The best balanced small in size EDC knife for utility purposes?

[Officer Gigglez]

I am getting ready to carry a Karahawk, but its strictly for defensive purposes, so now I need a small, easy to carry utility blade for my back pocket. I don't want something bulky that will be uncomfortable for when I sit down. But I also need something that can fulfill most cutting tasks. I was thinking ambitious or Dragonfly. Suggestions?
EDIT: I guess I should have originally stated for at or around 50 bucks. I am going to abuse the blade after all, so I'm not looking to spend a hundred bucks on a knife I'm going to abuse.

[Janfrederik]

I know that more than a few people carry a Military in their back pocket. It doesn't really interfere with sitting. Just a thought.

[3rdGenRigger]

Chaparral.

[Officer Gigglez]

I know that more than a few people carry a Military in their back pocket. It doesn't really interfere with sitting. Just a thought.

That's a bit too big for me. And I don't want to spend that much on a blade that's going to get the red headed step child treatment.

[Officer Gigglez]

Chaparral.

That price though.

[jabba359]

I'd recommend a knife you already own: FRN Delica. But if you want even smaller, then the Dragonfly, as you mentioned, is a great choice as well.

[Blerv]

Per ounce and blade inch the dfly2 has no peer for the money. The Ladybug/Manbug would but no clip.

[Mister X]

I would think your Delica would fill that role quite nicely and is one the smallest Spyderco I'd personally carry for utility or self-defense unless restricted due to local blade length laws. I have a dragonfly for carry when I visit Chicago and feel it's just too diminutive as I dislike not being to get a full grip, feel leverage is poor with it and have always struggled with quick one handed opening due to it's small size.

[Officer Gigglez]

I'd recommend a knife you already own: FRN Delica. But if you want even smaller, then the Dragonfly, as you mentioned, is a great choice as well.

Yeah, but I think I love the Delica too much to abuse it in such a way. I'll consider it though. Maybe I'll get another without the emerson opener.

[eric m.]

Look at the Cat! Full liners, G10 slabs, hand-filling grip, 2.5in. blade, for 40 bucks! :D

[SIGnificant]

Pingo might do the trick. Great little cutter.

[Surfingringo]

Everyone should own at least one dragonfly. I think it's one of spydercos top 5 designs.

[twinboysdad]

What kind of abuse are you thinking? What are you using in that role now? Is something changing that would create abuse like new job? I would not overthink it man, get another Delica. Basically the same price, maybe the full SE

[TomAiello]

Dragonfly. In ZDP preferably.

I've been carrying mine in my left pocket (my normal EDC Manix 2 is back in the right) because I'm teaching my daughter about knife safety and the Dragonfly is more her size.

Even with the Manix on me, the Dragonfly sees a lot of use. It's not big enough to be my only knife at work, but I'm constantly impressed with it.

[paladin]

caly 3.5 or 3.0...stretch...Caly Jr. Sprint...the list goes on....

[Officer Gigglez]

What kind of abuse are you thinking? What are you using in that role now? Is something changing that would create abuse like new job? I would not overthink it man, get another Delica. Basically the same price, maybe the full SE

It would see a fair amount of use. Nothing too serious, but I'd get my money's worth out of it.

[Blerv]

Pingo might do the trick. Great little cutter.

Great pick :) .

[Officer Gigglez]

Damnit. Now that everyone has made suggestions I have to pick between all those awesome knives. Ugh. How can I pick only ONE out of all those beautiful pieces? How?!

[mark greenman]

What's your typical cutting material, and do your work in an office or other place where people might be alarmed by a knife? If not a Delica FFG, if NKP's are an issue I'd snag a Manbug with a bit of cord for a lanyard, or the Dragonfly.

[Holland]

Chaparral!!!!!!!!!!