Such a thing as city knife, “Almost identical with the concept of”EDC knife“That can be decoded as a knife for everyday wear and use. As you can see knife for the city it should be convenient and fairly universal tool.
Purpose of a city knife
It can be accomplished with a daily carrying knife.
- unpacking of parcels and boxes;
- cutting ropes and other fasteners;
- planing;
- cutting foods;
- mending clothes, shoes;
- unscrewing and tightening screws, screws, etc .;
- repair of electronic or mechanical devices;
- cutting clothing, seat belts, etc. – when providing first aid to victims;
- self-defense (in extreme cases), including stray dogs and wild animals.
It is worth noting immediately that based on such tasks. EDC-knife for the city should possess such properties as:
- Compactness. Large knife can get bored. In addition, large fiksedy (knives with a fixed blade) can often be found among law enforcement agencies.
- Versatility. It’s worth noting that it’s not a problem. For example, the “necks” from the series Spike from Cold steel, It’s their target niche is self-defense.
- Reliability. It is not a problem.
- Security. EDC knife should be completely safe for its owner. It has been found that it has been folded. For a knife with a fixed blade.
Folding or fixed?
EDC knives can be folders from Cold steel (eg, AK-47 or, with a big bias on “self-defense” – a ruler Ti-Lite), Squail from Boker, conquered in recent years Rat from Ontario, as well as many others.
Choosing an EDC knife