Slicey EDC $1-200

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martinlutherbling

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Like the title says, I'm looking for a capable slicer EDC blade in the $1-200 range. 2.75-3.5" blade of good, fairly corrosion resistant steel. It needs to be slim and lightweight (say 4oz max) and have a pocket clip. No assisted opening. I'm not a fan of back locks but anything else is fair game- however, I just bought 2 Benchmades in a row so I'm not interested in one of those. It doesn't need to be a hard use beast, but fit, finish, and perceived quality are important.
What's out there? And please don't say 10 Opinels and a SAK Cadet. Thanks y'all!
 
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If you really want "slicey" and are open to a fixed blade, you might have some interest in the A.G. Russell Bird and Trout. I want to pick one up but haven't gotten to it just yet. Only 1.9 ounces.

They have a good reputation for the thin grind. From their ad copy:

The blades are just thick enough to be stiff rather than flexible and are ground very thin all the way to the edge, creating a marvelous cutting tool.
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How about a Boker Pry Mini? Great slicer for the first 1/2 inch, sharp as a razor, looks great and fit and finish cannot be beat......and then just for good measure you could take a look at the Boker Pry Mate.....and pick that one up in a month or two latter.
 
Spyderco flat ground folders tend to be excellent slicers. Since you don't want a lockback, a few of them are out. There's still quite a few to choose from.

-Paramilitary 2
-Manix 2 (regular size or XL)
-Military (larger than 3.5" but a hell of a lightweight slicer)
-Domino or Dice
-Sage (whichever one you fancy)

The ZT 0770CF is a good slicer, has an Elmax blade. It's one of my personal favourites, I like everything about it.
 
Franciscomv said:
-Sage (whichever one you fancy)
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+1 on the Sage. I've got the Sage 1 and LOVE it. Fits all your criteria too: nice FFG blade for slicing, ~$110, 3 in blade, S30V (very corrosion resistant from what I've heard. Haven't really tested it myself), I think it's like 3oz, fantastic pocket clip, liner lock, fit and finish is excellent, especially with the beautiful carbon fiber. You could also go for the Sage 2 if you fancy the titanium, a little pricier however (~$150). The Sage 3 and 4 are probably too thick/heavy for you, and the 3's lock is pretty similar to a Benchmade.
 
Fixed blades are out unfortunately, so the AG Russel and Bokers are a no go. Sweet looking knives though.
The Sage line is great, but I already have a Sage 1. I love it, but I think the blade is just a little too tall and a touch wide.
The Manix 2 is cool but I'm not crazy about the FRN handles, and the g10 versions are too heavy.
ZT 0770 is cool but I don't want anything assisted. Added that to the OP.
I'll definitely take a closer look at the PM2 and Domino. My concern with the PM2 is that it's a bit large, and the Domino is heavy and only available in CF. Between my Sage 1 and 940-1 I think I've got enough CF in my collection, at least for now.
Also, what do you guys think of the Enzo 75?
 
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Para 2 is a little on the thick side for slicing IMO. Don't get me wrong, it slices WELL. But there are definitely some better options out there. Delica comes to mind. And If your willing to go small, the chapparal is very hard to beat.
 
The Delica and Chap are both back locks, which I'm really not a fan of. I don't like the slower deployment, the reduced smoothness, and having to change my grip to access the lock. I also don't like that the Chap looks almost exactly like my Sage 1. I'm not one if those guys who delights in having a matched pair.
The Birk looks like it may be a winner, but it appears that the FFG version is a bit tough to find. I'm sure it's doable though—my one concern is the handle thickness.
 
Apophis said:
If you really want "slicey" and are open to a fixed blade, you might have some interest in the A.G. Russell Bird and Trout. I want to pick one up but haven't gotten to it just yet. Only 1.9 ounces.

They have a good reputation for the thin grind. From their ad copy:
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Yup great knife slices great
 
If you're up for a liner lock, a Spyderco Centofante Memory is an excellent slicer in VG-10. It's also beautiful.

My alternative is a Spyderco Air in M4, though it does not have a pocket clip. I don't think it's quite as slicey as the Memory, but it's quite fine.

You don't like backlocks, so the glory that is the stepped titanium Chaparral 4 is out of consideration. That just leaves more for me. :)

Maybe you'd be happy with a Strider PT. If you can find one.
 
The Memory looks awesome but that blue kills it for me. I might think different if I saw it in person, but from the pictures I'm not a fan. Great looking knife otherwise. I have mixed feelings on the Air, but ultimately the lack of a pocket clip is a deal breaker. The Caly line is all back locks, and also if I'm spending $100+ I don't want to see rivets holding my knife together. Chapparral is beautiful but again, it's a lockback.
I hope it doesn't seem like I'm just shooting down everyone's suggestions, by the way. I appreciate all the responses, just trying to dial in that perfect knife.
At this point I'm leaning towards the Enzo Birk. However I'm also thinking of lifting my self imposed Benchmade ban and grabbing a 943. I also kinda dig the 480 Shoki, but it doesn't have a pocket clip (but does come with a clip slip). It checks a lot of boxes for me.
 
ok if you are for something thats diffrent see if you can find a brous bionic.great looks and a natural born slicer,lightweight, clip and not to many people you meet will have one.
 
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Also, what do you guys think of the Enzo 75?
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I had never heard of it but it looks good. I plan on getting the s110v version of the Manix2 L/W because the BD1 version actually competes in my edc rotation with the Sebenza.
[video=youtube;e03PwqhTHiY]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e03PwqhTHiY[/video]
 
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