My wife wants a knife!

My wife EDC's a Piranha (purple) auto clipped to her pocket and a CS Spike in her purse.
 
Well, due to legal reasons, I'd suggest a folder.

That said, of all the small fixed blade knives I have owned, I really like my knife from Gene Ingram. Mine is sorta like a super pairing knife. It has been most useful.

Another one I liked was from Arno Bernard. Smaller than the Ingram, but quite practical for most daily small cutting tasks.
 
Go with a safer folder..
+2 BM Mini-Grip, lots of different colors to choose.
Most small Spydy's will break a nail..
 
Cold Steel PENDLETON MINI HUNTER

Specifications:
Weight: 2.4 oz.
Blade Thick: 1/8"
Blade Length: 3
Handle: 3 1/4" long. Kraton
Steel: VG-1 Stainless Steel
Overall Length: 6 1/4"
Sheath: Secure-Ex Sheath

about $50
 
Nothing wrong with a small fixed blade w/sheath, but any of the flipper-equipped assisted-opening Kershaw Chives or slightly larger Scallions are also fingernail-friendly.

My wife carries a Scallion clipped inside her purse for cutting tasks, and a small pointed FRN Kuboton for any occasion when a quick poke or swing will suffice...:D

The A.G. Russell Hunter's Scapel is a good small fixed-blade. :thumbup:

Ray :)
 
440hard said:
Go with a safer folder..
+2 BM Mini-Grip, lots of different colors to choose.
Most small Spydy's will break a nail..
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I second this.

Grip's are easy to open, easy to close, nail friendly and they come in a variety of blade shapes and, as stated above, lots of diffrent colours.
 
I'm gonna show her pics of some of the suggestions (only those under $125) and let her make the decision. She actually appreciates the feel and construction of a good knife but her fine motor coordination is really bad. I have a well worn Pat Crawford designed Benchmade with liner lock that is so easy to use, she just can't manipulate it, she is just clumsy. I think a small FB with a secure sheath is the only way to go for her.
 
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I'm gonna show her pics of some of the suggestions (only those under $125) and let her make the decision. She actually appreciates the feel and construction of a good knife but her fine motor coordination is really bad. I have a well worn Pat Crawford designed Benchmade with liner lock that is so easy to use, she just can't manipulate it, she is just clumsy. I think a small FB with a secure sheath is the only way to go for her.
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The original Benchmade Activator is nice, and compact too.

http://www.gpknives.com/item/benchmade-activator.html

The winewood version has a regular sheath....

http://www.gpknives.com/item/benchmade-winewood-activator.html
 
My wife has pocket EDC-ed her Kershaw rainbow Chive for nearly five years now. It has held up exceedingly well - she uses it everyday at work (pre-school teacher) to open packages, lunches, etc. I think I've had it sharpened twice - at gun/knife shows. My green Scallion is a bit older... and 'too big' for her (She is 5'10"... go figure!). Never a broken nail with that Chive, either.

Stainz
 
I like the BM Activator and the BR PSK although not familiar with 12C27. Not clear about the sheath for the PSK.
 
excranium said:
...her fine motor coordination is really bad. I have a well worn Pat Crawford designed Benchmade with liner lock that is so easy to use, she just can't manipulate it, she is just clumsy.
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My wife is exactly the same way. I had to take her to the emergency room a couple of weeks ago when she almost cut off the tip of her thumb with a kitchen knife. :eek:

If it were me, I would be trying to sell her on a safe little pair of scissors, maybe something fancy with a nice carrying case or something. I think sewing or craft stores carry such things. You can get a whole lot of cutting utility from a pair of scissors and with less chance of an accident.:thumbup:

Another possibility is a mini utility knife, the kind that take the replacable razor blades, but mini sized. They are keychain sized (like a Victorinox Classic) and open without risk to nails with a sliding button. The one I found at a True Value hardware store was only a few bucks, all metal and chrome plated, so it could pass for something a little bit fancy. Very useful.

