The Best Mini Pocket Knives (Under 3") for EDC of 2020 at KnifeCenter

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  • Опубликовано: 11 дек 2024
  • Although we always think “bigger is better,” a smaller blade is often all you really need, especially if you are going back into the office. Check out the best little pocket knives of 2020 here: kcoti.com/2BxDs6a
    The options these days are many, so we’ve rounded up the best “mini” knives you can get your hands on today, all with blades less than 3-inches long… small enough to ride easy in your pocket but large enough that you can always get things done!
    Featured Knives
    Benchmade Mini-Griptilian (and full-size Griptilian): kcoti.com/2BvdGiY
    Spyderco Dragonfly 2: kcoti.com/37V3kVV
    Kershaw Scallion: kcoti.com/2B3d1Ft
    Steel Will Modus Mini (and full-size Modus): kcoti.com/385iEiR
    Boker Plus Subcom: kcoti.com/2CA7ZRp
    Kizer Sheepdog Mini (and full-size Sheepdog): kcoti.com/3eudIGp
    DPx Gear HEAT/F: kcoti.com/2Yr4rtl
    Boker Plus Urban Trapper Petite (and full-size Urban Trapper): kcoti.com/2Yoe7Vc
    Michael Zieba MS3: kcoti.com/2YYxGm8
    Chris Reeve Mnandi: kcoti.com/2Yp6eig
    Rike Knife Hummingbird: kcoti.com/3hW4hSr
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Комментарии • 181

  • @artemkanarchist
    @artemkanarchist 4 года назад +10

    European knife laws taught me to love wee knives

  • @jacobelliott7213
    @jacobelliott7213 4 года назад +4

    I edc the scallion every day, hasn’t let me down yet!

  • @random_eskimo_in_the_rockies
    @random_eskimo_in_the_rockies 4 года назад +6

    Cold Steel Tuff Lite and Tuff Lite Mini are also excellent choices. Even the full size comes in with only a 2.5 inch blade, but you can still get a solid grip on it because of the great handle design.

  • @jamesharris1493
    @jamesharris1493 4 года назад +2

    The Kershaw Scallion is great. This little fellow makes small tasks a cinch. The Kershaw Scallion makes a great gift. The cool thing about the Scallion is it's comfortable for a person with small to medium sized hands. The assisted action will not let you down.

  • @twai8036
    @twai8036 4 года назад +4

    I carry the Spyderco manbug and its perfect for urban office setting.

  • @coolblue1524
    @coolblue1524 3 года назад +2

    Every pick on this episode was fantastic. great choices. enjoyed it thoroughly. i've got a long shopping list from this episode.

  • @johnwest4492
    @johnwest4492 4 года назад +21

    For me it's the Dragonfly it Awesome

    • @matusknives
      @matusknives 4 года назад +1

      I wish I could fing a deep carry clip for it. The knife itself is real great.

    • @harryhhawkinssr2673
      @harryhhawkinssr2673 3 года назад

      Dragonfly knives

    • @harryhhawkinssr2673
      @harryhhawkinssr2673 3 года назад

      Dragonfly pocket knives

    • @MrTJohnston
      @MrTJohnston 2 года назад

      I own hundreds of knives. Dragonfly is the most used by far

  • @austing1066
    @austing1066 3 года назад +2

    I decided to bring all of these EDCs to work. Nobody steals my pens anymore!

  • @tass8495
    @tass8495 4 года назад +1

    Well done. DPX is a beast and the hummingbird is a great first knife for your kid. I picked up the pink one for my daughter.

  • @blueeyeswhitedragon9839
    @blueeyeswhitedragon9839 4 года назад +1

    On the DPX knives (HEST, HEAT, Etc.) one feature of the notch in the blade spine that is often overlooked, is the ability of that notch to catch the bail on pots when cooking on an open fire or cookstove.
    Picking up a hot wire bail with your bare fingers while camping is an experience that none of us needs...nice to have a knife handy that can grab the bail on a hot pot or the tipping ring on the coffee pot.

