Sage 2

It's not a Spyderco but it's apparently made in the same Taichung Taiwan factory as the sage knives and, it's much more pocketable than its Spyderco breather in because it doesn't have an opening hole:

Enzo birk 75 (borrowed pic):

 

Too bulky for your pockets??? Are you a girl with really shallow pockets? Try the Chaparral! If that's still too bulky try the Dragonfly.

 

Exactly this. Seriously, that's pretty much the sleekest knife they make. The Delica or Dragonfly will be lighter, but they're not "smooth" in the sense I think you mean.

If you want a thinner Sage 2, buy a Small Sebenza.

 

Sleek and spyderco don't generally go in the same sentence

 

I wouldn't have put it that way; but I have a difficult time imagining the Sage 2 being too bulky. Mine sit unused, even though I really like the design & feel, because it is too small.

 

?? My Spydies are all thinner/sleeker than my ZT's or Benchmades

 

What way did I put it? Name is "Jordan Lynn" and my girlfriend can never fit bigger folders in her front pockets because they are super shallow. Only way I could think of the Sage 2 being too bulky. If it is in fact a girl and her pockets are too shallow then we could better understand her need for a shorter knife to accommodate her pockets.

 

Have you seen the "pants" some folk are wearing these days? I'm not sure the blood circulates through the legs...

That said, spydercos tend to have a wider profile than other knives due to the thumb-hole. Thickness depends on the model from any company. Spyderco Kiwi 4 might suit the OP.

 

Spyderco Manix 2, Benchmade 943, Kershaw Leek. All great knives, but which one gets the pocket time?

 

Going OT for just a moment...it really irritates me how small women's pockets are. Neither my sister nor my girlfriend can even fit my 4" bladed folders in! Do women's clothing designers simply assume that women won't be using their pockets or something? It's offensive.

That said, OP, if you can't fit your Sage 2, try a Dragonfly. Or, since I have one, I can really recommend the Cricket to you. It's a fantastic little knife, I love it! I don't have my own picture, but here...

 

That's what I assumed, though re-reading it I suppose it could be interpreted as "What are you, some kind of GIRL?" I live somewhere that nobody would think to make such a statment, so it hadn't even occurred to me. (Honestly, I was busy being incredulous at the notion of a Sage 2 being bulky.)

 

Yup. I've said that a number of times around here. I *used* to be able to carry my Mini Grip and Rat II in my pockets. No longer, because they've gotten shallower than they were just a couple of years ago. Hold Out III *almost/kinda/sorta* fits because the end of the handle has a slight angle to it and the clip is s'danged tight it's not going to slip out easily. Delica is out of the question.

 

I once had four NIB Sage2's sitting in my knife-box. I love 'em. The Caly 3 would be a more sleek folder, however, by about 0.040" in grip thickness. I gave Caly 3's in ZDP-189 to my three nephews, and they love 'em.
The Caly 3 in either VG-10 or ZDP would be a great folder for you to try. The closed length of this folder is also 1/8" shorter than the Sage 2 and has a blade which is more narrow, and easier to fit in your pocket.
I bet you'd love it.

Spyderco Sage 2 0.394" grip thickness 0.118" blade stock thickness S30V
Spyderco Caly 3, 3.5 0.362" 0.118" SuperBlue
Spyderco Caly 3, 3.5 0.352" 0.113" ZDP-189

 

Ever try back pocket carry? I often carry a folder in my back pocket - works well for me. Just a thought...

 

I was going to say maybe a JD Smith or Chokwe, but it seems that your biggest problem may be handle length, not really bulk...

Check out the Techno.

The Dice might be just a hair smaller/shorter than your Sage 2, maybe just enough to make a difference in pocket.

If going very small, the Lava is an awesome LBK.

 

Not a problem, best of luck!

But, I'd highly recommend not narrowing your vision so tight and keeping lockbacks out of your pockets!
There are so many good lockbacks out there, and once you master their one-handed operation it truly becomes ambidextrous and quick to operate. Allows for clean symmetrical design ad well.