Slim hard-use knife

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Kousii2

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So I have been on the search for a slim hard-use knife. I cut a lot of cardboard and use my knife every day at work for many things. I recently picked up a ZT 0550 (Gen 2) and even with the deep carry clip, I find it annoyingly large in my pokect. I think it might be too thick. I also need this one to be 3" or smaller. A couple of knives I have been looking at are the three sister forge beast and the cct. I have a small sebenza and it feels amazing in my pocket. I also was wondering how thick the techno was compared to the ZT 0550. Any more recommendations would be great! Also my budget is around 300. Also I was wondering about a Strider SNG. Thanks!
 
Have you checked out the Spyderco Ti military?
 
Thank you guys, the Millie is a little too big. My best friend rocks one. I had the sage 2, thought it was great also. Might look into the sage series again.
 
Spyderco Chaparral

Kershaw Blur

Spyderco Paramilitary 2

ZT0350 is surprisingly slim.
 
Could you define what you are looking for when you say "hard use"? Do you mean you are looking for something to hold it's edge for a long time as a constantly used tool, or something that you can beat around without worries, or something that can withstand the elements without any issues, etc.
 
Slim knife for cardboard? Here ya' go. :D

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I've carried this one daily for 15 years as a mechanic and still today, hasn't failed me yet.

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Or if ya can find one an AG Russell Onehand folder.

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Native 5 frn. Slim and light weight. Or the G10 version if you want to spend a little bit more and go for a bit heavier.
 
Sweet Crawford framelock! I bought a similar one when I visited his shop in West Memphis. What nice people. I bought another slightly longer one with canvas scales.
 
Here's a comparison between the SNG GG and a Small Sebenza Insingo. I'd say this is a great combo to carry and the Insingo blade shape is great at opening boxes and precise cutting requiring tip control. On a small knife I prefer the modified Wharncliffe shape to the standard Sebenza drop point. If you want the knife to disappear I'd recommend the SNG with the Gunner Grip without a clip or the Concealed Carry if you are going to clip it on your pants. The lego SNG is a bit chunkier. Both are higher than your price, but since you asked about the SNG I figured you're price point was flexible.

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23698012 said:
I'm surprised no one mentioned the Kershaw Leek
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The OP can consider it for his use but I never considered the Leek relative to "hard use". I have one and to me it seems very delicate. It might be OK for slicing cardboard but the handle is a bit small for me to get a good grip on it. I was going to suggest the Benchmade 943 until the OP said "under 3"". Then I was going to suggest the Benchmade Emissary but it might be a bit small too although I think it is a touch larger than the Leek.
 
If you don't want bulky, then do not get the beast! It is a well built knife, but in no way "disappears in your pocket". For a three inch blade, it might be the bulkiest knife I have ever handled.
 
OP, I challenge you to try a humble carbon steel Opinel for work and leave your expensive folders at home. You might be pleasantly surprised... :)
 
Thank for all the responses. I would love some great edge retention. I do use razors from time to time but like I said, I use my knives for everything. Thank you for the comparison. My small Seb is also insingo with micarta. I have an opinel an will try it out timberweasel. I was thinking about the Emissary. I hear awesome things about it.
 
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