Question from A Rookie

One Folding Kinfe with A 3" or Smaller Blade for Life

  • CRK Impinda

    Votes: 1 3.3%

  • CRK Inkosi

    Votes: 9 30.0%

  • CRK Mnandi

    Votes: 4 13.3%

  • Something else

    Votes: 16 53.3%
  • Total voters
    30
  • Poll closed .
skyhorse said:
I really like the small Sebenza. welcome to the forum and HAPPY NEW YEAR !
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Love the Turtle! I've got an SKX009 that I adore.

That's one crazy finish on your knife!! Where is that from?
 
strategy9 said:
So it appears there are no state limits regarding how big your blade can be, only the vague interperation of "if it is deemed a threat"... However Boston city ordinance requires no greater then 2.5" unless it is required by work.

That said, you are certainly not wrong for looking at CRK, great knives with great reputation, but if you frequent Boston, or if you have a similar local ordinance where you reside and want to stay 100% within the law, the Olamic Busker, Zieba ms3, or Viper Lille designed by Voxnaes will all keep you right at that 2.5" limit, but still give you a quality knife from a well respected maker, with good customer support.

Andre de Villier mini series would give you a couple nice high end slip joint options at 2", and GEC has a bunch of slip joint options in various patterns and sizes...
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I go into Boston a few times a month but I don't live or work in the city. Having something at or under the 2.5" length would be ideal but if it's a flick over I'm not overly concerned.

I did take a look at your suggestions (thank you) and I do quite like the Zieba ms3. It's just a hair over 2.5" so that's good and I like the clean/minimalist style.
 
rxavage said:
My advice, get whatever folder that speaks to you, without worrying about size for legal reasons.

I live and work in MA, with police details daily, all over the state. I have asked about knife laws many times, and the dangerous weapons section is open to interpretation of the officer but consensus is none of them care about the length of blade on an unconcealed knife. Law abiding citizens have no need for concern about the size of folder they carry.
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This is pretty much the logic I'm using but, just to be safe, I'd still like to keep it around the 3" mark. Also, I really have no need for a knife with a larger blade at this point in my life. Just want a small, basic, well made EDC.
 
xxGOGOxx said:
I have one of the DLT Trading exclusive Bestman models. It's pretty sweet. Great modern traditional style knife.
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I like the small Sebenza 21 over the small Inkosi because of the feel in my hand. Also, it is super easy to disassemble/assemble for maintenance. It is debatable, but the Insingo blade may be a better overall everyday blade style. Haven't seen a Sebenza 31 in the wild yet.

However, I do prefer the large Inkosi over the large Sebenza, but that's another topic altogether...lol.
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That Bestman is a great looking knife. I really like the clean and simple design, I'm not one for overly ornate things.
 
I just picked up a SOG Terminus XR G10
Really liking this knife.
2.95" D2 blade, flipper and thumbstud, XR locking which is similar to an axis just smoother, and extremely affordable.
 
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