Small Pocketknife

[dannyp]

I really like that Case

Thanks, so do I. It has Cayenne Bone scales and is a good little knife. Here's a pic of it closed.

 

[ASBOB]

Whatever you do, go for a slipjoint. There is something about opening a knife slowly with two hands that calms down fears. The minute you have one handed opening and a pocket clip, the fear level goes up, no matter how unassuming the knife is otherwise.

 

[imbryan715]

i like the vic rectuit for my knife when i dont want to scare people. poping out a smf, recon 1 or my manix 2 has drawn a few eyes before. i have also looked at the vic cadet and they look like a great minus the fact their is no twezers or toothpick which i use.

 

[Raymond1000]

Once I got over the basic ugliness of Spyderco knives, I decided they were kind of…cute. In an ugly sort of way. But they aren’t the knife I’d want to avoid stampeding the horses. Even a small Spyderco looks unconventional. Unconventional lives next door to scary.

Go for a small traditional slip joint with natural scales. Think Peanut, Jr. Stockman, Case Swayback Jack. Think stag, jigged bone, wood.

Since you’re carrying a ZT 0350, your public knife doesn’t have to be large.

 

[coop1957]

Carry this Spyderco Delica 2 G10 in the coin pocket of my jeans.

 

[moonwilson]

Thanks, so do I. It has Cayenne Bone scales and is a good little knife. Here's a pic of it closed.

I have this exact same knife in my pocket right now. For what the OP is looking for, I don't think you can do much better.

 

[Larry from Bend]

No matter what else I carry ---- I always have a Victorinox Executive with me. I've used every tool on it many times.

 

[NOREAT]

Thanks everyone for your suggestions! I picked up a Leatherman Juice S2.

 

[Liquidm1980]

i like the chive. i currently carry a ss version. it locks and can open with one hand. if the looks bother you for the sheeply consider the rainbow version.

 

[Chris Pierce]

I like a one hand knife and a SAK or small pocket sized leatherman.

 

[brhitch]

+1 on the Vic Tinker. Love mine had carried it for years then swapped it out for another Vic model. Recently started carrying the Vic Tinker again. I also carry a Rough Rider Gunstock Bone Whittler and a Case Amber Bone Stockman frequently. Really love the Case Stockman, it just feels good in my hand.

 

[Stephen1337]

If you dont care about the $300 price tag I strongley recommend that you get the Strider PT 2 3/4 blade, 2.5 ounces and 6.5 overall when opened. Lightweight and perfect for EDC still tactical and heavy duty like your ZT 350 but not to big and scary to scare anyone ( and if you buy it make sure you get the flamed titanium handle it looks cooler ).

 

[dogstar]

Buck 309 "Companion". Been lovin mine since 1977. regards Henry

Gotta go with this recommendation. Small and light, yet very well made. Just big enough to get a good grip, but disappears into your pocket. You will have to do some sharpening, though.

 

[Mud Shrimp Moe]

Definitely a slipjoint. The Vic or Case suggestions are all excellent, and it boils down to personal choice.

I'd recommend the Vic Executive, as it's just a first class small slipjoint. It's for lightweight tasks only, but then again you're carrying a Zero Tolerance as well, so light and small for a backup is ideal.

I carry a one handed single blade every day (usually a Spyderco) and a Vic of some variety.

 

[2Dead]

Case SBJ or Peanut would be good choices. I'm also a fan of the GEC #25 (3" closed, 2 1/8" main blade), GEC #33 (3 3/8" closed 2 1/2" main blade) and GEC #61 (3 5/8" closed 2 1/8" main blade). Each of the knives below are single spring knives so they're thin. The Cases have 2 springs but they are thin also. I carry a #33 pretty much everyday now, the 2nd from the left.

GEC #25 Jack

GEC #33 Conductor

GEC #61 Half Congress

Here's some comparison pics with a Case SBJ, #33 Conductor and #61 Half Congress. The other 2 knives are #61 Courthouse Whittler (3 3/4" closed) and #53 Cuban Stockman (4 1/8" closed) and they're bigger knives.

 

[retired city cop]

stricly slipjoints as my edc now consists of a vic alox soldier and a case 3318 med. stockman soon to be relaced with a buck 309.

brian