2,5" Hard Use Folder?

I'm all for different color options, black does get kinda of dull when every thing is that color. But from what I've seen of it through pictures and videos, I just don't care for these translucent green scales. Not ugly or anything, I'm just not into them.

And as for the edge thing, this review mentions and shows what I'm talking about. I'd think I'd more naturally to place my index on that front part of the scale.

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Spyderco Poliwog should be able to handle hard use. It's a remarkable design.

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Think the Mini Lawman is being scratched from my list - the clip is mounted way too far into the handle for my liking, seems like it'd show over an inch when clipped :\

As for the Poliwog, for a while I was really digging the way the knife looked and everything, but it really is a super broad knife when folded, think it'd be rather annoying to carry :(
 
As for the Poliwog, for a while I was really digging the way the knife looked and everything, but it really is a super broad knife when folded, think it'd be rather annoying to carry
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Well, while I recommended it, I don't have it (yet) so I can't give feedback on how it is to carry -perhaps someone else can. I know that those who have it tend to love it, and it is definitely suited for pretty tough use, and you get a good grip, all this more so than for example a Dragonfly (nice though it is).
 
If you can still find one the now discontinued Dodo is a good one to consider. I always thought that folder was one of the best ones Spyderco offered and that it was the classic Spyderco in every way. I still would love to see them come out with a limited run using the new Mini Manix lock and some olive green or camo scales or something.

The 14 is technically over 2.5" as are some of the others mentioned. Didn't Graham just come out with a new mini frame locking Razel? As I recall that was smallish and bulky looking like it could dish it out and take it as well. I'll see if I can find something on that.

EDIT: Ok its a 2.15" blade and its made for them by CRKT (Columbia River Knife and Tool) and looks like a sweet little package to me. It even has a low rider on it. But please know, I have not seen this folder in person so I have no idea if its a home run or a flop. For the money it may be one of those deals where you get what you pay for but others in that price point seem to surprise so it could be that way also.

http://www.crkt.com/razelfolders.html

http://www.agrussell.com/crkt-stubby-folding-razel/p/CL-4020RH/

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Ohh that Razel looks pretty sweet! Definitely rather unique (...for a production model :p ). Anyone have one and like it? Is it chisel ground? Wonder how well the blade shape would work for puncturing things (blister packs, breaking down boxes, etc).
 
For lighter work:
I like the little traditional lockbacks. I have a little Case Caliber and a U.S. Schrade SP2; once I figured out how to hold them, they work great for almost anything around the house I'd need to do. They're linerless, with composite (read: plastic) scales. There's also the Kershaw DWO 3000.

For heavier work:
I've got an Ontario Legacy coming soon, and an A.G. Russell 3.0 as well.

Here's the Russell: http://www.agrussell.com/ag-russell-30-titanium-lockback-folder/p/RUS-P73TI/

thx - cpr
 
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I would vote for thye Buck Wiamea myself. But exactly what is hard use? While the Wiamea is a dandy little knife, I've yet to break a Victorinox Cadet, and the can opener and bottle opener, etc. can absord much of the poking & prying that would dull the main blade, lead to accidental cuts, etc.
 
The Waimea does indeed look quite great, but it's a bit pricey for what I can afford :( Also the blade is showing to measure at 2 5/8 inches in length.

Right now I'm pondering the Stubby Razel (possibly considering the fixed version, not sure how that would go over as a carry knife and people's reactions) and the Dragonfly. Not sure if I wanna go for an FRN one or the G10 when it arrives.
 
May want to check out the Bladetech Mouse. It's got around a 2" blade and a very strong back lock. They also just came out with the Ratel which is like the Mouse with a different blade profile.
 
I want to utter again my reservations against the dragonfly for tough work. It's a good product, but tiny and I think you will not be able to grab the small handle well enough for tough work.
I still haven't seen a recommendation that is a credible competitor to the Poliwog for this use, and probably you should try to find one in a store to see if you'd like carrying it.
 
I usually dont like to comment on laws and such, but working in Boston around police all day like I do I felt that I could raise a couple points for ya. Dont really worry about thier actions to ya. I have pulled my ZT 200 out several times at job sites to cut stuff and made friends with several police officers in Cambridge of all places from it. Usually they say. What the hell is that! Then they have to play with it. So 2.5 is safe, but remeember they also understand that for work it is ok. Just dont try to go into PO. Couorthouses and hospitals. But seriously look into the Razzel Fixed or folders. They certainly cant be looked at as weapons.
 
Thanks for the input - I don't carry a knife for work duties, I just carry one because they're handy (same reason I carry a multitool and everything else that causes my pockets to jingle-jangle). I know I can get away with carrying a larger bladed knife, I have been doing it just fine for the past 9 months or so. However, I just figure that if I can find a knife or two that I enjoy as much as my other knives, why not carry that and avoid any potential problems. Getting a $300 fine and a permanent record for a weapons charge isn't exactly high up on my to do list :)
 
And with regards to hard use, I don't mean I'm intending on felling a forest with these tiny knives or anything, I just meant something that is reasonably strong like some slightly bigger knives. Like my Griptilian or even RAM, that was the type of strength I was thinking. I'd feel confident with using either of those knives in some work that was more serious than just cutting a piece of paper or slicing an apple :D The Flash I however... I'd really wanna keep that just for slaying some fruit :p
 
+1 on the Blade-Tech Mouse or Ratel. Stout little knives and very comfortable in the hand. Plus you can get them with different colored handle scales. Might not matter to some, but sometimes having a choice of something other than "tactical black" is nice.


John
 
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Well, while I recommended it, I don't have it (yet) so I can't give feedback on how it is to carry -perhaps someone else can. I know that those who have it tend to love it, and it is definitely suited for pretty tough use, and you get a good grip, all this more so than for example a Dragonfly (nice though it is).
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I bought a Spyderco Poliwog for my ex. She wanted it for it's "cute" factor but quickly found it to be an amazing blade and used the hell out of it daily. I ended up carrying it for a few days just to check it out. Its a little wide near the blade but not uncomfortable to carry in the pocket. What is amazing about it are the ergonomics and amount of cutting power the design provides in such a tiny package. The Poliwog is definitely the best small utility blade I've used to date.
 
Check out the Boker Subcom/Wharcom series. 2 inch blades, framelocks, and priced at < $25 each. Good stuff.
 
Although it's been discontinued, if you can find a Spyderco Lava, that would be a good choice as well. G-10 dragonfly is probably the best bet though.
 
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