Thin EDC?

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Hey, looking to pick up a nice EDC with a blade around 2". My jean pockets aren't that loose and would like some suggestions on thin folders that slip/clip inside a pocket or the belt that is barely noticeable. I have been focusing on Spydercos, mostly because of all I have heard about them. Right now playing with the idea of the Cricket, Caly Jr., or the Lava. All seem nice, mind you I guess comfortable hold and "thin" don't really go well together, but any suggestions for a really comfortable in-pocket EDC would be great.

Any suggestions? Price doesn't really matter, but under 100 would be nice.

Thanks.
 
What about a custom thats just a tad more and is in you blade/stock requirements, this is a new design and its catching on pretty well

Its thin and small but does well in the cutting part

Here is a link to some models drop points, tantos, spear points and wharncliff's

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=508491

And in the hand pics

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Spencer
 
i love my sog twitch 2 for being so small - yet sturdy with a locking lock for 50 bucks you can't beat it.
 
You should look at the Kershaw Leek, and the soon to be out SOG Visionary I
it has a very low carry clip.
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People really like the ergos of the cricket and dragonfly. Also, check out the spin and maybe the Navigator 2.
 
If you want very thin and useful, but aren't too hung up on black, locking, and tactical, try a Victorinox Alox Bantam.
 
If you want something that won't be noticed I can't think of anything better than the Spyderco U.K. Pen Knife. It has the wire clip, and no liners (the Caly 3 has shiny SS liners).
If you'd rather have a slightly more noticeable knife with a lock the Caly 3 is good, note that the Carbon Fiber version is much smoother than the G-10 one (and uses ZDP-189 blade steel).

For ultimate thinness the Cricket can't be beat.

You might also want to look at the Benchmade 530.
http://www.knifeworks.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=4648
 
Kershaw Chive or Leek

Spyderco Dragonfly, Co-Pilot, Spin, Cricket, Caly 3

Boker Subcom, Subclaw, Wharcom

Benchmade Big Spender, Benchmite (no clip), Monochrome

Buck Mayo Waimea

Just about any of these could work.

If you have a chance to go someplace where you can handle some difference models, that would be best. Comfortable is definately subjective and what works for me might not work for you.
 
We got a new 2" limit on knife blade length at work. I've been carrying a Spyderco Ladybug with stainless steel handle. I find that it cuts most things I need to cut at work in an office job. No clip, but I find it slips into the bottom of my right rear pocket and is unfelt walking or sitting. VG10 steel. Ran me about $33 plus shipping.

I also have a little Chinese Buck "Colleague". It's about the same size. It actually is a bit more comfortable to use because of the shape. 440A steel blade, framelock, no clip. Like the Ladybug, it slips in my back pocket and is unnoticeable except when I need it. Buck makes one with a 2 1/2" blade that has a clip. I was pleasantly surprised at the solid lockup and the good fit and finish on this knife. Silly thing was about $12 online.

Of the two, I probably carry the Ladybug more because I'm a steel junky (OK maybe snob). BUT, I measured the hardness of the Buck 440A at Rockwell C 58. I have found that it holds an edge pretty darn good. The Buck definitely sees pocket time.

Note: I carry these in my right rear pocket because my front pockets are full of keys, change etc. When off work, I carry my knife in the rear pocket anyway, so I am used to reaching there.
 
The Kershaw Chive has a blade that's just a hair under the 2 inch length that you are looking for. That's one to take a look at.
 
I have a Blade Tech Mouse that I like very much. Its blade is a hair under 2" and you have three price points, one with FRN scales and 440, one with G10 and s30v and onf with carbon fibre and s30v. I chose the latter and it gets alot of pocket time. It's a great little knife!
 
Looking for a one-hand tactical-style knife that's slender, the AG Russell Featherlite is a good one. Doesn't have a clip though.
 
Spyderco's stainless steel handled models are about as thin and flat as you can find in a folder. They're relatively inexpensive as well.

Another option might be the small, clip-less, damascus handled knives from MCusta. They cost a bit more, but they're very elegant. They're also pretty slim and easy to carry.

For a less expensive slip-joint, a sodbuster junior might do the trick. They aren't especially thin, but they're very flat and fit well in a watch pocket.

The blades on the MCusta and sodbuster Jr. knives are just under 3", but Spyderco has several knives around the 2" mark.
 
Cerulean is right about the Spyderco SS folders. I love slim knives because they are much much easier to carry. My SS Police has a huge blade but it is very confy because of the very slim design. The only problem is the finish gets scratched but at least it can be simply repolished unlike black finishes. I like the scotchguard belt finish Mercworx uses and put it on all my shiny knives.

I really like small skeleton handled fixed blades. The SAR knife is cool but sadly illegal
in Canada. I just got a SwampWarden and Strider ED which are usually refered to as neck knives but I prefer to wear them with the sheath clipped like you would a folder.
They are so perfect for EDC I love them.

Swamprats

Click on any of these photos and then the photo it takes you to to see my neck knife page.
Strider ED.


The next neck knife I buy will be a custom Atwood which are really quite reasonably priced(55$ to 175$)

Now that they are CPM3V I like them even better.
One of this forums fave's the Becker Necker.

Here is the uber sexy Warren Thomas version. No steel just Carbon Fibre with a ti edge.
 
My thinnest knife is a Tom Mayo Med.TNT.


One of the thinnest SAK's I have seen is the Cadet with Alox scales. I saw one this weekend.
 
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