Looking for a really small knife

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Hornady

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Hello guys,

Now with my Buck Strider for small chores at home after school or in the weekends en the upcoming Rat RC-5 for in the woods I just want one knife more.

A really small and thin but still pretty knife to carry in my front pocket for everyday of the week except the weekends and after school(read above::o)

Why small and thin?
I am going to carry it in my front pocket together with my wallet.
My wallet is pretty thick(not from money, from receipts) so its needs to be thin.

I don't care if it its a fixed knife or a folder.
Only, fixed knifes need sheaths, and I think they tend to make it longer and thicker.


Thanks for helping,
 
Sorry, wrong section!
If a moderator or admin would be so kind to move this to general knife discussion?

Thanks!
 
Well, no swiss army knives for me.
Found them to bulky for every day carry and full of options I don't need.
I just need a good simple blade.

Would a boker subcom fit me?
Anyone got some suggestions with knifes that look like subcoms?
 
The subcom would be a good choice IMO.
Inexpensive and good quality. (Made in Taiwan when I last looked.)

It's kind of unique; I don't know of any other knife quite like the subcom.

The only thing which sort of comes to mind in that size blade is the Spyderco Dragonfly.
The Dragonfly is made in Seki Japan and the blade steel is VG-10, a step up from the AUS8 on the Subcom.
And I haven't measured them next to each other, but I'm pretty sure that the Dragonfly is slimmer than the Subcom.
 
Any members of the Subcom family (Subcom, Rescom, Subclaw, Wharncom) would be a good choice. I'm personally torn between the Subcom and Wharncom as to which is better as an EDC blade. The spyderco Dragonfly, as mentioned, is a bit better in quality. The Dragonfly isn't as thin as the Subcom due to its molded-in pocket clip, but it's still pretty slim. Another option would be a Spyderco SPIN or Cricket, both of which are pretty to the eye and fit your size requirements. You could also get a stainless-handled Dragonfly.
As a fixed blade, the Buck Smidgen or Hartsook would be a nice choice.
 
The Spyderco Cricket is about as slim as it gets. Lots of cutting power in a very small footprint.
 
Hornady said:
Well, no swiss army knives for me.
Found them to bulky for every day carry and full of options I don't need.
I just need a good simple blade.

Would a boker subcom fit me?
Anyone got some suggestions with knifes that look like subcoms?
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The subcom, cricket, dragonfly and all the others mentioned would be good.

Really just replied to say that there is the Victorinox Alox Solo (just a knife blade, no other tools) and the Cadet that are probably a lot slimmer than the SAKs you're used to.
 
I'll third the AG Russell ti lockback, in either 2.5" or 3" size.
 
There are a few. Given that you are already familiar with RC-products, I take it that you do not want a necker? There are plenty of good options there.

I have this little guy from JK-knives (has his own subforum in the maker's section) called the hiker's backup. Thin mircata slabs, it is a great little pocket knife.

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Next up is my Bryan Breeden kat knife - the orange g10 one has thin slabs and works well as a pocket knife.

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This little Jimi Wade is a Necker - with its cord wrap, it is surprisingly comfortable in the hand!

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And finally - a contest winning knife supplied by Esav - a Bark River Candian Mikro. Don't let the tiny length of the blade fool you. The scales on this thing offer a really comfy grip!

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Hornady said:
Well, no swiss army knives for me.
Found them to bulky for every day carry and full of options I don't need.
I just need a good simple blade.
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Few knives get thinner than the alox Swiss Army Knives. Single layer alox SAKs are very compact indeed. Vic Solo, Bantam, Wenger Patriot are a few.
 
Spyderco Rookie. Seriously -- you can't believe how small and wafer thin the handle is, and how much blade they pack into it. It is dwarfed by the Delica 4 when closed, but actually has a slightly longer blade. It's also very elegant, with the polished pocket clip, at least to my eye.
 
You want small and thin? Here are two options:

Spyderco Spin. I have the Spin Etched. It has a Wharncliffe style blade that is under 2". I like the straight blade better than the recurve of the Cricket. 1.3 oz. Clip that is removable. VG-10 steel. Integral lock that locks up tight with no blade play.

http://spyderco.com/catalog/details.php?product=273

Or the Spyderco Ladybug. Smaller than the Dragonfly. I have it with stainless steel scales and fully serrated blade. Modified clip point blade of VG-10 steel. 1.2 oz. No clip; lanyard hole. Lockback design that locks up tight, at least on the SS model.

http://spyderco.com/catalog/details.php?product=270
 
I'm not a big fan of mora, but they are cheap, small, and reliable qc.

http://www.ragweedforge.com/SwedishKnifeCatalog.html
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anza makes a variety of small blades
http://www.knifecenter.com/kc_new/store_storeanza.html?ttl=Anza Knives&srch=eqCATE CODEdatarq=an

and there are several smaller cold steels that have come out that are decent
http://www.knifecenter.com/kc_new/store_detail.html?s=cs20pc
and if you want "large in a small package", theres the finn wolf from cs
http://www.knifecenter.com/kc_new/store_detail.html?s=cs20pw
 
Spyderco Ladybug? It is a tiny little knife.
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Yep, that's the idea. So small you don't notice it in your pocket (or purse). Easily fits on a key chain.

I keep it in my desk drawer in the office, and it cuts whatever I need to cut in the office. And I don't worry about someone stealing it.
 
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