We’ve covered the various blade shapes that knives can have (Knife Blade Types), but that’s not the whole picture when it comes to choosing a knife. The metal the blade is made of has a large impact on how a knife will perform. Here we go over what each metal consists of and the pros and cons of using a knife blade made of that metal.
420 Stainless Steel 420 stainless steel knife blades are the most basic of modern knives.
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CRKT Flat Out
For the first EDC knife under $50, we have the Flat Out from CRKT. This model is new for 2019 and features a sleek all steel design. While that adds a little to the weight (3.6 oz) it adds a lot to the durability of this locking folder. The Flat Out comes with the Outburst spring assisted opening system, perfect for one-handed opening. I think this knife would go great with an all-stainless or silver-themed EDC collection.
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I have carried one of these little guys for the last 2 years. I use it just as much, if not more, than any of my high-dollar pocket knifes or my beat-em-up EDC knives. Realistically, how many of us need to use a $100 knife or a $1000 custom, limited-edition, designer, exclusive knife to open our mail or to get dirt out from our fingernails?
While I will always carry one of my high end knifes for conversation and in the rare case of self defense (God knows this little knife would be pretty useless in a fight), I use the Victorinox much more than my main carry.
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Looking for a cheap EDC knife? We review the Kershaw RJ Tactical 3.0 to find a solid knife, great for an affordable EDC folder.
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Jesse Remington (@CaveBear86) tweeted about the first thing he does when he gets a new Mora Knife (because as cheap as they are on Amazon, who doesn’t have multiple?):
Whenever I get a new Mora, I always use a Dremel, and put a 90° spine on it. Now it can strike a ferrocerium rod. If it's carbon I stick it in a potato for a few hours to get a good patina on the blade to prevent rust.
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