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After a several-year-long trip through folderland, I'm looking to try EDCing a fixed-blade. The problem is that campus carry in CA requires the open-carry of a <=2.5", which cuts down my options significantly. The worst part of the problem is that most 2.5" knives tend to be neckers, and I really don't want a 2- or 3-fingered EDC. I have small hands, though, so a full-handled knife shouldn't be that impossible to find.
What I'm looking for:
- <$130 (which probably limits it to production)
- 2.5" legal max (e.g., Fallkniven WM1 is out because it's 2.8")
- A full grip (>3.2" of grip length for me. e.g. the Hartsook will definitely not do.)
- Deep grind. I like my knife to cut
, and full-flat or very high hollow grinds are definitely a must.)
- Stainless (San Diego is an ocean city). S30V preferred
Options I'm considering:
- Benchmade 211 (small Snody) If I get no better suggestions, this is probably what I'm going for. It is almost the perfect profile that I'm looking for; my only complaint is that the S30V version linked is slightly above budget. There is a cheaper D2 version, but that's less-stainless. It could also be longer.
- The custom Snody. This is perfect, as far as I know. However, I think demand is WAY bigger than supply at the moment, and even if one came out it'll likely be far out of range (Does anyone know, by any chance? $300? $400?)
- AG Russell Woodswalker. The really cheap, but by no means bad, option. Blade could be wider, though.
- Buck Mini-Alpha. I think the overall design looks ugly.
- Yes, Doziers and Kreins. They are amazing. They are out of my price range. :grumpy:
- Bark River PSK. Bark River Little Creek. I think the handle is a bit too small for a full grip on the PSK? Little Creek is a bit above price range, and A-2 will probably not do for ocean.
- Scandis? Maybe. But the small Scandis tend to be in-palm-carving knives, and are so very short and pudgy.
Any suggestions? Anything I've missed?
What I'm looking for:
- <$130 (which probably limits it to production)
- 2.5" legal max (e.g., Fallkniven WM1 is out because it's 2.8")
- A full grip (>3.2" of grip length for me. e.g. the Hartsook will definitely not do.)
- Deep grind. I like my knife to cut
, and full-flat or very high hollow grinds are definitely a must.)- Stainless (San Diego is an ocean city). S30V preferred
Options I'm considering:
- Benchmade 211 (small Snody) If I get no better suggestions, this is probably what I'm going for. It is almost the perfect profile that I'm looking for; my only complaint is that the S30V version linked is slightly above budget. There is a cheaper D2 version, but that's less-stainless. It could also be longer.
- The custom Snody. This is perfect, as far as I know. However, I think demand is WAY bigger than supply at the moment, and even if one came out it'll likely be far out of range (Does anyone know, by any chance? $300? $400?)
- AG Russell Woodswalker. The really cheap, but by no means bad, option. Blade could be wider, though.
- Buck Mini-Alpha. I think the overall design looks ugly.
- Yes, Doziers and Kreins. They are amazing. They are out of my price range. :grumpy:
- Bark River PSK. Bark River Little Creek. I think the handle is a bit too small for a full grip on the PSK? Little Creek is a bit above price range, and A-2 will probably not do for ocean.
- Scandis? Maybe. But the small Scandis tend to be in-palm-carving knives, and are so very short and pudgy.
Any suggestions? Anything I've missed?
