Recommend a folder with a blade around 2 inches with axis lock type system.

[fireincairo]

I'm rounding out my folder collection with a small folder. I currently have a Benchmade 940, minigriptilian 556, and now I want something smaller than both of those.

To be honest, the Benchmade Benchmite looks perfect, but a google search unearthed a bunch of nonsense including a youtuber who distributes a clone and has an ax to grind with Benchmade.

Here are some things I'd like:

- sturdy steel (D2, 154cm, s30V)
- a locking system like the BM axis lock type system
- around 2 inch long blade (less than 2 and 1/2 inches)
- under $100

 

[SwimmingBird]

The Spyderco Poliwog has a 2.5 inch blade with an edge just under 2 inches. The ball bearing lock is sort of like an Axis lock. Kind of the same idea with a different execution. I had a couple for a while; they're pretty nice knives. My best friend has carried one for the past year or so.

I wish Benchmade would make a manual version of that little 2-inch automatic I see in pictures from time to time.

 

[Planterz]

I wish Benchmade would make a manual version of that little 2-inch automatic I see in pictures from time to time.

If you mean the Benchmite, there were 2 manual versions.

I think the shortest AXIS lock BM has made is 3", of which there were several.

 

[Chris "Anagarika"]

Sanrenmu 763. Axis, G10 handle (now got aluminum version), medium steel 8Cr13MoV (same as Tenacious), ambidex pocket clip, less than 2.5 inch.

 

[TurboScooter]

If you mean the Benchmite, there were 2 manual versions.

I think the shortest AXIS lock BM has made is 3", of which there were several.

I think he's talking about the 3150 Impel.

 

[glockman99]

If you can go to almost a 3 inch blade, the Benchmade Mini-Barrage is worth a look.