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Best Micro Folders!
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How about the Boker Plus Subcom? I believe the base model is Aus-8, but you can get it in VG-10 as well.
Also, though a bit bigger, the Spyderco Lil Native would be a great choice and is probably better than the Al-Mar in almost every way.
But if it were me, for a small knife like that, the Dragonfly 2 in ZDP-189 would be the number 1 choice.
Also, though a bit bigger, the Spyderco Lil Native would be a great choice and is probably better than the Al-Mar in almost every way.
But if it were me, for a small knife like that, the Dragonfly 2 in ZDP-189 would be the number 1 choice.
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I just got a Pro-Tech Sprint, and it’s a sweet little knife. 1.6oz, 2” blade.
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Double post. Oops
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The lil native looks sweet!
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It is very sweet indeed. Very easy to open because of the Spydie hole, and also fun and easy to close, as well as strong, because of the compression lock.
Like I said, I personally prefer the Dragonfly 2 because it has a thinner and more slicey blade and it's lighter, but can't go wrong with the lil native.
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I agree that the Dragonfly is hard to beat if you are ok with frn. I often keep this pair clipped in the outer corners of my back pockets. They go virtually unnoticed until needed and add alot of utility to my EDC.
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I really like the Kershaw / Hinderer Cinder - it is small, has a bottle opener and a very usable little blade, it's a Hinderer design, and it's easy on the pocket AND the wallet.
I also find that the small, two-finger knife with the tiny blade is very controllable when you are opening those heavy plastic blister packs and other things that are hard to pierce and then slice fairly easily. Just a handy little knife to have in your pocket to supplement.
I have the new Copper version - and it's even nicer than the original - the OG is around $10 and the copper is around $20 -
And here is Rick with my first Cinder at Blade a couple years back -
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I also find that the small, two-finger knife with the tiny blade is very controllable when you are opening those heavy plastic blister packs and other things that are hard to pierce and then slice fairly easily. Just a handy little knife to have in your pocket to supplement.
I have the new Copper version - and it's even nicer than the original - the OG is around $10 and the copper is around $20 -
And here is Rick with my first Cinder at Blade a couple years back -
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I love the Dragonfly, but it's a good bit longer than the SLB (around 30% longer blade). The Ladybug and Manbug are much closer in size to the SLB.
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While that may be technically true, it really isn't. Much of that "blade length" is in the forward finger choil. And that choil is what makes the Dragonfly a hall of famer in terms of ergonomics and being an incredible small folder.
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The dragonfly and Lil native are both phenomenal knives and I recommend both very highly.
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The cutting edge might not be the full length of the blade, but the 1/2 inch of blade still results in a 1” difference in overall length, which is substantial when the SLB is only 4.5 inches total. The Dragonfly is small, but it’s not really a “micro folder.”
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Depends on what you deem a "micro folder." I guess a Manbug or Ladybug are smaller, but the SLB is marketed as a user blade. Something that can actually get most EDC tasks done. In this context, the Dragonfly qualifies IMO. And I would much rather use a Dragonfly than a Ladybug, Manbug, or even an SLB for that matter. And BTW, the Dragonfly actually weighs less than the SLB. The Dragonfly is a very small knife.
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I bought one a few years back to use as a money clip / knife (it was being advertised as such by the retailer at the time) and was very disappointed. It didn't work well as either. The deployment is very stiff and the clip even more so. The aggressive jimping on the spine and the scales give it a ton of hot spots and the 2 1/2 finger grip doesnt inspire a lot of confidence. Adding a lanyard helped with the grip a bit, but it still leaves a lot to be desired.
I like that it was made by a local (Hawaii) designer, but that's about all I have to say good about it personally. It is a unique compact design, and others have had better luck with them, but I cant personally recommend it.
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I bought one a few years back to use as a money clip / knife (it was being advertised as such by the retailer at the time) and was very disappointed. It didn't work well as either. The deployment is very stiff and the clip even more so. The aggressive jimping on the spine and the scales give it a ton of hot spots and the 2 1/2 finger grip doesnt inspire a lot of confidence. Adding a lanyard helped with the grip a bit, but it still leaves a lot to be desired.
I like that it was made by a local (Hawaii) designer, but that's about all I have to say good about it personally. It is a unique compact design, and others have had better luck with them, but I cant personally recommend it.
I've never had one, but the Boker seemed very close in size to the Al-Mar. That was the only reason I mentioned it. Not surprised that it wasn't very good lol.