EDC knife for girlfriend?

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Her current EDC is SRK-C and she's carrying it in her purse...

My friend recenty got Esee 3 as EDC and she was present when he had shown it to me. And she really liked the orange micarta hande.

She right away tried to trade her SRK-C for his Esee 3, he refused.
Now she wants a knife similar to his Esee 3, but not Esee 3 since someone else already has it so it's not cool (I don't understand logic behind this).

Or she would like colorful handle for her knife (I told her it'd cost as much as new knife)...

Any suggestions? Preferrably something with smaller handle, large blade and colorful. This maybe sounds silly but that's what she wants...
 
Serious answer though, starting with a question:

What does she carry a fixed blade for? Self defense, she cuts a lot of things during the day, purse-prybar, doesn't know there are plenty of folders out there that would probably do the job, some other reason?

Absolutely no disrespect intended, but the answer to this question WOULD alter the suggestions you get.
 
Quiet said:
Serious answer though, starting with a question:

What does she carry a fixed blade for? Self defense, she cuts a lot of things during the day, purse-prybar, doesn't know there are plenty of folders out there that would probably do the job, some other reason?

Absolutely no disrespect intended, but the answer to this question WOULD alter the suggestions you get.
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Well:
Purse prybar
Attention seeking when she pulls it out
Possibly self defense (she puts her hand in purse and holds the handle of it when she's passing next to suspicious people she said)

She already broke one fixed blade, I told her to get something 5mm thick if she wants to pry so she bought herself this. SRK-C is solid knife but rather large for EDC in my opinion. But she has a purse so concealing it isn't an issue...
 
Well my wife’s edc is basically my old edc that I’ve moved on from and not worth selling anymore. Either way she’s satisfied with her broken in benchmade
 
rizza32 said:
Well my wife’s edc is basically my old edc that I’ve moved on from and not worth selling anymore. Either way she’s satisfied with her broken in benchmade
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My current EDC is a screwdriver because my knife is still not getting delivered... so I might even use her old EDC if she buys a new one LOL
 
Hi Smiling -

Based on the "she broke her other fixed blade" and she liked the Esee - perhaps you should watch the sales threads here for a Swamp Rat Mega Warden - they are being delivered now (mine comes tomorrow) - but many people will sell knives after they get them due to whatever reason.

I can say the Mega-Warden is a knife she won't break, it will give her confidence, and you could either wrap the handle or just let her use it "commando" style.

Good luck - and best regards -

mqqn
 
mqqn said:
Hi Smiling -

Based on the "she broke her other fixed blade" and she liked the Esee - perhaps you should watch the sales threads here for a Swamp Rat Mega Warden - they are being delivered now (mine comes tomorrow) - but many people will sell knives after they get them due to whatever reason.

I can say the Mega-Warden is a knife she won't break, it will give her confidence, and you could either wrap the handle or just let her use it "commando" style.

Good luck - and best regards -

mqqn
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Thank you for the tip, it looks like something she could like :D

I could also tell her to look into Esee 4 since my friend has Esee 3 so it's different knife tehnically and she likes larger blades I'd say.
 
Nice. What is it? Just bought my better half a mini Ritter just like yours. Told her that she'd earned an upgrade after showing that she's taken good care and carried several Dragonfly/Delica models. Must admit though...I'm having trouble forking it over. They're really sweet.
hhmoore said:
I pocket carry this one (pictured with Ritter G2-mini, for scale)
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Only a 3.25" blade, though
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*Buck Vanguard
*Buck 117/102 depending on size preference

Honestly I agree with the Busse/Swamp Rat suggestion if she really has problems breaking fixed blades.
 
Smiling said:
Well:
Purse prybar
Attention seeking when she pulls it out
Possibly self defense (she puts her hand in purse and holds the handle of it when she's passing next to suspicious people she said)

She already broke one fixed blade, I told her to get something 5mm thick if she wants to pry so she bought herself this. SRK-C is solid knife but rather large for EDC in my opinion. But she has a purse so concealing it isn't an issue...
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Boker Mermaid is big, cheap and will definitely get attention. Your girlfriend should check with a lawyer on the laws about defending yourself with a knife.
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Budget?

Did she break the previous fixed blade by prying with it?

My first thought was a Guardian 3 or 3.5 but those run close to $200.

I hate to be that guy, but I hope you/she understands your local knife laws. I hope a knife in a purse is legal and not subject to a concealed weapon violation.

Again, depending on the budget, you could always have someone make a colorful handle (G10, micarta, or fancy wood) for this. Sheath might not work with handles tho. Linked to BHQ for easy reference.
https://www.bladehq.com/item--TOPS-Knives-Jensen-Survival-Tool--10784
 
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If the E3 is liked but not wanting to copy, I like the suggestion of just grabbing something bigger or smaller. I'd probably point first to the Izula 2, or even the Izula with added scales. I often go smaller. Today I've got the little Candiru w/ scales dropped in back pocket. And the chunky 0456 in front. Also often have an Izula (usually without scales) in back pocket. With no scales, it's so thin just disappears.
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Just something to think about without knowing where you live or the local laws ... her carrying a 5" blade concealed in her purse may be a big no no. You may want to check before deciding what to get.
 
gazz98 said:
Budget?

Did she break the previous fixed blade by prying with it?

My first thought was a Guardian 3 or 3.5 but those run close to $200.

I hate to be that guy, but I hope you/she understands your local knife laws. I hope a knife in a purse is legal and not subject to a concealed weapon violation.

Again, depending on the budget, you could always have someone make a colorful handle (G10, micarta, or fancy wood) for this. Sheath might not work with handles tho. Linked to BHQ for easy reference.
https://www.bladehq.com/item--TOPS-Knives-Jensen-Survival-Tool--10784
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Yeah, she used previous fixed blade to pry. And she uses current one for it too.

And she can legally carry a fixed blade if she has a reason for it. But that fixed blade has to be single edged, double edged blades are considered not a tool but a weapon. And knife must be concealed.

Self defense with it is legal. But you have to prove that a knife is your tool that you had to use as a weapon, because if you say your primary purpose of carrying it is self defense you could have some trouble.
CVamberbonehead said:
How about a colored Izula or Izula 2?
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Izula or Candiru are definitley good options. I'm only scared she'll find that small or thin for EDC.

I almost want to tell her to get Drop Forged Hunter and wrap the handle in something pink, it's 4 inches long and still thick enough to be used as a pry bar.

I'll have to see it with her.
 
Is this the same girlfriend that threw and pried with her last knife?

If so I'd say a nice cheap Orange Mora. :D
 
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