My wife wants a knife!

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excranium

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but it has to be a small fixed blade she can keep in her purse, she doesn't want to break a nail opening a folder. I don't know where to begin, never searched for this type of blade. Came across a Buck/Mayo Kaala in S30V, OAL 6''. Seems like a good place to start. Any suggestions?
 
Two days ago I ordered this lovely mini Tanto from Kiku:

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A Spyderco Kiwi may not be a fixed blade model but this elegant compact folder is easy to open without chipping a nail thanks to the handy hole in the blade. I love mine and women tend to like it as well, as it's almost "cute":

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Gee excranium, What did you do to piss her off? :-)

I heartily second Dagons advice for a Spyderco folder (big hole to open and fits in a carry bag easily).
But for God's sake, get her something little, it shortens the recovery time!
 
Benchmade mini grip. It's not a fixed blade, but with the thumbstuds (or ''spyder hole"), she won't have to worry about breaking a nail. They come in pink too. I just bought my wife one, and she loves it. At least that's what she tells me. The steel's pretty good too, 154 CM. _
 
I don't know if I'd be crazy about a fixed blade for in a purse,unless it's sheathed,get her an assisted opening folding knife,she'll be hooked for sure.:thumbup:
 
+1 for the Benchmade mini-Grip. I esp. like the 556, as at that size the studs make for effortless opening. The Axis lock also closes w/out having to put your fingers in the blade path, and is lightning smooth.
Jim
 
I agree, go with a folder. Much safer in a purse.
How about a Leek or a smaller Scallion? Good price and lost of colors to choose from. The Leek is a frame lock and probably easier to close than the Scallion or Chive. For a flipper or manual opener, any Spyderco will do but they aren't very "Lady Like"

Let me throw this one out: Browing Ice Storm. On Sale for 30.00. http://www.cdnninvestments.com/browningknives.html used to be 75+ an worth it. SUPER easy to open, SMOOOOOTH action and a easy linerlock to close. Lightweight but with a 3" VG10 blade.

Or go with a very nice Mcusta in exotic wood. Basically the same knife jazzed up. http://www.japaneseknifedirect.com/MCUSTA.html while you are there look over the SEKI CUT pages. Lots of unique options and I think reasonable costs.
 
Great Suggestions. Those Japanese knives are beautiful. I hope she has not caught my knife disease, that could get expensive. The search goes on.
 
first i think i would check the knife laws in your state, a fixed blade in the purse may be considered concealed, making it illegal. where as a folder may not be.
small sebenza i would say, performs like a fixed blade anyway.
 
I'll second the scallion,nice inexpensive knife,not real big,but easy to handle,AO,I think she'd love it.
 
excranium said:
but it has to be a small fixed blade she can keep in her purse, she doesn't want to break a nail opening a folder. I don't know where to begin, never searched for this type of blade. Came across a Buck/Mayo Kaala in S30V, OAL 6''. Seems like a good place to start. Any suggestions?
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What is the purpose of this knife? What is its intended use?

Thanks,
Rich
 
What about one of the soon to be released Damascus Kershaw Chives? About $54, the steel is said to perform pretty well, though below S30V, it'll look incredible with the Damascus blade, and with the flipper + speed safe, she won't have to deal with thumbstuds breaking nails or hurting her fingers. Kershaw also has the greatest warranty in the business.
 
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