I need a good small EDC Folder

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I need to buy a christmas present for some family members. Need opinions on a small folder used for EDC. They have told me before that they wanted one with a blade that was between 2.5" to 3.5"

What would you suggest? They have pointed out the Benchmade Osborne MODEL 940 and the Chris Reeves folders. Opionions on these and any others will be appreciated.
 
What is your budget? I'm sure your family would love sebenzas, but they are probably a bit too expensive for most gift giving. ;)
 
How much are you looking to spend on each knife?

For an EDC in that size range I like the Camillus EDC and Outdoor Edge Paragee.
 
I saw that the Sebenza was about $300. I might spend that for my Father. But brothers would get one a little less expensive. However if the Sebenza is just that much better than all the others I would have to give it some thought.
 
Yes--if you indicate a price range, you'll get some good suggestions, I'm sure.

That said--I'll suggest the Camillus Darrel Ralph-designed EDC. It's available in 154CM, D2, and even Talonite. It's a real popular 3" folder.
 
I would like to stay under $150.00

But, if one is just super extraordinary but more money, let me know.
 
The small Sebenza is just a wonderful thing; I never go anywhere without one. Want to spend less than $150? The BM 940 could be the answer. It's the only production knife I have that would come close to giving my small Sebbie a run for the money.
 
William Henry Lancet CF10

A superb knife, it approaches handemade, in fit and finish:cool:

I have the WH P10 Lancet with the Pearl handles, sweet:D .
 
The small Sebenza is worth it. I would get your dad a small and your brothers a Benchmade 940. Both are great knives, I prefer the small Sebbie myself.
 
Benchmade Axis 705 fits your size and wallet, so does Spyderco Salsa. In fact, visit a quality website like www.newgraham.com to see a good selection with excellent prices on Benchmades and Spydercos.
 
BM 814 HS with M2 blade (Mini AFCK with Liner Lock) ,
BM 705 (Mini Mchenry & Williams Axis Lock)
Spyderco Lum Chinese Folder (This is a unique looking blade with a Liner Lock.)
All of the above blades are around the $100 mark, the Lum is around $120 .
You can find all of these knives, the Sebenza's and many more at http://www.onestopknifeshop.com/ . How's that as a sales pitch ;) .
 
Nobody here has mentioned a bad knife.

One question that comes to mind is how the individuals involved would use the knife? Are they ranch hands or bankers?

For a gentleman's gift knife near the stated $150 mark, I think it would be REAL hard to beat William Henry's offerings. Especially one of the T10 variants. I have a CF version but really have the hots for the Black Diamond blade Executive version of that same knife with the gold trim. It's really sweet.

If they're more rough and tumble sort of guys, the Benchmade 705 mentioned would be a great choice but I find it a little too industrial.

I think the Benchmade 940 series is probably the best all around design for the money in a folder that size. It can almost be a gentleman's knife and almost be a ranch hand's knife at the same time. I like it enough that I have four copies of the 941 version. With this knife you can also choose from a wide variety of blade choices. A cool thing to do might be get Dad a Limited Edition one (there's a couple different ones) and get the brothers a regular production version (still really great knives). The Red handled LE with the BC1 coated 154 CM blade is very cool, but to me the Carbon Fiber LE with the mirror polished D2 blade is the top of that class (and I have at least one of each).

All that being said, If you have the bread to bestow Chris Reeves knives on your family members, it's well worth the extra cash in my opinion. If you went the Sebenza route plain small ones would probably be the choice as decorated ones would raise the price even higher ($450- $600 ea. You would be giving them each a knife that should last a lifetime (albeit sort of plain looking in undecorated form(what i have)). If the guys in question would do better with a subtler, gentleman's style knife but you'd still like to step up to Chris Reeves quality, then the Mnandi would be a perfect choice. They are beyond sweet (haven't got one of them yet).

To toss out one more option and confuse you further, think about the Microtech Mini Socom. Those can be had online in your price range and would present something a little rarer than a Benchmade with tremendous fit and finish. Microtechs are simply awesome knives. I've also seen automatic Mini UDTs in your price range if you wanted to give them something a little more controversial. The blades are just over 2" on the Mini UDT.

As mentioned, these are my opinions.

jmx
 
I realize this may sound kind of dull, but how about a mid-size SAK from the series that has the metal handles ?

They are inexpensive and look pretty harmless. I have the recruit and recieved it as a gift about 10 years ago. It's awfully handy and very non-threatening to non-knife people.

Good luck with your search.
 
Get a Sebenza for your Dad if you have the cash and get Camillus EDCs in Talonite for your brothers! Both are awesome knives!
 
How about a sweet little custom from our own Don Crockett? I LOVE mine and take it everywhere at all times! :D

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That's a fine little custom Mr Atwood.

May I be so bold as to ask how much Mr Crockett charges for one of those creations? And how does one contact him?

Thank you :)
 
crockettknives@yahoo.com

He is very reasonable, perhaps one of the best deals in customs price wise these days. If you check out the folder forum over on KF you can see his latest version with wood handles and stainless blade. Mine was the proto done in O1 and finished with bluing. I believe his new ones are ATS34. Very well built piece.
 
Those EDC's from Camillus are real sleepers IMO A very nice knife, and an exceptional one for the money.
 
If you want to spend a little more you can get the EDC in Talonite! :eek: :eek: :eek:
 
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