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Top EDC Blades to Elevate Your Collection

EDC Blades to Add to Your Wish List

COAST Products Contra

The CONTRA features a sleek Wharncliffe-style blade crafted from 7Cr17 steel, coated with a flat black titanium nitride for superior corrosion resistance. Designed for piercing, cutting, and slicing, this blade maintains a sharp edge over time. Its robust construction ensures reliable performance, whether in everyday carry (EDC) situations or more demanding tasks. Compact yet powerful, the CONTRA is perfectly sized to fit comfortably in your pocket while delivering exceptional functionality and durability.

Specifications:

Blade Length: 2.5”/6.35 cm
Blade Material: 7Cr17 steel
Handle Material: Stainless steel
Length Closed: 3.75″/9.53 cm
Length Open: 6.25″/15.88 cm
Weight: 6.4 oz/181.4 g
MSRP: $29.99

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Fallkniven GPtw with Juma Tac Woodland Handle

The GPtw is a traditional-looking pocketknife that features modern materials and high-tech design. It boasts laminated cobalt steel, which ensures a sharp edge, and a Juma Tac Woodland handle for durability and style. The liner-lock system is highly reliable and easy to use, making the knife simple to clean—just rinse with warm water and let dry. The blade’s inertia can be adjusted with a threaded bolt, and the knife’s joint requires no lubrication, as oil attracts dirt. A shackle at the end of the handle allows you to secure the knife and prevent loss.

Specifications:

Steel: Lam. CoS
Hardness: 60
Edge: Flat ground
Handle Material:  Juma Tac Woodland
Blade Length: 78 mm
Blade Thickness: 3 mm
Total Length: 180 mm
Total Length, Folded: 100 mm
Handle Material: G-10
Locking: Liner-lock
Weight, Knife Only: 96 g
MSRP: $273.66

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Kershaw Launch 16

Enter the tactical cutting world with the Launch 16, featuring a partially serrated tanto blade and extremely high edge retention. This automatic opener withstands the toughest cutting tasks with a thick blade profile and high-end M4, a balanced super steel with superior hardness and toughness. Trac-Tec handle inserts, oversized jimping, and a finger choil offer a secure grip. This push-button rocket is all stealthy with a black anodized handle and a black Cerakote blade. Carry it on the go with a reversible deep-carry pocket clip.

Ingalls Specifications:

Blade Length: 3.45” (8.8 cm)
Blade Material: CPM M4  Hardness: 63
Blade Finish/Coating: Black Cerakote
Blade Thickness: 0.16” (4.1 mm)
Closed Length: 4.95” (12.6 cm)
Handle Material: 6061-T6 aluminum, Trac-Tec inserts
Handle Finish/Coating: Black anodized
Handle Thickness: 0.55” (14 mm)  Overall
Length: 8.4” (21.3 cm)
Weight: 4 oz (113 g) Made in the USA
MSRP: $249.99

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Giant Mouse GMF1-XL in Green Canvas

Designed to offer the same exceptional ergonomics and utility as the original GMF1, the GMF1-XL steps up with increased size and enhanced features, such as a strategically placed lanyard hole and handle scales for improved functionality and grip. For those who prefer a skeletonized handle, simply remove the scales and wrap paracord through the holes for a custom, tactical look.

Specifications:

Blade Steel: N690 Cobalt high performance steel with a fine stonewashed finish
Handle: Green canvas Micarta
Hardness: 60
Sheath: Leather handcrafted in Italy
Blade Length: 3.47″ (88.24 mm)
Blade Thickness: 0.15″ (3.96 mm)
Handle Length: 3.12″ (79.31 mm)
Overall Length: 6.5″ (165.1 mm)
Weight: 3.3 oz (96g)
Origin: Italy
MSRP: $195

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COAST Products F401

Designed to be a companion for both outdoor and professional use is a full-tang fixed-blade knife designed with a 4-inch drop-point blade made from high-carbon 9Cr13MoV steel. Its handle, crafted from layered blade and brown G10, offers exceptional durability and easy cleaning after heavy use. The flat-ground blade features a corrosion-resistant titanium nitride coating. It fits securely into a sheath equipped with an injection-molded nylon liner for safe and convenient carry. This all-purpose knife, designed by Doug Hutchens, Lead Knife Designer, is a reliable tool that’s essential for any task.

Specifications:

Blade Length: 4″/10.2 cm
Blade Material: 9Cr13Mov stainless steel
Handle Material: G10
Handle Length Open: 9″/22.9 cm
Weight: 6.4 oz/181.4 g
MSRP: $49.99

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F1 Elmax Anniversary Set

To celebrate its 40th anniversary, Fällkniven AB released a special edition F1 Pilot Survival Knife featuring premium Elmax Swedish powder steel. The F1’s story began in 1987 when the Swedish Air Force requested a new survival knife for the JAS 39 Griffin system. First delivered in 1995 to the Swedish Armed Forces, the F1 quickly gained popularity for its advanced, rust-resistant steel and ergonomic handle. This knife marked a shift from old technology to high-quality materials, setting the standard for modern survival knives. Fällkniven’s expertise ensures durability and longevity, reflecting the company’s commitment to resource efficiency.

Specifications:

Steel: Elmax
Hardness: 61-62
Edge: Convex
Tang: Protruding broad tang
Handle Material: Thermorun  Sheath: Zytel
Weight, Knife Only: 149g
Blade Length: 98 mm
Blade Thickness: 4.5 mm
Total Length: 213 mm
Coating: Satin finish
MSRP: $231.49

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