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Adding gear made of copper to your EDC is a great way to add luster to your loadout. Like a good pair of leather boots, copper only gets better with time and use, developing a personalized patina that tells the story of your experiences. As one of the denser tool materials, it adds a nice heft to your gear, giving a solid feel when used. Plus, for items you use on a frequent basis like knives, the naturally antimicrobial nature of the material comes in handy as well. It’s not a substitute for washing your hands, following proper hygiene guidelines, and it won’t keep you from getting sick from viruses, but it’s definitely an advantage that gear made out of copper has over other materials. The pinkish-red hue of copper also gives a distinct pop of color to your gear, it’s also one of the most beautiful and unique metals you can find on everyday items.
Whether you’re looking to add a bit of cooper to your everyday carry or you’re looking to round out an all-copper ensemble, we’ve got you covered. To help you out, we’ve put together ten of the coolest copper knives on the market, so check out our list below to color up your carry.
MecArmy EK3R Copper
Key FeaturesNon-lockingModified sheepsfootEyehole openingSpecificationsBlade Length2.657“Blade MaterialSandvik 12C27Weight3.14 ozThe EK3R features a 2.65″ non-locking blade with reliable and corrosion-resistant Sandvik 12C27 stainless steel that’s easy to carry in most jurisdictions and situations where locking and fixed blades might be more restricted. The gorgeous 3.8″ copper-scaled handles give enough room for a full grip on the knife, and since there’s no clip there’s no visual obstruction. For ease of use, there’s a lanyard hole at the back that aids in retrieving the knife from a pocket or bag.
Kershaw Natrix Copper
Key FeaturesSub-frame lockFlipper openingKVT ball bearings in pivotSpecificationsBlade Length2.75“Blade MaterialD2Weight3.7 ozThe Kershaw Natrix is functionally a Zero Tolerance 0770 priced down and made more accessible to buyers. It retains the same ergonomics and sub-frame lock security the original has, and this particular model features a beautiful copper scale on the handle and improved D2 tool steel on the flipper blade. KVT ball bearings make deployment an easy one-handed affair, and there’ a reversible tip-up deep carry pocket clip on the side.
Böker Plus Panchenko Lancer Copper
Key FeaturesTitanium liner lockEyehole openingDeep carry pocket clipSpecificationsBlade Length2.75“Blade MaterialS35VNWeight4.8 ozThe black-coated CPM-S35VN blade on the Panchenko Lancer contrasts well with the solid copper scales on its handles Fully folded, the knife takes on the designer’s unique design aesthetic, but unlike a few other knives with this look, this Böker Plus collaboration features a large cutout on the blade for easy right-handed deployment, locked in place by a titanium liner. A single-position right handed tip-up deep carry pocket clip lets it disappear into your pockets after use.
Kershaw Leek Copper
Key FeaturesLiner lockFlipper opening with thumbstudSpeed safe spring assisted openingSpecificationsBlade Length3“Blade MaterialCPM-154Weight4 ozThe Kershaw Leek occupies the top part of any list that recommends a good assisted-carry folding pocket knife, and with its timeless ergonomic design and reliable SpeedSafe spring assist, it’s easy to see why. It’s available in a wide swath of different models, but one of the most beautiful for EDC is the 1660CU with its sleek copper handle scales and improved CPM-154 modified Wharncliffe utility blade that’s great for all your daily cutting, slicing, and piercing tasks.Header image courtesy of Adrian.
Kizer Mini Sheepdog Copper
Key FeaturesLiner lockFlipper openingCleaver-style bladeSpecificationsBlade Length2.625“Blade MaterialS35VNWeight5.05 ozThe Mini Sheepdog comes with a solid cleaver-style blade, prized for its useful chopping utility shape and chunky ergonomics that make them suited for more heavy duty tasks. The premium S35VN stainless steel and copper scales on this particular Kizer knife mixed with the durable stainless steel liner lock makes for an elegant use immensely capable folding pocket knife for EDC.
