Suggest a knife for me

[Crunchie64]

I’m a big fan of the Leatherman Free series tools and carry one most days, but it’s not really UK legal without a specific reason to have it on me.

I’m doing the Bond Challenge in the new year, and while I think it’ll cover most, if not all of, my needs, I’d like to pair it with a small folder.

My requirements are one hand opening, blade length of under three inches (much shorter is fine), non-locking. I prefer a serrated or combo blade.

Years ago I had a Spyderco Co-Pilot and loved it. A non-locking version would be perfect, but doesn’t seem to exist. The closest I’ve found is the Squeak, but I can’t find a serrated version.

Any suggestions for me?

[Ozark75]

I’m a big fan of the Leatherman Free series tools and carry one most days, but it’s not really UK legal without a specific reason to have it on me.

I’m doing the Bond Challenge in the new year, and while I think it’ll cover most, if not all of, my needs, I’d like to pair it with a small folder.

My requirements are one hand opening, blade length of under three inches (much shorter is fine), non-locking. I prefer a serrated or combo blade.

Years ago I had a Spyderco Co-Pilot and loved it. A non-locking version would be perfect, but doesn’t seem to exist. The closest I’ve found is the Squeak, but I can’t find a serrated version.

Any suggestions for me?

I thought one hand opening was a no-no also. Are one hand openers UK legal?

[nate j]

How about a serrated Spyderco UK Penknife?

[Crunchie64]

I thought one hand opening was a no-no also. Are one hand openers UK legal?

I think in some European countries you can have locking OR one hand opening, which is why the 2H Wave + exists, but in the UK one hand opening is fine, as long as it’s under three inches and doesn’t lock.

[Crunchie64]

How about a serrated Spyderco UK Penknife?

Sounds good, but I can only find the plain edge for sale online.

Does a serrated version exist?

Edited to add : I’ve found a yellow handled Salt version of the UK Penknife with serrated blade, but out of stock.

[nate j]

Looks like American Edge has it in stock (not sure if they ship internationally though) and Knife Center is taking pre-orders.

[Crunchie64]

Looks like American Edge has it in stock (not sure if they ship internationally though) and Knife Center is taking pre-orders.

Thanks, I’ll have a look.

It doesn’t have to be Spyderco, I’m just slightly more familiar with their products than other stuff. I do want something decent quality.

[nate j]

Thanks, I’ll have a look.

It doesn’t have to be Spyderco, I’m just slightly more familiar with their products than other stuff. I do want something decent quality.

As I’m sure you know, your specs are pretty niche:
1.  OHO
2.  Blade length < 3”
3.  Non-locking
4.  SE or CE blade

In particular, #1 & #3 are very difficult to find together.  #4 is a minority.  Spyderco was my first and really only thought that might check all those boxes.

[Crunchie64]

As I’m sure you know, your specs are pretty niche:
1.  OHO
2.  Blade length < 3”
3.  Non-locking
4.  SE or CE blade

In particular, #1 & #3 are very difficult to find together.  #4 is a minority.  Spyderco was my first and really only thought that might check all those boxes.

I found a Spyderco Ambitious for a very good price at a UK online retailer, so that’s on the way to me.

Ticks all the boxes except the non-locking one, so I’m still looking for the perfect one.