Looking for a very flat folding knife for "micro" tool kit

I'm interested in what's said about the PECK.

I was looking at that as an EDC until I ran across a Gerber EAB for $10 at a store I was in.

I took off the clip and it's very very flat in my pocket and doesn't scratch stuff.

Ive been using Irwin shatterproof safety blades as the replacements. I've used for a lot of stuff and haven't broken a blade yet.

Just thought I'd mention it.

You didn't mention minimum blade length, so I'll suggest the thinnest one I have, although it's only a 1.75" blade: Coast model FX175. Minimalistic design, 1/4" total thickness, locking blade, available at about $8 from Home Depot.

Nothing to brag about, or to depend upon in the wilderness but sturdy and thin.

And a pic of it open

The Benchmade 530 model is very light and thin, but it's not cheap. They sell for around $100 bucks:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W7dROUtWctw

Flattest knife I've had was the old school Mercator Black Cat Knife.

SOG SlimJim is pretty flat. I own that same maxpedition case (I use it for techie stuff) and just fiddling around with my folder collection, another option is most kinds of higonokami, which are very compact and flat, though also fairly simple.

Vonderek is on the right track with the suggestion about the Merkator Black Cat. The French Douk-Douk knives are also a good choice and come in both large and small sizes. The small sized Douk-Douk will fit easily into an Altoids tin.

Spyderco Lady bug.

I have one of these -- it's pretty flat:

http://www.crkt.com/Nirknovo

Apparently discontinued, though.

This is the slimmest knife I know of, but it's pretty small. I don't know if it would meet your needs:

http://www.knifecenter.com/item/BU5...ding-knife-1-78-blade-stainless-steel-handles

Well for hose and stuff?

I would have to suggest a Spyderco Rescue or Delica serrated blade of some sort.

They cut the uncuttable like a little pocket chain-saw.
They cut stuff a razor sharp straight edge blade won't cut without a lot of effort.

http://www.policemag.com/channel/weapons/articles/2003/06/spyderco-rescue.aspx

rc

SOG twitch with a combo edge seems like a decent choice. I don't have one but they seem to get good reviews for the price range.

I used to carry a similar kit on my bicycle when I toured. Mine had a spyderco cricket in it. (Also carried a mora in the camping/cooking kit) Didn't carry a multitool back then but did carry one of the mini bit and wrench kits.

C0untZer0 said:

I'm trying to think of when I use a knife repairing stuff... like maybe needing to cut a hose, something like that...

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Then I'm going to disagree with the other 2 more knowledgeable members .... but I'll explain and put in caveats

How big can you go / want to go?

If you're cutting a car radiator size hose for ex., .... you'll need at least a 4"+ serrated blade to be able to saw it.

IMO, you'd be much more effective when using a smaller blade by slicing around a hose. And something like the EAB would work much better than sawing with a short blade. Blades for the EAB are pretty durable and you could carry spares. (Or pick other thin'ish straight blade)

IMO, serrations on a smaller blade are mainly good for folding rope over and pull ripping thru it,,,on a knife that may never get sharpened.


Generally a sharp blade will do everything a serrated blade will in a pocket knife but not the other way around.

You can slice, carve, trim, and cut with a straight blade.... but can not with a serrated edge.

Where a serrated edge shines over a straight blade is the sawing action and not needing to be as sharp because of the serrations themselves.

Small and flat but bigger than the Lady bug is the Dragonfly. I have it serrated and flat grind and it is razor sharp. The serrated models are crazy cutters. Pull off the clip and its thinner. It is the "biggest small knife that I have. This is a Micro kit right? I have a Dragon fly in my Maxpedition Micro Pocket organizer.

S&W makes a tiny folder, only a couple inches long, very flat, maybe 1/4" thick. Cheap, too, around $7.

Why not just carry a knife in/on your pocket? This way you ALWAYS have it with you. You wouldnt need to adhere to such tiny size constraints either. You could carry something larger and more user friendly, and more capable. Just my two cents.

Otherwise, I second the Dragonfly2. Good quality and it is pretty dang usable considering it's size and ubsurd lightness. I wouldnt go any smaller than that, personally.

Kershaw leek is another option.

Flat knife? 5.5" long pouch? Knife to cut hose?

Easy answer. Spyderco C07S. (5.31" closed)



I like mine a lot,my go to for tough fiberous material cutting. Great knife to pair with a plain edge blade.

The newer ones are drilled and tapped for left/right/tip up/down.