  • @Shorty_Lickens
    @Shorty_Lickens 4 года назад +9

    I wish spyderco had more stuff with wood or micarta. When they do its always very limited sprint runs and I typically miss out.

    • @DinoNucci
      @DinoNucci 4 года назад +1

      Gas station knives

  • @bryanstone7237
    @bryanstone7237 4 года назад +4

    Mini Grip with the blade hole. Just ordered some DOAT scales for mine. Expensive upgrade but hey, I really enjoy that knife and how fidget friendly it is

    • @gerritstell6248
      @gerritstell6248 3 года назад

      Doesn’t have a blade hole. Spider.

    • @Knivesarecool
      @Knivesarecool 3 года назад

      @@gerritstell6248 there's a version with a hole

  • @brochdk4712
    @brochdk4712 3 года назад

    The Lil native compression lock, is the king of this category. No doubt

  • @ronaldhowdeshell8628
    @ronaldhowdeshell8628 4 года назад +1

    That Modus from Steel Will is sharp looking!!

  • @tekhen-px9wl
    @tekhen-px9wl 4 года назад +10

    KnifeCenter, can we please get a keychain knife video now? I’m looking for something similar to the Rike but would prefer cheaper as I can see it falling off my keychain.

  • @stratobungle
    @stratobungle 4 года назад

    My carry-in-the-office knife is an old Spyderco Kiwi, absolutely perfect for getting small tasks done without freaking out my coworkers.

  • @phambelton1
    @phambelton1 2 года назад +1

    That was a really well done video. Excellent selection of pocket knives, and your commentary on the strengths of each was fantastic. Super job! Thanks

  • @sethsevaroth
    @sethsevaroth 4 года назад +1

    The Kershaw Misdirect is an elegant EDC carry option for under $30. It is my "office knife". Another daily carry option that offers additional functionality is the original Skeletool.

  • @c62west
    @c62west 3 года назад +1

    THANKS FOR THIS VIDEO! I've been looking for a gentleman's knife for quite a while. I FINALLY found exactly what I've been looking for in the Boker Urban Trapper Petite made in Taiwan. (I like the cocobolo scales the best, but that knife is from Mainland China.) The G10 and carbon fiber scales are great options.

  • @peytonlewis94
    @peytonlewis94 4 года назад +4

    The crkt Pilar should be on this list I love it and carry it at least 3 times a week

    • @jakegay5753
      @jakegay5753 4 года назад

      I just wish they would set their standard steel to atleast D2 or even n690 or something like that would be nice.

    • @peytonlewis94
      @peytonlewis94 4 года назад

      Jake Gay I know if they did it would be the perfect knife to me

  • @johnruiz6743
    @johnruiz6743 9 месяцев назад

    If they ever make the Dragonfly in Magnacut or L200N, I will buy another ASAP! Have one in ZDP-189. Handy little knife I carry EDC along with a Native Salt in L200N.

  • @tizok100
    @tizok100 3 года назад +1

    That sheepdog looks great

  • @tornagawn
    @tornagawn 4 года назад +2

    Spydie Dragonfly in H1, yellow scales. EDC. Love it. But for truly small Spyderco’s it is rather large....
    (Cricket, Ladybug in H1, hawksbill serrated edge, Bug, Ladybug and a Spyderco Spin Blue Nishijin..... I like my little spydie’s)

  • @ship4427
    @ship4427 2 года назад

    Got my lady 1 of those dragonflies with an emerson opener and the wire deep carry clip and it's a legit knife.

  • @radk0gajdos
    @radk0gajdos 4 года назад +2

    Kershaw Leek, men. Definitely.

