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Posted: 8/21/2016 11:57:49 AM EDT
I'm looking for a thin pocket knife for the GF. She likes ones with a belt clip like the one below so she can tuck them into her pants and have it barely stick out. 2-3" blade and under $150; any ideas?
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Posted: 8/21/2016 11:59:08 AM EDT
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Mini grip Benchmade
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Posted: 8/21/2016 11:59:46 AM EDT
[#2]
FPNI
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Posted: 8/21/2016 12:00:08 PM EDT
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I have a small Victorinex, two blades but small and thin. Doesn't have a clip though. |
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Posted: 8/21/2016 12:00:40 PM EDT
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Boker Kawiken might work
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Posted: 8/21/2016 12:03:36 PM EDT
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Mini grip is too thick and she doesn't like the belt clip, the butt sticks out too far. I know picky. The boker is about right but a bit too long.
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Posted: 8/21/2016 12:04:23 PM EDT
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This is the thinnest folder I have Benchmade Pardue
It's certainly not heavy duty or anything but fine for most EDC tasks. ETA: it's also avalible in a few different styles. |
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Posted: 8/21/2016 12:04:26 PM EDT
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Benchmade 94x series.
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Posted: 8/21/2016 12:07:45 PM EDT
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Top view of a Ken Onion Leek
The clip can be mounted top or bottom, left or right. 
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Posted: 8/21/2016 12:14:15 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Mini grip is too thick and she doesn't like the belt clip, the butt sticks out too far. I know picky. The boker is about right but a bit too long.  |
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Posted: 8/21/2016 12:15:53 PM EDT
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Top view of a Ken Onion Leek The clip can be mounted top or bottom, left or right. https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/61zfUEWxNqL._SL1500_.jpg Love mine. I have 3. |
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Posted: 8/21/2016 12:16:48 PM EDT
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Mini grip is too thick and she doesn't like the belt clip, the butt sticks out too far. I know picky. The boker is about right but a bit too long.
What? He’s dating Goldilocks. 
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Posted: 8/21/2016 12:17:54 PM EDT
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Posted: 8/21/2016 12:18:41 PM EDT
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Second vote for the Kershaw Leek, its real thin. Blur is pretty thin too if she wants a little bit more heft.
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Posted: 8/21/2016 12:18:44 PM EDT
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Love mine. I have 3. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Top view of a Ken Onion Leek The clip can be mounted top or bottom, left or right. https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/61zfUEWxNqL._SL1500_.jpg Love mine. I have 3. Awesome light duty pocketknife. The one-handed opening is such a life-, time-saver! |
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Posted: 8/21/2016 12:18:59 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Second vote for the Kershaw Leak, its real thin. |
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Posted: 8/21/2016 12:19:02 PM EDT
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Boker Kwaiken
Boker Urban Trapper Boker Trance (I hate this knife, but it is THIN) Various Benchmades, I think the Pardue knives are pretty thin, as is the 940 CRKT M16 mini Kershaw Chive Kershaw Leek (I put this one at the bottom of the list because I have no faith in the tip) |
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Posted: 8/21/2016 12:24:03 PM EDT
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Boker Kwaiken Boker Urban Trapper Boker Trance (I hate this knife, but it is THIN) Various Benchmades, I think the Pardue knives are pretty thin, as is the 940 CRKT M16 mini Kershaw Chive Kershaw Leek (I put this one at the bottom of the list because I have no faith in the tip) LOL it makes an absolutely horrendous screwdriver and/or pry bar. Ask me how I know! 
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Posted: 8/21/2016 12:26:44 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Right now that's the front runner. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Second vote for the Kershaw Leak, its real thin. |
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Posted: 8/21/2016 12:29:03 PM EDT
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Right now that's the front runner. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Second vote for the Kershaw Leak, its real thin. It definitely is going to stick up like a mini Grip would. Get the mini Grip, email Benchmade, and they'll send you a free deep carry pocket clip. |
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Posted: 8/21/2016 12:29:14 PM EDT
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Another vote for the Kershaw onion series (Leek, Scallion, Chive). I have had a bunch of them over the years and they have always been good solid reliable blades.
