Bail/lanyard hole equiped slipjoint's?

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

I'm in need a beater slippie for work now that I've had to retire my 100mm Vics due to them sliding out of my pockets everytime I bend down (not ideal in a school ) so I'm looking for sugestions

The only stipulations are...

Must be robust and reliable, as it will be worked hard.

It has to have either a bail or a lanyard attachment.

Be a slippie with a blade of 3inches or less.

And be available in the UK for a budget of less than £35 please.

Thanks in advance guys

[Benner]

Not interested in a SI then?

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

Not interested in a SI then?

I've got one already , and if necassary I've got about 50 saks to pair with my main edc

I just fancy something a bit different

[Neil]

A Solo is the obvious choice.

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

A Solo is the obvious choice.

I agree , but it's still a bit too familiar I'm thinking more in terms of a Case/traditional type slippie

[Spork, Lord of Lime Jello!]

How about this one?

[2xTap]

Well, I was going to suggest one of these............



.............but then I don't know of it's availability in the UK, and if it is available it's going to cost more than £35. 

2xTap

[Neil]

How about this one?

Beat me to it

Well, I was going to suggest one of these............

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.............but then I don't know of it's availability in the UK, and if it is available it's going to cost more than £35. 

2xTap

That is nice and if Mike were in the USA it'd be in budget but over here you could probably double the price, if you could find one

[Spork, Lord of Lime Jello!]

The Jr. Scout was disappointing for me...it is even smaller than the Cub Scout 

[Gareth]

Not that I have one but a EKA Compact might fit your bill.

No connection etc but here's an example: http://www.moonrakerknives.co.uk/ekanordicf.htm

I always thought it would make a sturdy work knife.

[Spork, Lord of Lime Jello!]

What about Trevor Ablett? - LINK

Some the models are equipped with bails...not sure if the dimensions shown are blade length or handle length

[2xTap]

Spork,

I've handled one, the Orange G-10 matter of fact. They are tiny aren't they? Been wanting one myself just to add to my Scout collection......just haven't yet.

2xTap

[Spork, Lord of Lime Jello!]

Yeah they're teeny...I was expecting something more the size of a Cub scout.

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

What about Trevor Ablett? - LINK

Some the models are equipped with bails...not sure if the dimensions shown are blade length or handle length

The quality of those is naff sadly...
http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,11559.0.html

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

Well, I was going to suggest one of these............

(Image removed from quote.)

.............but then I don't know of it's availability in the UK, and if it is available it's going to cost more than £35. 

2xTap

Lovely knife, just far out of the budget sadly

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

How about this one?

I'm not a great fan of BAK's if I'm honest As apart from being mega robust, they've not much going for them. Plus there too bulky and uncomfortable for work

Thanks for the sugestion though as I'll probably get another one, just as a collectors piece

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

Not that I have one but a EKA Compact might fit your bill.

No connection etc but here's an example: http://www.moonrakerknives.co.uk/ekanordicf.htm

I always thought it would make a sturdy work knife.

I think we have a winner

I love that steel, and at that price you can't go wrong

Thanks for your help guys

[Gareth]

You're welcome mate.  As I said I don't have one of these but I've heard good things over on BB.  Let me know your thoughts. 

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

You're welcome mate.  As I said I don't have one of these but I've heard good things over on BB.  Let me know your thoughts. 

Well I love the steel anyway, in fact it's long been one of my favourites And at that price you just can't go wrong

[Neil]

Be interested to see some in hand pics if you get it 

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

Be interested to see some in hand pics if you get it 

Well hopefully I'll be able to order it tuesday

[Spork, Lord of Lime Jello!]

The EKA is not bad for the price. The handle is a hollow plastic shell that has a cheapish feel to me...which is probably why I haven't carried or used mine much.

I find no fault with the blade though, it's thin and sharp. Backspring tension is good, about on par with a Farmer...and opens smoothly.

[Gareth]

Thanks for the pics Spork.  Sounds OK for the money.

[Spork, Lord of Lime Jello!]

I had thought about putting some nice wood scales on it....just haven't gotten around to it.

[2xTap]

What about Trevor Ablett? - LINK

Some the models are equipped with bails...not sure if the dimensions shown are blade length or handle length

The quality of those is naff sadly...
http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,11559.0.html

Well, that's a shame as I have been wanting to get a Trevor Albett. But if their standard of F&F consists of gaps and uneven grinds I am going to pass as well. Even more disheartening is to have a representative of such claim their standard is that. 

2xTap

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

The EKA is not bad for the price. The handle is a hollow plastic shell that has a cheapish feel to me...which is probably why I haven't carried or used mine much.

I find no fault with the blade though, it's thin and sharp. Backspring tension is good, about on par with a Farmer...and opens smoothly.

Thanks for the piccies Dave, that's certainly swung it

@ 2x Tap, Yeah it is very disapointing

[Spork, Lord of Lime Jello!]

The EKA is not bad for the price. The handle is a hollow plastic shell that has a cheapish feel to me...which is probably why I haven't carried or used mine much.

I find no fault with the blade though, it's thin and sharp. Backspring tension is good, about on par with a Farmer...and opens smoothly.

Thanks for the piccies Dave, that's certainly swung it

@ 2x Tap, Yeah it is very disapointing

I have an Ablett on the way

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

The EKA is not bad for the price. The handle is a hollow plastic shell that has a cheapish feel to me...which is probably why I haven't carried or used mine much.

I find no fault with the blade though, it's thin and sharp. Backspring tension is good, about on par with a Farmer...and opens smoothly.

Thanks for the piccies Dave, that's certainly swung it

@ 2x Tap, Yeah it is very disapointing

I have an Ablett on the way

Well hopefully Chrissy's one just slipped through the QC net, and your's will be fine

[2xTap]

The EKA is not bad for the price. The handle is a hollow plastic shell that has a cheapish feel to me...which is probably why I haven't carried or used mine much.

I find no fault with the blade though, it's thin and sharp. Backspring tension is good, about on par with a Farmer...and opens smoothly.

Thanks for the piccies Dave, that's certainly swung it

@ 2x Tap, Yeah it is very disapointing

I have an Ablett on the way

Well, let's hope yours turns out to be one of the exceptions......and not the "standard".  

2xTap

[Spork, Lord of Lime Jello!]

Someone I know ordered an Ablett not long ago and is happy with it...he is already thinking about ordering another.

I'm usually not concerned much about minor cosmetic issues...as long as it cuts well and the walk-n-talk are good.