EDC knife –

[CP]

Any suggestions for a good folding knife?  I’m looking for one for my daughter so, #1 criteria, it has to be pretty. 

Quality materials, smooth operation, edge retention, strength, etc. would be good too.

[MADMAX]

I’m a fan of Gerber gators.
 

[Remnar]

Higher end Benchmade . Middle ground CRKT, Case, Civivi Just a few I like. Lots to chose from.

[BeWitty]

Budget?

Spyderco Para 2

[CP]

Budget – I’d like to keep it under $200 – better be a good knife for that price though. 

Been considering these:
Boker Urban Trapper in Cocobolo
Boker LRF in Cocobolo
CIVIVI Elementum II in polished Ultem
CIVIVI Mini Praxis in polished Ultem

I’m leaning toward the polished Ultem scales, I think she will like the translucent amber look.

Thanks for the suggestions, keep them coming.

[Caseyd]

Benchmade Mini bugout. Light and thin.

I edc a full-size bug out because I can barely tell it’s there. I choose it’s over several other benchmades

Looks like they have new purple one.

https://www.benchmade.com/products/533gy-09?

[jrebel]

$200 dollars for a knife I will loose makes me want to vomit......

Everyday carry for most ends up being a box opener / utility knife.  Are you looking for that or for self defense??  If self defense, then buy the best and don't use it to open boxes. 

I personally like personalized gifts so I would be looking at something like this. 

https://www.buckknives.com/product/341-vantage-avid-small-knife/?sku=0341RWS-B  (Small)

https://www.buckknives.com/product/346-vantage-avid-large-knife/?sku=0346RWS-B   (larger version)

https://www.buckknives.com/product/841-sprint-pro-knife/?sku=0841TNS-B   (Tan Canvas is my favorite color.....More expensive). 

I would get these engraved as a gift.

[MADMAX]

Yea
I was thinking $ the same
Not giving my kid a 200 dollar knife
I’ve had my gerber for 25 years and it still works great and stays sharp and I paid less than 50 bucks for it

[JDArms1240]

I’ve been carrying the large version of the buck 346 vantage for years!  I even liked it so much I bought an identical one when my old one got too busted up.  I’m with some others on this one, I REALLY want a $200+ knife but I can’t bring myself to do it.  The bucks are great and relatively inexpensive.

[CP]

Oh yeah, I like that a lot.  Hits the pretty factor.

Thanks.

[SeaRun1]

I carry a Benchmade Griptilian with a sheep’s foot blade.  It makes a great utilitarian blade.  Somehow I have managed to keep it for over ten years.  No idea what steel they are made from now as mine is 154cm.  Lots of guys don’t like the scales but I don’t mind and they have held up.  Just a suggestion.  Sportco carries them.  Probably up to $130 by now I would imagine.

SR1

[Mtnwalker]

The mini Griptilian in the blue was going to be my suggestion since I love my full size but apparently they’re discontinued 

[ASHQUACK]

I am a huge fan of the Spyderco Para 3.

[MtnMuley]

Benchmade Mini bugout. Light and thin.

I edc a full-size bug out because I can barely tell it’s there. I choose it’s over several other benchmades

Looks like they have new purple one.

https://www.benchmade.com/products/533gy-09?

SV30 steel is super sharp and easy to touch up. As stated earlier, so lightweight you barely notice it.

[highside74]

Civivi is making some beautiful knives. You can get this one with gold, silver or copper infused carbon and a sweet blade.

Under $90