Suggestions.....

[markhait]

Looking for some suggestions for a folder in Carbon steel with a blade that is under 3".
Clip or clip-less, I don't care.

Thanks

 

[stevekt]

Single blade or multi blade? Lock or slipjoint?

 

[yablanowitz]

I picked up a Case Mini-Copperlock in CV at the hardware store here about a month ago. Nice little lockblade, under 3" blade and it came razor sharp with no burr. That's the first Case I've bought new in twenty years that didn't have a huge burr on the edge.

I also picked up a Queen Whittler in D2 on the exchange here, all the blades are under 3". It makes a nice EDC knife.

I could make more suggestions, but it would help if I had some idea what you want it for, as intended use usually dictates what I select for myself.

 

[markhait]

I just want it for edc. It would probably see slight abuse, I work in tool & die and would use it at work. I don't care if its lock or slipjoint. I would prefer only 1 maybe 2 blades at the most.

Thanks

 

[yablanowitz]

For a two blade, I like the trapper pattern. I'm not really sure why, since I really don't care that much for the long spey blade, but it does give me more edge to dull between sharpenings. The Case mini-trapper in CV would fit the bill nicely.

 

[Amos Iron Wolf]

I would second the Case mini-trapper. Mine is Tru Sharp, with no complaints, so one in CV should only be better. Easy to carry, but has plenty of edge for the majority of uses.

 

[mnblade]

I like yablanowitz's suggestion of a Case Mini-Copperlock in CV - not easy to find, though, if the google searches I just ran are any indication.

Other ideas would be a Case amber bone mini trapper, or red CV mini trapper ..... or yellow. Or -- IF you can find one -- a Sodbuster Jr. in CV makes a great hard-use pocketknife.

One more idea: An Opinel no. 6. Opinels have a great rep around these parts.

Good luck. And let us know what you decide.