My job entails entering "federal facilities." Let's assume for the sake of this thread that I am interested in complying with Title 18 U.S.C. Sec 930, which allows me to legally carry "a pocket knife with a blade of less than 2 1/2 inches in length."
I usually carry a Kershaw Blackout or Composite Leek, but those wouldn't technically be legal to carry at work so I'm looking for something new. I do like Kershaws for performance & value but I'm by no means going to restrict my choices to one brand. These are some of the folders I've found with blades shorter than 2.5".
Kershaw Scallion
Benchmade Aphid
Spyderco Dragonfly
SOG Flash 1
I'm looking for a folder that can be opened with one hand. Assisted opening is a plus but not strictly required. A pocket clip is fairly important and I'd prefer a plain edge with no serrations. I want a blade steel that will be durable and stand up to any reasonable (or unreasonable
) task you'd expect of a pocketknife. The steels I've seen so far in <2.5" blades are AUS8 (SOG), 440C (Benchmade), 420HC and Damascus (Kershaw), and VG10 (Spyderco).
Any thoughts on the above knives? Or any other models I've neglected to mention? Any recommendations are much appreciated.
I usually carry a Kershaw Blackout or Composite Leek, but those wouldn't technically be legal to carry at work so I'm looking for something new. I do like Kershaws for performance & value but I'm by no means going to restrict my choices to one brand. These are some of the folders I've found with blades shorter than 2.5".
Kershaw Scallion
Benchmade Aphid
Spyderco Dragonfly
SOG Flash 1
I'm looking for a folder that can be opened with one hand. Assisted opening is a plus but not strictly required. A pocket clip is fairly important and I'd prefer a plain edge with no serrations. I want a blade steel that will be durable and stand up to any reasonable (or unreasonable

Any thoughts on the above knives? Or any other models I've neglected to mention? Any recommendations are much appreciated.