A Ladies EDC Knife

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mjpo2005

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Hello everyone! Just wanted some imput as far as a good EDC for a small statured lady. What would be your top 3 picks?
 
I would suggest either a Sog Twitch or Sog Sculptura. I have both of these and they are really nice. The AUS-8 is easy to sharpen. The arc lock on the Sculptura is really tight and sturdy. The assisted opening on the Twitch is fun. Also, both of these knives don't look to crazy in my opinion and won't attract much attention. :)

I go to college and my edc there is the Sog Sculptura, just FYI. I think there's a "no weapon" policy so a small knife is kind of a compromise.
 
I'd recommned a Benchmade 310 Benchmite, or a 3100 if she's in CA.

Neat little knife
 
I would highly recommend the Spyderco SS Cricket. Thin, lightweight stainless steel scales, VG10 steel, and a Chris Reeve style integral linerlock...:cool: My wife was never a knife person, but one day she saw my PE Cricket and took it away from me!! Whether she has it clipped to her pocket, or in her purse, she never leaves home without it.
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rainbow leek - GF loves it! Not awesome steel but she only subjects it to light use, looks very "pretty," and has a big enough handle that it can be securely held for SD purposes if it ever comes to that.
 
Spyderco makes a decent amount of "little big knives" Cricket, as Shadow mentioned. Meerkat, Ladybug, Jester.

If I were a righty, I'd take the Meerkat or Cricket as a small EDC (everyday carry). Both are made with clips.

The Ladybug and Jester are pretty damn small, like to be on a key chain or something. They don't feel that small in your hand though.

On the other hand, if legal, you may look in to Kershaws. The spring assisted models with flippers. I have heard that it can make opening easier for a woman with long nails.

Recommended models for Kershaws:
Scallion
Leek
That other one, I forget the name, but it's like a Scallion but 30% (?) smaller.
 
William Henry Lancet, you can go plain jane with carbon fiber scales or go all the way to some of the fanciest production knives out there.
 
Spyderco Calypso Jr. ltwt.
Spyderco Dragonfly ltwt.
Victorinox Secretary (for something really small, lightweight, non-threatening and inexpensive but still functional)

I've given all those to women as gifts, and all have gone over really well.
Not much of a "knife", but Victorinox Classics are handy, with their scissors, nail file, tweezers, and little blade. I bought a bunch of blue ones that were packaged with a matching Fisher Space Pen for gifts, and everyone who got them (men and women) seemed to like them.
 
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The Benchmade 555-PUR Mini Griptilian in purple, with plain edge. (The memsahib will love the purple colour!) It's been discontinued, but New Graham Knives still advertise it at $53.12.

Click here to order from New Graham.

Blade Length: 2.90"
Blade Thickness: 0.100"
Blade Material: 440C
Blade Hardness: 58-60
Blade Style: Modified Sheepsfoot
Weight: 2.56oz.
Clip: Reversible Black Stainless Steel
Lock Mechanism: AXIS™
Overall Length: 6.75"
Closed Length: 3.75"

maximus otter
 
Kershaw Rainbow Leek or Chive, rainbow Benchmade 310 Benchmite (or 3100 if autos are legal). Or a variant if she's not into the whole rainbow thing.
 
ive been wanting to buy a mini griptillian in purple for my manager at work for some time now... just havent had the money though :(
 
In order of preference/success:

1. Leatherman Squirt with scissors (reprofile the blade so it is actually sharp).

2. Victorinox MiniChamp II or Midnite Minichamp.

3. Spyderco, Kiwi, Jester, or Ladybug.

4. Tim Wegner Mouse II (either S30V or 440C versions)

5. A little bigger: LM Juice _or_ full size (and <3 spring) Swiss Army Knife.
 
How about CRKT KISS or PECK models? Small, Inexpensive, non-threatning little handy knife that she could carry around on a keychain?
 
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