  • @tylerl1654
    @tylerl1654 Год назад

    Dude the kershaw shuffle should've been on here

  • @JesseCohen
    @JesseCohen 4 года назад

    I’ve had my eye on the Urban Trapper for some time, but a larger version, as my hands tend to prefer a fuller handle and blade. I wear xl gloves. I did just purchase the Rike Hummingbird for my wife, in green, and she loves it! It’s perfect for package opening, or in a pinch, pun intended, as a box cutter. Great edge retention and small enough to carry as a neck knife under her work shirt. We’re in the grocery business. One thing, the ball chain included is much better quality than you might think, and isn’t the typical cheap electroplated stuff you see on costume jewelry. I will replace it for braided leather and steel rings, with a proper clasp at some point, but she’s worn it around for about a month now with no issues. Thanks David, and KC!

  • @j.w.9407
    @j.w.9407 4 года назад +1

    Love my Dragonfly 🔪

  • @HammerSmashedFace92
    @HammerSmashedFace92 4 года назад +10

    Those look pretty big for being Minis Thought Id see a Mini Tuff Lite

    • @lukeskywalker1840
      @lukeskywalker1840 4 года назад +1

      The size of most of these would get a lot of people in trouble at work. Mini Tuff Lite or Kershaw Cinder is better in a office environment.

    • @HammerSmashedFace92
      @HammerSmashedFace92 4 года назад

      Dana H i had a mini tuff lite. In pink. Honestly the best small knife ever. Gave it to my cousins wife. She’s in love with it lol

    • @lukeskywalker1840
      @lukeskywalker1840 4 года назад

      @@HammerSmashedFace92 I have a Tuff Lite and Just ordered a Cinder. I'm going to try both of them out at work for a few days each. See which one I want to bring. I like to fly under the radar.

  • @madblank
    @madblank 3 года назад +1

    Leatherman Skeletool Kbx is also a very good mini, would have deserved a mention. I have it as a neck knife every day. I had the Mini Griptillian before, that was a great little knife.

  • @MrLlama999
    @MrLlama999 4 года назад +5

    Missed out on Swiss Army Knives

  • @KaylynnStrain
    @KaylynnStrain 4 года назад +1

    I keep a Spyderco Bug on a key ring

  • @jacobokubo7726
    @jacobokubo7726 4 года назад

    My favorite small knife is the Drop Ferrum Forge falcon

  • @heatheranderson2388
    @heatheranderson2388 2 года назад

    My 13-year-old son has really been enjoying your videos! He wanted me to say that you might be interested in a small, inexpensive knife he found: Smith & Wesson Frame Lock Drop Point Folding Knife. He hasn’t bought it yet, but it has a high carbon blade.

  • @holliday9416
    @holliday9416 2 года назад

    I love ur videos, the way u explain pros and cons, materials and all the rest, i wish your advise about where should i look for good prices on folding knives, since im from Argentina so are not affordable to me brands like ganzo, Böker, and so on, basicly if it brings ball bearings i cant pay that hehe,
    Thank you bro!

  • @jamesharris1493
    @jamesharris1493 4 года назад

    Wow that super miniature knife looks like a GI Joe toy accessory which I would not have reviewed

  • @staufferedc9057
    @staufferedc9057 4 года назад

    Mini bugout is my favorite small knife!

  • @BolsteredBlades
    @BolsteredBlades 4 года назад +6

    Good selections! I love my Mini Sheepdog in copper. Very handy cutting tool & just cool! I love my Leek I have in OD green & blackwash too. I really like the look of the Steel Will may check it out. I'm glad to see the beautiful little Hummingbird from Rike. I have the one in green & gold & yes, most definitely is super functional, great material & different ways to carry! I'd like to collect all the colors. Perfect knife for you guys to buy your girl! She would not expect something so nice & pretty to be one of the knives you like! Can't go wrong with Damasteel!!

  • @scoob42
    @scoob42 4 года назад +1

    Some great stuff there, but if you want small, get a Kershaw Cinder.

    • @erikramaekers63
      @erikramaekers63 4 года назад +1

      Great design

    • @scoob42
      @scoob42 4 года назад

      Erik Ramaekers Yes! I wish they’d make a larger version!

