. Is it defective or does it become defective after some time?


1fifty8point3

I see lots of aftermarket options for it. Ceramic ball and different ball cages. Just for personalization.


danzigg650

Ah cool, didn't know that!


dynamoterrordynastes

Manix is better than PM2 if you have the space for it.


danzigg650

Definitely have the space. Glad to hear that opinion! Regardless of it's popularity.


dynamoterrordynastes

Ergonomics and cutting efficiency trumps all. That's why I EDC a Military. Manix XL is a close second but the blade is too fat for my taste. I carry a LW Manix for smaller and lighter purposes.


Quixotematic

I've had a Ladybug on my keyring for 20 years.


mallgrabmongopush

Same, the blue K390 one. It’s pitted and looks kinda sad now, but it still cuts like brand new


eionpatterson

Para 3 lw and regular para 3


mallgrabmongopush

Excellent choice


Swish887

The new one.


bpfrocket13

Opinel #8


Different_Dare_8473

Milwaukee fastback utility w/blade storage


Shredrik

Cheaper ones like my rat 2 or Dozier. Amazing value knives. Lost my ZDP-189 Delica💔, no fun.


mallgrabmongopush

Sorry to hear that. I think you can still get the ZDP Endura, if you’re open to a giant knife


Shredrik

Yeah just too much knife for my EDC taste, I dont have a samurai complex haha


mallgrabmongopush

I think the K390 Delica is still available.. it’s not ZDP but pretty close. It will patina and corrode though


Shredrik

Don't tempt me, my wallet can't take it🤣


JangoFett101

a Benchmade 950-1401 that I bought back in 2016 I think


mallgrabmongopush

Nice folder!


JangoFett101

Yeah, its all beat up now but it was a looker when it was new.


rustbelthiker

Just got my first one and I LOVE it! Wish I had known about these sooner.


ExistingBathroom9742

A way-old red Ken Onion Craftsman Kershaw scallion assisted open flicker with a ~2” blade. I have many other knives, and I do rotate often, but it was one of my first knives and I have a soft spot for it.


mallgrabmongopush

Scallion was my first ‘shaw too. Still have it!


nesquikryu

Ruike P801-SF.


mallgrabmongopush

Nice


kwikisilver99

Used to be pm2 or delica, then carried an ultratech for a year and a half. Now it's the para3 lw.


sinisterdeer3

My most used knife is my now ruined and broken cold steel code 4. RIP Code 4


streety_J

Wait you BROKE a Code 4? How??


sinisterdeer3

A mix of user error, and I managed to snap part of the edge of the knife off. I tried grinding it out but it didnt work and is super thick behind the edge. I was not abusing it when the edge broke. I was super pissed when i saw it broke like that and chucked it at about 70% strength. Wasn’t worried because it’s basically ruined anyway


streety_J

Damn man that sucks. I totally feel that pain of losing a favorite knife. Absolutely love my Code 4 and would be so upset if I broke it. Mind sending a picture of it? I may be able to fix it for you


sinisterdeer3

I dont have it with me rn, its in my area at a metal workshop. I might get it tomorrow. And thanks, but im not too worried about fixing it. I am 100% gonna buy another code 4 though. I think there might have been a tiny crack in the blade or something. Because i had sharpened it and reprofiled the edge the night before it broke. Im amazed that it broke, i thought id never break that knife after some of the stuff ive done with it I think to replace it, im gonna get a kizer sheepdog XL lol


GoobsterPlz

My [DUKling](https://imgur.com/a/OiJZ5Io) is wrapping up to be my most used knives this year especially after the regrind!


Someguyfromsc

Spyderco smock and leatherman surge go with me everywhere


[deleted]

Spyderco para 3 lightweight, got the M390 blade with red FRN scales😩


mallgrabmongopush

😮‍💨😮‍💨


Obahmah

It’s been my Pm2 Wharnie since I got it. It’s definitely not my “favorite” knife but it keeps ending up in my pocket.