[edit: This suggestion is assuming that she wants it for utility purposes. If she wants something for self defense, get some pepper spray or a striking tool or some such.]
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What are her intended uses? Office use? Hard use vs rare or mild use? Utility? Self Defense? Stabing? Slicing? Food Prep? Letter opening? Box opening? etc.
Does she have aesthetic preferences? Color, Materials, look, etc. Does she want a intimidating "Tactical" look, or a cute or pretty style? Or does it even matter to her? Wharncliff? Drop point? Small or Large? Is she prone to lose things? Inexpensive vs Collector quality? Is $125 the upper limit?
What are your local carry laws? Will she be using this in other States or communities, where the laws may be different?
Does she have a good multi-tool? Does she need scissors?
 
I want to add in a recommendation for a Spyderco Spin. I have one and it's great. The hole is really easy to use, and she won't break any nails :O VG-10 is awesome, and the handle is really awesome. (I have larger knives, yet I still carry the Spin alone from time to time - Truly a "Little Big Knife")

I'm gonna try and get my mom 1 of the Kershaw Damascus Chives I mentioned earlier in this thread.
 
I just want to point out that all the guys who are suggesting folding knives as a safer alternative don't really carry purses. Guys aren't used to rummaging around in a bag of loose keys, makeup, and 10 lbs of other assorted stuff 10 times a day

My wife has a Spyderco jester and a delica (both pink) and she's mentioned a few times how they have opened up in her purse on their own. I think keys are getting hooked into the Spydie hole.

I'd imagine that a fixed blade with a nice tight sheath would be better. I like the idea of the BRKT micro Canadian.
 
I have several small fixed blades that I use as pocket fixed blades:
1. Nemesis Knives Arch Alley
2. Tom Krein TK-2
3. Charles May Fireant
4. Gene Ingram Pocket Hippo (In my pocket as I type this.)

All are EXCELLENT knives!
 
I generally carry either a Chive or a Mini-Grip, as well as a small SAK. Usually clipped to a pocket, but if I were going to stick it in my bottomless pit of a bag I carry, I'd clip the knife to (or zip it inside) an interior pocket to lessen the chances that it'd open inside the bag.

If she has trouble with a liner lock, I'd imagine a framelock (like my Chive) would be even more difficult to her, but the Axis lock shouldn't be too much trouble.

Just want to add, I have a CRKT Carson F4 (not even made anymore) that I rarely carry, since 1) it would take up more space than I'd like in a bag and there's already enough junk in there and 2) I'm not even sure if it's legal for me to carry a fixed blade. Knife laws here talk about daggers and dirks and seem to classify knives without guards as daggers. I have a much smaller fixed blade I carry once in a blue moon, but it's really small (3 3/4 inches overall) and even in the sheath would probably disappear under all the stuff usually carried in a bag.
 
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You could get her a Victorinox paring knife, and then have a kydex or leather sheath made for it. They really are great knives and I bet she would feel more comfortable with it.

You could also take a look at the A.G. Russel Woodswalker and the Bark River PSK, both are great little fixed blades.

Why do people keep saying fixed blades in purses are more dangerous? I would think one strapped to your leg would be worse in a fall. Pluse, there are other things to worry about puncturing something in a purse (i.e. pen, nail file, scissors, lip stick, ect.) should a fall on the purse ever happen. So long as it is in a sheath. I don't see why it would make a difference. You might face more restrictions legaly depending on your location though.
 
Her bags are not that big but I am constantly amazed at how much stuff she manages to fit in them. She has trouble finding her cell phone. She changes bags all the time, you should see the pile of stuff that comes out. I tried to teach her to put the same items in the same pockets all the time, forget it, it will never happen. We live in FL so a 3" or less blade will be fine. From all I have read here, I think a small fixed blade with a tight fitting sheath will be best. She may never use it but wants it. She carries a Surefire flashlight that she never uses, but she likes having it, she wants to be prepared and I'm all for that. I just need to be careful not to piss her off.
 
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