Need a good lightweight knife under 2" in length for suit carry

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wyckedpenguin

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I've read all the forums about "office carry" and best "suit knife" so I know the following:

- SAK Alox Cadet
- Spyderco Spin
- Spyderco Dragonfly
- Spyderco Manbug
- Opinel (smaller stocks)
- GEC (smaller stocks)
- Case Peanut
- Al Mar Hawk Ultralight

Am I missing anything? I'm considering the spydie equilibrium but don't know how practical it is beyond opening cardboard boxes. Price is no concern...sheeple friendly is preferred.

Thanks for all your suggestions!



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CS Mini-Tuff
Boker Subcom/Trance/Keycom/Pelican
Spyderco Manbug/Ladybug
SAK Moneyclip/Minichamp
Opinel 4
Utica Banyon Bay
 
Pocket clip/no pocket clip might be a good dividing line to use to narrow things down.

Personally, I don't find the round profile of Opinels pleasant in-pocket, particularly not in lighter-weight clothing.

Traditional slipjoints are about as people-friendly as it comes. I don't think you can go wrong with a Cadet (or similarly sized SAK) or a Case Peanut. Some smaller GECs are Peanut-sized but different; those will generally be carbon steel, not stainless, if that's a factor.
 
I typically don't carry with a clip. It tears up the fabric of my suits. I agree on the opinel observation, great weight..awkward carry. SAK are great but I'm always looking for an alternate solution.


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I second the Spyderco Air or a small GEC, depending on your taste. Another to consider is Moki. They offer the best fit & finish out there for lockbacks.
 
The Air is a nice, small knife and beautiful to look at.

Boker's quality is hit or miss (a lot of miss).
 
GEC just recently came out with the #14 Boys Knife. It is about 3" closed and a really nice slippie. Available with one or two blades. Would be perfect for suit carry and having a small knife with you for small cutting tasks that are common around the office.

My other favorite is the Spyderco Kiwi 4. You can take the clip off if you like. I like it more than the Spyderco Air.
 
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-Spyderco Des Horn (3" blade)
-Spyd. Chicago
-Spyd. Michael Burch
-Al Mar Hawk Classic (osprey just a little too small for me) (2.5" blade)
-Case Tiny Toothpick
-Case Tuxedo
-ProTech CF Sprint
-Benchmade Impel
 
Lots of good suggestions. I'm going to test drive a few of these and see which work best.


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What are your preferences on:

Weight
Bulk
Material
Cost
Looks
Lock type or none
Multitool or just a knife

Also, what would you be using it for? I would assume you aren't worrying about carving a spoon or building a fire in a suit or at the office.

This might help narrow down the suggestions.
 
My personal favorite suit knives are

Vic Bantam
Vic executive
KaBar mini dozier
SRM7010
HARNDS Nyx
Opinel
 
Peanut or simular. If you're not sure you'll like the 'nut get one of the Rough Rider peanuts. Much lower cost than the Case (under $10 online) and just as good, according to a lot of folk over on the porch. (some say fit and finish of the Rough Rider is better than the Case, too.)
 
Scott321 said:
What are your preferences on:

Weight
Bulk
Material
Cost
Looks
Lock type or none
Multitool or just a knife

Also, what would you be using it for? I would assume you aren't worrying about carving a spoon or building a fire in a suit or at the office.

This might help narrow down the suggestions.
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Basic stuff like opening boxes, opening letters, and some other light utility work.

The majors factors are that the blade must be between 2-3 inches, less than 3oz in weight, and not a multi tool (SAK is okay). Other than that I'm fairly open on the other positions.

Thanks!


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The Bantam is one I would consider also. I own one. I just wish you could get them without the metal pin that they attach the ring to. They wear holes in pockets over time. It's big enough to cut stuff effectively, but small enough to hardly notice it in your pocket plus you have the other basic tool that come in handy from time to time. Some might prefer a small scissors tool to have around the office.
 
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