Small thin locking folder?

[elkins45]

I’m looking for a relatively inexpensive ($40 max) small locking folder to use as a fishing knife. I would like it to have a relatively thin blade (like the big clip blade on a stockman) 2-2.5” that locks. Preferably it would have a lanyard hole because I would like to wear it around my neck to use for cutting lines. It doesn’t need to be any sort of super steel, but stainless would be preferred because it would definitely be getting wet.

Edit: one-hand opening would be nice.

 

[jmgruber]

Save up a few more dollars and get a Dragonfly Salt

 

[MolokaiRider]

Ontario Rat 2 in AUS8 has a nice blade profile and proven track record.

I would also recommend a Spyderco LadyBug or ManBug in H1. Very small, very light, and basically disappears when carrying it. Plus, zero corrosion concerns.

 

[gazz98]

Great little knife. It comes in a different blade styles too.
https://www.knifecenter.com/item/CS...on-1-spear-point-aus8-plain-blade-g10-handles

If you want a bigger handle, maybe the Tuff Lite. Many colors too choose from.
https://www.knifecenter.com/item/CS...knife-wharncliffe-blade-black-griv-ex-handles

 

[Buster Dawid]

Opinel Inox and drill a hole in the handle, still save 20 bucks for more bait lol

 

[Buster Dawid]

Opinel Inox and drill a hole in the handle, still save 20 bucks for more bait lol

Unless you're looking for USA made...

 

[Wild Willie]

Mercator k55k... Available in stainless.

 

[Wild Willie]

Mercator k55k... Available in stainless.

Sorry I missed your length requirements... You'd be stepping up to about 3.5 inches, but super thin.

 

[Planterz]

AG Russell Simple 3" Lockback. 2.5" 8Cr13MoV blade, thin, deep hollow ground, and Zytel scales. Under $20, so get 2.

 

[Smaug]

What you need for THIS duty is a Victorinox Classic. Scissors is a win, locking blade is unnecessary.

 

[strategy9]

Kabar mini Dozier, and a SAK classic for your keychain... cost ya about $40 + shipping combined...

 

[elkins45]

What you need for THIS duty is a Victorinox Classic. Scissors is a win, locking blade is unnecessary.

Only real downside I see to that is the nail nick. I didn’t mention it in the original post but one-hand opening would be a plus.

 

[wackafew]

Buck 112 slim select. Great little knife and you will have some $$ left over.

 

[vwb563]

Buck Bantam 284. Just over $20 retail. 2.75” stainless steel locking blade, one hand opening, and has a lanyard hole.

 

[GIRLYmann]

I’m looking for a relatively inexpensive ($40 max) small locking folder to use as a fishing knife. I would like it to have a relatively thin blade (like the big clip blade on a stockman) 2-2.5” that locks. Preferably it would have a lanyard hole because I would like to wear it around my neck ....

thinking classic light weight?

https://blademag.com/knife-collecting/how-the-gerber-lst-changed-pocketknives-forever

 

[Bastler]

Buck 112 slim select. Great little knife and you will have some $$ left over.

Beat me to it.

 

[Eli Chaps]

Save up a few more dollars and get a Dragonfly Salt

My son in law is an avid fisherman. I got him a DFly Salt and he loves it. That's a lifetime knife.

But, for just a little more than your budget, you can get the Ladybug. Also a lifetime knife.

https://www.dlttrading.com/spyderco-ladybug-3-salt-yellow

 

[ruddyduck]

Have you considered just having a pair of line nippers attached to a lanyard around your neck? That's what I do.

 

[elkins45]

Have you considered just having a pair of line nippers attached to a lanyard around your neck? That's what I do.

If I do that I won't have a reason to buy a new knife.

 

[strategy9]

If I do that I won't have a reason to buy a new knife.

Great answer!!!

The dozier/SAK classic option btw, gives you good reason to buy 2...
(w/ mini scissors)