Small Folder for New User

[soccergod04]

Ok, I'm looking for a small folder for my brother. He has several criteria that he wants me to strictly stick to, and I've added a couple of my own.

• Single blade
• Roughly 2-2.5 in. blade (nothing approaching 3)
• Pocket clip
• Preferably lockback, definitely no framelock
• Under $30 shipped
• Decent steel
• FRN or similar handle material

Since this isn't for me, there's no talking me into saving for a better knife, etc. He didn't like the Subcom family of blades.

 

[knarfeng]

How about a Byrd Robin?

You can get one for the low 20's. Shipping will take it up to about $30.
The 8Cr13MoV blade holds an edge well.
The Blade is 2 1/2" long
has a pocket clip
Is a lockback
G10 work for ya? http://www.newgraham.com/detail.aspx?ID=7260
FRN handle is cheaper. http://www.newgraham.com/detail.aspx?ID=44916

 

[THG]

The Spyderco Dragonfly, although it's about $40.

 

[Dagon]

It's too big for his taste, but otherwise you can't beat the Browning Icestorm at the price. A Mcusta for $26.99!

I also thought about the dragonfly. It's wonderful. Perhaps you can subsidise the amount above $30 as a gift? Here is an ebay store that sells it at $29.99 and what can the shipping be for something this small&light...

Finally one really nice small knife that will easily fit in your budget: the recently released Boker M. It's surprisingly sturdy at the price and quite pretty. This ebay store sells it for $17.95 . The big 'M' button is the lock. I have it and it is quite charming.

 

[quattrokid73]

I vote for the Spyderco Cricket and Spyderco Dragonfly FRN.

I like the Cricket a lot more, especially in SE...

But the new Dragonfly FRN sprint run comes in white and it looks awesome!

 

[soccergod04]

Wow, knarfeng! I immediately thought of the Robin too, but thought it didn't have a clip for some reason. I'll have to ask him about it now.