Super thin, super skinny?

[pholder]

Quiet carry, the color and flare is in the use

 

[Txerra_2]

Viper Belone.

 

[JayDeep]

Why not get the Benchmade Mini Bugout in carbon-fiber or aftermarket titanium scales?

Cheers, Mac

You know I might just do that. I've got one in white with black blade. Didn't want the same exact thing, but I love axis locks so... good suggestion

 

[JayDeep]

The Boker Burnley Kwaiken comes in various decent steels, and is on the lower end of your budget. Knifecenter, one of our supporting dealers has an exclusive version they just dropped with S35vn, with red micarta scales. A really nice looking knife, and seems like it would fit what you're looking for. Alternately, you can find a Brad Zinker (with your budget, a custom isn't out of the question).

I've had a Kwaiken, smoothest action I've ever owned. Got rid of it because of the size, but maybe they make them in smaller options now? I'll have a look. Great suggestion.

 

[JayDeep]

Boker Urban Trapper?

Oh and VG10 which is right at the bottom of my acceptable steel range. Okay another Boker for the win. Now which one is the question. You guys rock!

 

[Jdottinger]

Have a look at the Cheburkov Cobra. It might tickle your fancy.

 

[ferider]

If you want slicey look no further than this: 4”, 0.118" Cruwear blade, best cutting folder I own (for comparison, the Spyderco Military is .145" thick). It’s a currently dropping sprint run, you’ll find them new for ca. $280, if you wait a few days.

Merry Christmas.

 

[Blade Lab]

Spartan SHF.

 

[Planterz]

Oh and VG10 which is right at the bottom of my acceptable steel range. Okay another Boker for the win. Now which one is the question. You guys rock!

I wouldn't break down a pallet of boxes with it, but for an EDC steel, I've always liked VG-10.

 

[Glenn Goodlett]

Brad Zinker custom is near your upper price range. I think this one has a 4-inch blade but carries small. XHP core blade.

 

[JayDeep]

I wouldn't break down a pallet of boxes with it, but for an EDC steel, I've always liked VG-10.

Agreed. I actually always use an old D2 blade for that. It's why I love D2. Takes a great working edge very easily as long a I stay on top of it.

 

[Jdottinger]

We Reiver seems pretty long and decently slim, never had one in hand though. I can’t recommend scrolling the edc thread enough. Some eye catching stuff and a great resource. Good luck on your search.

 

[ferider]

If you want slicey look no further than this: 4”, 0.118" Cruwear blade, best cutting folder I own (for comparison, the Spyderco Military is .145" thick). It’s a currently dropping sprint run, you’ll find them new for ca. $280, if you wait a few days.

Merry Christmas.

Follow up: Nationalknives, one of my favorite dealers, has the Cruwear Stretch 2XL in stock as we speak.

 

[jill jackson]

We Reiver seems pretty long and decently slim, never had one in hand though. I can’t recommend scrolling the edc thread enough. Some eye catching stuff and a great resource. Good luck on your search.

I recently bought the Reiver and the Shuddan. Shuddan carries better, it's very thin in the handle, has a thinner blade. Both are great, but I like the Shuddan way better.

 

[Alberta Ed]

Buck Slim Pro 110 might work.

 

[Quiet]

I've had a Kwaiken, smoothest action I've ever owned. Got rid of it because of the size, but maybe they make them in smaller options now? I'll have a look. Great suggestion.

Yes, they do. There's a 3.5 inch blade size as well as a 3 inch size, both in that special run. There are other variants kicking around as well. I had one for a short time before giving it to a friend who really took a liking to it.

 

[toker]

When I pocket carry a Kahr P380 or a LCP Max, my phone goes in my other pocket. I found the ZT0707 to be one of the thinnest knives out there. Great build quality and a great steel.

Comparison (ZT0620, Benchmade Grizzly Creek, ZT0707)

 

[sadmin]

Thin, skinny, good steel, a bit flashy - https://urbanedcsupply.com/collecti...ved-titanium-exclusive?variant=40350073389149
only lacking the RIL but I have heard its quite solid...but that is 2nd hand info. I dont have one, yet...

The WE Speedster is very thin and the only WE ive held onto for more than a few months. Lockup is great on mine. Its a bit sterile looking though.

We Knife Speedster Pocket Knife Framelock Blue Titanium Folding CPM-20CV 21021B3

4.42'' closed. 3.47'' Silver bead blasted finish CPM-20CV drop point blade. Flat Grind. Blue 6AL4V titanium handle. Framelock. Caged Ceramic Ball Bearings. Nail Nick. Tip-Up blue 6AL4V titanium ambidextrous pocket clip. Boxed.

atlanticknife.com

 

[sharp_edge]

Follow up: Nationalknives, one of my favorite dealers, has the Cruwear Stretch 2XL in stock as we speak.

Man I love this knife but the price is killing me.

 

[JayDeep]

When I pocket carry a Kahr P380 or a LCP Max, my phone goes in my other pocket. I found the ZT0707 to be one of the thinnest knives out there. Great build quality and a great steel.

Comparison (ZT0620, Benchmade Grizzly Creek, ZT0707)

Exactly my carry set up. CW380 front right with knife and cell left. Keys in fifth. Wallet in back. Good to go. You've got a great observation here with that ZT. That's pretty much exactly what I'm looking for, maybe I'll get it to replace my ZT0770CF. No need for multiple CF ZTs.