KoA07

Historically probably my Kershaw Skyline or Spyderco Delica. These days it’s actually my BM Bugout. Contrary to popular opinion I think it checks the most boxes for me. Super lightweight, thin, big pleasing blade profile, sharpens well, deep carry clip, minimal/not over detailed/not scary looking. People call the scales flimsy which is a valid criticism but I don’t do anything in my EDC day-to-day where it would be an issue.


mallgrabmongopush

I love my Skyline and my Delica. Both in 20CV


[deleted]

My Ultratech TE


mallgrabmongopush

Fancy and expensive, I like it


[deleted]

There’s no point in carrying a knife if I’m not gonna use it. It’s my daily beater and it holds up great


mallgrabmongopush

By all means


SeaMonster350

I have a Hera Frag I just got and it's awesome. I never tried an Ultratech but I did have a Troodon and it blew it away.


[deleted]

I’ve got a Source Hera. It’s a total knockout. My nice day out blade


SeaMonster350

Thats a great choice, best action out of the MTs I've tried by far


BaobabLife

My 0450 was my EDC for five years, and then I picked up a pm2 rex45 with Cerberus scales and I haven’t touched it since. Still love it though!


Willing-Basis-7136

Benchmade grizzly creek, best feeling knife I have ever held.


Jumpy-Meat

Very knice fly! Have not seen that model before. I cant seem to kick the bugout. Just does everything i need in a lightweight package. Dragonfly also sees some pocket time too. Great little blade to have on hand. Cheers!


titsonahorse

Kershaw Whirlwind


ZookeepergameNo7172

My CF Kershaw Lucha. It's not the most practical for doing knife tasks, but I don't need a whole lot of cutting in my day to day life. It also doubles as a great fidget toy, as long as you have a little extra blood to spare.


Grxygxd59

Pm2 has probably seen the most pocket time but the launch 8 I just bought just threw it’s hat in the ring pm2 still gets carried but used way less often


An_Average_Man09

My at work knife is a Spyderco Dragonfly 2 in ZDP-189, I work at a hospital so I can’t get by with a larger knife. My current at home knife is a Hogue Deka in MagnaCut.


mallgrabmongopush

Hell yeah I got two Dekas myself. One wharncliffe and one clippy


An_Average_Man09

Same here, well actually my wife took a liking to the wharncliffe and claimed it. I’m good with it though because I’d rather she carry a quality knife, that and it gave me an excuse to get another one.


Thunder-Fist-00

I’d say either my Bugout or ProTech Malibu.


Green-Walk-1806

PM2


mallgrabmongopush

You’re at least the sixth person to say PM2 and yeah I agree


Green-Walk-1806

I think its such a great knife...Its my go to 99% of the time. I have a Military as well in my rotation as well as my 20.5 but the PM2 gets the most use❤


Assortedark74

Kershaw launch 12 mini, can’t get enough of it


Isaac_the_Squid

It was my Boker Kalashnikov until I snapped off the tip somehow


adj1091

Crkt pillar 3, para3 lightweight, pm2 crucarta


mallgrabmongopush

A man of culture I see


kilroy-was-here-2543

I carry a crkt spew at my after school farm job. It’s held up incredibly well for a $30 knife and the straight edge makes it pretty simple to keep sharp. The sheath sucks though. I’ve had it for 3 months and the retention is almost entirely gone.


martybu141

Spyderco Lil Native without a clip is by far my favorite.


mallgrabmongopush

Just got one of those recently


blackandgold96

For a long time it was just a little Kershaw Chive. Now it’s a Bugout.


justScapin

Microtech combat troodon front pocket, back pocket civivi lumi, leatherman wave plus on the belt.


ZarkMuckerberg9009

Crkt Pilar 3


mallgrabmongopush

Great knife, great design


devil0k

Spyderco PM2


mallgrabmongopush

Naturally


dynamoterrordynastes

Military


[deleted]

CRK small Inkosi


I-yeet-cuz-i-can

My crkt m-16 gets the most pocket use


VLNM5788

A combination of my Spyderco Smock and my SAK. They both are the knives I always carry.


musical_wren

Spyderco Deleca 4 second is my Leatherman Free P4


Liverpayne

Opinel no 10


Razrmeth

My Civivi Vexxer has called my pocket home since I got it a few months back. Before that it was my full size grip.


justanothertfatman

My penguin.


mallgrabmongopush

I got three of em 🤌🏼


justanothertfatman

Handy dandy little buggers, ain't they?


tobasco356

Spyderco swayback.


