My Top 8 FAVORITE EDC Knives Of 2023

My top 8 favorite edc knives of 2023.

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[Sal_car]

Every pocket knife I own, probably 10 now, has been my favorite this year. I just got into this hobby this year. I've spent way too much money thanks to you guys! Most favorite would be my Kizer Drop Bear. So good that I bought 2, one in s35vn and the other on the fat carbon and 20cv.

[SNSAYS]

I have that same Ohlone GOAT AXL, and holy hell is it nice. Mine also broke in to be fantastically smooth .Major props to them for the zero billboarding on the knife. It lets a beautiful design speak for itself. I wish other companies would take a lesson from them in that respect.

[keepitsharp-xs]

MC!! you just put a smile on my face. its about the civivi vision. ive had mine now for 3 days and cant put the dam thing down! as a matter of fact im having to use other fingers other than my index finger, its actually starting to get a little sore, im telling you, i cant put it down!! besides all that ive been watching several reviews on this knife and are some mixed reactions, well from one channel for sure! but after hearing your thoughts on the vision, again, there isnt a doubt in my mind that i own a great knife. love your channel and your knives. take

[Gilrodah]

Agree 100% with more Vision FG variants. I have the Damascus and white g10 version and it’s wonderful.

Having more knives with the Super Lock would be a win as well

[Spthomas]

Hmm. Top knives carried for me.

In no particular order-
Spiderco Smock
AD 20.5 (digi camo)
Miguron/Am8 Flix II
Kizer clutch lock Sheepdog
Vosteed Valkyrie
CJRB kickstarter Pyrite
CJRB Ruffian (love the silly little thing lol)
ZT 0350 (great around the yard)

Rarely, but sometimes the Spiderco Shaman.

Shout out to my favorite letter opener, the Civivi Sentinel Strike. Just can't, or am not supposed to, carry it in my state. Have though.

[jiggidyjam]

I have around 80 very nice knives in my collection so far and you are correct about the exo because it is one of my favorites. Before I ordered it I thought I wouldn’t like it no where near the way I do know. I highly recommend this knife

[Stevieray]

the new Microtech ram lock is the greatest release in American history that knife hasn't left my pocket since I got it and it's been months I sleep wit in my pocket it's a perfect USA designed master piece

[studrake]

I'm with you on the Stitch. I'd just started appreciating a slimmer edc after falling hard for the full size Adamas. I went from that to 940s and Smocks, really leaning into ti scales. Slim pocket life was growing on me. ...then I bought a Ram Lok Stitch... It hasn't taken a day off.

[TBSxDRUMS]

Everyone loves the Civivi Vision FG but I still haven’t seen custom scales for it that don’t have the 3 hole cutouts. Hopefully Civivi takes the advice and makes many more versions of the Vision FG to meet a bunch of different style preferences.

[bossz]

Im Sharklock for life now... I cant stop buying and customizing EVERY version of the 20.5...

[olyone]

Hi, , MC....i like the knife i bought two after your review .. one for me and one for a gift to someone, but was wondering is there a way to make the lock less painful on finger to engage disengage, , or will that get easier with time, , only had it two days now.. thanks.. love the channel....

[CRIMEAROUND]

That Microtech is nice!!! Lock reminds me of the Spyderco Ball Lock.

[tmm_]

I’m currently looking at getting a Orion 3 Vanax. So I’m very happy to see the praise Vanax is getting. I saw a test video where a guy made a bleach, salt, vinegar and baking soda concoction and left it in for a few days. Left it out for a few days and the Vanax was quite literally unmarked. I don’t need that level of corrosion resistance but, I want it.

[alvarez]

I just recently picked up the Kizer Drop Bear and that has been my favorite knife and also the most aesthetically pleasing knives to look at.

[chiefelephanttuskbong]

I absolutely love my Padre, it's my only Kunwu at the moment, I'm glad i got one when i did because i heard they're gonna stop making them

[jamesgibson]

I love my MSI, off Microtech site and it’s my weekend knife, probably never take it too work it’s my baby, the stitch isn’t in my budget, maybe ask for my 53 birthday, my grandpa got me into knives, he had old timer, so that’s where my love started, love to hear how plp started their love for this stuff!

[frankchiappardi]

Great list! Recently ordered the Padre after your “glowing review” and have been looking for the Ohlone.

[stuartrollings]

Just got my first stitch and it will not be the last! Love it. Thanks for your review!

[barclayv]

I appreciate you mentioning the lack of LH clip on the Riot. I'd be very interested in it were it available. There's really no excuse for a legitimate company to not provide for their LH market whehn a straight clip accommodates for such an easy option to include.

[roybokelman]

MSI, Kizer Escort in 20CV, Kizer Drop Bear in 20CV, Protec Malibu Magnacut bronze aluminum handle, CRK Sebenza 31 Magnacut, B2 Factor, QSP Penguin, Chavez 226 sangre, Endura lightweight K390, Civivi Cogent s35vn ebony wood handle.