hoongern
Enlightened
So, I don't usually come to the knife forum, but I thought I'd try and ask here and see if anyone can help
Ive been relatively happy with my Benchmade 556 Mini Griptilian Spyderco LadyBug H1, but I realized that both of them are a bit lacking in some of the tasks I want to do.
1) Im in Boston, where the length limit is 2.5, which is annoying, but I would like to find a blade at 2.5 or under, if possible.
2) I've found my ladybug a bit too small for some tasks.
3) I've found the blade on my MiniGrip a bit too thick for slicing, especially when I need to use it for food preparation.
So, I'm looking for a knife with some of the following requirements:
- 2.5, but definitely 2.25
- Good slicer (preferably full flat ground, and a blade not too thick)
- Good steel, enough to use a 30' inclusive angle, and hold an edge (anything like the likes of 154cm, vg-10, aus8, or better). If it comes in H-1/rust resistant, that would be a nice addition.
- Drop-point, with a good upward curve (not sure if I'm using the correct terms here). Something like the mini-grip.
- No assisted opening or autos. Just to be safe in the law. In fact, sometimes I worry about my mini-grip which can be easily flicked open when the lock is held back.
- Steel liners are welcome, but not necessary. I do find my Spyderco ladybug flexing sideways under pressure.
- Plain edge only. No serrations / combo edge
- Tight lockup, no blade play
- Pocket clip, pref tip up carry. Deep carry clip would be nice as well
I actually really like the SOG Flash 1, but I'm wary of the assisted opening. Otherwise, it would be perfect, I think. Or, does anyone know it can be modded to remove the spring?
So, does anyone have any suggestions?
Ive been relatively happy with my Benchmade 556 Mini Griptilian Spyderco LadyBug H1, but I realized that both of them are a bit lacking in some of the tasks I want to do.
1) Im in Boston, where the length limit is 2.5, which is annoying, but I would like to find a blade at 2.5 or under, if possible.
2) I've found my ladybug a bit too small for some tasks.
3) I've found the blade on my MiniGrip a bit too thick for slicing, especially when I need to use it for food preparation.
So, I'm looking for a knife with some of the following requirements:
- 2.5, but definitely 2.25
- Good slicer (preferably full flat ground, and a blade not too thick)
- Good steel, enough to use a 30' inclusive angle, and hold an edge (anything like the likes of 154cm, vg-10, aus8, or better). If it comes in H-1/rust resistant, that would be a nice addition.
- Drop-point, with a good upward curve (not sure if I'm using the correct terms here). Something like the mini-grip.
- No assisted opening or autos. Just to be safe in the law. In fact, sometimes I worry about my mini-grip which can be easily flicked open when the lock is held back.
- Steel liners are welcome, but not necessary. I do find my Spyderco ladybug flexing sideways under pressure.
- Plain edge only. No serrations / combo edge
- Tight lockup, no blade play
- Pocket clip, pref tip up carry. Deep carry clip would be nice as well
I actually really like the SOG Flash 1, but I'm wary of the assisted opening. Otherwise, it would be perfect, I think. Or, does anyone know it can be modded to remove the spring?
So, does anyone have any suggestions?