Assisted EDC? Non-tactical, One-hander, like an Opinel 7 or Sodbuster

[manowar669]

Looking for a one-handed EDC, about a 3" blade, with a blade shape similar to a Sodbuster or Opinel. Closest I think
I've found is the Kershaw Volt II. Any suggestions? I have a SOG TwitchII, which seemed close, the fit isn't very good on this one, and the handle is plain ugly.

 

[berzerker]

Kershaw NRG series. Not assisted, but the flipper action is very quick. Kershaw's page no longer lists them, but they seem to be in stock at a number of places.

 

[manowar669]

Kershaw NRG series. Not assisted, but the flipper action is very quick. Kershaw's page no longer lists them, but they seem to be in stock at a number of places.

I was looking at those. I might just go with that.

ETA: just bought an NRG for $29 online, looks good enough to buy even if it's not the one I'm looking for. Any other suggestions?

 

[Hoodcanal5]

What about the blur

 

[gomipile]

The Al Mar Falcon Ultralight in PE looks nice, though the steel could be better for the price.

Edit: Alternatively, you could put thumb studs on a Boker sodbuster yourself. There is the Kwik Thumb Stud bolt on, or you could drill a hole and put on any type you like.

 

[manowar669]

What about the blur

Too broad from spine to edge, but thanks.

The Al Mar Falcon Ultralight in PE looks nice, though the steel could be better for the price.

Edit: Alternatively, you could put thumb studs on a Boker sodbuster yourself. There is the Kwik Thumb Stud bolt on, or you could drill a hole and put on any type you like.

The Al Mar ultralights are great knives. I'm looking for more belly in the blade. Kinda slow to open, too, since you are opening against the backspring. Certainly not like an assisted knife, or a flipper.

Bolt on thumbstuds look clunky. I had one on a Buck 110 about 30 years ago. Works, but looks like crap.