slim edc reccomendation?

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edged932

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i am looking for a knife that is not too wide as i have found that the spyderco persistence i have been carrying for a little while is a bit too wide and can become annoying when reaching for my phone, i dont have too many requirements for the knife just:
-tip up pocket clip (preferably deep carry)
-plain edge
-not too wide
-flipper if possible

thanks for any suggestions
-Dave
 
Kizer Splinter? Or if you're not dead set on a flipper, the Benchmade 94x is always a safe bet for a slim edc.
 
Okay, are we talking width scale to scale or are we talking height, edge of the blade to spine of the blade (or spine of blade to top of handle when closed)?

If the first, the Spyderco Chaparral is very thin as is the Hold Out series from Cold Steel. If the second, check out the Al Mar Ultralights or maybe a Spyderco Des Horn.
 
McBokerson said:
Kizer Splinter?
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Good suggestion. I also like the ZT 0450. It's a little more expensive than the Splinter, but it's a little more refined. Either one would fall into what I'd refer to as the "modern toothpick" category.
 
Boker Urban Trapper. Super light, super slim, Ti Framelock bearing flipper with a tip-up clip and VG-10 steel, under $100 with many versions to choose from.

Kizer Splinter, as mentioned above, is also a very very good option (I haven't handled one, but the feedback seems to be universally positive aside from some complaints about sharp edges on parts of the knife that shouldn't be sharp)
 
Kyui Su Kim said:
I do not, or have handled one, but the Boker Urban Trapper looks mighty thin?
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Yes. I haven't handled it either, but it would certainly meet the OP's criteria. So there are three excellent suggestions for a thin flipper. In order of increasing street price, they are:

1. Boker Urban Trapper
2. Kizer Tomcat Splinter
3. ZT 0450

I can't imagine one of those wouldn't get the job done. :)
 
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try a kershaw leek. good price points' move-able clip, and some versions come in elmax now. although the sandvik 14c28n is actually pretty nice,imho
 
Benchmade 530/531. I don't carry my 530 as much in favor of the mini grip but I used to quite a bit
 
Why hasn't anyone mentioned a Kershaw Skyline? Super slim, comes in many different iterations
 
MadJukes said:
Why hasn't anyone mentioned a Kershaw Skyline? Super slim, comes in many different iterations
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He'd need an aftermarket clip because the Skyline leaves a lot of knife sticking out of the pocket when carried tip up.
 
I only hesitate to recommend the Skyline because only 1/3 of the Skylines I have handled have flipped without wrist action. If a flipper requires wrist action, my opinion is that it's not worth calling a "fliiper".
 
I own most of the popular brands and my thought for your criteria would be a Benchmade 940. It isn't a flipper but opens lightening fast with thumb or middle finger. It is really light weight, takes up very little pocket space, decent style, great ergos and offers a decent size blade in a compact package. Doesn't scare people either if that's a factor.

 
Comeuppance said:
I only hesitate to recommend the Skyline because only 1/3 of the Skylines I have handled have flipped without wrist action. If a flipper requires wrist action, my opinion is that it's not worth calling a "flipper".
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Ever try an XM-18? I guess I don't mind a little wrist flick. If anything, I prefer flippers that require some wrist flick over thumbstuds. Opening a knife by extending my thumb has just never felt like a natural action to me. YMMV, of course.
 
bld522 said:
Ever try an XM-18? I guess I don't mind a little wrist flick. If anything, I prefer flippers that require some wrist flick over thumbstuds. Opening a knife by extending my thumb has just never felt like a natural action to me. YMMV, of course.
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I have tried an XM-18, which is also why I have never pulled the trigger on a Hinderer Wharnie despite loving the blade shape. If it doesn't flip, don't put a flipper on it FFS.
 
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