The 5 Best Pocket Knives for Everyday Carry [EDC Guide]

While it has evolved significantly over the years, the pocket knife is still one of mankind's oldest and most important tools. And we're so confident in the gear category's overall value and usefulness that we believe everyone should carry one with them every single day. Taking into account materials, construction, and design, we've narrowed down a collection of what we believe to be the best all-around everyday carry (EDC) knives for just about any budget.
Video Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
1:12 Good: Kershaw Cryo ($36) - amzn.to/3ntXtyZ
03:33 Better: Spyderco Paramilitary 2 ($155) - amzn.to/3vRO6wD
05:53 Best: Chris Reeve Sebenza 31 Large ($450) - fave.co/3GoJsv4
08:15 Editor's Pick: Benchmade Bugout ($150+) - fave.co/2XRKn5Q
10:08 Honorable Mention: The James Brand Carter ($139) - fave.co/2ZuRBNG
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[@JohnDoe-jo7mf]

The most professional knife video and presentation i ever watch on youtube, the close up shots for the details! Didnt go unotice! Keep up the good work, you got yourself a $ub.

[@timhuber2814]

That Sebenza blade is absolutely gorgeous. Solid video guys!

[@jebmo5896]

The sebenza didn't open up very well at all. You would think with that kind of money it would have all the tricks

[@sprinkleddonuts6094]

Any knife is great for everyday. My 5 i have with me ALL THE TIME is PM2, Para3, Shaman, Lil Native, Griptilian.

[@chrisv2994]

that " CHINA " on the kershaw blade almost made me gag. i could never walk around feeling like ive got quality in my pocket.

[@ShadyRapture]

My first “decent” knife was a cryo 2. I still have it. I’ve abused the absolute life out of it and it still keeps going. I’ve moved on to nicer stuff but Kershaw is awesome man. I have American and Chinese made knives and both occasionally have QC issues. “American made” really just means pay more but support locally. There are tons of great Chinese knives

[@hossthomas]

Now this is what I call a review BABY!! 👏 🙌 Well done sir and thank you.

[@greatesthits8293]

Bugout ftw

[@ianmcdougall739]

Imagine carrying tip down… Just kidding, great video, camera shots were spot on.

[@3leon306]

I came here for soup recipes and got overwrought narrative … man, my kingdom for a hearty minestrone

[@Kurio71]

CIVIVI Elementum all day - deep carry, light, cheap

[@durango8882]

It’s ok I have one 👍🏻my Ganzo’s are better✌🏻

[@elguapo.1234]

Main selling point for me is a sturdy pocket clip

[@idontno0]

Showing black knives on a black background...

[@mazepa-slavaukrayini932]

Impeccably executed video and very articulate.

[@masonburroughs6989]

Love this videos style! Hope to see more

[@IRONJUNK625]

Just curious about Cold Steel blades. Future video...?

[@a.d.c7941]

Maybe use a white background with black knives next time

[@mazepa-slavaukrayini932]

Impeccably executed video, not to mention very articulate.

[@steveh.3370]

Benchmade is located outside Portland, Oregon.

[@MarcelitoRecords]

Macros are sooooo good my man

[@tonyochoa7097]

If I could only keep two out of my thirty mid to high ends,it would be my doug ritter rsk,(which is basically a high end griptillian),and my benchmade taggedout,which is a crazy sharp,crazy light peice,very similar to the bugout.I have all the major spydercos,as well as the benchmades,plus microtechs,protechs,WEs,ZTs,etc,and like and carry them,but those two would cover any need I had in a folder,Yeah,I spent alot of money finding that out

[@dougdollar7565]

I second that?

[@shaunhouston972]

The kryle Kershaw Is a piece of junk I had it during the summer and the sweat corroded away the open assist and the blade is absolutely garbage I only have this night for around 8 months

[@dragoniousmaximus7304]

Same. My krylo Kershaws locking and unlocking metal peice snapped off after 3 months! BS

[@ShadyRapture]

That’s so weird maybe bc I have the cryo 2 but I’ve had it for several years and abused it before I knew anything about knives. It’s held up nicely

[@KempHowell]

Awesome video the included price stamps were😮‍💨😮‍💨

[@user-fc6ci8dh3m]

I wonder if this guy had ever opened a knife before doing the video?

