Best quality 3" or under folding knife

I'd consider the Small Sebenza, Techno or titanium Lionsteel SR2(even though the cutting edge might be a hint longer than what you're looking for).
 
There is also the DPx Heat Ti and CF Shred.
 
Another vote for a CRK Small Sebenza 21. Good lookin' enough for dressy carry, tough enough for a work knife, unquestionable build quality. I'd go with a Small Insingo with micarta inlays...

Good luck, OP! :)

-Brett
 
I like carry small tough folder. Currently I carry Dpx Heat elmax, a very tough and compact knife. I reprofiled the edge to make it thinner as the stock edge is a bit too thick. Other very good tough little knives I also carry are small sebenza, mnandi, techno and dice.
 
My favorite 3" models (of those I own), in no particular order:

Spyderco Delica
CRK Small Sebenza
Benchmade Mini Presidio Ultra
Spyderco Native LW (now discontinued)
KaBar Dozier

And, if you can stretch it to 3.125", my favorite of the favorites: Spyderco Centofante 3
 
I know this is totally premature but I received zt 0900 today and it's awesome so far perfect size and its like a little fire plug lol. Way to early to give a real review or anything but I read where guys compare it to the techno. Just another option
 
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Thanks for all the suggestions. The Dpx Heat looks good.
The Zero Tolerance flippers might get caught at customs though.

The micro Praetorian T should arrive today. It got held up in customs for a few days.
 
The Micro Praetorian T arrived :D
Really nice, solid knife. Feels like it will last forever.
Here's a few pics, hope they work.







 
I am getting an S30V Techno in the mail soon - so I'll let you know :-)

MattSPL said:
I'm looking for suggestions on the best quality, fit and finish knife available with a 3" or under blade, preferably a frame lock.
It can be a production or custom design.

Ideas so far are:
Spyderco Techno
Brad southard Downing
Kingdom armory BTB
Hinderer XM18

Cheers
Matt
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Wavester said:
I am getting an S30V Techno in the mail soon - so I'll let you know :-)
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Interested to hear what you think of the Techno. I'm contemplating buying one to compare to the micro praetorian, but thinking of getting a work sharp ken onion first.
 
I don't know what your price range is but the one company that has always stood out to me for fit, finish, and overall quality is Rockstead.
 
fsatsil said:
I don't know what your price range is but the one company that has always stood out to me for fit, finish, and overall quality is Rockstead.
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They do look nice, thanks for the suggestion. Some look like mini Samurai swords :)
 
I'll be interested to see how EDC practical you find the Micro Praetorian. I found it built like a tank, but just about as useful in everyday situations. After 3 years of trying seemingly everything, I ended up with Hinderer XM-18s.
 
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