What is a 4 blade pocket knife called?
Rachel Fowler
Updated on March 21, 2026
What is a 4 blade pocket knife called?
The congress
The congress is a classic slip joint pocket knife that sports four blades — most typically the spear point, sheepsfoot, coping, and pen blades.
What is the most popular EDC knife?
Best edc Knives
- Benchmade Bugout. The Bugout is a staff favorite here at Blade HQ.
- CRKT Pilar. The Jesper Voxnaes designed CRKT Pilar takes inspiration from Ernest Hemingway’s sailboat, Pilar.
- Spyderco Paramilitary 2.
- Benchmade 940.
- QSP Penguin D2.
- Civivi Elementum.
- Microtech UTX-85.
What does EDC mean for knives?
everyday carry
How is it different from other folding knives? First off, EDC stands for everyday carry. It typically refers to gear that’s carried consistently for everyday situations. For example, every day carry items can include your wallet, pens, keys, watch, glasses… something that you’d likely place in a valet tray.
Are pocket knives legal?
This includes a “pocketknife” or “Swiss army knife,” box cutter, or “utility knife.” According to California Penal Code Section 17235, all folding knives are legal in the state and may be concealed as long as they are in the folded position. There is also no restriction on the blade length of a folding knife.
Why you should always carry a pocket knife?
Sometimes roads are slick, embankments are steep, conditions are unfavorable, and catastrophe lurks. In the case that adversity does befall you, a pocket knife can serve as a survival tool. You can slice through a seatbelt to pull someone from wreckage or cut through fabric to dress a wound.
Do you need a knife for EDC?
A simple EDC can cut tags, open packages, small pieces of wood, or rope. Rather than take a big hunting knife to go fishing or camping, a good pocket knife does the trick.
What should I look for in a EDC knife?
An EDC knife should be compact and light enough that you won’t feel inconvenienced to carry it every day, but large and robust enough to feel comfortable in your hand and effective while cutting. A good ballpark range for an EDC knife size is around 4“ long when closed and around 3.25 oz in weight.
