My partner asked me for a recommendation for a EDC because I own and care for my kitchen knives. But I know nothing about pocket knives, so I’m hoping you all can recommend something lest they walk out with a 8 inch chef’s knive peeking from their pocket.
I had a look here, but I just got lost in all those choices.
It doesn’t need to be super durable as I should be able to sharpen it for them, but it should be easy to handle. The purported usage is self defense, but I think it will mostly be used to do chore related tasks.
Any solid choices there?
What sort of budget do you have? $50 $200 $600? I tend to live in the budget world when it comes to pocket knives and would recommend something like the Civivi Elementum II which has a ton of utility, is not aggressive looking, and provides a ton of value for the money.
It is very easy to get overwhelmed with choices. I would say pick something from a reputable reseller, with a decent return policy, and pick something that your partner likes the look of. If you have the budget, buy a couple different ones to get a feel for what is and is not good in-hand and in-pocket.
I was aiming for something in the 60 to 100 euro range.
You’re recommendation looks neat, it is around 90 euros at the website I linked.
Good to hear. I like it so much I own 3 different variations of the Elementum. The shape and design of the blade makes it a great all-around utility knife. From your basic box opener and strap cutter to food prep (cleaning before and after, of course). The neutral design makes it a lot less intimidating to others if they ask to borrow it.