We have all heard and probably own a decent pocket knife that has all the bells and whistles like a bottle opener, a folding knife with a decent knife blade, a nail file, a lanyard hole, a corkscrew, and a million other things. But what happens if you are in an emergency and you need to protect yourself? Protecting yourself is crucial in case of an attack, but being prepared for more than just an attack is important as well. An everyday carry knife can be important for a number of different purposes and it’s definitely going to pay for itself. A keychain knife as a self-defense weapon is even better because it’s easy to carry around with you in a pocket or in a bag and it can work for anything that you might need an everyday carry knife for during the course of your day.
Cold Steel Micro Recon 1
The Cold Steel Micro Recon 1 is a smaller version of the original Recon 1 that the company came out with originally. It’s made with AUS 8 stainless steel for durability and longevity and it has a 2” blade that’s easy enough to carry around with you but still can accomplish just about anything you might want. The blade is coated in black Teflon, which ensures you have no glare while also making sure that you don’t have to worry about rust, no matter how long you have the knife. Even more important for many is the lubrication that this provides while you’re working.
There’s a blade locking system that ensures no one is going to get hurt by an accidental release and there’s a small key ring that makes it easy to attach to your keys. This folding knife is heat treated and it’s definitely prepared for whatever you might need to do.
CRKT Delilah’s P.E.C.K.
The CRKT Delilah’s P.E.C.K. is a high-quality knife, made with 3Cr13 steel to prevent rust as well as overall wear. The knife is 2.625” when folded entirely, which makes it the perfect size for your pocket or your keychain. It also weighs less than 1 ounce, which helps with what you’ll want to carry along with you as well. The frame lock also ensures that you always know when your blade is open and when it’s secured properly. The straight edge is great for anything you may want to cut and the bead blast finish is ideal for any purpose.
Just over 4” when opened fully, this knife is easy to open with only one hand, which makes it great if you’re ever in a dangerous situation or if you need to complete a task quickly. You can also close it with one hand to improve safety and security.
SOG Key Knife
This knife is designed to be super small but still provide you with a cutting tool that will help you whenever you need it. The SOG Key Knife is not designed for self-defense or larger tasks, but it can definitely help you with some of the minor tasks because it’s super small and easy to carry around. It looks just like a key when folded so no one is going to notice that you’re carrying a knife. It also fits easily onto your keychain because it’s shaped just like a key with an opening at the top to attach to a loop.
Very inexpensive, this knife has a 1.5” stainless steel blade that protects from rust and other damage. It also has a limited lifetime warranty and a drop point shape, plus a lock back system that ensures it’s latched properly and safely. At about 0.3 ounces, this is definitely something you won’t mind carrying with you everywhere you go.
Spyderco Grasshopper
With the Spyderco Grasshopper, you’re getting a razor sharp knife that easily fits on your keychain. It’s very small, at only 2” long, but it still provides you with plenty of the power that you’re looking for when you pull it out. It’s made of 8Cr13MoV stainless steel, which means that you get plenty of power and durability while still keeping the blade rustproof and clean. The handle is made of the same material, which extends the look of the knife itself and also makes sure that you have the same quality throughout the entire knife.
The leaf-shaped blade and the ergonomic style handle is ideal for anyone and for any purpose that you might have. Not only that but the short blade makes it a whole lot easier to control and a whole lot more comfortable no matter what you’re planning to do with it. The low price also makes it super easy to pick up, no matter how much you have in the budget for a knife.
Gerber GDC Zip Blade
Finally, the Gerber GDC Zip Blade is super small so you can carry it in your hand or on a keychain with ease. It has a quick release clip to open up the 0.68” blade which has a fine edge perfect for slicing packages or even stripping wires. It has a frame lock to keep it securely open or closed, whatever you need. It’s also extremely solid and firm as well as being very lightweight and effective for whatever you might need. It’s very inexpensive and has a unique attachment method that’s also easy to release when needed.
Low in price, this blade is lightweight and has plenty of security involved as well. You’re definitely going to love using this blade because of the stainless steel that prevents rust and also prevents damage or problems in different types of weather or other terrain type conditions.
No matter which type of blade you’re looking for or which one you decide upon, you definitely want to take the time to look at each of these. They’re going to provide you with plenty of power and style for whatever you want to do. You’ll be able to get the right style of blade and the right material for it at the same time. It’s definitely something that could be a lifesaver when you find yourself in a dangerous situation or if you find yourself needing a tool that can cut through something without having the luxury of running to a store or pulling out larger tools to help.