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Get it while it’s still available.

I agree. The G720 is amazing as a worker folding knife, very comfortable and a fat blade with textured G10.

In the market again.

I’m really liking my Ganzo 7582, but it’s a bit big for EDC. Ideally I’d get a Pro-Tech Calmigo, but they are spendy.

I messed with some spring loaded tab and flipper tab assisted knives and I think I can get along with them.

Looking for a 2.5” blade, and relatively thin profile, simple no serration drop-point.

What’s out there?

The CH Outdoor and GoComma stuff look ok. I’d prefer something with a axial/axis lock as I’ve got a youngin in the house.

New FH41, the best Ganzo knife :sunglasses:

Where did you get the blue one?

I’d like to get an FH41 or FH51 (more my edc size) but why can’t they add a standard clip to the package?

And seriosly, these two examples have an extremely different main grind.
Once I’ve had 4 SRM 910 variants at my place (910+, 911, 912, 913) at the same time, the main grind and ricasso where exaclty the same.
Seems Ganzo is still not on par when it comes to consistency.

But ok, for $20 I might get an FH51 in smoked orange or w/e they call it :wink:

Aliexpress

Just curious, what do you not like about these clips?

Deep carry clips always bite my palm when I intend to really use the knife, same with the SRM 710s non-deep-carry clip.

For me only simple tip-up clips are working. It’s fine that they offer those dc clips, I’d just like it more if they’d offer both.
A bigger variant of this clip design would work well I guess:

And if the clip holes would be as far to the butt as possible it would work even better but it could need a lanyard then.

Maybe like this even though I’m not happy with the angle. Drilled the holes myself so no one else to blame :stuck_out_tongue:

Still I like the new Ganzos, esp. the FH21, FH41 and FH51 but I have so many folders that it’s hard to justify another purchase when you’re on a tight budget. On the other hand it’s easier to be nitpicky, sorry for that :wink:

OK… thanks for explaining. :slight_smile: . I was just curious cause I like those deep carry tip up clips, they are a ’personal preference’. :slight_smile:
No need to apologize for being “nitpicky” though… we’re all that about one thing or another. :smiley: . :wink: . :beer:

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At last someone who feels the same as me about pocket clips.Those Honey Badgers everybody loves have the same problem with the clips cutting into my palm .

Any other suggestions with 2” blades, thumb-flipper assist, axis lock?

Looking through Ganzo’s website you’d think that everything they make is 89mm blade length.

Maybe Sanrenmu has something…

I don't think you'll find any 2" blade except slipjoints and back-locks

Assisted flipper. LinerLock. Kershaw Spoke

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Kershaw-1313BLK-Black-Spoke-Assisted-Open-Folding-Knife-Pocket-Folder/312185401467?hash=item48afb3307b:g:0ZoAAOSwXK1bREfy:sc:USPSFirstClass![](63347)US!–1&frcectupt=true

BM 485 vallet clone on DHGate :

17cm opened, Ti scales, deep carry clip, brass washers and axis lock.
I love it, but I bet the black coated blade will scratch easily

The problem is he specified 2 inches, not 3. There is an axis lock Sanrenmu 7063 which has a blade of 2.5" if that's okay

First thing I do with ALL my knives is unscrew or Grind off the screws on ALL the clips.
I detest them.
Folder for IN pocket and cleaning nails. Peeling apples etc.
Fixed blade on waist outside of trousers/shorts.
for proper use.
I’d never only have a folder of any size/make for bush work.
They’re toys (sharp).

Thanks folks.

It seems like the Calmigo is pretty much unchallenge by chinese producers.

I should have been more specific - I want a safety on my flipper or auto. Don’t really care about the lock style - just a safety. Spring Loaded Tab is ok too.

The Pro-Tech Calmigo is tiny and includes a sliding safety - just a shame that nobody else really does that in a 2” bladed knife.

Whoa, what a thread! I just stumbled on it.

I currently don’t EDC any knives. The only knife I have is an old Swiss Army multi-tool pocket knife that sits in my tool bag.

I’m looking to purchase a budget knife for camping trips. It doesn’t need to be super small. Something good for cutting food, carving wood, general purpose. I started looking at Honey Badger Flipper (large), but I don’t know if that would be the correct tool for the above application. There is the new D2 version, but it’s $60. Not sure if I need D2 steel. I only go camping a couple of times a year, and even then, I don’t often need to use the knife, so if there is something else for less money that you guys would recommend, please do.

Thanks!