Small, Lightweight EDC

[balldude1]

My current EDC is a Buck 425. Small, lightweight and a 2 inch blade. I think this would be the best knife ever except for one design flaw. The nail mark is about 3/16 of an inch off center and I can’t open the goddamn thing. I love Buck knives, I wish they would re-design this one. But in the meantime does anyone have any suggestions for a lightweight 2 inch knife that I can attach to my keychain? I’m looking for a good quality knife not a POS.

 

[Austin King]

Buck budgie maybe? Premium knife and right up your alley size wise and brand.

 

[ephsea]

Spyderco Dragonfly? Or GEC 25 pattern

 

[BP_]

Maybe try a Buck 283

 

[calm]

Victorrinox Classic or Manager, GEC 05(stainless too)

 

[jackknife]

Christy knife.

Once you get used to using one, you won't want to be without one.

 

[balldude1]

Buck budgie maybe? Premium knife and right up your alley size wise and brand.

Maybe try a Buck 283

That’s probably the one I’m gonna go with. I have a camo one now, I think I’ll buy a black one. Just wish the handle was flatter instead of being rounded. Dam good knife though.

 

[balldude1]

Spyderco Dragonfly? Or GEC 25 pattern

I may take a look at the Spyderco Dragonfly Lady finger

 

[Lee D]

Spyderco Ladybug or Manbug

 

[DavidABQ]

How about a Spyderco Cricket?

 

[Alberta Ed]

Spyderco has a wide variety of light, easy-open folders. My favorite is the Native 5.

 

[gazz98]

Welcome to the forums.

If you don't need a locking blade, it is hard to go wrong with a Swiss Army Knife (SAK) Classic. Plus I find the scissors handy to have on me. Plus you can find a ton of exclusive handle colors/themes and still around a $20 dollar bill.
RUIKE S11 is also nice for the $. They do a good job on their 12C27 steel.

If you have more $ to spend and prefer a locking blade, a Spyderco Ladybug, Manbug or Dragonfly are also great choices. Spyderco also makes the Byrd line if you want to spend less $. Byrd Robin 2?

 

[Locutus D'Borg]

I have the James Brand "Elko" on my keychain. Fantastically solid, like a small Chris Reeve. https://shop.thejamesbrand.com/products/the-elko

Here is my IG photo with my keychain. You'll see the knife. https://www.instagram.com/p/CcTVQy9v6vd/

 

[balldude1]

Spyderco Ladybug or Manbug

 

[balldude1]

I think I’m going to go with this on in k390

 

[gazz98]

FYI, you probably know this but K390 will get a patina.

Good choice on the K390 Manbug.

 

[Chronovore]

I may take a look at the Spyderco Dragonfly Lady finger

I have the Wharncliffe Dragonfly and it's fantastic. It goes with me often because it can. Even if I have another knife on me, the Dragonfly is small and light enough to forget that I'm carrying it. It is very capable for it's size and the handle shape somehow makes it work in my larger hands. I'm also a fan of the wire clip but you can remove it if you don't like it.

In any blade shape, that VG-10 out to be a step up in blade steel. It's easy to argue on the price or value of Spyderco's budget models, but the Dragonfly in particular is worth every penny.

... and I just noticed that you already picked something. I haven't tried the Bugs but I hope you'll let us know how it goes.

 

[JWright214]

SAK classic, Spyderco ladybug, manbug, or dragonfly, Cold Steel tuff lite mini, off the top of my head. Lots of small fixed blades in that size range as well, not necessarily for keychain use though.

 

[Hashishiin]

You won't regret the K390. I'd rec a Wharncliffe for the deployment of your cutting system's increased tactical power.

 

[Chronovore]

You won't regret the K390. I'd rec a Wharncliffe for the deployment of your cutting system's increased tactical power.

This is probably a separate issue but the "tactical" value of any folding knife is extremely low, much less a tiny folding knife.