Recommend a 2.5"?

[Kettleman]

Go 2.74 and you will find bliss…

Chris Reeve Mnandi

 

[EngrSorenson]

Opinel No. 6!

(okay okay... so it's 2.75 inches... whatever... still a great knaf.)

 

[jayjaygee]

If I hadn’t traded my para3 yesterday I was gonna strongly recommend it

Is't that more than 2.5"? I need something 2.5" max.

 

[jayjaygee]

Opinel No. 6!

(okay okay... so it's 2.75 inches... whatever... still a great knaf.)

It is but I need something 2.5" max.

 

[jayjaygee]

Then when you see how good it is. Have a custom fixed blade made of it in your specs.

How does someone go about doing something like that?

 

[jayjaygee]

Go 2.74 and you will find bliss…

That's what I keep telling her.

 

[jayjaygee]

Spyderco Techno 2. It has become one of my favorites.

It's over 2.5" (2.52" according to the specs).

 

[jayjaygee]

OP: do you prefer a slip joint (of which there are plenty) or a locking knife, and if so, do you prefer thumb stud, flipper, or Spydie hole? It would help narrow the field.

I'm really looking for options.

 

[EngrSorenson]

It is but I need something 2.5" max.

File off the last quarter inch. Custom spear point.

 

[EngrSorenson]

Case seahorse whittler

 

[bayouace]

Kizer Urban Bowie is fantastic, fun, and has a fairly unique blade in the 5th pocket realm. I consider it a little “big” knife. I have the g10, but the micarta looks awesome also.

Other options:
CS Engage 2.5 - this one is great!
Bestech Engine - 2 different blade shapes, great materials, fit, and finish. Con is price point and too pretty to use.
Bestech Bihai - box opening wizard.
Civivi Baby Banter - add Unlocked Composite scales and you have one of the best ever, seriously.
Spyderco Lil Native - find the cruwear bersion and you have a tank!
Spyderco Dragonfly - what to say, so many options, and just a fun little knife.
CJRB Maileah - loce this one, great nlade shape, but just always seems like it could use a forward choil.
Ferrum Forge Mini Archbishop - a seriously underrated knife.

For fixed how about the MKM Mikro. 2 blade shapes, great finish, excellent stock sheath, and a great add on kydex sheath.

I second the Baby Banter and Dragonfly 2 . Which one to carry is often my hardest daily decision.

 

[FOG2]

How does someone go about doing something like that?

Ez you go to the makers forums and pic the one who has a style u like. For me it was David Mary

 

[NG VI]

Kizer Yorkie, the Urban Bowie is also awesome, the Dice from Spyderco if you find one, all really excellent slicers

 

[Therom]

Spyderco Dragonfly for me, either drop point or wharny

 

[elde66]

Spyderco Chaparral - Great steel, great grip & great value. Will last a lifetime.

(If the dimensions don’t fit, the Baby Banter would be the backup suggestion.)

 

[MrMoose]

I agree Lil’ Native is a great 2.5” blade. The black DLC CPM-M4 exclusive from Blade HQ is a winner. Natural G10 scales. Compression lock really makes it great. Made in Golden Colorado USA Earth It is a lot of knife in a compact package. Price is reasonable too.

If it calls to you, I happen to have an extra one LNIB that I would part with…

 

[Lee D]

I couldn’t stretch the tape tight and take a pic, but the U2 has a 2.5” blade

 

[woodysone]

Ember from Razor edge knife, a small fixed blade, ground thin. A well thought out companion that made me rethink, size doesn’t matter.

 

[FOG2]

A fixed blade imo is superior in comfort and pocket space to a folder. When worn on the belt.

 

[labdog]

Two suggestions to consider:
A.G. Russell Light'n Bug liner-lock
Great Eastern Northfield Jack