  • @davidbridger5929
    @davidbridger5929 4 года назад

    Spyderco Mc Bee is a fantastic small knife

  • @iLykeCahrs
    @iLykeCahrs 4 года назад +37

    “Just under $600”
    HA

  • @vqman535
    @vqman535 4 года назад

    That different color wood on the Boker trapper petite throws off the knife !!!!!

  • @isaiahgray3057
    @isaiahgray3057 2 года назад

    Love that black/red Modus Mini but it's been discontinued.

  • @Obliticus
    @Obliticus 4 года назад

    Wow, really surprised the Mini Bugout wasn't on this list

  • @knifeaddict1014
    @knifeaddict1014 4 года назад +1

    Whhhhhat no mini bugout!!! Man it is my favorite and the inkosi

  • @Twiceborn_by_grace
    @Twiceborn_by_grace 3 года назад

    The Scallion has always reminded me of a shark’s head, especially the blue one you got there.

  • @andrewb9595
    @andrewb9595 2 года назад

    Just found your channel and I've been binge watching. I love that Kizee Sheepdog Mini. Do you have a best Wharncliffe EDC video?

  • @mengchenlee811
    @mengchenlee811 3 года назад

    The wooden dragon fly is discontinued? Will it be possible to be made again?

    • @knifecenter
      @knifecenter  3 года назад

      Got something special planned with it, but everything is backed up right now. -DCA

  • @TheImtoomuch
    @TheImtoomuch 4 года назад

    Cool selection. I really like that Steel Will Modulus Mini. BTW I love the rewards program!

  • @dano9060
    @dano9060 4 года назад

    Excellent review !!! Thank you

  • @DinoNucci
    @DinoNucci 4 года назад +1

    Kershaw Launch 4 is the correct answer.

  • @budsblades7211
    @budsblades7211 4 года назад

    Wish they made the tanto grip in 20cv

  • @monkeman1912
    @monkeman1912 4 года назад

    Thanks for this video, i live in a Country where its illegal to cary a knife with a blade over 3 inches, so im heavily considering getting a Mini griptilian, thanks alot mate

  • @shaeddar1
    @shaeddar1 4 года назад

    kudu light is also great with a kydex to fit on belt or a super edge neck knife with an ulty clip ( or cheaper clip is good enough for that litle weight) but also the spiderco dragonfly is my favourite little knife/ delica is also good dragonfly got a more useful bladeshape even its smaller

  • @michaelclarkson1376
    @michaelclarkson1376 3 года назад

    Is there any chance the Mini Grip will come back in the sheepsfoot with the thumb hole? I have the full size in that and love it but want a more office-friendly version.

  • @markbrisec3972
    @markbrisec3972 2 года назад

    That Damasteel is a stunner although about 400$ above of what I've would spend on a knife.

  • @rayjrdibenedetto867
    @rayjrdibenedetto867 3 года назад

    Hi. Thanks for the video’s. Allways enjoy them. I have a bunch of benchmade and spyderco knives! Switch them out at times depending on where or what I’m doing is all. Can you please tell me the price of the spyderco dragon 2 and where to find this beautiful knife? Thank you and have a good day. Keep up the video’s

  • @jaydog77
    @jaydog77 Год назад

    The new crkt ceo microflipper

  • @gx12
    @gx12 Год назад

    Under 3” update please!

  • @jamesharris1493
    @jamesharris1493 4 года назад

    The Zeba is a really cool knife! Very sharp and manageb

  • @jonlouis2582
    @jonlouis2582 3 года назад

    This was great for me. I collect knives and love Bowie knives, but I am severely restricted as far as what I can actually carry in my State.

  • @vash337
    @vash337 4 года назад +1

    Very well done! I've loved my petite urban trapper for the past several months. It comes with a torx tool which is needed if you accidentally drop it in a certain way (like a cringe inducing cell phone drop). It loosened just enough for the liner lock to slip. Would effect my review of the knife but it's just too easy to correct.

