Recomendations for SMALL High Quality please

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Glenridgerich

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Hello folks, I'm on a never ending quest for small single blade knives that are of the highest quality. They can be production (I already have GEC's, Al Mar's, Wm Henry's, etc.). Perhaps I need to go the custom route? Any suggestions regarding SMALL, SINGLE BLADE knives? Ideally, 2.75-3.10 in CLOSED length. Any (within reason) price. Thanks in advance and regards to all!
 
I like this one a bunch:

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I think WE knives or Reate have a really small knife called the hummimgbird that seems pretty nice

Rike knife does the hummingbird
 
Someone posted a thread just like this yesterday I believe. I saw a knife in that thread called the bestech zen. Nice looking little blade.
 
Andre de Villiers Mini Imp? There is also a wharncliffe one (the Butcher). Not sure if $250 is within reason for you.

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I reread and made sure you said, "2.5-3.1" CLOSED",
yup, you did...

Since you already said you have GEC's, W&H's, etc. I assume you don't mean more slipjoints, so it gets a bit tricky, as even 2.5" knives usually come in closer to 3.5" closed, but a few fit the bill...

Now, I prefer larger blades save for a small SAK and Leatherman both on respective keychains, so I can't comment one way or the other on any of these knives, but if I was looking for a small knife, these companies all (in my expreience), make a quality product I would trust and be interested in.

Rike Hummingbird = 2.25"
Stedemon Vouking = 2.75"
CRKT Eros 2 = 3"
A.R.S. flip shank = 3.125"
Lionsteel 8210d = 3.25
Spyderco Techno = 3.45"
Spyderco One Eyed Jack = 3.5
Spyderco Chapparal = 3.6
Boker Pipsqueek = 3.65
Mcusta Bamboo: Bestech Imp & Goblin: Viper Voxnaes Lille: all = 3.75

FWIW, not having any really small knives, if I were in the market, my top picks would be the Rike & Lionsteel because they come in damasteel, the Boker in 3v, or the one eyed jack because it has a cool handle (if you play cards).
 
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G Glenridgerich At slightly over your closed length criteria is the Benchmade 482 Megumi. Single blade (2.48" S30V) and has a cocobolo and CF handle with a MIM backspace. It is discontinued, though you may be able to find some floating around still. As well, maybe not up to your definition of "high-quality", but it may be worth checking out the ladybugs/manbugs from Spyderco.

ETA: You may also want to consider checking out the Hawk and Osprey lineups from Al Mar Knives (2.5" and 1.85" blade knives). Blade steel is AUS-8, but they come in a variety of handle materials from linen micarta to mother of pearl.
 
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Yeah, that closed length target is tough. I do like the Spyderco Manbugs and Ladybugs. The Baby Horn sprint is still available (I carry mine a ton). It's 3.4" closed, but really isn't much larger than a SAK Cadet.
 
Another vote for the Olamic Busker. I certainly love mine.
 
Benchmade 756 sounds like it is right up your alley.
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Just read that you grabbed the ADV, I hope it works for you.
 
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