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I carry a small, black Bushnell folder clipped to my belt on a daily basis (until I get my CCW, at which point my belt will carry something with a little more oomph. But I'll probably still carry the knife).

Not sure of the model but the construction is very solid and it hasn't failed me in opening or cutting yet. Just a little pressure on the thumb stud toward the wrist and it pops right open. Perfect for slicing a box at work or turning a stick into a toothpick during warm, outdoor stogie sessions.

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Which CRK is that Mychal? I've heard good things. I went Strider, I like the Hinderer XM-18's as well. Someday I'll bite the bullet. It would be a dream to have all three (Strider SMF/Large Sebenza/XM-18 or 24)

Looks great though :tu

Bill it is a left handed Umnumzaan. Slightly bigger than the sebby and heftier. Hinderer knives are amazing, but that is double the price of this and I could not see how it was better.
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Yeah they are definitely not easy to score for any decent price. If you are lottery odds lucky you'll pay $400.

I knew something was different, lefty that was it. Bigger and heftier then the Sebenza? Nice! I always worried that the Sebenza wouldn't handle the abUSE I give it.

I think you picked a winner :tu :tu

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http://www.shamusyoung.com/twentysid...army_knife.jpg
It's kind of a big deal

Thanks I am pretty excited about it. A Guy on bladeforums did a long term in-depth review and did everything from cutting fruit to digging in the dirt, light sheet metal cutting and the knife held up like brand new. I have literally never seen or held a better knife, right from the moment I opened the box.
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Picked up this Benchmade 950BK Osborne Rift. My first Benchmade I really like the Axis lock!!
http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/pictur...pictureid=6791

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Just had to share this with you all.

Great Eastern Cutlery Tidioute Jigged Brazilian Cherry Wood Lockback

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/c...ifereview1.jpg

I just reviewed it in my blog and it scored 9.9 Steel Sahlutes!

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Saw a CRKT even one of my 9 year old twins thought was beautiful. May have to pull the trigger on it next month.

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Anyone have any recommendations for a small EDC for days that I can't go with my SOG Flash II? I looked at the Flash I and the Spyderco dragonfly but I'm not in love with either.

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What blade length, and what price? Heavy duty knife or just a light use?

My small lightweight carry is a kershaw skyline. It is a fantastic knife and at $30 on Amazon it is my go to travel knife. The price makes me not worried to lose it.
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my EDC.
http://smartgiftidea.com/images/leat...xl-diagram.jpg

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clarification - what are the limiting factors that prevent you from carrying the Flash II on those days, and what specifications must its substitute hold in order to avoid those same complications?

I really like a Benchmade Mini-Griptillian 556SBK for my EDC. draws and opens fast and clean. No auto, but I'll bet you can get it open almost as fast as an auto, and close it 20x faster. You can read my full review in this thread back a couple dozen posts. She's not the prettiest girl at the dance, but I like her ;)

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I'm thinking about 2.5" for light use.

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Really it's just the size. I'm either wearing khakis for work or just don't want to carry something as big. Function-wise, the only thing I don't like are liner locks. I just can't get used to them. No combo blades either.

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I'd grab any Benchmade in D2 Tool Steel. The blades tend to hold up for quite a long time and Benchmade has a great warranty.

Shame they discontinued the Benchmade Mini-Nitrous Stryker as that would have been a perfect knife for you. It was available in many configurations too. PE Satin spear point or tanto.....

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AMEN! I can't stand em either.

Which is unfortunate, because there's a lot more "slim" liner lock options available!!

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Color wise, are you looking for something that doesnt have a black handle?

not sure, maybe that would look better with kakis?
http://www.benchmade.com/images/prod...hot/pd1558.jpg

BIG drawback to the benchmade for your purpose is that unlike the SOG which sits flush with the pocket line, the benchmade pokes out just a tad. I PREFER this for easy draw. I've got a SOG Vulcan (sits flush) which I really like... but never ended up carrying because it always felt unbalanced when drawing it out - hand was only gripping the very end of it. BUT for purposes of work and kakis..... flush has its advantages :)

(you can see what I'm talking about if you look at the clip in the pic below - screws ot the end all sit above the pocket line)
http://i.imgur.com/Czyn5l.jpg

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SoG does use that low rider pocket clip that keeps 100% of the knife in your pocket. I just don't like the cheap steel and cheap handles. They seem very unbalanced to me due to the Zytel handles.

I don't mind having some of the knife stick out, and sometimes you can be quite surprised at how these larger heavier knives carry.

I don't know if your oppose to it but for light carry I usually have a Microtech Ultratech. Very slim and very light but of course it is an automatic out the front knife. I've carried it for 2 years and haven't had a problem yet. Get an old model '00-'05 and they are built very well, some of the newer ones....not so much :td