Top Choice For Smaller EDC ?

RevDevil said:
My pick is the Chaparral. Thin, light, good steel, solid construction and perfect fit and finish. There are currently 2 models to choose from (S30V and XHP steels).
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I agree with you. Initially , I was against the thin blade but I have come to realize that for a discreet pocket-friendly edc a thin blade makes the most sense.

And Tai Chung Spydies are always superbly built.

Also , is XHP noticeably better than S30V ?
 
Wolverine666 said:
I agree with you. Initially , I was against the thin blade but I have come to realize that for a discreet pocket-friendly edc a thin blade makes the most sense.

And Tai Chung Spydies are always superbly built.

Also , is XHP noticeably better than S30V ?
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I would wait for XHP if I were seriously considering the CF version.
 
I love lightweight EDCs and I definitely like the Chaparral. Problem is, after going through several small EDCs including William Henry E6's, Small Sebenzas and Mnandis, I've discovered that I need a folder to have AT LEAST a 4" handle for it to be comfortable in my medium-sized hand. The Chaparral (and the Gayle Bradley Air . . . another terrific knife) have handle lengths less than 4". That automatically disqualifies them for me. YMMV.
 
Mainly just hearing the few people who have tried really like it. It has better edge retention, is tougher I believe, easy to sharpen, takes an easy polish, and I don't have any yet. I like trying different steels, and I already have plenty of S30V. Actually, if I were in the market for a smaller knife I would pick up the Air because it has M4 steel. Although I will be getting the big Gayle Bradley with M4 and a Domino with XHP.
 
ZDP-189 is my first choice for use in lightweight EDC blades. While it's difficult to sharpen, it seems to hold an edge forever. Spyderco makes several models with ZDP-189 including a version of the Delica. If it were me, that's the direction I'd head in.

FYI, here's Spyderco's writeup on the Delica ZDP-189:

http://www.spyderco.com/catalog/details.php?product=285

The Delica ZDP-189 is a lot of knife in a light (2.5 oz) package. And it's got a handle that's long enough to be comfortable . . . at least for me. ;)
 
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bld522 said:
ZDP-189 is my first choice for use in lightweight EDC blades. While it's difficult to sharpen, it seems to hold an edge forever. Spyderco makes several models with ZDP-189 including a version of the Delica. If it were me, that's the direction I'd head in.

FYI, here's Spyderco's writeup on the Delica ZDP-189:

http://www.spyderco.com/catalog/details.php?product=285

The Delica ZDP-189 is a lot of knife in a light (2.5 oz) package. And it's got a handle that's long enough to be comfortable . . . at least for me. ;)
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Or even smaller, the Dragonfly, Manbug, and Ladybug all come in ZDP-189. If you think about it nothing else even comes close to my knowledge in terms of Ladybug size pocket knives with ZDP-189 for the price.
 
I'm unaware of anything that comes close to it in terms of a Delica-sized pocket knife with ZDP-189 for the price, either.
 
For regular size my top choice is PM2. For smaller:
1. SALSA
2. SALSA
3. SALSA

But its discontinued and for you it may be too small. So maybe sage or native5.
 
Wolverine666 said:
I agree with you. Initially , I was against the thin blade but I have come to realize that for a discreet pocket-friendly edc a thin blade makes the most sense.

And Tai Chung Spydies are always superbly built.

Also , is XHP noticeably better than S30V ?
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In my opinion, at that thickness you can tell a diffence. The XHP does appear to get insanely sharp and keeps the sharpness, at least in my uses it has. In comparions with the Manix2 platform it is more apparent. The S30V will hold a good working edge, but the XHP retains hair shaving sharpness a bit longer.

bld522 said:
I'm unaware of anything that comes close to it in terms of a Delica-sized pocket knife with ZDP-189 for the price, either.
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I would argue in favor of the ZDP Dragonfly, in some instainces the Delica might be too large. Nt often, but it has happened.
 
bld522 said:
I love lightweight EDCs and I definitely like the Chaparral. Problem is, after going through several small EDCs including William Henry E6's, Small Sebenzas and Mnandis, I've discovered that I need a folder to have AT LEAST a 4" handle for it to be comfortable in my medium-sized hand. The Chaparral (and the Gayle Bradley Air . . . another terrific knife) have handle lengths less than 4". That automatically disqualifies them for me. YMMV.
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Did you try to use choils? I have large hands (L or XL size gloves). My primary EDC for more than six years was C83 Persian. I also carried Caly3 and Caly3.5, which have smaller handles. I always used choil on these knives and found them very comfortable. May be not as comfortable as Persian for me but still very good. About six month ago I started to EDC Native5 and found the grip for me to be a better than on Calys due to a little thicker handle. I cannot complain on my grip using even smaller knife like Kopa. Again, using choil.
Collecting_Sickness said:
All in German? im interested in buying something, but i cant navigate the page! haha
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I cannot read German either, but you can see their page on English, also you can send Luke e-mail or contact him on their facebook. To tell the truth I contacted one maker, know for his scales in US at the same time. But after initial interest in the job and even providing me with pictures of available ironwood, he just stopped reply on my e-mails.
 
Well all the contributors to this thread, especially those who referenced the Techno - please consider yourselves accomplished enablers!

I just pulled the trigger on a Techno and should get it next week.

I had been browsing and saw the Kershaw Cryo and whilst I'm sure it is loved and appreciated by many, it isn't really for me BUT it did make me reconsider smaller EDC options (I have typically carried 3.5 inch folders on the farm). That led me to this thread...

...which led me to the consideration of the Techno...

...which led to another knife purchase!

Thanks guys ;)

Ben
 
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