2.5" edc knife?

Spyderco Dragonfly in G-10. Or Dragonfly 2 with FRN handles. I love mine. I bought it because I needed a knife with a blade no longer than 2.5". Although it's small its one of my favorite knives.
 
Thanks, foxx, that's helpful. I really appreciate your efforts. I also saw the PSK on another thread compared to minature knives which really gave me a good idea of the size. I can't find the thread now. Those photos really showed me that the PSK is a very very small knife, comparable to SOG Flash I I have now. The thing is, I want a larger, maybe full sized handle. I did order a custom version of the bumble bee somewhat unwittingly from another knifemaker beside BRK, and while it's nice, it's too big for pocket carry. So, I'm thinking, especially with wearing jeans, which have smaller pockets, if I want something approaching a full sized handle, I'll probably have to go with a folder.
I went to a cutlery store yesterday and looked through the various models there and liked the size of the delica handle, for example.


The other thing is that I just realized that, although I haven't mentioned it before, for defensive purposes with a small blade, the wharncliffe profile sounds really good. ie, the spyderco pkal or yojimbo. However, the wharncliffe would not be suited for cutting food or maybe other edc tasks, right? So, maybe I should carry a 2.5 inch wharncliffe folder separately? Anyone have suggestions there? From what I've seen, there's the 5.11 version and....? Again, because my city is knife unfriendly, the less tactical the better, however, so 5.11 is pushing it.

Thanks for your help.

If knifemakers would read the laws and study the clothing habits of the majority of the population that lives in urban centers, I think that they could actually make a lot of money designing edc and defensive blades that were legal, well-designed, good looking and socially acceptable. Instead, those of us in urban centers who want to carry have to worry about committing technical felonies whenever we inadvertently cover a clip with a garment.
 
Thanks but the problem with the Dragonfly is the same with the Flash I: if I want to saw through a hunk of meat, it sucks, there's not enough leverage so the task is somewhat onerous. I want more of a full sized handle, similar to the size of the Spyderco Delica, maybe. Speaking of sawing through meat, maybe I should just get a serrated blade, that way the task would be easier and I wouldn't have to go with a larger plain edge? Maybe I should just bring a steak knife with sheath, throw it in my lunchbox and address the edc/defensive blade question separately? hmmmm.....
 
Sounds like either the Boker trance

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Or one of my favourite knives the Boker Subcom Wharncliffe may be the answer

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Thing about steak knives, many of them are serrated for a reason. A ceramic plate is harder than steel, and will dull a straight edge very fast. A serrated blade allows only the tips to contact the plate, while the scooped out edges do the cutting, yet stay away from the ceramic.
There's this, and it has a kydex sheath! http://www.topsknives.com/product_info.php?products_id=258

I don't know if it's worth it really, lots of cheaper steak knives can be had for way less $$$. A simple sheath can be made for any blade you take for you lunch. There are some cheaper kitchen knives that come with a plastic sheath, I've seen them at TJ Maxx, Macy's, probably even Bed, Bath, and Beyond(beyond what, I don't know). These sheaths are more for protecting the edge, not wearing, so they would fit a luch box very well.
 
thanks foxx. LMAO at the "tactical steak knife". The more I think about it, the more I come to the conclusion that I should just carry three different knives: serrated kitchen/steak knife in lunchbox, small defensive/edc fixed blade and edc folder for boxes, rope, envelopes, etc. Actually, even the pikal style could be used for most edc tasks, so maybe just two knives, especially since I don't want to carry a dedicated defense blade where I live.

So, any suggestions for a small, 2.5 inch fixed pikal blade that doesn't have that ninja aura? Preferably one that could be flipped over and held in a normal edc grip for edc tasks?
 
Kill it all in one shot: Spyderco Tasman Salt, in plain or SE. It would perform admirably in any of those three roles. For something less expensive, Byrd Hawkbill.
 
Isn't the Spyderco Ambitious exactly what you're looking for?

It's the model smaller than the Persistence

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blade length 2.25 "
 
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have you considered an alan folts minimalist? they look a little funny but i think theyre awesome, easily concealed, light, compact and does what you need it to, cut. i was weary of the handle but it locks into your hand great, feels like a full grip. Crkt does a production model with 5cr13mov (ive used both and i honestly cant tell a diffence, but then again its mostly for opening mail and packages, it might strip some wire here and there, MAYBE a little food prep, im not out building a cabin with it) if you dont want to spend the cashish on the higher grade steel. I also really like the brkt little creek for a small knife, comes in right at 2.5, cant quite get a full hand on it but it feels fine. comes with a pretty badass hair whittling convexed edge too. anyways, good luck in your search.

p.s. i pocket carry both of them.
 
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Thanks everyone for the replies.

I'm currently looking at an EDC blade that can be used in pikal style. Thanks much timberline for the link to the 2.5" knives, that was helpful. Unfortunately I think it also shows how poorly knifemakers serve the majority of the country who live in large urban areas with repressive laws. But, that's another topic I guess.
 
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Unfortunately I think it also shows how poorly knifemakers serve the majority of the country who live in large urban areas with repressive laws. But, that's another topic I guess.
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I have to disagree strongly. Today's knife industry caters to just about every whim of the community with an exhaustive range of knives that cover just about every need. Even the larger companies seem to actively pursue and engage the community for input and ideas. Granted, you may need to pay more than you'd like to get what you want, but even if you discount the thousands of various production designs, that still leaves custom makers who are more than happy to design and build a knife to anyone's specifications.

The knife industry is thoroughly accommodating, and has some of the closest customer/maker/manufacturer relationships ever. If you haven't found the right knife yet, you likely haven't reached out to the right people. If the knife you desire hasn't been released by now, I imagine the demand for it simply isn't very widespread, and again, that's where custom knifemakers come in. Heck, you can't throw a rock in Bladeforums alone without hitting someone willing to build your dream knife.
 
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