Good non-threatening or hardly noticeable edc pocket knife?

[SlimsyYeti]

I'm looking to buy an edc knife and I'm coming to you guys because I don't know much about which knives are quality, which aren't etc. I'd like a pocket knife that is the least noticeable and threatening as possible (its for edc at college - don't want to freak anyone out if they see I have a knife on a school campus). The school allows pocket knives shorter than 4 inches. Any good suggestions for someone on a relatively low budget?

 

[Fanglekai]

Victorinox

 

[TrojanSteel]

sage 3, or a friendly colored delica or mini grip

 

[The_Iron_Joe]

Victorinox

Pretty much. I carry around a Tinker with rubberized scales, used it lots, no complaints. All at college.

 

[knoefz]

saks are the most accepted knives I can think of.
Love my alox soldier:

 

[Dr Heelhook]

Yeah, everybody loves the MacGyver knife.

 

[Jack Black]

Case Peanut

 

[leghog]

Victorinox

Yup.

Farmer

 

[cpurcell]

Svord mini peasant or Svord EDC hiker.

Both are under 4" and a great value.
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[leghog]

You can also get the Vic Camper or Tinker for $20 at big box stores.

Vic stock Camper photo

Vic stock Tinker photo

 

[northwalesBill]

What could be less threatening than a Swiss Classic? I carry swiss classic on my keys and a swisschamp in a belt holster. The classic is quite handy for the most part. MiniChamp, basically the same size, might be another option as you need to be able to open beer!

 

[numbersman]

I like my Leatherman, but how about a Spyderco Dragonfly? Smaller than the Delica, but with surprising cutting power.

 

[GLOCKshooter]

Kershaw Rainbow Chive

ETA just saw limited budget. Kershawguy usually has blems, but only a rainbow leek at this time.

 

[OHALLUM]

Try an Opinel #6 in either carbone, or stainless for about $12 or so. Very light and extremely easy to maintain and keep sharp with a minimum of equipment. If you really need all the extra blades and gadgets with your knife, then the Victorinox is the answer. Both are sheeple friendly.

Blessings,

Omar

 

[Sonnydaze]

Spyderco Chaparral for a bit over a hundred. Best I've found for your purpose.
OR check out the Spyderco Sage series...you have four or five you might like. All non-threatening to pinko professors.
However, I bought my grandkid a Spyderco ParaMilitary 2, which has a 3.3" blade. Very acceptable at Penn State. This is my all-time favorite folder.

 

[buzp]

SAK spartan. It has a bottle opener and a corkscrew, which at some point in your college career will make you the most popular person at some social gathering.

 

[cbach8tw]

+1 on the Swiss Army Knives, I also have one in alox (silver handle). Use it everyday. If you want a fancier, try the asisted opening kershaw leek or go to A G Russell website for some nicer patterns, be aware they are made in China, but good fair quality.

 

[jackknife]

Victorinox bantam. So lightweight you'll forget it's in your pocket, non threatening, opens mail and cuts anything you'll need on a school campus. The combo tool will open cans or bottles, as well as deals with screws. Best of all, it's about 12 dollars from the internet knife sales places.

 

[M67]

In college I carried an 890 Torrent

But non threatening? Just got to wear it and rock it. I got asked all the damn time why I had a knife on me (went to a small "safe" college too) and you know those were the same people that kept asking to use it.

If it meets the schools requirement for blade length, I personally wouldn't care how noticeable it is

 

[rinos]

Case Peanut