A store local to me has the following brands of knives, all in a decent price range(most well below $100). Sog, CRKT, Kershaw, Buck, Gerber, Leatherman. Given the choice, what brand would you guys look into and if you have any models in mind, which one. Trying to keep the blade at 3" or less and non-serrated.

 

Had nothing but kershaws for 8 years and have had no reason to stray, I just lose them. I get the ken onion leek version, the assisted blade opening is nice.

 

I don't know about their folding knifes but I have bought two fix blade CRKT's for a couple of buddy's and they seem to like them and I most say they are a good looking knife.

 

I noticed that Scott has about five Kershaw's and we know how he is with knives, lol. The CRKT's definitely caught my eye. Anyone have any opinions on GERBER's?

 

All my hunting knives are gerber, good quality, I just don't like their pocket knives.

 

All I use is kershaw, far as pocket knives, hold up nice, assist open is handy, and it holds a good edge. I've broke two gerber blades, never used since.

 

Kershaw. They're right on the line between top quality, and cheap enough to lose. Any of the Ken Onion designs are great knives. Leek, Chive, Scallion all great options.

 

I know this isn't one you listed but check out Spyderco. I started with Gerber and Buck, then had a Kershaw, then used one of my friend's Spyderco and never looked back. I have a Delica II stainless and Pro Grip and both would be the perfect size for EDC (these are 5+ years old, so I am sure they have newer, better models out now).

 

I bought a Klein knife @ an electrician's shop 8 years ago. I handed it to my best man before jumping a flight out of country this past September and never got it back.... the bastard.
I bought one identical to the original in December only to have my buddy buy the same knife for me as a replacement for Christmas.
Amazon.com: Klein Tools 44001 Lightweight Lockback Knife 2-1/2" Drop-Point Blade: Home Improvement

 

That Klein looks nice, good price too, but I think I have it narrowed down to a Kershaw Ken Onion Leek or Spyderco Delica 4.

Prob just buy both since I suck at making decisions, lol.