How to Pick the Best EDC Knife? The best everyday carry knife depends a lot on how you make a living and what your intended use is. You travel outdoors a lot and your situation may be best suited for a multi-tool, or you may have an outdoor job where a larger fixed blade works best for you. Maybe you work in a warehouse and need to break down a lot of cardboard, and the most common EDC knives on the market will do the job just fine. Here are my picks for the best EDC knives and multi-tools for (almost) any situation.
Best EDC Knife Overall/Best Multitool：Rubato
Features：
Stable and Smooth Rail Lock
The new rail lock can be operated with either hand very quickly and smoothly, providing you much safer and more durable use experience.
Tactical 154CM Tanto Blade
Make your last cut feel just as effortless as the first with this premium 154CM Tanto Blade that offers exceptional corrosion resistance, reinforced hardness, excellent push-cutting and piercing performance. Perfect for any indoor or outdoor tasks!
G10 Handle with Unique Skeletonized Design
High strength, durability, and corrosion resistance. The skeletonized handle with Olight blue elements is firm to grip and reliable while exerting immense force.
Convenient Pocket Clip
Easy to slip the Rubato into a jeans pocket.
Best Lightweight EDC Knife:Mini Drever
Features：
Titanium-Coated N690 Blade
This N690 steel blade is coated with titanium for improved corrosion resistance.
Smooth Action
The blade quickly deploys with a snappy detent using the flipper tab or dual thumb studs. The sturdy stainless steel liner lock ensures a solid lockup.
Aesthetic design
Our debut configuration features a black blade and handle with signature Olight blue accents to match any look.
Perfect Size for EDC
Weighing only 68.7 g and measuring 90.6 mm when closed, this knife disappears in your pocket. The Mini Drever also features a deep-carry pocket clip for a secure tip-up carry.
G10 Handle
The ergonomically contoured G10 handle is perfectly textured for a comfortable, secure grip.
Excellent Craftsmanship
Spot-on blade centering; no rough edges on the handle; high-quality pocket clip holds it tight in your pocket.
Practical Sheepsfoot Blade
Sheepsfoot blade design with a flat grind is perfect for slicing or push cuts.
Best Small Fixed Blade EDC Knife：Drever
Premium Quality
N690 stainless steel blade of high wear resistance; sturdy G10 handle that is perfectly contoured.
Versatile Blade
Modified sheepsfoot blade with a sharp edge, full-flat grind and reinforced hardness, great for slicing, cutting, stabbing, etc.
Compact
Having a closed length of 4.5 inches and a convenient pocket clip.
Smooth and Safe Deployment
Quick deployment with the flipper tab or thumb studs; a stout stainless liner lock ensures a
safe lockup.
Final Thoughts
When you are looking for the best EDC knife, the first thing you need to do is to determine how you will actually use it. In reality, most people only use their knives to open packages or cut food while they are working. With that said, I still recommend buying the highest quality stuff you can afford because things happen and there may be times when you need your knife to go above and beyond normal tasks. When you have tried using the cheap stuff and spent thousands of dollars on quality tools, you will understand that knives should be viewed as a fine tool worth investing in.
