What's the latest in smaller knives?

If you want a smallish little big blade, my choices are

Al Mar SLB
Spyderco Lava
Dragonfly
Boker Nano
Spyderco Cricket (one of the best knives on the planet for opening clam shell packaging)
Spyderco Leafstorm
(I love my sub 2" automatics, CA legal of course :)
Protech Runt
Protech Sprint
Protech Tantilla

whoops! sorry, just noticed you were looking for 3" ish blades..... Find a Dasmascus Delica, Incredibly sharp, nice to look at and super sleek. See them here and there for less than new. The Boker Elegance plus is also a nice nice blade and very underrated for around $45
 
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What's old is new. I tried out a traditional mini trapper pattern, no clip and I love it. Something with a wharncliffe and a pen knife would disappear in your pocket. I thought I would hate touting around a traditional knife vs a modern one hander but surprisingly I didn't. They also make this snappy noise when you open and close them that for whatever reason is appealing.

I always tell people to try out the CRKT Tribute though. Nice design. A more modern version would be the CRKT Swindle.
 
BM 530 with the clip from the 810.

Slim and light with a useable blade length.
 
I carry a Strider SJ75 to work and it does not catch unwanted attention. Great size and love the unique look.

I am also fond of using my CRK Ti Lock when I want to change things up.
 
I really like lightweight slipjoints. They are very non-tactical, and easily defensible as a tool, not a weapon. I particularly like wharncliffe and sheepsfoot patterns, since they are especially utilitarian, and non-stabby.

Custom-wise, I've got a T.A. Davison carbon fibre swayback jack. That is the lightest knife I've got. For opening envelopes, cutting tape, and peeling apples, it is perfect. I wouldn't want to pull staples with such a thin blade. I'm sure it would bend, and maybe take a set.

Production, I carry a Spyderco Gayle Bradley Air. It's a lot of blade in a little package. Quick and quiet one-handed opening is a plus. The M4 does stain, but I occasionally clean it with some Brillean, a mildly abrasive food safe cleanser. It has a bit of wax in it. So, there isn't much opportunity for oxidisation. And, when dark spots appear, they scrub off quite easily. The scales are cut a little smaller than the frame. At first, I thought this might be a problem, but the reality is that the little bit of exposed frame provides some more grip in your hand, and keeps the blade from twisting. It hasn't led to any blisters or hot spots.

I'd also be interested in checking out an Al Mar Eagle Ultralight. I think it might be a nice knife to carry at work. It's a little pointy, though, and might send the wrong message.

TC
 
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Kershaw Leek
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Agreed. I EDC a "Frankenleek" that has a carbon face scale, stainless frame lock, and an STR deep carry clip with the composite D2 blade. It does everything I need. Carries great in slacks, it's sturdy and light, and very discreet.
 
Spyderco Air Bradley, Caly3, Sage1, Sage2, Chaparral (CF, TI), Memory Centofante, Leaf Storm

CRKT Eros
Fallkniven GP
Benchmade Shoki
William Henry EDC E6
CRK Small Sebenza, Mnandi
Benchmade Sequel
Al Mar Falcon UltraLight
Mcusta Yoroi
 
I've at least handled most of those, and they didn't appeal to me.

Do you have personal experience with the Eros? I have one on the way, and at this point give it a 50/50 chance of finding a way into my rotation.
 
The Ontario RAT model 2 is one of the best knives I have ever gotten and its only $30.
 
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Do you have personal experience with the Eros? I have one on the way, and at this point give it a 50/50 chance of finding a way into my rotation.
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The CRKT Eros with 3" blade and excellent flipper action is amazing. I often carry it especially when exercising since it weighs just 1.5 ounces. Very sharp pointed blade. Titanium handles and frame lock. Amazing little blade.
 
My "office" rotation may give you some ideas
Strider PT - the two I have probably get the most carry time
CRK Small Insingo
CRK Mnandi
Benchmade mini Ritter with Wilkins grips
Burger EXK1
Benchmade Shoki
Spyderco Techno
Spyderco G-10 Dragonfly
Spyderco Terzoula Slipit
Spyderco Caly 3 (CF / ZDP version)
Spyderco Pingo with Cuscadi scales
Mcusta Bamboo
 
I don't have anything new to recommend, I was going to say the Sage 2, but you've already got one. I've always wanted a Benchmade 530, slim, lightweight, Benchmade. I carry an Emerson Mini A-100 every day, just for those instances when pulling out a bigger knife might not be the smartest thing to do. The Mini A-100 isn't nearly as thin as many of the others mentioned, but it's a simple design that works well.
 
The Eros is great. It's a neat toy as a flipper. It's unusual blade shape makes it a gentleman's shiv. The pocket clip looks too small, but works like a big clip. The Acuto steel holds a good edge and polish. It's so lightweight, it's the knife to clip to your underwear shorts when that's all your wearing but a knife :)
 
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