MecArmy EK16 Copper
Key FeaturesAdjustable screw9mm thickness2.927″ copper handleSpecificationsBlade Length2.362“Blade MaterialSATA 93434A utility bladeWeight1.34 ozIf breaking down cardboard boxes is a big part of your daily cutting tasks, you know how important it is to have a utility blade like the MecArmy EK16 on hand so your premium knives don’t get dull too quick when going through paper and tape. This is a compact utility knife with a copper handle that uses a standard SATA 9343A blade that’s easily replaced and adjustable for what you need.
GiantMouse ACE Clyde Copper
Key FeaturesLiner lockManual thumb studFlat profileSpecificationsBlade Length3“Blade MaterialM390Weight4.18 ozReviewsNo reviews yetPrice$$$$When custom knifemakers Jesper Voxnaes and Jens Ansø come together to make a collaboration knife, you get one wicked good knife for everyday carry, and that’s just what the GiantMouse ACE Clyde knife is. It features a 3″ knife made of premium M390 stainless steel with a trailing point blade and an upswept tip for excellent carving and piercing performance. The blade has a beautiful black finish that contrasts nicely with the copper scale handle, which conceals a solid stainless steel liner lock for security after you open the knife via the manual thumb stud.
CJRB Cutlery Rampart
Key FeaturesWharncliffe bladeLiner lockFlipper openingSpecificationsBlade Length3.5“Blade MaterialD2Weight5.95 ozReviewsNo reviews yetPrice$$The CJRB Rampart features a beefy D2 tool steel cleaver-style blade with an ergonomic copper handle with a big guard that prevents you from cutting yourself on your own blade even during rougher use. The tool steel allows for good hardness and durability at a relatively affordable selling point, and the copper scales make for an aesthetic touch for this useful pocketknife. Deployment is easily done with a single hand thanks to its flipper opening, and a stainless steel liner lock holds it all in place during use.
CRKT Pilar Copper
Key FeaturesSheepsfoot bladeLarge finger choilFrame lockSpecificationsBlade Length2.4“Blade Material8Cr13MoVWeight4 ozThe CRKT Pilar, made in collaboration with Jesper Voxnaes, has been one of the EDC community’s favorite compact frame lock knives ever since its introduction a few years back. Nowadays it comes in a few different styles, and one of the most beautiful yet functional models is the dual copper and stainless steel frame scale handles. Aside from the beautiful handle, just about everything else that made this a great knife for EDC remains the same: a solid frame lock, a useful sheepsfoot style blade with ambidextrous eyehole manual opening, and a large choil for solid choke grip control over fine and heavy duty cutting and slicing work.
Böker Plus Kansei Nori Copper
Key FeaturesLiner lockFront flipperHollow grindSpecificationsBlade Length3.125“Blade MaterialVG-10Weight3.01 ozThe Nori is a collaboration between Böker Plus and Japanese custom knife-maker Kansei Matsuno, and his traditional design notes are prominent in the end result, albeit with modern EDC folding knife technology at its heart. The knife features a 3.125″ VG-10 stainless steel blade with a slender hollow-ground profile that makes for excellent cutting and slicing. You can open the knife with either hand via the front-flipper design, with a single position tip-up pocket clip. Its modern gent’s aesthetic makes it great for everyday carry in office spaces or other places where a dressier knife is required, but it’s also able to perform when it matters, and do so safely with the stainless steel liner lock contained within the copper handle scales.Header image courtesy of Ryan.
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[BONUS] Benchmade Mini Bugout Flytanium Copper Scales
SpecificationsBrandFlytaniumModelBHQ-112258ReviewsNo reviews yetPrice$$As the name implies, this is less of a knife and more of a modification you can do to one of the best EDC folding knives you can carry right now in 2020: the Benchmade Mini Bugout. All you need is a high quality Torx bit set to get your knife apart and ready for the mod, which replaces the standard Grivory scales with beautiful, precision-milled copper scales that at a touch of class and a bit of heft to the blade. But since the base knife itself is already so efficient in weight, these will only bring things up to a still-manageable 3.59 oz when installed. On the flip side, you’ll get a Mini Bugout that truly sets itself apart from the standard production knife for your hard work.
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