Need suggestions for EDC in black slacks

[flmosinman124]

Hello, I have a few Spyderco knives with the smallest being an Endela. Looking for something smaller than the Endela in black with a black clip that I can comfortably wear in black work trousers without being noticable. Can be a current model or something older I can get used. Prefer a premium steel. Thanks for your help in advance!

[Doc Dan]

Black Delica

[Mushroom]

Currently available, I would suggest a Centofante 3. In VG10, it's not the most premium steel available but would likely work well in slacks.

Discontinued, the carbon fiber Positron could be a good option. Although, it has a chrome wire clip.

[DSH007]

My usual recommendation for any sort of office/slacks carry is any flavor of the Chaparral. In this case, the Black CF/G10 model sounds like it suits your needs. CTS XHP steel. Black wire clip. Very discreet.

[TkoK83Spy]

How about the black blade, black G10 with the black wire clip Lil Native? S30V. I mean, come on...if your wearing slacks, how premium of a steel do you really need in those pants!

[Pokey]

My usual recommendation for any sort of office/slacks carry is any flavor of the Chaparral. In this case, the Black CF/G10 model sounds like it suits your needs. CTS XHP steel. Black wire clip. Very discreet.

+1, I have one and that's the one I thought of right away. With the wire clip the knife sits low in the pocket, too. I have had people mesmerized by the weave of the carbon fiber on the scales when I've taken it out of my pocket and they do see it; they don't scream and run for the hills.

[Holland]

Chaparral 1 is the first thing that comes to mind for me

[Sharp Guy]

Chaparral CF is the one I thought of too

[rangefinder]

MXG Gear offers a few black clips and Lynch NW offers cerakoted clips in a bunch of different colors. So you can put a black (or other color) clip on most models.

[SG89]

DLC Lil Native

[RadioactiveSpyder]

Any of the CF/G10 laminate models out of Taichung would work great with a black wire clip swapped in (you can call the Spyderco SFO for an extra black clip) — the Chaparral (as mentioned), the Ikuchi, or the Watu. It’s really up to your tastes. :)

[Filoso-]

The Caly 3/3.5 CF is another option, I like smooth scales when I’m wearing slacks...and it doesn’t take too much room in the pocket.

[Evil D]

Sliverax

[Bolster]

MXG Gear offers a few black clips and Lynch NW offers cerakoted clips in a bunch of different colors. So you can put a black (or other color) clip on most models.

^This. Get what you want and make the clip black. See concurrent thread where we are discussing best ways of blackening a clip.

[Tgmr05]

CF Chaparral would be my suggestion.

[Pancake]

Carbon Fiber Chaparral
Light, small, extremely thin blade makes it a really good cutter.

[Wartstein]

Another vote for the Chaparral.

- CF if you want the most "classy" looking one and both a black handle and clip out of the box,
- FRN and changing the silver clip to a black one if you want to save some money (and a bit weight) - the grey FRN of the handle is obviously not black, but very unobtrusive, and just a very small part of the handle is exposed anyway when the knife is in the pocket.

Can´t say enough good things about the Chap - fills the role of a "gents knife", is a very slim carry, but is also an extremely capable and sturdily built cutting tool with perhaps the best backlock I´ve ever encountered.

[Wartstein]

Added to my post above:

My second suggestion, a bit larger than the Chap but still smaller than your Endela, would be the Sage 1 (linerlock) if you can find one (and want to lay down the money). Also black CF and black wire clip.

[Username827]

My initial response was a Kapara. But I am partial. I have used a Sage 1 in slacks, mainly for flicking. But the more I use the Kapara, the more awesome it is.
Or, you could use a Shaman, that is like a knife, but for men

[Wartstein]

My initial response was a Kapara. But I am partial. I have used a Sage 1 in slacks, mainly for flicking. But the more I use the Kapara, the more awesome it is.
Or, you could use a Shaman, that is like a knife, but for men

Both cool knives, but what he wants is "smaller than an Endela"