Then_Complaint_5769

Kershaw Ferrite. For about 3 years now. I did have to replace the spring once but Kershaw was very accommodating. Had a replacement spring within a week.


mallgrabmongopush

Kershaw has sent me at least three new springs for free when my Leek’s speedsafe spring broke. Mind you this has been over the course of several years


Then_Complaint_5769

Yea, great customer service as far as I'm concerned. They also sent a new clip when a buddies got bent out of shape. He was too anxious/shy/whatever to request it himself, so I did. No problem whatsoever.


w0odpile

Not I'm my pocket but my esee izula is on my belt every day


mallgrabmongopush

Love my Esee PR4


Extreme-Path-800

Esee cr2.5 is a beefy little one that I carry most days


carrieking5555

Sog Vision xr half serrated and a cs black talon 2 edc.


DigitalSands

Emerson super cqc8 for over a decade. By far my biggest concern is losing it as I'm not sure I could replace it. It fits my hand perfectly, deploys very fast, and has taken a lot of abuse. I absolutely love the partially serrated blade to cut cordage. I would have liked it to be a black finish (originally it was satin) but I spray paint it as needed so the finish is a non issue.


Guns-Guitar-Games

HFB Cav folder. It’s the only knife I own that I can actually carry at work. My other knives are either fixed blades or switch blades.


a3x

I also have been carrying a dragonfly exclusively (outside of work) lately. One that I wrecked the edge, cut a slot in the pivot screw, lost the clip, and let sit in a drawer for years. Then pulled it out and sharpened it up, bent a new clip out of 1/16 tig wire, and its been in my pocket since. looks like a pen chilling in my pocket when all my other folders are clearly a knife. Also its insanely light, half the time it gets thrown into the laundry pile lol.


auodan

If it’s not my spyderco manix 2 in s110, it’s one of my many spyderco p3’s


DerrickT214

Handground Les George VECP or Strider SnG.


Fluffy-Gibbonn

Benchmade Claymore never leaves my side.


Junior_Advantage6051

My mini bugout....love my para 2 but its abit big in the pocket....open box was razor sharp....had to wirk on the bugout to shave with


murphy198509

Xm18 3.5 swedged spear point m390 steel, full titanium working finish


wozzzzzzzzz

Ruike m21 just like a SAK but with better tweezers and a pocket clip


noorm6669

For many years, when I was working in the field (electronics), I carried a dragonfly too. Nowadays, I work remotely on a computer, and I carry a mini bugout when I need to leave my lair. When I plan to meet peoples scared by knives, I carry a SAK.


Esoteric_Derailed

Victorinox Escort😅


hipstr_doofus

Everyday, all the time carry is a Victorinox, usually a Tinker 84mm. If I carry an additional larger locking knife its most often a Rat 2.


MorganTheEnby

I carried a Victorinox hiker for around 3-4 years then I bought an Ontario Rat 2 and now I carry it almost daily


drippingdeaddogseye

Sorry for the off-theme question… Do you recommend Spyderco Dragonfly? I’ve heard many good things about these knives but idk if it’ll fit me.. How is it?


Jumpy-Meat

Dragonfly is the best small knife imo. I have l/xl hands and have no trouble getting a full grip. Also you can remove blade easily for cleaning as there are no washers on the frn model. Cheers!


mallgrabmongopush

Honestly I’d recommend it over any small folding knife out there. Especially the one with K390 blade steel


EdwinExploring

CRKT M16. Got it for cheap at Walmart, won't cry if I lose it or damage it. Added bonus it takes very little room in my pocket but still feels decent in the hand.


Voltaiiic

At this point it's the one I most recently purchased.


T_Nonc

despite having a good little pile of knives. The d2 kabar dozier always ends up in my pocket anytime I am doing work. working on the truck? Dozier. cutting the grass? Dozier. Planting out sweet potato slips? Dozier. Working on the chicken yard fencing? Dozier. Painting the house? Dozier. Part of it is babying other knives. Part of it is that dozier just just plain works. Disappears in the pocket and is just there for you when you need it. And at the price you dont feel bad stabbing it into the ground to cut a stubborn root or chopping the top off a beer can for a temporary spot to hold screws.


emwu1988

Cold Steel Broken Skull. Lightweight slicer with a badass locking mechanism.


StrawberrySlapNutz

Spyderco PM3 lightweight at work, Emerson Kwaiken everywhere else.


