Need suggestions - lefty, 3", on post

[Benjamin]

Hi.

I have a birthday coming up, and have decided to get something nice for myself.

I am air force, but am stationed on an army post. I'm restricted to a blade up to 3" in length. Auto/non auto is not a factor.

I am left handed, and don't like serrations. My spyderco delica has served me very well, but I want something new.

What do you suggest?


ETA - oh, I'm in CA, so...I don't really want to carry a concealed fixed blade, as that would apparently be a felony if I carry it off post.

 

[Mirror-Saw]

What kind of price range are you looking at?

Look into Benchmades with Axis locks, they may be good for a lefty.

 

[Padawan]

A price range would definitely help with recommending a knife for you. I agree with Mirror-Saw that a Benchmade with an Axis lock would be a nice choice, though there are a number of different options in that category. One knife that immediately comes to mind is the Cabela's D2 Mini Griptilian. It's available in a plain edge version with either black or olive drab scales, and sells for approximately $75.

 

[Benjamin]

I need to keep it under $150. I would like to keep it somewhat under that.

Truth be told...my dull delica or my SAK can do anything that I need doing. This is for entertainment and self gratification.

 

[fudo]

1 Kershaw Starkey Ridge
2 Spyderco Calypso Jr.
3 Spyderco Native from Wally-World
4 BM Mini-Grip

 

[slotstik]

i'm a lefty too, some axis locks i recommend:

benchmade 705
(if you can find one)
here's my 705-401 with silver g-10:http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showpost.php?p=3706940&postcount=2077

benchmade 707
http://www.pbase.com/haveblue/image/40141818

benchmade mini-presidio
http://newgraham.com/detail.aspx?ID=3919

blade lengths about 2.97"
axis lock is great fun, probably my favorite lock. clips are reversible, ambidextrous thumbstuds.

 

[cmd]

I need to keep it under $150. I would like to keep it somewhat under that.

Truth be told...my dull delica or my SAK can do anything that I need doing. This is for entertainment and self gratification.

If you have never had an axis lock Benchmade, go get a 707 or 705. If you can wait a little while, the waved Delicas are supposed to be shipping and those will definitely be entertaining.