Hello!
These are my musings about my collection.
So I separated (in my mind) all my knives into EDC group and a group of knives for other specific purposes (heavy duty, butchering, etc). I'm a little amused that this took me three years to realize. But anyways, as to my EDC pieces in rotation, I heavily filtered my current folders. I removed from EDC a nice mini-Grip because its handle is too short, and I'm pondering whether I need to say bye to Spyderco Military -- it's kinda bulky in my pockets. This comes to a sweet-spot for me, 3-3.5 in blades, my current miniCQC7, a Kershaw Blur I want to buy.... And I'd like to get some fixeds for pocket carry as well:
My decisions about miniGrip and Military were rather sudden. I just decided that I need to move on to other choices.
Also, I want to start carrying a smaller blade that will be always with me. Just a little more friendly looking. It feels uncomfortable to open a Military or other such tactical blade to just cut a packaging in front of others.
I wanted to try Opinel folder and maybe other slimmer options, or something on a keychain, like to Ladybug or micro Recon by Cold Steel. Other suggestions are welcome.
So, I would be glad if you can suggest some fixed blades for pocket carry, with slim handles, with appropriate sheathes (kydex or leather).
By the way, what do you think about carrying fixed Opinel paring knife, maybe in a kydex sheath, is that seems too crazy?
Thanks again and sorry for too many letters.
These are my musings about my collection.
So I separated (in my mind) all my knives into EDC group and a group of knives for other specific purposes (heavy duty, butchering, etc). I'm a little amused that this took me three years to realize. But anyways, as to my EDC pieces in rotation, I heavily filtered my current folders. I removed from EDC a nice mini-Grip because its handle is too short, and I'm pondering whether I need to say bye to Spyderco Military -- it's kinda bulky in my pockets. This comes to a sweet-spot for me, 3-3.5 in blades, my current miniCQC7, a Kershaw Blur I want to buy.... And I'd like to get some fixeds for pocket carry as well:
- Spyderco Bill Moran,
- Buck Paklite,
- BRKT Lil' Canadian,
- or some custom from makers here.
My decisions about miniGrip and Military were rather sudden. I just decided that I need to move on to other choices.
Also, I want to start carrying a smaller blade that will be always with me. Just a little more friendly looking. It feels uncomfortable to open a Military or other such tactical blade to just cut a packaging in front of others.
I wanted to try Opinel folder and maybe other slimmer options, or something on a keychain, like to Ladybug or micro Recon by Cold Steel. Other suggestions are welcome.
So, I would be glad if you can suggest some fixed blades for pocket carry, with slim handles, with appropriate sheathes (kydex or leather).
By the way, what do you think about carrying fixed Opinel paring knife, maybe in a kydex sheath, is that seems too crazy?
Thanks again and sorry for too many letters.
