Looking for an EDC: ~3" closed, locking blade, multiple tools

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Hi everyone. I'm searching for a first EDC knife but can't find anything that fits my criteria:
-- around 3" closed
-- locking blade (liner, lockback, I don't mind)
-- at least a can & bottle opener (though a corkscrew would also helpful)
-- and a traditional aesthetic.

The Victorinox Delemont S series, Civivi Crit, and Swiza D01 have the features I want but not the desired styling.

Buck 55/501/503s, various Case models, or even a GEC 83 would be perfect if they had extra tools. There are plenty of vintage slip-joints that would be suitable but don't have a locking blade.

The closest I've found is a lionSTEEL Barlow with bottle opener, but I'd still rather something with more functions.

So what other options are out there?
 
You can get a Lionsteel Jack with blade, screwdriver, caplifter, and corkscrew. I don't have one of those, but I've had other Lionsteel knives, and they're very well made. It's kind of a 'modern traditional', so I don't know if it meets your styling requirements, and the blade doesn't lock.
 
Welcome EH. My thoughts align with Tyson and folks posting in another similar thread.

Perhaps, if inclined and practical for your needs, look for a pair of knives you really like that check all your boxes between them. Carry one or both as you please; or toss one in a bag, desk, automobile, wherever you find yourself using it.

Plus, we're nothing if not a bunch of enablers here. Why buy one when you can buy two - I could think up some very nice pairings with a modest budget. *edit: one might be a Victorinox Cadet, or preferred Swiss Army Knife.

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