Whether you carry around a knife every day as a part of your Every Day Carry (EDC), or you use it for work, knives have become an icon of staying ready and being prepared. Having a good knife on hand can come in handy in a number of ways, and when you carry a knife for a while you will wonder how you ever got through your day without one before. Tasks like opening boxes, to outdoor tasks like preparing a snack, to emergency situations are all possible with the right knife. This is why we have taken the time to put together a list of the best knives for engineers that we could find. This way you will have some solid options when you decide to add this functional piece to your toolbox.
There are a couple of categories you need to keep in mind when shopping for a knife. Size and weight are very important and directly affect the portability and ease of carrying the knife. The sharpness and length of the blade are also important, as it determines what kind of tasks you can complete with the knife, and how dangerous the knife is. The material the blade is made with will also affect the lifespan of the knife, and the locking system that keeps the knife in place will also change the feel of the knife.
The knives in this list are not just pocket knives, they are pretty much full toolkits in your pocket, in a compact casing. Take a look at our list of the best knives for engineers:
5 Best Knives for Engineers
Spyderco Delica 4
The Spyderco Delica 4 is a pocket knife that allows for simple one hand deployment of a VG-10 ground flat blade. This knife comes in a number of different colors that includes gray, brown, green, and blue. It utilizes a dual-lines Kelton within the handle to minimize weight but keep it durable. It also has slip-resistant jimping that allows the blade to spin as smoothly as possible.
The best part of this knife is the four-way handed clip instead of the open/close action. This makes the knife extremely handy and also makes it very easy to open. To ensure the best grip possible, the Delica 4 comes with molded FRN handles and bi-directional texturing. One drawback with this knife is that it does not have a pocket clip. other than that, this is an extremely solid knife and a great option.
Zero Tolerance 0350 Folding Pocket Knife
The Zero Tolerance 0350 Folding Pocket Knife is a smooth, sleek, and aggressive knife that was originally designed for outdoor adventures and for those who regularly go camping. The blade is a premium S350V recurve blade, which is resistant to corrosion, rust, and wear. The blade is coated with Tungsten Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC) which gives it the black color, and allows it to penetrate even the toughest materials.
It is obviously a very attractive pocket knife with its stealthy aesthetic, but it also has a spring-loaded mechanism for popping the blade. It can be used for a multitude of different applications like self-defense, hunting, EDC, fishing, and precision cutting. It has an extremely fast deployment speed which definitely makes it one of the coolest knives on this list of the best knives for engineers!
Kizer C01C Mini Sheepdog 2.6 Inch Folding Pocket Knife
If you are looking for a top-quality knife with no frills, then the Kizer C01C Mini Sheepdog 2.6 Inch Folding Pocket Knife could be for you. This a “mini” knife that has an extremely smooth popping system. The blade material is resistant to rust and in person, the finish of the steel can really be appreciated.
This model is constructed sturdily, and has an aesthetically please look, that makes it appealing for a wide range of users. The blade is razor sharp, but the edge is robust enough to deal with any chopping or cutting task that you may encounter. The sheepsfoot blade makes penetrating any material a breeze. It measures just over six inches when open, and this makes it very easy to carry around with you every day. The handle is created from G10 material and has three finger handles for extra grip.
Kershaw Anso Fraxion Pocket Knife
This lightweight offering from Kershaw combines carbon fiber and G10 material to create a familiar look that the design language of Jens Anso knives always displays. This is an EDC knife that is extremely popular in the field of pocket knives. It is fantastic value for money, and weighs in at around two ounces! The clip point of the blade created from 8Cr13MoV stainless steel will make all of your regular cutting tasks look like easy work.
The jimping at the top of the blade gives the user extra grip, especially when you need precise control when slicing or cutting. The flipper mechanism allows the user to easily “flip” it open with one hand, and the pocket clip it comes with is reversible so you attached it to either pocket, depending on your preference.
CJRB Small Feldspar Pocket Knife
The CJRB Small Feldspar Pocket Knife is also great value for money like the Kershaw above, as it has a sleek, affordable, tactical design that delivers to of the line cutting performance. It does everything that you would expect a quality EDC knife to do. The drop-point blade is constructed from D2 tool steel, and is operated via the two thumbstuds on either side for easy one-handed opening.
It also has a reversible tip-up pocket clip that allows for use on either side of the body, and has a reliable inner lock that makes sure that nothing moves around. If you like this knife, but maybe want a more expensive blade, this model does come with the option of adding a CPM-S35VN stainless steel blade.
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