I'm gonna echo the Dragonfly 2 lots of options including my favorite, ZDP-189 with a British Racing Green FRN handle. Also the Ambitious is pretty nice given it's price as well as the Byrd Robin. The Kershaw Chive also has a great profile for a smaller blade and has Speed-Safe ( I don't really care for assisted openers ). All in all IMO Spyderco has perfected the "little big knife".
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I work in health care too and need to carry a knife to work that my colleagues and patients won't be frightened/shocked by. I usually alternate between my Spyderco Chaparral, a CRKT Centofante Tribute, a Case Small Texas Toothpick and my Small Mcusta Tsuchi.
If you don't want to drop the money for a small Sebenza or Mnandi, I'd get a Sage 1 or 2 if 3 inches is okay. Or if you want smaller, a Leafstorm or G10 Dragonfly if that's too expensive. Oh, or a Spyderco Terzuola if you don't mind it being a Slip-it and want a beautiful gentleman's knife for not too much.
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What's your budget and preference? A small SAK might be a good, sheeple friendly knife. If you're looking for a small modern folder, there are plenty of good options in a WIDE variety of budgets. Or you could get a little fixed blade, like an IZULA or a BK14 or 11, and get a nice bright handle color.
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Mnandi, mnandi, MNANDI, MNANDi, MNANDI MNANDI!!!!!!!!!
Ik its a little pricey but it's the perfect professional's folder!!! Best quality, just right size, beautiful wood scales = classy, looks like A pen clipped in your pocket and if you use it during work that means it will be your primary knife from a Time in pocket standpoint! It's worth the price plus rather than saying "ahh that's a big knife!" they will say " Wow that is gorgeous where did you get that knife" Guaranteed!!!
Ik its a little pricey but it's the perfect professional's folder!!! Best quality, just right size, beautiful wood scales = classy, looks like A pen clipped in your pocket and if you use it during work that means it will be your primary knife from a Time in pocket standpoint! It's worth the price plus rather than saying "ahh that's a big knife!" they will say " Wow that is gorgeous where did you get that knife" Guaranteed!!!
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A small SAK is a simple and affordable solution. My favourite is the Wenger Pocket Tool Chest, it's a bit bigger than a Victorinox Classic (closed length is 65mm, instead of the Classic's 58mm) and has a few handy tools.
Another knife that I've found quite good to use in sensitive places is a stockman pattern slippie. Even the largest ones have two small blades (spey and sheepfoot) that aren't pointy, so they aren't threatening at all. You still have a larger clip point blade if you need it.
Another knife that I've found quite good to use in sensitive places is a stockman pattern slippie. Even the largest ones have two small blades (spey and sheepfoot) that aren't pointy, so they aren't threatening at all. You still have a larger clip point blade if you need it.
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Fallkniven U2 is a great little knife. Small, light, disappears in the pocket and an outstanding blade.
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I will also concur with the Dragonfly. I have a Spyderco on me nearly all the time and I have a Dragonfly for those type situations. Mine is all black FRN but in your case I really think I would go with a Yellow H1. With H1 if you get something on the knife you don't even have to hesitate to just rinse it off with no worry or bother. A yellow H1 is on my short list right now for the same type reasons.
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The only two knives I have at the moment that I wouldn't hesitate to pull out and use in front of people no matter where I'm at would be either a CRKT shrimp or Case small toothpick.
Whether a knife is intimidating or not is really really subjective. What might seem tame to us knife guys (ie. small sebenza or delica) might still look "scary" to normal folks if you opened it up at a post office and cut tape with it. Depending on your work environment, you actually have a lot of choices if you want to go the super small folder route.
Whether a knife is intimidating or not is really really subjective. What might seem tame to us knife guys (ie. small sebenza or delica) might still look "scary" to normal folks if you opened it up at a post office and cut tape with it. Depending on your work environment, you actually have a lot of choices if you want to go the super small folder route.
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I often have the Chaparral in my pocket, like right now. I wouldn't want anything bigger in an office environment, and would normally carry something smaller.
An option might be the Fallkniven FH9BH. It is like the FH9, but with black Micarta scales and no clip. Another knife to consider, if you like VG10 would be one of the Mcusta knives. They have a great variety, and I like the Take. Also, don't forget to check out the Moki knives. They have some nice ones, and they vary in price as a function of blade steel and handle material. They are very well made. I can recommend their Take or similar linerlock knives, but the framelock model that I have, the small Nami framelock, has too strong a detente for my taste. It is nearly impossible to open with one hand, unlike the Take.
If money is a concern, then the Dragonfly is an option. I usually want something a little bigger than the Dragonfly, but smaller than a Benchmade Sequel or minigrip. The knives I suggested fill that gap.
An option might be the Fallkniven FH9BH. It is like the FH9, but with black Micarta scales and no clip. Another knife to consider, if you like VG10 would be one of the Mcusta knives. They have a great variety, and I like the Take. Also, don't forget to check out the Moki knives. They have some nice ones, and they vary in price as a function of blade steel and handle material. They are very well made. I can recommend their Take or similar linerlock knives, but the framelock model that I have, the small Nami framelock, has too strong a detente for my taste. It is nearly impossible to open with one hand, unlike the Take.
If money is a concern, then the Dragonfly is an option. I usually want something a little bigger than the Dragonfly, but smaller than a Benchmade Sequel or minigrip. The knives I suggested fill that gap.