Hello, I have an uncle who lives in a country that has very restrictive knife laws. I would like to get him something that is legal for him to possess there. It must have a blade no longer than 6cm (or 2.36"). Quality does matter, so nothing poorly made and not something like a Swiss Army knife. Any suggestions on a good fixed blade or locking folder that will fit the bill? Thanks in advance!
What's your budget?
Defensive or task oriented?
Outdoorsy or indoorsy?
How does he plan to carry the knife?
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For folders, with that restriction, would be hard to surpass a waved Dragonfly; or any Dragonfly.
Small fixed blades I or someone I trust well has had good experience with:
Esee Candiru
Civivi Minimis
Perrin La Griffe
Tops Mini Tanimbocca
Ka-bar Becker Remora
Morakniv Eldris
CRKT Minimalist
Boker Gnome
I want badly to include my Otzi by Condor Knife and Tool, but honestly, it just doesn't hold an edge all that well, and I wouldn't recommend it for anyone not willing to keep up with the sharpening.
"It was the fuck aroundest of times, it was the find outest of times."- 45dotACP
Small locking folders I can think of:
Spyderco Dragonfly and Chicago
Kershaw Leek (this has a spring assisted opening you may wish to avoid)
Boker CLB Subcom (underrated knife, IMO)
I believe the smallest of Cold Steel's folders are around 2", but I have no experience with them.
"It was the fuck aroundest of times, it was the find outest of times."- 45dotACP
Spyderco Dragonfly and Perrin's La Griffe fit the bill and I would recommend.
There's nothing civil about this war.
The Blade Tech Mouse-Lite.
For one thing it does not appear aggressive and it is well under the max blade length, yet has a handle that is large enough to be practical for guys (like me) with size XL hands to use it. It is a very practical, functional knife.
Most people looking at it would not associate it as a weapon, rather they would associate it as a daily practical tool.
The Dragonfly is a very nice knife and slides in at right under the maximum allowable blade length.Originally Posted by blues
That is another solid choice.
In that size range, I’d spend some quality bathroom time on the laptop researching “neck knives.” There’s some cool options—that don’t have to be worn around the neck, of course, within that blade length restriction, eg.
https://www.arizonacustomknives.com/products/1053632/
https://www.bokerusa.com/gnome-micarta-d2-02bo324?c=126
https://www.bokerusa.com/prymini-pro-02bo017?c=126
https://www.bokerusa.com/sigyn-02bo037?c=126
https://www.arizonacustomknives.com/products/1052035/
https://www.crkt.com/minimalist-drop-point.html
https://www.arizonacustomknives.com/products/1026869/
https://www.robertsonscustomcutlery....ck-belt-knife/
https://www.dlttrading.com/mora-eldris-neck-knife-kit
Lots of options, at all sorts of price points. JMO.
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