The issue I have is loosing them. |
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Posted: 8/21/2016 12:30:32 PM EDT
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LOL it makes an absolutely horrendous screwdriver and/or pry bar. Ask me how I know! Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Boker Kwaiken Boker Urban Trapper Boker Trance (I hate this knife, but it is THIN) Various Benchmades, I think the Pardue knives are pretty thin, as is the 940 CRKT M16 mini Kershaw Chive Kershaw Leek (I put this one at the bottom of the list because I have no faith in the tip) LOL it makes an absolutely horrendous screwdriver and/or pry bar. Ask me how I know! The tip on my dad's gave way while cutting cardboard. |
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Posted: 8/21/2016 12:31:31 PM EDT
[#22]
My CRKT Heiho is pretty thin and carries ridiculously deep.
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Posted: 8/21/2016 12:31:56 PM EDT
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Been carrying a Kershaw Chill for years. It has a "flick" type opening lever that is fast and the knife is thin and light.
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Posted: 8/21/2016 12:32:08 PM EDT
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Spyderco Delica
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Posted: 8/21/2016 12:38:01 PM EDT
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Top view of a Ken Onion Leek The clip can be mounted top or bottom, left or right. https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/61zfUEWxNqL._SL1500_.jpg This. Awesome assisted opening, ultrasharp, linerlock, quality, low priced knife. I own about 5, and all the ones I've given away have been very well received, with compliments. |
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Posted: 8/21/2016 12:47:32 PM EDT
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All I carry now are Kershaw Leeks.
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Posted: 8/21/2016 12:48:12 PM EDT
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Kershaw SS volt
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Posted: 8/21/2016 12:48:19 PM EDT
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Benchmade 530 hands down
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Posted: 8/21/2016 12:53:20 PM EDT
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Spyderco Delica /thread I'll go one better: the Delica 4 in ZDP189 laminate steel and British Racing Green scales. That'll be my next non-PMII Spyderco. Chris |
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Posted: 8/21/2016 12:53:54 PM EDT
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Quoted: I'm looking for a thin pocket knife for the GF. She likes ones with a belt clip like the one below so she can tuck them into her pants and have it barely stick out. 2-3" blade and under $150; any ideas? http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd498/libalj/2016-08-21%2010.52.15_zpsvowcaljl.jpg  |
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Posted: 8/21/2016 12:58:05 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Mini grip is too thick and she doesn't like the belt clip, the butt sticks out too far. I know picky. The boker is about right but a bit too long. Eta now I have read the rest of the posts. Get the leak. IMO the blur is the best in class by far. Leak is what she seeks. You will both be happy with it. |
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Posted: 8/21/2016 12:59:58 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Right now that's the front runner. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Second vote for the Kershaw Leak, its real thin. For the requirements you've listed, I concur. |
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Posted: 8/21/2016 1:00:08 PM EDT
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The tip on my dad's gave way while cutting cardboard. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Boker Kwaiken Boker Urban Trapper Boker Trance (I hate this knife, but it is THIN) Various Benchmades, I think the Pardue knives are pretty thin, as is the 940 CRKT M16 mini Kershaw Chive Kershaw Leek (I put this one at the bottom of the list because I have no faith in the tip) LOL it makes an absolutely horrendous screwdriver and/or pry bar. Ask me how I know! The tip on my dad's gave way while cutting cardboard. Damn, that’s bad! I haven’t had a problem with cardboard but I was tightening a tiny screw on something and it mangled the tip of one Leek. Then another time I was trying to pry open something in the office by inserting the tip and torqueing it, and the tip snapped right off. I was able to insert a tiny screwdriver in afterwards so it wasn’t a totally wasted effort.
