Smaller Spydercos

[danseifert]

I know it doesn't exist, but does anyone else out there wish there was a slightly smaller version of the Para 2? It would easily be my Spyderco of choice based on looks, blade shape, lock, handle shape, etc. but it's just too big for me to carry comfortably. It seems to me that "mini" versions of knives are always popular and would be consistently good sellers. I'm confident that the Chaparral series is going to be huge (mini sage), and it seems like lots of Spydie people miss the mini manix, as well as other discontinued smaller knives.

There have been many issues that have caused me to completely steer clear of benchmade over the past couple years and rest comfortably in the Spyderco fold. However, one thing I do like about benchmade is that they almost always offer a small version of their knives that is a little more "pocketable".

A knife designed after the Para 2 with a handle less than 4.5" and a blade less than 3" would be amazing. I love my standard sages and delicas, and I'll definitely be all over the Chaparral knives. Would love to see some more capable knife offerings that aren't necessarily a "gentlemen's folder", but are just smaller versions of the tougher knife designs like the para, manix, and others.

A guy can hope, right??

 

[macmiddlebrooks]

I'm with you 100% on this.

 

[EZ Bake]

A compression lock Sage would be in my pocket right now if it were made. That would be just about the perfect knife in that size.

 

[Handwrecker]

Sounds interesting, but to be honest the Para 2 is about as small a folder as I'd carry. Usually it's something larger, like a Military or GB.

Might be nice for those who live in areas with strict laws, though.

 

[xtal]

Small knives tend to sacrifice handle ergonomics, but most smaller Spydercos are actually quite comfortable. I'd also love to see a smaller knife with a compression lock.

 

[timberweasel]

A Delica sized Para-Military would be phenomenal! :thumbup::thumbup:

Maybe the Delica 5 will have G-10 and a compression lock...?

 

[Brules1]

I find the Para a bit to large for me, so a smaller version would be a GREAT idea.

 

[rororo64]

I like my Delicas with the backlock and frn. Now Im not too sure about a smaller sized Paramilitary 2... I like em big

 

[kenny.shen12398]

i do love spydercos "little big knives" like the dodo, but the para is basicly a mini of the military, and the cat and chicago are basicly minis of the sage. i am interested in the idea of a sage with a compression lock though, but i like the delicas with lockbacks because they are 100% ambidextrious, the compression lock is a little akward at times for leftys, i would like to see the delica 5 be in g-10 and a variety of colors though. just my two cents.

kenny

 

[Orion's Belt]

A compression lock Sage would be in my pocket right now if it were made. That would be just about the perfect knife in that size.

I've been calling for a comp lock Sage forever it seems. I'd love to see foliage green G10 along with it.

 

[Gadgetman7]

Love to have a sub 3" Para. Mostly for legal reasons. But a compression lock Sage would be great too. I'd buy at least two.

 

[EZ Bake]

I've been calling for a comp lock Sage forever it seems. I'd love to see foliage green G10 along with it.

Digital Camo would be great Or even another camo pattern - I like that the Para and Millie models offer a camo pattern if only to set them apart from the other models.