  • @RobertOrgRobert
    @RobertOrgRobert 4 года назад +7

    6:35 Black knives matter

  • @loganjames4607
    @loganjames4607 4 года назад

    Surprised not to see the CRKT Pilar on this list! I have both the Pilar and the scallion. I prefer the modified sheepsfoot Pilar to the Kershaw scallion that was on this list solely because sharpening the blade design of the scallion has proved to be a pain in the butt.

    • @dieseldabz7104
      @dieseldabz7104 4 года назад

      Or the new CRKT Tuna🐟

    • @knifecenter
      @knifecenter  4 года назад

      The CRKT Piet would have been in this vid for sure, but we didn't have one in stock on the day we filmed this vid unfortunately :/ -DCA

  • @KevinMogee
    @KevinMogee 11 месяцев назад

    Can this video be updated for 2023/2024?

  • @yamahondazuki95
    @yamahondazuki95 3 года назад

    Looking for knives with a 2 inch blade or less. That's all I'm able to carry at work. The only one I've found this is decent is the kershaw ember. Any other recommendations?

    • @knifecenter
      @knifecenter  3 года назад

      Check out some options we covered in KniFAQ #3: ruclips.net/video/Amw0yciaGww/видео.html

    • @yamahondazuki95
      @yamahondazuki95 3 года назад

      @@knifecenter Thank you for the quick response, it's much appreciated. I'll go check the video out right now!

  • @trrmbath97
    @trrmbath97 4 года назад

    Fox Baby Core is new but it should be on this list. I have a Mini-Sheep dog, the Kershaw and the Baby Core. I like the baby core better than the others hands down.

  • @blackadder1966
    @blackadder1966 4 года назад

    My #1 edc zt 0450, good steel and great size. Looking for something else similar premium and budget. Flipper with a void or spydie flickable too, compression lock or button lock. Infact my smock is great but a lightweight version would be awesome.

    • @bryanstone7237
      @bryanstone7237 4 года назад

      My 0450CF is one of my favorite knives. I've got smaller hands so it's perfect for me. I love the idea of the smock but would prefer a smaller version personally. My mini Grip is one of my other favs. The biblio by giantmouse looks pretty amazing to fit your bill.

  • @Nightwolf866
    @Nightwolf866 4 года назад +2

    Last one looks like made for a 2 year old princess 😊

    • @knifecenter
      @knifecenter  4 года назад

      2 year old princesses need knives too!

  • @rrf899
    @rrf899 4 года назад

    That's all good and well, but what size hands does he have so we can know if they will fit our hands???

    • @DinoNucci
      @DinoNucci 4 года назад

      Smaller than your mom's

  • @jakegay5753
    @jakegay5753 4 года назад

    Why are the hogue Ritter rsk knives only available at knifeworks?

  • @toddstamos89
    @toddstamos89 3 года назад

    Respectfully, how did the Spyderco Lil Native not make the list???

    • @knifecenter
      @knifecenter  3 года назад

      No reason other than we put the Dragonfly on instead. Both great knives! -DCA

  • @josepmariaaguascaribot9239
    @josepmariaaguascaribot9239 4 года назад +1

    At present something like the 'Delica' 4 become a small EDC.

    • @sputumtube
      @sputumtube 4 года назад

      I was thinking the same thing. It's a legendary small EDC but doesn't get a mention here.

  • @chef_rockyc
    @chef_rockyc 4 года назад

    Launch 4 Damascus!

  • @cate01a
    @cate01a 2 года назад

    an 'edc' knife like for self defense? I wonder how effective it would be in practice and whether it's legal and needing a license
    and why go for a knife rather than baton, taser, etc?

  • @pickingandpiping
    @pickingandpiping 4 года назад

    Great video. I'd add Civivi's new Exarch to this list though.

    • @trevonsoiseth6387
      @trevonsoiseth6387 4 года назад

      Matthew Tremblay I have had mine for a week now I highly recommend it. I have the one in blue g10.

