Looking for a EDC talon/pikal-like folder

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Gigante

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Hi!

So I'm looking for a EDC folder for concealed carry. I have a Kestrel but I care too much about it to use it... :) Also the reverse grip fit is not great, maybe my hands are too big.
I really like the talon or pikal look & feel, but not too curved blade. Tanto style works as well. I prefer reverse grip so that must work. Assisted opening would be nice.
Blade length something like the Kestral, 3" or so, maybe a little more?
Something of decent quality but not too expensive so that it can be replaced as need be. I don't know , 50 - 80 dollars or so, is that possible?

Thoughts?
 
For a folder that functions well in pikal grip for that price range I would suggest a Spyderco Delica with the Emerson Wave. The blade shape isn't ideal for pikal, but knife fighting probally not an everyday task, so the utilitarian design of the delica is a positive in my eyes. Set it up for left hand carry in the right hand pocket and you can wave it out incredibly fast.
 
You want an EDC dedicated self defense knife? Is knife fighting part of your everyday knife use? :confused:
 
That ZT 0750 looks great! I like the handle design, seems just like what I want!
The Delica looks nice too, except I'm not too fond of the blade design, but I'll seriously consider it.
marcinek, I was a bit unclear perhaps. I do carry the knife for defense, but I'll most probably use it more for mundane everyday tasks. ;)
 
That ZT 0750 looks great! I like the handle design, seems just like what I want!
The Delica looks nice too, except I'm not too fond of the blade design, but I'll seriously consider it.
marcinek, I was a bit unclear perhaps. I do carry the knife for defense, but I'll most probably use it more for mundane everyday tasks. ;)
 
Gigante said:
That ZT 0750 looks great! I like the handle design, seems just like what I want!
The Delica looks nice too, except I'm not too fond of the blade design, but I'll seriously consider it.
marcinek, I was a bit unclear perhaps. I do carry the knife for defense, but I'll most probably use it more for mundane everyday tasks. ;)
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That is what I thought! :) If that is the case I would get something that works effectively for you during the 99.9999999% of the day when you are not in a knife fight. Really, anything will be just as effective (or ineffective) as anything else in the incredibly rare chance you use it in self defense.
 
The ZT 750 is an interesting knife. It was smaller than I anticipated, about the size of a Skyline. It is a ZT though so it is plenty solid. Also, with the curve of the handle it feels a little awkward in a standard grip but feels at home in reverse.

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Fixed blade Skyline (essentially the same dimensions as the folder except the blade stock a little thicker)
ZT 750
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OP delivers a follow-up!

I got the ZT, and I'm VERY happy with it! It's just perfect! :) Quality all over, just the right size and shape, good grip!

But the customs got hold of it and I had to pay the import tax, and that was INSANE.
Let me convert it to dollars... yea that's a total of 41 dollars import tax incl fees... yay Sweden....

I'm still happy though! ;)
 
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