Looking for a small pocket knife

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homh

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I am looking for a small, light pocketable knife for opening mail, cutting open taped boxes and the like. Currently I have a little no-name knife that is not in good condition anymore. It is a lockback knife with a three inch handle and a 2 1/4 inch blade, and weighs about 1 oz. I would like something similiar.
I considered a Buck Solo, liked it okay but didnt like the steel. Any other suggestions? I could go a bit bigger but probably not smaller. I dont want a keychain knife. I would like something a little substantial.
 
take a look at the Spyderco Captain ( a really stout small knife) or the Kershaw min-cyclone (1635) - a really comfortable slim design.
 
How about a Spyderco Spin, Lava or Dragonfly? They are excellent small knives! The Kershaw Mini-Cyclone with ZDP-189 blade, and titanium handles IS the cat's meow.
 
I like the Spyderco Spin

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Blade: Modified Wharncliffe
Lock: Frame Lock (not a liner lock)
Clip: Stainless
Origin: Japan
Blade Length: 1-3/4"
Closed Length: 2-1/4"
Weight: 1.3 oz.
Blade Steel: VG-10
Rockwell: 60-62 Rc.
 
What about a traditional pocket knife ? AKA "slipjoint"
 
Spyderco Salt 1. Very close to your size requirements, lockback, and is 1.5oz. H1 steel is supposed to be similar in hardness to AUS-6 but work hardens so after a few sharpenings it gets better.

It seems like some people have some interesting ideas on what constitutes a small, lightweight lockback knife....
 
homh said:
I am looking for a small, light pocketable knife for opening mail, cutting open taped boxes and the like. ..... It is a lockback knife with a three inch handle and a 2 1/4 inch blade, and weighs about 1 oz. I would like something similiar.
.... Any other suggestions? ..... I would like something a little substantial.
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This is clearly a job for the Gerber EZ-OUT JR. Plain or partially serrated.
 
Look at the Fallkniven U2. I also second the Al Mar Hawk. Buck has some smaller gentlemans knives that look very nice for around $20-25, but I can't remember the names. The Case Peanuts are nice if don't have to have a lock.
 
Benchmade Benchmite II
Looks like a mini Benchmade, very thin.
Locks open and locks closed.
Has a very stout blade, Aus8
No clip, but a hole for a lanyard
$20

Boker Wharcom
Straight edge razor sharp Aus8
Easy to carry, very good grip
Clip and lanyard hole
Excellent
$22
 
IMO, for the price, for the durability, for the great warranty, for a great fit
and all that it comes with I'd suggest a One Hand Trekker from Victorinox.
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My EDC rotation are small pocket knives. My favorites are Almar ultralight talon and the Kershaw Chive. Both great little knives that you will barely notice in your pocket.
 
Spyderco Cricket

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SP29 Cricket SS
Blade Steel ......VG-10
Blade Thickness ..........5/64" 2mm
Diam. Blade Hole........7/16" 11mm
Weight........................1.75oz 49.5g
Length Blade.............1 7/8" 48mm
Length Closed..........2 3/4" 70mm
Length Cutting Edge..............1 3/4" 44mm
Length Overall........4 9/16" 117mm
 
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