  • @jamesharris1493
    @jamesharris1493 4 года назад

    I am surprised the Spyderco Ambitious was not mentioned over the Dragonfly! You get a better grip and a much better blade. I own a Modus. It is a great EDC. I am surprised once again no mention of the Cut Jack by Steel Will. That Boker is a great knife. I wonder what happened to the CRKT models?

    • @knifecenter
      @knifecenter  4 года назад +1

      I actually wanted to include the CRKT Piet, but we didn't have one on hand when we filmed this vid... womp womp. -DCA

  • @jeffcon123
    @jeffcon123 4 года назад

    I want a d2 wharncom!!

  • @ghiblinerd6196
    @ghiblinerd6196 2 года назад

    I love my Kershaw chive. I’ve got tiny hands 🤷

  • @nageeb96
    @nageeb96 Год назад +1

    why is it that you never tell the length of the blades on the knives as if it matters none ? at so many states most your knives are illegal to be sure.

  • @toddbowers418
    @toddbowers418 3 года назад

    Ah now I know the story behind the Kershaw scallion, leek and chive; a designer named Onion. Ha!

  • @CJDubbs
    @CJDubbs 4 года назад

    Thanks Mr. C.
    I love me some baby knives.

  • @bullrider2551
    @bullrider2551 4 года назад

    How to purchase in india shipping cost extra?

    • @knifecenter
      @knifecenter  4 года назад

      Shipping will vary depending on your exact location, but yes, we do ship to India.

  • @skycorrigan6511
    @skycorrigan6511 4 года назад +1

    Louie C Anderson

  • @petewheeler402
    @petewheeler402 4 года назад

    Protech sbr is my small edc

  • @natek1993
    @natek1993 4 года назад

    I'd say the Spyderco Dragon Fly in K390 would be the perfect mini EDC Knife.

  • @cate01a
    @cate01a 2 года назад

    13:41 no way they got the better call saul wood

  • @arvilmogensen1945
    @arvilmogensen1945 2 года назад

    No argument from me that the Griptilian reveals all the traits of a top quality knife. The price for Canadians living north of the border due to currency exchange combined with shipping charges

  • @bassingbasics6621
    @bassingbasics6621 2 года назад

    Kershaw Chive and Scallion are the exact same thing

  • @Epotheros
    @Epotheros 4 года назад +4

    When I think of mini edc, I think of blade lengths under 2 inches.

  • @t5ey999
    @t5ey999 4 года назад

    I ordered a balisong trainer and i found a better one on your website for only a little more, am i able to cancel my order, get a refund, and buy a new one?

    • @knifecenter
      @knifecenter  4 года назад

      If you could call (800.338.6799) or
      Email (support@knifecenter.com) our customer service team, they will be able to help you with your order.

  • @RYANsTOYS
    @RYANsTOYS 4 года назад

    Forgot Boker Pico and Spyderco McBee

  • @sushaantsiingh9106
    @sushaantsiingh9106 3 года назад

    I edc a Gerber zipblade

  • @Hunglikeagrimsmo
    @Hunglikeagrimsmo 4 года назад

    That's the cheapest I've seen a s30v mini griptilian for. Hell I've even seen the d2 mini griptilian for more than that

  • @ordinaryaverageguy3233
    @ordinaryaverageguy3233 4 года назад

    Hey KC team!! What is going on with your lefty section? It is hurtin for certain. I speak for all the lefties out there, please update it and get some stuff for us southpaws, we’ll buy them I promise.

    • @knifecenter
      @knifecenter  4 года назад

      Thank you for the feedback sir. I will pass this on to our dev team. -DCA

  • @TylerSnyder305
    @TylerSnyder305 4 года назад

    The best minis are all traditional.
    No modern knife can hold a candle to any traditional in the small knife category.

  • @thui7889
    @thui7889 4 года назад +4

    I’d love myself a pakkawood dragonfly, but it’s really overpriced

  • @verdant681
    @verdant681 4 года назад

    Also the crkt squid....

  • @icolater27
    @icolater27 4 года назад

    Mini bugout

  • @BetaBuxDelux
    @BetaBuxDelux 2 года назад

    2022 update please.