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Sturdy, small profile knife

Discussion in 'General Knife Discussion' started by shadowspawn, Jan 17, 2013.

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  1. Jan 17, 2013 #1
    shadowspawn

    shadowspawn

    44
    Jul 12, 2011
    So I've recently gotten a job at the nearby radioshack. My boss won't let me carry a knife any larger than my old Kershaw scallion so I'm in the market for a new knife. The scallion I have right now is a pretty good knife, but I don't trust it's flimsy liner lock when cutting open those thick plastic packages. Anyone have any suggestions for a sturdy, rugged folder under 2.5 inches in blade lenfth, preferably with a reversible clip that's easy to sharpen and under 250 bucks? I think I'd prefer a lockback but anything with a sturdy feel to it is fine so long ad it works for me.
     
  2. Jan 17, 2013 #2
    Rypper

    Rypper

    172
    Dec 5, 2012
    SOG Flash I
     
  3. Jan 17, 2013 #3
    Random Dan

    Random Dan

    867
    Jan 21, 2012
    If you thought you could stretch it to 2.75" you could get a Kershaw Cryo with a nice sturdy framelock.
     
  4. Jan 18, 2013 #4
    jkwithawave

    jkwithawave ..... Platinum Member

    2,438
    Sep 8, 2011
    G10 Dragonfly is just what you described.
     
  5. Jan 18, 2013 #5
    Moxy

    Moxy Gold Member Gold Member

    1,648
    Oct 30, 2011
    Another vote for the Spyderco Dragonfly
     
  6. Jan 18, 2013 #6
    gooeytek

    gooeytek

    5,327
    Jul 12, 2011
    yup, Dragonfly.
     
  7. Jan 18, 2013 #7
    TwinStick

    TwinStick

    3,878
    Jan 21, 2011
    Just get a box cutter for $1 at a hardware store.
     
  8. Jan 18, 2013 #8
    timbit

    timbit

    1,011
    Jul 21, 2011
    Wear a smatchet on your belt loop. Your boss will be too scared to say anything.
     
  9. Jan 18, 2013 #9
    timbit

    timbit

    1,011
    Jul 21, 2011
    Amazon has Gerber folding, locking, replaceable blade utility knives that are fab. 10 bucks. Feels like a real knife, but it IS a box cutter. I'd like to see your boss get mad about that.
     
  10. Jan 18, 2013 #10
    flatblackcapo

    flatblackcapo Part time maker, very very part time Knifemaker / Craftsman / Service Provider

    8,563
    Mar 25, 2012
    The Boker Albatross.It's a mini tank
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  11. Jan 18, 2013 #11
    Dan57

    Dan57

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    Apr 8, 2012
    Spyderco Techno, Boker Subcom/Wharcom/Subclaw, Boker Subcom Titan.

    ETA: The Scallion comes in a frame lock version too. Also, the liner lock on the Scallion you already have should hold up fine to opening boxes, it's not necessary to get a new knife for that. (Though of you're just using it as an excuse to get a new knife... I'm not one to judge ;))
     
  12. Jan 18, 2013 #12
    BladeChick777

    BladeChick777

    7,528
    Jun 20, 2011
    Spyderco Techno all the way. Small, solid, tank of a knife. Feels small in the pocket, fits in the hand like a big knife, is a beast that can cut just about anything, while still being able to slice. The CTS-XHP is pretty easy to sharpen, doesn't chip or roll easily, gets razor sharp and stays that way for a lengthy amount of time. Fit and finish is top notch and the knife oozes with quality. It's an excellent knife and is hands down the one I would get.
     
  13. Jan 18, 2013 #13
    ozgooner

    ozgooner

    1,486
    Sep 24, 2011
    Another vote for the Spyderco Dragonfly, preferably in ZDP-189 just coz it's so damn sexy
     
  14. Jan 18, 2013 #14
    357fan

    357fan

    261
    May 23, 2009
    Dragonfly, I'd go for the spydie edge version though. It'll stay sharp for a long time, and make quick work of packing materials.
     
  15. Jan 18, 2013 #15
    Czechmate

    Czechmate

    4,422
    Feb 24, 2011
    Benchmade MPR, the M390 steel is :thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:
     
  16. Jan 18, 2013 #16
    Jensen81

    Jensen81

    2,818
    Oct 3, 2012
    Get a ZT-350. Slim profile. Built like a tank. Looks great and sharp as they come. Well under your $250 budget also.
     
  17. Jan 18, 2013 #17
    shadowspawn

    shadowspawn

    44
    Jul 12, 2011
    He gets mad about everything lol. In any case, that dragonfly looks pretty good so far. Techno and mpr are a little out of my budget range. How hard is the dragonfly on budget synthetic stones? Most of my materials were lost in the move so I'm relying on a 400 grit whetstone for keeping my knives sharp enough.
     
  18. Jan 18, 2013 #18
    smeecogg

    smeecogg

    201
    Oct 17, 2012
    lol!!!
     
  19. Jan 18, 2013 #19
    shadowspawn

    shadowspawn

    44
    Jul 12, 2011
    The biggest issue is the thick plastic casing the prepaid phones come in. If you ever stop by a place that sells Verizon prepaid phones, take a look at how stupid the packaging is. Everyone at work has had their hands cut up trying to pry those things open. Everyone at work also says we need a decent knife to cut those things apart. Thus I bring my own.
     
  20. Jan 18, 2013 #20
    Czechmate

    Czechmate

    4,422
    Feb 24, 2011
    If he gets mad about everything carry whatever you want... :D;)

    LNIB and used MPR's are pretty inexpensive for what you get, usually $150 shipped or less and I thought your budget was $250?
     
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