2.5 inch or less folding knife?

[txgolfer45]

I have to go to Chicago soon. Their knife laws only allow knives with blades of 2.5 inches or less. Ugh Spyderco Dragonfly 2 or something else?

 

[Gary W. Graley]

KnifeCenter’s Demko might be good

G2

 

[kreole]

Dragonfly 2 is my fave

Microjimbo isn't bad if you want something stouter (talking handle)

 

[guy g]

Victorinox Classic SD. 58 mm .

 

[270ultimate]

JanDelica

 

[kobold]

My current favorite in that size is the 15v Lil' Native backlock.

 

[abcdef]

Spyderco Urban
Production Model (M398 Steel): 2.49" (63 mm) blade length with a 2.15" (55 mm) cutting edge.

 

[Alberta Ed]

Spyderco Native 5.

 

[kreole]

Spyderco Native 5.

Too big

 

[txgolfer45]

Civivi Baby Banter 2?

 

[SharpBits]

Spyderco actually makes a model called the Chicago. https://spyderco.com/products/chicago™

Otherwise, a Victorinox of whatever flavor with a blade that is under two inches will work.

 

[GreX]

Protech Runt - under 2"

 

[lambertiana]

Three Spydercos come immediately to mind:

Lightest is the Dragonfly, available in several steel options
Similar in weight is the Urban
Heavy duty would be the Lil Native, several steel options.

The ZT 0022 is also a nice one, several handle options are available.

 

[BoCen]

What are the legal consequences of "getting caught"? I'm using the " because I'm having a hard time thinking of a scenario where you're being searched by police if you're a regular dude doing regular things. If the penalty is they basically simply confiscate your knife then I'd carry a cheap 4" blade. Just don't whip it out in public.

 

[Skar]

Sometimes I carry a dragonfly solo.
I’ve done fine with it, handled more than you would think.

 

[wonderboy1377s]

Buck 55. 2 3/8 blade length.

 

[Fonedork]

This WESN microblade is the smallest flipper I’ve handled

 

[Ron Texas]

Cold Steel Tuff Lite $35. Note, the action on these is slow roll. It's small enough to drop into your pocket so as to not attract attention from a clip. Bring a warm coat, the weather is still iffy there.

 

[Steely_Gunz]

if its just a short trip, you could always go tough but inexpensive. The Cold Steel Micro Recon One is less than 3 bucks, Triad lock, and would be more than enough for a trip to the big city.

 

[txgolfer45]

I decided to get a Civivi Baby Banter fixed blade with nitro v steel that has a 2.39 inch blade in a kydex sheath with an ulticlip 2.2. I can dump it in my pocket or use the ulticlip to hold it in place for easy draw. The key requirement is less than 2.5 inch blade. It was the least expensive of the options.

It comes with a chain for neck carry too, if I desire to neck carry.

It has good reviews as a small edc fixed blade.

Thanks everyone for the input.