Recommend a light edc slicing machine?

[whetrock]

I'd get a stainless and carbon Opinel, and then use what's left to purchase a Composite ( 13c26/D2, Kershaw steel) Kershaw Leek. All are grand, but distinctly different slicers, that'll stand up to a great deal of use. The composite blade on the Leek is a real treat, and very cool aesthetically. It's also got excellent edge retention and will take a good edge.

 

[Neverflinch]

Spyderco Sage 1.

 

[BladeChick777]

I would say Spyderco Chaparral or Air - Both are excellent knives.
Caly 3 in CF/ZDP-189 is worth a look too.

 

[rg02]

I would say Spyderco Chaparral or Air - Both are excellent knives.
Caly 3 in CF/ZDP-189 is worth a look too.

Agree on the caly 3...... Used to be my office carry until i got my techno and sage 2. Now those will be kicked out by the small sebenza 21

Serious though---- caly 3 is a great slicer and zdp189 holds an edge for a long time. Even check out the caly 3 super blue. Another great steel.

 

[NeverMore1701]

Sounds like you need a Leek.

You can go from flashy:

To wasteland survivor:

To "midtech":

Or anywhere in between:

 

[flarp]

Leek, Skyline, Delica FFG, Ritter Mini-Grip. For $150, you might even be able to pick up the first 3 of that lot.

 

[hapasnyper]

Spyderco Chapparal

 

[zest]

CRKT ripple , the stainless steel blue version . This has got to be the most underrated knife ever , perfect for office carry wont scare the ladies . You should be able to find it for well under a hundred .

 

[Phydeaux]

I have to agree with Isipid Moniker about the Al Mar UltraLights. Don't let the AUS 8 steel fool you. Al Mar does a great job with the heat treat and temper. They are light and thin, I have the two smaller ones and they both "disappear" in my pocket.



Ric

 

[sideways]

Opinel
Svord peasant
Swiss army knife
Spyderco centofante 3

For slicers you want thin blades.

 

[untamed]

RE: Opinel's and Spydie Centofante's

Never had the pleasure of owning an Opinel, though that may change soon. You can't argue with generations of users though.

However, I briefly held a friend's Centofante Drop Point once and man did that thing slice! An elegant, gentleman's user. Personally, aside from the thinness of the blade, for a dedicated slicer, the nail nicks and hole openers rule (may include flippers). No thumb studs or disks to get in the way.

I imagine the wharncliffe version might gain an additional edge as a pure slicer -

 

[powernoodle]

I'd like it to have a thin blade and high grind for better slicing ability, and I'd like the steel to be a cut above the basic aus8 level.

Spyderco Caly 3. This is the Super Blue flavor which is hard to come by, but you can get it in VG-10 and ZDP-189/carbon fiber.

 

[jackknife]

I'll add to the list of Opinel recommendations. Slices great, insanely light weight for their size, unexpectedly sturdy, and universally accepted by non knife carrying people almost as well as a SAK. Add to the cost of just bit over 10 bucks, and you have a grate little knife for the cost of a few cold beers. Every knife nut needs t own an Opinel once in his life. It will add a perspective that you've never seen before.

 

[Groove]

If you don't own an Opinel...get one! They have a slight convex grind and take a wicked sharp edge.

 

[goodeyesniper]

You can't beat an Opinel for slicing. Likewise SAKs and many traditionals slice great. On modern folders I'd echo the Spyderco Centofante recommendations. Slices like a light saber.

Sounds like you need a Leek.

You can go from flashy:

Man, you've got enough leeks to sink the Titanic.

 

[bucktwofive]

Hey everyone, its that time again, I'm looking for a new edc knife. It's going to be primarily an office-carry knife used for light food prep, opening mail and packages, etc. In other words, a basic edc knife. I'm not looking for anything hard use or tactical; on the contrary, the thinner, lighter, and slimmer, the better, with a blade between 2 and 3 inches. That size works best for the tasks I typically do. I'd like it to have a thin blade and high grind for better slicing ability, and I'd like the steel to be a cut above the basic aus8 level. Im open to traditional or modern, a pocket clip is not required. My budget tops out at $150 or so. So, fellow knuts, what's your pick for a small, disappears-in-your-pocket lightsaber under $150?

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Spyderco Chokwe.

 

[bh49]

Certainly Caly3

 

[twid]

Check out the Case carbon fiber Sod buster Jr.

Fallkniven U2

 

[Charlie Choil]

Benchmade 470 is small,light and a good slicing knife.

 

[Groove]

Their blade stamp is missing two fingers...it just that sharp!