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Sturdy folding knife under 3 inches?
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??? Mmm, need some direction on this.
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For a tough knife that is this small I would say the BM Siebert MPR or the emerson mini cqc-7
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Dude!! Just checked this one out. You heard I won the Powerball Lottery, didn't you? Who told!??
Some thoughts...
Spyderco Delica - the saber ground and FFG ones in VG10 steel can be had for around $50. Or you can go up to the ZDP-189 blade for about $85.
Kershaw Leek - standard version with Sandvik steel can currently be had for under $30. The composite version has a CPM-D2 cutting edge and is around $50. There is also the S30V version w/ G10 scales (and liner lock instead of frame lock) that can be picked up for around $70.
Benchmade Mini-Griptilian - standard version can be had for about $70. Ritter version (wider, stouter blade and S30V steel) is about $120. Or, you can build a custom Griptilian on Benchmade's web site for $115. You can pick your own handle colors (different color for each side if you want), blade shape, blade steel, lock/liner colors, clip, and even engraving & image printing on the blade.
Spyderco Sage series - prices vary by model. Each model features contributions to the knife world by various designers. Check out the Spyderco page for details on the various models. The Sage 1 (carbon fiber scales, liner lock) and 3 (G10 scales, piston lock) are the only ones that fit in your stated price range though. Those run around $100.
Buck Vantage Pro (small) - very solid-feeling little knife. S30V steel, Bos heat treat, contoured G10 scales, deep-carry clip. Runs around $50.
Spyderco Delica - the saber ground and FFG ones in VG10 steel can be had for around $50. Or you can go up to the ZDP-189 blade for about $85.
Kershaw Leek - standard version with Sandvik steel can currently be had for under $30. The composite version has a CPM-D2 cutting edge and is around $50. There is also the S30V version w/ G10 scales (and liner lock instead of frame lock) that can be picked up for around $70.
Benchmade Mini-Griptilian - standard version can be had for about $70. Ritter version (wider, stouter blade and S30V steel) is about $120. Or, you can build a custom Griptilian on Benchmade's web site for $115. You can pick your own handle colors (different color for each side if you want), blade shape, blade steel, lock/liner colors, clip, and even engraving & image printing on the blade.
Spyderco Sage series - prices vary by model. Each model features contributions to the knife world by various designers. Check out the Spyderco page for details on the various models. The Sage 1 (carbon fiber scales, liner lock) and 3 (G10 scales, piston lock) are the only ones that fit in your stated price range though. Those run around $100.
Buck Vantage Pro (small) - very solid-feeling little knife. S30V steel, Bos heat treat, contoured G10 scales, deep-carry clip. Runs around $50.
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I'm going to echo what others have suggested with the Spyderco Sages, Delica, Native 5, Dragonfly (G10 version *feels* even more solid, though I trust the FRN versions), and Benchmade Griptilians.
The Emerson Micro Commander was mentioned and I do love mine, but I wish the hole was a bit bigger. Also, in my opinion Emersons tend to be pocket shredders due to how grippy their G10 is... but that's a give and take issue for function
Benchmade Sibert MPR was also suggested-- that thing is stout!! I had one for a few days... pretty nice but I HATED the pocket clip so I returned it.
Good Luck aznav!
[EDIT] Also beware, keeping the 3" limit in mind, some will measure the entire blade length, not just the cutting edge...
The Emerson Micro Commander was mentioned and I do love mine, but I wish the hole was a bit bigger. Also, in my opinion Emersons tend to be pocket shredders due to how grippy their G10 is... but that's a give and take issue for function
Benchmade Sibert MPR was also suggested-- that thing is stout!! I had one for a few days... pretty nice but I HATED the pocket clip so I returned it.
Good Luck aznav!
[EDIT] Also beware, keeping the 3" limit in mind, some will measure the entire blade length, not just the cutting edge...
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Yes, you MUST sand down the G10 under the clip, or it will rip your Levis right off your body.