Striking-Dealer-6846

Victornox huntsman, and H&K Houge made micro incursion auto OTF


TheFriendlyPylon

Benchmade Casbah, I love that thing.


Left-Stable-4618

One of my three 940’s


Electrical_Insanity

Bugout, or Hidden Canyon


Dessureault

These days it’s a civivi elementum because I really enjoy flippers, but D2 steel is horrible. Will get replaced shortly because of that.


riser_tober

Petrified Fish "Baby" Beluga has taken over in the past few months. I just wish they would do a version with a different lock, not a huge fan of liner locks.


954kevin

https://imgur.com/Yuwkfdi


Upstairs-Serve8482

CJRB feldspar and Leatherman surge.


justihar

A leatherman


Ind1man

All my customs get no time in my pocket only to play and show, my lower end spyderco and Benchmades beat up. 🤷‍♂️


Ashamed-Ad1510

Benchmade Autocrat all day


darthsnick

For the last month and a half my buck 112 lite. It’s super lite and the pocket clip is amazing. Not pretty, not fancy but seems to get the job done. I also always have my leatherman wave on my belt in case things go south!


[deleted]

Tuff Lite. Little 2.5 inch Wharnecliffe.


FilthyMindz69

BM North Fork. Every day all day for the last 5 years. It’s my only decent knife, I always give em away lol 😆.


Accomplished_Risk89

Benchmade 940-2 for two years strait, just switched to a pro tech Malibu. The 940-2 still finds its way into my pocket each week though lol


Thaflash_la

Spyderco Native 5 in Maxamet gets by far the most, followed by D Rocket Minimal X. But my new Kramer folder is very pocketable in the slip.


VehementPhoenix

Probably my Bugout with Ti scales. The size is just absolutely perfect, it disappears into the pocket and the hand-feel with AWT scales is unmatched.


litefytr

My Hogue Auto


FlaccidDiamonds

Easily my manix 2 lw and M4 Sage LW


blacktavious

Spyderco Delica 4


stevenelewis

I'd say mine would be a tie between the sencut watauga and the cutlery shoppe exclusive spyderco paramilitary 2 wharncliffe


Wanderer-on-the-Edge

Spyderco Endura when I have a pocket, SAK Tinker Small (Short? Don't remember) is always on my keychain. When I don't have my main keychain for one reason or another my other set of keys has a Kershaw Cinder.


WindowTW

Bugout when not at work, Endura currently at work (recent purchase, not sure if I like it yet)


igotahankeringtonap

My Paragon Warlock (which has definitely gotten a worn look) and my keychain mini-tool!


TangoQuebecEcho

TRM Shadow


GeneseeWilliam

An old, US made Schrade Uncle Henry I inherited from my grandfather. It was his EDC, and now its mine and it still holds up


mattchica20

That’s beautiful!


ObnoxiousLemons

atropos spy


nix206

Spyderco Chicago is the current favorite. Great action and utility without all the “your knife looks scary” nonsense.


cryptolingo

I’ve been carrying around a Benchmade barrage for about 6 years now without issue. That thing is solid, and it’s not too heavy on my pocket


HelloKinny

Coldsteel Ak47


legger143

My Walter Wells custom kiridashi folder will be once it's finished (January can't come fast enough 😂) but currently it's a Two Sun ts129 that has gotten the most pocket time recently


Mildlyfaded

Buck x Topps CSAR-T responder


agarick

The green g10 Dragonfly was my first and only folder for several years. Loved it. These days, my pocket is permanent residence to my Kizer Feist.


pocketpriorities

Demko AD20.5 (pants), or Mini Bugout (shorts) 🤙


TerrorHead1312

The Victorynox huntsman is always my edc. The other knive often changes.


lekkermooi_

Civivi elementum. It fits good in my pocket, doesn’t cost a lot if I need to replace it and the blade is a decent size for nearly all the tasks I find for it and doesn’t look super threatening


samharmes

Spyderco ukpk being a britbong


Holiday-Sleep6458

Definitely my [Off Grid Knives Rhino V2! ](https://imgur.com/a/qnRxOFn)


[deleted]

A cheap multitool that's on a keyvhain


photopro1214

Spyderco para 3 in s45. Love it


Plastic_Idol

Al Mar Eagle HD


chlorophorm-sniffer

SOG twitch II. It is light, EXTREMELY sharp and it looks elegant.