[@somenoonsomenoon8874]

You can get arrested for carrying a spring assisted knife.....they are illegal and considered to be switch blades but if you get a fishing license then you're legal if you of course say you use the knife when fishing.....little secret for ya'll

[@christianzale505]

That’s ridiculous every state has different knife laws stop spewing false information. I carry a microtech OTF automatic knife from time to time and have even been pulled over while having it in my pocket. They don’t give a damn about that they’re more concerned about where my concealed carry handgun is located on me.

[@TheMillertym58]

Is it just me or did the number one primo pick seem like the least smooth opener of the bunch. I'll pass on that alone.

[@GuitarGuy650]

For $36 that is an absolute steal

[@anthonytuccillo6274]

You lost me at James brand lol

[@mikeg3950]

Gave my cryo away. Too heavy for its size

[@user-yk5lv8iw8x]

I would imagine Armie Hammer watches this on his phone

[@yellowman4904]

pretty expensive as you go up for an edc

[@michelestoichkov4512]

in combat u will get hurt with all of these small handles :)

[@gooblysgaming287]

So sick of these over priced knives there's no justification in it

[@ArchdukeTea]

everyday knife for 450$?))

[@davidvieu4077]

Why buy a knife if you’re not going to use it

[@harryt988]

Never trust your life with Chinese steel

[@aaronsimmons4675]

not a fan of top ten videos that talk about price but don’t include price. why? what would be the point of not listing the price?? i’m 2 min into this video and im disliking and moving in to someone who provides prices. shame because your narration and B-roll is in point. high quality video, just add the price :(

[@sayashernandez3682]

Price is in description

[@bahjinelson3986]

Because this video isn't a review. It's a sales pitch. No knife enthusiast would praise 8Cr13Mov steel. Be sure to check his links in the description.

[@DraftDodger69420]

You have a Sebenza and a James brand on the same list... Immediate loss of credibility.

[@sunnyrachelsson3169]

Holt specter, Koenig Arius, Shiro hati, grimsmo Rask, ckf fif20 I could go on are all way better than these knives

[@skipads8784]

None of those are more comfortable or easier to use than a Spyderco PM 2 and I could buy several for the cost of any one on your list. In Cruwear at that.

[@sunnyrachelsson3169]

@@skipads8784 pm2 is overrated that tip is ready to come off at any time. Id take the Para 3, shaman, GB2, mantra 1, sage, smock, spydiechef and a ton others over the pm2

[@skipads8784]

@@sunnyrachelsson3169 I'm simply telling you my experience as a residential contractor that's beat on the back of it with a hammer and haven't sharpened it yet in six months.

[@sunnyrachelsson3169]

@@skipads8784 I had a Para 3 in maxamet and a shaman in cruwear and they they didn't last me 6 months before needing to sharpen. But what I'm saying is those knives I said are better quality and design

[@sunnyrachelsson3169]

@@skipads8784 maybe you got a good one I didn't have the same likeni chiped the blade a bit

[@browsetheworld4120]

Spyderco knives are hideous!

[@skipads8784]

But fantastic. I hated them until I put a PM2 in my pocket and that ugly bastid is my daily now because it's spectacular. The Demko AD 20.5 is my favorite sounding knife though, very mechanical.

[@waynekelly1419]

You’ve obviously never owned one.

[@browsetheworld4120]

@@waynekelly1419 lol no shit. And never will. Tons of quality knives out there that don't look deformed.

[@RNDist]

Best knife on the list

[@ilovefragrances5968]

love my Spyderco knives. To each there own.

[@user-jb8gp9dy5w]

"best edc knives" no civivi elementum 👎

[@skipads8784]

Of course not. Try a good knife and you'll see why.

[@Gozar111]

Curious. Where does Lotar and Medford rate?