Recommend? Thin Light Locking with Pocket Clip

prisoner6

prisoner6

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I had a friend ask for a recommendation and I was stumped.

He wants a good quality, very thin, very light, pocket clipped small knife.

Something nice, but not very expensive, but not super cheap either.

He saw my Alox Cadet and liked the size but wanted a clip and lock.

My first thought was a Spyderco Dragonfly. Anything I'm missing?
 
For a bit more blade length, an even slimmer profile, and a lower price tag, I'd suggest a Kershaw Leek. The Dragonfly or Dragonfly SS would be good suggestions, too.
 
Benchmade 531.

Not cheap at around $130, but it is worth it. I bought mine as a work EDC as I need something light that won't drag down my scrubs pocket. I've since started carrying it outside work and it's been a great EDC knife for my needs.

The new Spyderco Kiwi is another one to check out. I don't have one, but I've handled it and it's a little lighter than the Benchmade 531.
 
The Benchmade 530/531 is an excellent knife, but likely more than this gentleman would want to do.

The Kershaw Leek might be just the thing. I had forgotten it, but it fits.
 
I second the leek, i have had 2 (the first was lost at the 9/11 memorial, forgot to take it out of my pocket) love(d) both of them, great great great knife
 
+1 on the SS Dragonfly, I got mine when they first came out, it's the biggest little knife you'll ever get. :thumbup:
 
Spyderco Chaparral, thin with a great steel(XHP). It's very light and probably one of the best values out there. A quick google shopping search show them readily available at $100, which means you can probably find one for under that.

edit - the Benchmades have a better lock but in my opinion the Chaparral makes up for it with the steel and handle materials.
 
Off the top of my head.....

BM 525 Mini Presidio Ultra
BM 707 Sequel (expensive, but nigh on perfect)
BM 903 Mini Stryker
BM 470 Emissary (again, expensive)
Spyderco Dragonfly II
Spyderco Delica
Buck Vantage Small
Esee Zancudo
Ontario RATII
Kershaw Leek
Kershaw Scallion
Kershaw Shallot
Kershaw CQC2-K
Kershaw Skyline
 
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