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gbelleh wrote:Narrowness and thinness would get very different suggestions. Lots of very thin Spydies. Not so many very narrow ones.

Exactly

Try the Delica. Just under 3-inch blade, very reasonably priced, proven design, and an excellent steel with a well-done heat treat. Slim, light, plenty tough for 95%+ of EDC knife uses, and it has a readily available trainer if you ever get the hankering for some training.

I agree that the centofante will be a good choice. Had that model for a few years and I gave it to buddy for his deployment to Iraq. Maybe a Delica (waved is a good choice) and the Sage series will be in the ballpark. Happy Hunting!!! :spyder:

Sorry I didn't specify what I meant by "narrow", I mean the distance from the outside of the left scale to the outside of the right scale.

Thanks for all the replies!

If they would do a Sprint run of the older C-25 and/or C-50 Centofante models in both PE & SE I think that would truly be an excellent choice for a very usable narrow blade.

I also loved the JD Smith and Des Horn models for narrow bladed users.

But to me the C-25 & C-50 Centofante models were 2 of the most functional Spyders I ever used.

What is your price point? I would say either the Centofante 3 or if you want to spend more the Centofante Memory. If you are ok with sub 3 inches then Chaparall is quite thin and capable.

The G-10 Spyderco Rookie (3" blade) is one of the thinnest folders I own. Unfortunately, it's currently out of production but you can sometimes find them on ebay.

here's a link to a thread with great pics of the Rookie from all angles.

http://www.spyderco.com/forums/showthre ... d-Pictures

MatthewSB wrote:Sorry I didn't specify what I meant by "narrow", I mean the distance from the outside of the left scale to the outside of the right scale.

Thanks for all the replies!

In that case, you may want to look a this thread which lists the thickness of 98 Spyderco models past and present.

MatthewSB wrote:Sorry I didn't specify what I meant by "narrow", I mean the distance from the outside of the left scale to the outside of the right scale.

Thanks for all the replies!

If that's the case either the Caly3 ZDP or the Delica 4 would be ideal, depending on what you're willing to spend!? :)

MatthewSB wrote:I want to get him a Spyderco, but it must be narrow, and the smoother sided the better...

MatthewSB wrote:Sorry I didn't specify what I meant by "narrow", I mean the distance from the outside of the left scale to the outside of the right scale.

The Sage 2 would fit the bill nicely here. It's a little more slender than the Sage 1 and those titanium slabs are smooth like buttah...

Thanks for all the help guys :)

I'll update when I get something....

bh49 wrote:I am with Paul:... Centofante memory.

Yep, that's my choice. Outstanding knife in every way.

Ken

The Deacon wrote:If you're talking narrow, rather than thin, your best bets would be the Centofante Memory and the Des Horn. If you can wait a bit, there's also a new 3" bladed Kiwi coming out sometime this year.

Ohhhhhh I can't wait for that kiwi!! Want! If they produced it in a SE version I would just. Ohh man Oh jeez i would be all over that knife and it would probably be my most favorite little big knife ever!

I would recomend the Sage 1. It's thin, narrow, light, and a great EDC knife! And you won't break the bank getting it! :)

Next I would reccomend the Caly 3 or 3.5. Everyone seems to love them! I'm actually going to get the Caly 3.5 ZDP-189 version myself.