Just got my EDC taken at the airport (my fault, forgot it was there), so I'm looking for a replacement. As I work in the DC area, a 3" blade folder is the largest I can carry here. I really like textured G10, but am willing to consider other handle materials. I'd rather keep it under $100. I'd appreciate your recommendations.
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EDC - 3" and under $100
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If you can find one, the discontinued US-made Kershaw Zing is a highly underrated knife for <$40. The scales are FRN but they are very close in look and feel to real G-10...
Spyderco R Nishijin and Kershaw Zing
Otherwise, the Spyderco Delica 4 would be a decent choice. The bi-directional FRN is quite good, imo...
A Boker Plus Hyper is worth a look, too. SS framelock with a G-10 scale on the non-locking side and has a deep-carry pocket clip. :thumbup:
Good luck, OP!
-Timber
Spyderco R Nishijin and Kershaw Zing
Otherwise, the Spyderco Delica 4 would be a decent choice. The bi-directional FRN is quite good, imo...
A Boker Plus Hyper is worth a look, too. SS framelock with a G-10 scale on the non-locking side and has a deep-carry pocket clip. :thumbup:
Good luck, OP!
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Spyderco Sage 3. You can find it around your price range.
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Spyderco Sage.
I'm partial to the 1, but the 3 is G10.
I'm partial to the 1, but the 3 is G10.
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Benchmade mini-griptilian. One of the best 3" or under knives that I have ever owned.
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Sage as long as the height when closed (spine of blade to bottom of grip) isn't too wide. Great knives but too bulky for regular EDC
Mini-Grip (add Ritter version and 707) are great EDCs. I threw the 707 in as it is close to a Mini-Grip in all specs but a little classier. The 707 and Ritter will be a tad over your $100 budget.. but what $15 extra right?
For me disappearing in the pocket is key, and that's just not weight wise.. but width wise as well.
Mini-Grip (add Ritter version and 707) are great EDCs. I threw the 707 in as it is close to a Mini-Grip in all specs but a little classier. The 707 and Ritter will be a tad over your $100 budget.. but what $15 extra right?
For me disappearing in the pocket is key, and that's just not weight wise.. but width wise as well.
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Native 5 is a little over $100, but it is a 3" blade and the G10 is nice.
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Spyderco persistence is a 2.75" blade with g10 scales and is very well priced you can find them around $30-40
Some with G10 handles:
G10 Leek - discontinued, but still many of them floating about
OD Zing - comes with OD green G10 scales (vs. the usual FRN on the Zings)
Small Vantage Pro - smooth contoured G10, but still grips fine
Other handle materials:
Delica4 - textured FRN
Mini-Griptilian - textured Noryl GTX
G10 Leek - discontinued, but still many of them floating about
OD Zing - comes with OD green G10 scales (vs. the usual FRN on the Zings)
Small Vantage Pro - smooth contoured G10, but still grips fine
Other handle materials:
Delica4 - textured FRN
Mini-Griptilian - textured Noryl GTX
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Kershaw 3/4 Ton, Zytel, 8Cr13MoV, blade length of 2.75 inches. Might work fine as a beater.