Lightweight EDC

[bh49]

Thank you all :) I have looked at the Centofante, but in my mind deemed the blade too thin lol. I was also trying to keep the cost of the knife at the lower end of the price range.

Blade in 2mm thick, just .5 mm thinner than Delica and still very capable. Of cause this is not pry-bar. But Cento3 is a great slicer and very NKP friendly. Within your budget as well.

[arty]

It depends on where you work, but the Manix would be too big at most job sites where I live. Even the Native would be on the large end.
I would look for something with a smaller blade, no larger than that of the Delica. I try to keep blades at no more than 2.75" or so, and often at 2.6 at a work place.

[O,just,O]

The Centofante Line of knives are something that can not be just looked at. You will most likely go Nah, too thin. That very thinness is one of the great things about these knives. It is also one of the things that contribute to its light weight & cutting ability. These blades are not weak in any way & for a light weight EDC are about the perfect thing.
I own some sixty Spydies & still carry a Cento 4 in preferance to all others.
You carry & use one for a while & then come back with what you think. Many here already know what they think but if your heart is set on Manix or Native, go for it. You can get a cento next time :)
The price is right as well.
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[Spydieguy]

It depends on where you work, but the Manix would be too big at most job sites where I live.

I work at a grocery store. So I have light duty cutting tasks. I've been carrying a cheap Ozark Trail knife while working, since it's not very flashy. So I wanted a light duty knife that, if needed, could be called on for large tasks.

You carry & use one for a while & then come back with what you think. Many here already know what they think but if your heart is set on Manix or Native, go for it. You can get a cento next time
The price is right as well.

That is a good point. I'll probably consider the Cento a little more. :) My only issue is since I am still a teenager, my parents let me buy new knives very seldomly. So when I make a knife purchase, I have to be as certain as I can that I'll be happy with it. And there aren't any stores in my state that carry Spydies, so I can't handle any. That's why I always ask you guys for the help :D

[Evil D]

Thin blades are all in your mind. Have you ever used a Victorinox? Think about how thin those blades are...think about any old jack knife, they all had pretty thin blades. I don't think there's a Spyderco in the catalog that's as thin as a SAK, and i've never broke one of those blades. I also don't pry with them or use them as throwing knives either.

I used to work in the corrugation industry (cardboard to the layman). I've spent a lot of time cutting cardboard with my Centofante 4, and i can assure you it's not too thin for that kind of work, and some people consider cardboard to be borderline hard use for a folder. Again, just don't pry with it...use it as a knife and the thinness of the blade will work to your advantage.

EDIT...just saw you work in a grocery store...yeah, the Cento's are where it's at. There's literally nothing in retail that those knives can't handle unless you use misuse it.

[Spydieguy]

Trust me I never misuse my knives. I only use them for their intended purpose. A friend of mine almost started prying with one of my knives, and i nearly fainted :)

[Spydieguy]

Another thing that i look for is a U.S. made knife. I believe the Centofante is made in Japan, right?

[vaisforlovers]

I'm thinking a Salt 1. Very light and tough. Manix seems a bit big for NKP.

- best wishes, Jazz.

+1, If I had to pick one and only one locking EDC, this would be it. Its a good size, and can handle any environments.

[Mr Blonde]

I'd go for the lightweight Manix, it's closer to the 4 inch blade you prefer and to me it's more ergonomic in use than the Native 1. And kudos for getting a pink native, remember pink knives don't easily get stolen, lost or confiscated. the Manix is my favorite lightweight EDC these days, second favorite lightweights are the slipits such as the Squeak or CF UKPK.

[SQSAR]

The lightweight Manix is a pretty good bet. (1) It's a relatively large blade, without being bulky. (2) It's blue color tends to look less intimidating to NKP. (3) It's wire clip is a bit les noticeable than others. (4) It's light weight also adds to its non-intimidating persona to NKP.

That said, someone else mentioned the Stretch and I think that too will fit your requirement very nicely.

[Jazz]

+1, If I had to pick one and only one locking EDC, this would be it. Its a good size, and can handle any environments.

I think same here right now. I've been using Salt 1's lately a lot. Great knives. Love the blade shape with the strong tip. I cut a lot of cardboard in the kitchen at work, and that's all I use - PE, lately.

- best wishes, Jazz.

[Evil D]

Another thing that i look for is a U.S. made knife. I believe the Centofante is made in Japan, right?

Correct. If you're strictly looking for USA made only, that's going to narrow down your selection quite a bit. For what it's worth, i don't think there's a person on this forum that won't vouch for the quality of the Japan/Taiwan knives being made. Both countries have some of the finest knife makers at work for Spyderco that you'll ever see, particularly the Taichung Taiwan folks. They really take pride in what they do, and the Taichung knives i've owned and handled have some of the finest fit and finish i've ever seen on knives. The Taichung plant in particular even went so far as to request that Taichung be added to the country when etched on the blade to separate them from other makers.

[araneae]

Nothing wrong with a Pink Native.

[Jazz]

Nothing at all wrong with Japan knives, and they need our support, if you ask me.

- best wishes, Jazz.

[SQSAR]

I think the Taichung knives are generally the highest quality knives that Spyderco produces. Golden being an extremely (almost unperceivably) close second.

[dbcad]

How can anyone not love a face like this Very well built as well :D

[Spydieguy]

For what it's worth, i don't think there's a person on this forum that won't vouch for the quality of the Japan/Taiwan knives being made.

I agree with that. All the knives I have, except my Kershaw Junk Yard Dog II (my favorite EDC), are made overseas. I may get the Cento though, since dbcad's picture made me drool :rolleyes: I just wanted to get some more U.S. knives, since I only have One. maybe i should just get the Cento AND the Manix (or Native) :D

[Jeremy_A_Neel]

The Military is actually shockingly light for it's size. For NKP, I'd suggest the Salt 1.

[yowzer]

How can anyone not love a face like this Very well built as well :D

When did the C3 get a maker's mark on the blade?

[quinoa]

For what it's worth I really like the finger choil with jimping in the design. Instead of a Salt 1 or Delica I'd go with the Dragonfly2 in H1.
Smaller than all the other knives mentioned so far. More affordable too. Can't go wrong with the Native 5. Worth the extra $ just for saying
Golden, ColoRADo USA Earth on the blade. :D