Hard time making a decision

[Clay1]

Ok, I am looking at two knives that I can carry everyday so that I won't feel naked. I have been carrying a BM mini-grip and like it, but am open to something new.

I'm down to two knives. One is the Lil' temperance and the other is the Yojimbo. I want a blade that has a MBC rated lock mechanism and is legal to carry where I live (3" or under). Am I missing any other options that I should consider. I own a Dodo but the tip broke easily on me and that doesn't make me feel very confident in that one. I hope the other two have thicker blade tips, but I have never seen or handled either one. I am not blaming Syperdo, I did put some side pressure on that very thin tip. Clay

 

[bls]

... I want a blade that has a MBC rated lock mechanism and is legal to carry where I live (3" or under)...

Maybe someone who knows better can chime in, but I think the Lil' Temperance is a hair longer than 3" (maybe 3.06" or something like that), and I think the Yojimbo is a bit under 3". That might make your decision easier.

Regards,
bls

 

[Clay1]

I checked the Spyderco web site and you are right. The cutting edge is 3", but it lists blade length as 3 1/16". You would think that it would would be 3.4" or 2.9 inches. Guess the lil' tempest is out. Might as well carry one of BM 710s. Clay

 

[blade man]

Clay, the Yojimbo has a 2 3/4" blade. The tip is thin, but I don't believe overly so. This knife was designed for self-defense, and as such, I don't have a problem with the tip. It's strong enough to hold up to what it needs to, and from the testing I've done, I think it's a lot stronger than it looks like. The S30V helps with that, I believe. Give one a try, I think you'd be pleased with it.

 

[Clay1]

Thanks Blade man. Sounds like I will have to work up a trade for one. Now I just have to figure out what I am willing to let go, or should I just buy ANOTHER KNIFE.