Best of the small Spydies?

elkins45

elkins45

Joined
Jun 17, 2006
Messages
4,086
I'm thinking of adding a smaller Spyderco to my accumulation for an EDC office knife. Currently that task is being filled by a rotation of a Sage 2, G10 Delica and Benchmade Osborne 943.

I guess I'm defining 'small' as Delica-sized or smaller. I already have an original G10 Rookie. What about the Kopa's or other more decorated knives? What are the nicest smaller blades?
 
The Kiwi, Kopa, and C105 Persian would be my top choices for something small that's both useful and attractive. If you prefer the more tactical look, the Sprint Run Walker, Zowada, or Goddard Junior might be worth a look, as would the Caly 3.

Paul
bar_02.gif

My Personal Website ---- Beginners Guide to Spyderco Collecting ---- Kiwimania ---- Spydiewiki
Dead horses beaten, sacred cows tipped, chimeras hunted when time permits.
WTC # 1458 - 1504 - 1508 - Never Forget, Never Forgive!
It's easy to grin when your ship comes in and good fortune and fame are your lot, but the man worthwhile is the man who can smile with his shorts twisted up in a knot. - Morey Amsterdam
 
These are both out of production and expensive on the secondary market, but I vote for the Mini Dyad and the Dodo.
 
I consider small to mean smaller than the Caly3 or Delica. Both the Kopa and Dragonfly are great knives, it just depends on what you're looking for. If you want light and thin, the Dragonfly packs an amazing amount of utility in such a small knife.
If you want something a little thicker and heavier with a more gentlemanly look, the Kopas are worth looking at. I'm sure there are a lot more like the Cat and Chicago but those are the two I'm familiar with.
 
I'm a big fan of the Rookie, but since you already have that, how about an office friendly slipit Kiwi?
 
The CF Caly3, and Foilage Green UKPK are my favorite Spydercos that are smaller than there Sage.
 
I can't imagine a small, usable knife much better than the G10 D'Fly. Strong, good steel, light & choils that work very well.
 
well i got the leafstorm and that is well hell of a knife its small about 2.5 inch blade and extremely light and its g10/titanium very nice knife
 
elkins45 said:
What about the Kopa's or other more decorated knives? What are the nicest smaller blades?
Click to expand...

IMHO Kopa is the nicest small blade. A little small will be Micro-Dyad. If you want something bigger, delica size, than I would go for C105 Persian, which is discontinued, expensive and require some efforts to find. Second choice would be new CF UKPK.
 
I've always thought the Dragonfly is an excellent small folder. I also like the micro Dyad (I have the jigged brown bone one).

I have not handled a Leafstorm, but that seems to be a nice one, too. Hard to beat a small Ti frame-lock with a pivot bushing.
 
How small? I just got a T Mag in a trade and it has a pretty small blade. This knife with it's materials would be perfect if it had a blade lock of some kind. Anyone know if that model exists?
 
hey elkins,
all of the knives mentioned are great suggestions, but let me make one more.
although small (ladybug sized), the baby goddard is a very elegant and useful knife.
babygoddard002.jpg

smallspydies.jpg

good luck in your quest!
later,
don
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top