Looking for a Shorter blade to carry.

[Mike22]

So it looks as if the knife I carry is going to have to be shorter. Currently I carry a ZT 450 or a Rat Model 2. Depending on what I'm doing that day. Gong forwards the max blade will be 2.49in. So what's out there that I should look at. Preferably a flipper and fit in to the price range of the 2 mentioned above. So $30-140.

Thanks

 

[eveled]

Find a knife you like then shorten the blade a little.

 

[hhmoore]

Kizer Mini Sheepdog would be an easy one to trim (2.6" blade). Or take a look at the Kizer Lieb (already too short).
Personally, at that length, I don't want to be fumbling with flippers or liner locks - a Buck 503 (505, if the extra 0.01" bothers you) or a nice slipjoint would be my choice.

 

[AntDog]

I’d be going with a Victorinox cadet. Might as well maximize the tools if the blade length is going to be so limited.

 

[Old Biker]

Kershaw chive or Scallion.

O.B.

 

[gazz98]

Not a ton of choices in that range with flippers really. Like hhmoore said, I'd probably go with
https://www.bladehq.com/item--Kizer-Lieb-Liner-Lock-Flipper-Knife--107553

assuming you didn't want SAK or slip joint.

 

[K.O.D.]

Spyderco dragonfly in ZDP-189, HAP 40, or REX 45.

 

[Hal]

+1 for the Kershaw Scallion.
Great little knife.

 

[Velitrius]

Yeah, I'll jump in and say the Scallion as well.... mine has a billion miles on it and it still going strong... still a joy to carry.

Real inexpensive but insanely practical is the KA-BAR Mini Dozier Folding Hunter. Thing disappears in your pocket, and is a breeze to maintain.

The Spyderco Dragonfly is a great piece. I myself like the VG-10 Blade and foliage green G10 handled model. Top of your price range, but totally worth it.

About half the price of that Dragonfly is the Spyderco Cat. Great steel, great handle, great company. And it has a liner lock instead of back lock... I prefer the liner lock myself.

Now I don't have one of these, but it's been in and out of my cart enough times that I'll probably pull the trigger and find one... The Boker Plus Stubby Kwaiken.

It has S35VN steel, carbon fiber and titanium handle, it's a ball bearing pivot flipper, and it's just plain (IMO) neat as hell. Maybe I'll click the buy button tonight.

Boker Plus Stubby Kwaiken - Liner Lock Knife | Ti/Marble CF | Blade HQ

This Blade HQ Exclusive Stubby Kwaiken Flipper has titanium bolsters, marble carbon fiber handle scales and a satin CPM-S35VN steel blade.

www.bladehq.com

 

[Mike22]

Yes sorry I should not have said flipper. I guess I should have said one hand opening with a clip. I like the looks of the Boker and I like the steel in the Spyderco Dragonfly. Thanks for the replies.

 

[DavidABQ]

Have both a Spyderco DragonFly and a Lil’ Native; both are excellent small knives. I lean towards the Lil’ Native since it is a bit larger and fills the hand better. Both are great knives.

 

[NG VI]

So it looks as if the knife I carry is going to have to be shorter. Currently I carry a ZT 450 or a Rat Model 2. Depending on what I'm doing that day. Gong forwards the max blade will be 2.49in. So what's out there that I should look at. Preferably a flipper and fit in to the price range of the 2 mentioned above. So $30-140.

Thanks

Spyderco Dice my man, that's the most 2.5" of folder you can possibly get

 

[Quiet]

Spyderco dragonfly in ZDP-189, HAP 40, or REX 45.

I'm with AntDog on the Cadet, but this is also a strong choice.

 

[Sonnydaze]

i've owned a spyderco dice...as above... great knife.

 

[K.O.D.]

I'm with AntDog on the Cadet, but this is also a strong choice.

It was my go to whenever I went into Chicago with their stupid 2.5" limit, until my ex wife lost it. With how bad Chicago is now, F their blade limit, I carry a Kershaw Launch 8 and a gun iwb and one in the car.

 

[gazz98]

Not having to be a flipper helps.

Another vote the the Spyderco Lil Native. It is at the top of budget but it's a great little knife.
https://www.bladehq.com/item--Spyderco-Lil-Native-Lockback-Knife--78706

If you want something less expensive, the Spyderco Cat is a good alternative.

The MKM Isonzo is also a neat looking little knife and fits your budget and requirements.
https://www.bladehq.com/cat--MKM-Folding--3281#/sort:price_sort_asc:asc/filter:handle_material:FRN

 

[Bob Denman]

Another vote for the Dragonfly... but get one with K390 steel.

 

[Insipid Moniker]

If you can dig up an extra $18 I would say a Bestech Goblin. Very handy little knife.

 

[Houlahound]

Thread without pics, sad.

 

[Bob Denman]

Thread without pics, sad.

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