Sub 3" folded options?

[KC2IXE]

You didn't mention your price range, but how about something from William Henry Knifes? Say a Kestrel or a Pikatti

 

[Surnia]

Ooops! I didn't catch the part about total length and was only thinking about blade length! :o

Hehe no worries, if that pocket could handle a 3" blade I would have picked up a Kershaw Leek as soon as I could.

Case doesn't use super steels. Their stainless is similar to Victorinox's in behavior: Sharpens easily to a great edge, but doesn't hold it long. CV is a carbon steel that also takes a great edge and has better edge holding. I have knives using both and they're both more than good enough for my needs.

I work at a Costco during the summer and as much as a great edge makes for easy work, I do need blade durability to handle the packaging and the occasional cardboard box. VG-10 on the Spin tempts me quite a bit, but the Boker design seems a little more durable... although it does use a lower grade steel. Thanks again though! With time I might just pick up both >_>

*edit* I might just pick up both, Spin for $40 and the Wharcom's $26...

That is one of the great things for us as consumers - we have a choice in terms of steel. I for one now days only use the "super" steels - since I own a diamond sharpener, putting an edge on the super steels is not a lot of work, but the best thing (again, for me) is that the edge simply lasts a LONG time. I have knives out of ATS-34, 440C, S30V, BG-42, and now Stainless Damascus, and so far the best one is my older Small Sebenza with BG-42. It is like the Energizer Bunny - it keeps going, and going, and going ... :grin2:

Again, it is good to have the choice :)

I agree, I'm picking up diamond sharpeners to maintain my ceramic blade as well, so the harder steels aren't much of a concern for me!

You didn't mention your price range, but how about something from William Henry Knifes? Say a Kestrel or a Pikatti

...They look amazing, but I fear looking at their price tags. Also seems excessive for Costco packaging!

 

[KC2IXE]

Ah, let's put it this way, NOT inexpensive - they start at $500 for the plain models, and go UP, fast - plenty there with $1000 to $1200 price tag

I DID say you didn't mention a budget... ;)

 

[gpjoe]

My current favorite small knife is the Spyderco Ladybug.

It meets all of your requirements size-wise, comes in both FRN and stainless steel handles, and it's also reasonably priced. I'm not an expert on steel but the Ladybug is VG10, which I understand is supposed to be decent.

I tied a short piece of paracord with a lanyard knot to mine and it gives me a little more purchase when deploying the blade.

Really a nice, sharp little knife at a great price, and for me it's 'work friendly'.

 

[carrot]

By the way, as far as I'm aware the Kiwi is *done*, and the last model to be made is one in stainless, but that one will not be a limited edition.

 

[Surnia]

Ah, let's put it this way, NOT inexpensive - they start at $500 for the plain models, and go UP, fast - plenty there with $1000 to $1200 price tag

I DID say you didn't mention a budget... ;)

just a little out of my range. Just a little.... >_>

By the way, as far as I'm aware the Kiwi is *done*, and the last model to be made is one in stainless, but that one will not be a limited edition.

I will have to skip out then, far too high of an expense that I can't justify. Thanks again for all your help carrot!

My current favorite small knife is the Spyderco Ladybug.

It meets all of your requirements size-wise, comes in both FRN and stainless steel handles, and it's also reasonably priced. I'm not an expert on steel but the Ladybug is VG10, which I understand is supposed to be decent.

I tied a short piece of paracord with a lanyard knot to mine and it gives me a little more purchase when deploying the blade.

Really a nice, sharp little knife at a great price, and for me it's 'work friendly'.

Thanks for the suggestion, although I do think there's a bit too much belly on the ladybug. I like the idea of the paracord though, and your post led me to googling the ladybug and spydercollector's idea of attaching a classic SD victorinox as an extension/extra toolset. At the moment I believe I will take this route! thanks!

With that, my hunt (for now.... The wharcom still sits on the horizon) ends with a Spyderco Spin + Classic SD victorinox attached. Should solve the issue of it being too small to handle with, while also adding some multi-tool functionality.

Thanks for everyone's suggestions and help!

 

[hatman]

Check out the Spyderco Dragonfly.

Just about 3" closed. Light weight. VG10 steel (that's good!).

There are several versions. The FRN model is the cheapest and lightest. There's also a more expensive model with G10 handles that I seriously covet.......

A super little big knife.

 

[Incidentalist]

Although you have said no, I cannot recommend enough the Spyderco Kiwi. I generally edc two knives. One is a small Sebenza as my 'larger' knife and then I carry a smaller knife in my other pocket (with my light :)). My two favorite smaller knives to carry are the Kiwi or an Benchmade Auto Benchmite. The Kiwi just fits the hand so well and the wharncliffe blade is perfect for opening up packages. If the last version is going to be a SS run, I'd expect the price to be under $100 and at that price it is well worth it. Then again, Spyderco makes some of the best production knives available and you're not really going to go wrong with any of them especially where quality is concerned.

Another option is the HD 13300 that Benchmade makes for Harley Davidson. I'm a huge fan of the Benchmite series and these are the latest variation of that line. They are larger than the regular (discontinued) Benchmite/BenchmiteII, but they still fit your requirements. They offer two versions and the one I mentioned above is a modified wharncliffe/tanto blade. I think if would fill your needs. :thumbsup:

http://www.benchmade.com/products/13300