Searchign for a knife for the wife

[D4v30]

Hey Guys,

Looking to buy my wife a knife for her birthday. She always carries one of mine when we're camping bit I think she'd enjoy having her own.

Looking for something on the smaller side, maybe 2.75-3" and something that you can get in some nice colors.

Top of my list right now in a pink Mini Griptilian but I wanted to see if anyone had some better options. I considered things like the Dragonfly but I can't help but feel it doesn't have the "cool" factor gong for it. Budget is around $100.

As always, thanks guys!

 

[Quiet]

The Spyderco Delica also comes in pink for around that budget as well.

 

[Dergyll]

Lots of choices!
- Civivi elementum (really, Civivi anything)
- one of the upgraded exclusive Delica, the DLT one comes to mind
- kershaw link, dividend, one of the exclusive colorful ones
- Kizer swaggs Swayback (great package opener, designed by Swaggs)
- CJRB Maileah on the small side, but very very fidgety. Has an exclusive if you search for it
- CJRB feldspar, Ria, etc. Knifecenter has exclusives that are nice
- Kershaw leeks, Scallions, etc. Lots of different trims and colors
....

Edit: gonna add a personal favorite of mine, the Spyderco Cat, love this little knife! You can also try a jazzed up Chaparral.

Hahe fun shopping!

 

[ferider]

You sure about the size ? Check this out:

www.bladeforums.com/threads/does-your-wife-edc-mine-finally-does-after-17-years-of-marriage-guess-what-she-picked.1689463

Also, don’t be cheap. Just saying

 

[Mister Coffee]

No cool factor? Surely, you jest.

Spyderco Dragonfly 2 Lightweight Lockback Pink FRN $98.00

But the Mini Griptilian sounds groovy, too.

 

[GIRLYmann]

N°08 Outdoor

The N°08 Outdoor pocketknife is a must-have in the great outdoors. This knife is dedicated to sporting activities such as trekking, mountaineering, canyoning, sailing, caving, paragliding, hiking... The N°08 Outdoor knife equips ENSA (National School of Skiing and Mountaineering at Chamonix) guides.

www.opinel.com

https://www.buckknives.com/product/112-slim-pro-knife/0112FAM03/

 

[GB940Rookie]

Bought my wife a Delica about 10yrs ago. She has other knives , but the Delica is still her go-to folder.
The Mini-grip is nice also.
Maybe let her decide.

 

[Vaytsee]

Maybe let her decide.

+1

I don’t think a knife is any less personal than earrings or underwear.

 

[sabre cat]

When my wife and I were dating I bought her a SAK to carry in her car. I think it was a Victorinox Super Tinker. At the time she just said thank you but I could tell she was just being polite. She really did not see a need for a knife outside of the kitchen.

It has now been over ten years since I purchased that folder. Today she has another SAK on her keychain, a purple handled Endura, and a Leatherman knife for in her pack.

Out of all of thoskeychain SAK gets the most use.

Start there.

EDIT: Grammar

 

[Murphjd25]

Id recommend a pink Delica.

 

[Fixall]

Make sure the knife you choose has a lock style that your wife likes imo. We picked up a Mini Grip for my wife but she doesn't ever use it because she's just not a fan of the Axis lock. She by far prefers a back lock if given the choice, and the Dragonfly is the favorite of all her knives.

 

[Vaytsee]

Her keychain SAK gets the most use.

Same situation here. She likes the scissors. In situations where I would reach for a knife, she will pull out her scissors.

 

[hhmoore]

View attachment 1619496Mantra 2. Had one purpled for the girl...liked it enough that I bought another for myself, and had mine acid etched & stonewashed.
Doesn't quite make your budget; but I wanted to show that you've got options beyond the standard selection. (Can probably get cerakoting done locally for a better price than from the knife guys)

 

[kobold]

Matriarch.

 

[Mossyhorn]

The Fallkniven WM1 was designed for women, but it's a great knife for anyone's collection.

 

[Oklahoma Outlaw]

Strider FTW!!

 

[kobold]

Strider FTW!!

Busse MOAB.

 

[3fifty7]

Dragonfly obviously. A small knife that punches way above its weight class, offered in a variety of colors or decorated stainless, best of all it fits in the mostly useless small pockets of ladies pants.

 

[bayouace]

So, the Zome Dragonfly is not Cool?

 

[Ron Sabbagh]

All great choices ….but don’t limit yourself to pink knives

my wife stole my Pioneer X. She loves the small size and utility - especially the scissors and punch (for opening packages). Victorinox makes colorful lanyards you can add. $50

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