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Posted: 8/21/2016 1:00:35 PM EDT
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Second vote for the Kershaw Leek, its real thin. Blur is pretty thin too if she wants a little bit more heft. Leek is a great little utility knife. |
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Posted: 8/21/2016 1:02:29 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Damn, that’s bad! I haven’t had a problem with cardboard but I was tightening a tiny screw on something and it mangled the tip of one Leek. Then another time I was trying to pry open something in the office by inserting the tip and torqueing it, and the tip snapped right off. I was able to insert a tiny screwdriver in afterwards so it wasn’t a totally wasted effort. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Boker Kwaiken Boker Urban Trapper Boker Trance (I hate this knife, but it is THIN) Various Benchmades, I think the Pardue knives are pretty thin, as is the 940 CRKT M16 mini Kershaw Chive Kershaw Leek (I put this one at the bottom of the list because I have no faith in the tip) LOL it makes an absolutely horrendous screwdriver and/or pry bar. Ask me how I know! The tip on my dad's gave way while cutting cardboard. Damn, that’s bad! I haven’t had a problem with cardboard but I was tightening a tiny screw on something and it mangled the tip of one Leek. Then another time I was trying to pry open something in the office by inserting the tip and torqueing it, and the tip snapped right off. I was able to insert a tiny screwdriver in afterwards so it wasn’t a totally wasted effort. |
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Posted: 8/21/2016 1:04:39 PM EDT
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If you want thin
Mercator Kat K55K |
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Posted: 8/21/2016 1:05:39 PM EDT
[#37]
I have a Kershaw Skyline that I really like. It's pretty thin.
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Posted: 8/21/2016 1:06:08 PM EDT
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Check-out the SOG Slim Jim. Incredibly thin and light. Very much a specialty type knife. The type to carry but not use routinely.
http://www.sogknives.com/slimjim-black-tini.html |
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Posted: 8/21/2016 1:09:00 PM EDT
[#39]
Benchmade 940 Osborne
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Posted: 8/21/2016 1:09:24 PM EDT
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Spyderco Endura in FRN is rather thin.
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Posted: 8/21/2016 1:11:48 PM EDT
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I have a Kershaw Skyline. Very light and slim, good quality for the price $25-$30.
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Posted: 8/21/2016 1:12:54 PM EDT
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Benchmade 530 hands down Absolutely, that should fit her criteria perfectly. I find it too light for my tastes personally, but an excellent knife and likely exactly what she would be looking for. |
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Posted: 8/21/2016 1:13:15 PM EDT
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Top view of a Ken Onion Leek The clip can be mounted top or bottom, left or right. https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/61zfUEWxNqL._SL1500_.jpg This get my vote. It's my EDC and there is no bulk to it. |
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Posted: 8/21/2016 1:15:10 PM EDT
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This is the thinnest folder I have Benchmade Pardue http://www.sportco.com/store/pc/catalog/530pardueplain_1069_general.jpg It's certainly not heavy duty or anything but fine for most EDC tasks. ETA: it's also avalible in a few different styles. Yep. I have the old liner lock version. A very petite knife while still being very capable. |
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Posted: 8/21/2016 1:16:29 PM EDT
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I love my little Spyderco Cricket... crazy thin. It's a pretty short little blade though.
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Posted: 8/21/2016 1:20:31 PM EDT
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Benchmade 530
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Posted: 8/21/2016 1:21:39 PM EDT
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A Spyderco Delica should meet your requirements, and they're inexpensive and durable.
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Posted: 8/21/2016 1:28:30 PM EDT
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I just came in to make sure the Leek had been mentioned and I see that it has
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Posted: 8/21/2016 1:34:55 PM EDT
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I'll go one better: the Delica 4 in ZDP189 laminate steel and British Racing Green scales. That'll be my next non-PMII Spyderco. Chris Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Spyderco Delica /thread I'll go one better: the Delica 4 in ZDP189 laminate steel and British Racing Green scales. That'll be my next non-PMII Spyderco. Chris Lol. Good choice, that's what I carry everyday. Found it NIB at a pawn shop for $50. |
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Posted: 8/21/2016 1:41:10 PM EDT
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I wouldn't get anything expensive at first, get a cheap Kershaw or Gerber and get her used to carrying one. My wife went through losing two or three cheapies before she managed to not lose them, wash them, have them fall out in the car, etc. I'm really OCD about keeping my everyday carry knife on me, or making sure I put it away in the 'shit from my pockets' drawer when I get undressed at night.
I'd rather have her break or lose a $35 Gerber or something similar than something expensive. Trying to convince women that a knife can cost over $150 is like trying to explain a $50 Wal Mart scope vs. a $1200 Zeiss or Swarovski. |
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