edc

[SAK47]

I'm looking for a EDC knife. I need a strong thick blade I have to cut pretty thick wires, dry-wall and under layment at work. I have a a few knives I had in mind like the hershaw needs work, blur, baby boa. Blade length isn't a real big issue. what are some other knives that would be good for this?

[enki_ck]

What's your price limit? Any preferred locking mechanism?

Ontario RAT1 comes to mind or the Spyderco Tenacious, Byrd Cara Cara, ...

Also, why cut wire with a knife? Get a decent multitool for that

[SAK47]

i'd like to keep it 60 and under no perf locking its just faster to grab it from my pocket

[Sparky415]

Without upsetting the knife users on here can I suggest a Stanley knife? 


Just to add (as you probably already know) Drywall ruins a knife edge
Also if under layment goes on the floor  and you are cutting it on the floor that's the tip of your knife gone

To me a replaceable blade is going to be the best option   

[Waterlander]

I'm looking for a EDC knife. I need a strong thick blade I have to cut pretty thick wires, dry-wall and under layment at work. I have a a few knives I had in mind like the hershaw needs work, blur, baby boa. Blade length isn't a real big issue. what are some other knives that would be good for this?

10 inch Strider tanto might leave some rough edges

[Farmman]

Chalk this one up as a first . But in my opinion tony is talking sense! A replaceable blade for this kind on abuse any day.

[SAK47]

razor blade broke to easily and you cut the under layment before you place it on the floor 

[enki_ck]

The guys have a point, I've also ruined a couple of knives on stuff like that, that's why I recommended knives in the 20-30 USD range. Also If you change your mind, I read good things about these.

http://www.constructiongear.com/superknife-sk2.html

You'll be sharpening your knife daily otherwise.

[Sparky415]

razor blade broke to easily and you cut the under layment before you place it on the floor 

Fair enough..... I'm out of ideas now 

@Farmman   

[jerseydevil]

I was going to recommend a folding utility knife.  I'm a recent convert to them, find it great for what I need  knife for at work.  Cheap enough that I can beat on it guilt free, and replaceable blades are a nice plus.  Other than that, though, the Kershaw Needs Work is an excellent, tough folder.  I carry mine a lot at work, and it is capable of cutting all sorts of things easily.  A couple of weeks ago I used it to cut some vinyl and aluminum siding to make color samples.  Sharpens easily, takes a great edge, and the blade shape is great.  Think of it as a big utility knife on steroids. 

[SAK47]

how hard is it to take a part and clean?

[jerseydevil]

Not difficult, just a couple of torx screws.  The one minor issue is that it isn't an open backed design, but that doesn't bother me at all.  Plenty of room to get in there and clean it without having to break it down.  The handle is nice and beefy, but the texture of it is nice and gives a secure grip.  You can usually find the Needs Work for a reasonable price at Wal-Mart, which is where I got mine.  Mine was boxed, not in a blister pack, so I had a chance to handle it before making a decision.  Money well spent IMO.

[bladechick777]

Spyderco Native. It'd be good for you I believe.