Looking for a <3” blade folder priced under $240... recommendations needed!

I’m a huge fan of the Fox Suru. It’s 2.3” so a little small, but an awesome little knife. Tons of flavors.
 
Many small Swiss Army Knives are available with handy tools in addition to the blade, all under 3" and $200.

 
Para 3 assuming he doesn't mind having a smaller handle

I really dont like knives with shorter blades than handles and to get something that will fit his hand, be legal, and be aesthetically pleasing can be difficult

Really I would prefer a Para 3 blade shoved in a PM2 handle if I was your buddy. But it would look funny. Hard to know without knowing his hand size tho. Does he have big old fat fingers? Is he a giant? Hand size matters a lot

A multi tool is a much easier thing to buy for a guy. Can get him a nice full size leatherman one handed tool or wave. Or something smaller like a leatherman juice or as above an SAK. No one can ever have enough nice multi tools
 
Lil Native...tiny but capable. Fun with the comp lock, and 117 dollars.
2.5 inchish blade, 2 inch cutting edge.
 
If you get the Para 3, definitely get the Para 3 lightweight...but get a Yojimbo 2
 
Reate Tashi Bharucha T2500

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Get the Delica currently available from one vendor with m390 steel. Google it.
It s my first time to carry a Delica, and now I too appreciate what a nice knife it is.
I guess it s as tactical as a sub 3 inch slicer can be.
 
whp said:
Get the Delica currently available from one vendor with m390 steel. Google it.
It s my first time to carry a Delica, and now I too appreciate what a nice knife it is.
I guess it s as tactical as a sub 3 inch slicer can be.
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In M390 it would make for an epic edc blade.
I got a lil native since I hate the feel of FRN now and I wanted something
that would not scare the snowflakes at work. On vacation today I wore my M390
Blue para 2 and my very new ZT 0452CF. I like bigger blades!
But at work the Lil Native comes off as cute. It holds an edge like mad
and is a very good cutter. I love it!
 
Biginboca said:
I have a buddy who lives in an area where 3” or longer isn’t legal. Personally I never go for knives that size so I don’t really know what all is out there.

Knife can lock and that’s actually preferred. Leaning more to the tactical side also not slip joints and classically styled knives.

Anyone have a recommendation? Also pics are welcomed!
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Any updates on what you’re getting/going to get?
 
Yes, my buddy read through this thread and here’s his list in order...

1.Spyderco one eyed jack (personally I feel this is a poor choice for the money but he likes the styling)

2.Spyderco techno 2

3.Spyderco para 3

4.ZT 0022

As for myself, doing the research I found one knife that I might buy. Thinking about the upcoming Drop/Ochs Lynx which is just under 3” blade as well. So far I’ve been pleased with the quality/value of the (mass)Drop collaborations.
 
I love my native 5's. If he's going to do a lot of cardboard cutting and has the proper sharpening stuff, or knows someone that does, I really love my S110V native LW. Spyderco usually does a really good job staying under the key knife blade limites like 3" and 3.5" when they have knives listed at a blade length. On spyderco's website, for example, the native 5 is 2.95", the delica is 2.875".

The BM mini-grip is nice as well, have him visit the custom shop and get some fancy stuff on it if he doesn't mind spending the coin.

The spyderco sage series are solid performers as well.

This is an old pic so I don't have most of these, but I do have a native 5 like the one pictured (sold and returned back to another one a year later).

top to bottom: esee zancudo, mini-grip, mini-grip with AWT scales, S110V native 5, sage 2
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Closer shot of a few of those
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The bottom one in the 2nd pic is a kizer begleiter, I believe they have a mini/3" version now. Super knife. I consider the full-size a poorman's benchmade 941. Amazing EDC.
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example of the mini from BHQ
https://www.bladehq.com/item--Kizer-Vanguard-Series-Mini--95482
 
Biginboca said:
Yes, my buddy read through this thread and here’s his list in order...

1.Spyderco one eyed jack (personally I feel this is a poor choice for the money but he likes the styling)

2.Spyderco techno 2

3.Spyderco para 3

4.ZT 0022

As for myself, doing the research I found one knife that I might buy. Thinking about the upcoming Drop/Ochs Lynx which is just under 3” blade as well. So far I’ve been pleased with the quality/value of the (mass)Drop collaborations.
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hahaha i didn't see that coming

Force him to use the P3 the ergonomics on the lock are superior to frame/liner

When he can cut a package open and flick it back in his pocket in under 3 seconds he'll be so impressed by our sage wisdom
 
Lots of good choices here...
Personally I'm really enjoying my Berg Blades Iron Pup
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The Mini Begleiter is $55, has a 2.8 inch blade of 154cm steel. I haven't handled one but it sounds like a great budget option.
 
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