The Best Mini Pocket Knives (Under 3") for EDC of 2020 at KnifeCenter

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Although we always think “bigger is better,” a smaller blade is often all you really need, especially if you are going back into the office. Check out the best little pocket knives of 2020 here: kcoti.com/2BxDs6a
The options these days are many, so we’ve rounded up the best “mini” knives you can get your hands on today, all with blades less than 3-inches long… small enough to ride easy in your pocket but large enough that you can always get things done!
Featured Knives
Benchmade Mini-Griptilian (and full-size Griptilian): kcoti.com/2BvdGiY
Spyderco Dragonfly 2: kcoti.com/37V3kVV
Kershaw Scallion: kcoti.com/2B3d1Ft
Steel Will Modus Mini (and full-size Modus): kcoti.com/385iEiR
Boker Plus Subcom: kcoti.com/2CA7ZRp
Kizer Sheepdog Mini (and full-size Sheepdog): kcoti.com/3eudIGp
DPx Gear HEAT/F: kcoti.com/2Yr4rtl
Boker Plus Urban Trapper Petite (and full-size Urban Trapper): kcoti.com/2Yoe7Vc
Michael Zieba MS3: kcoti.com/2YYxGm8
Chris Reeve Mnandi: kcoti.com/2Yp6eig
Rike Knife Hummingbird: kcoti.com/3hW4hSr
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@artemkanarchist 4 жыл бұрын

European knife laws taught me to love wee knives

@phambelton1 Жыл бұрын

That was a really well done video. Excellent selection of pocket knives, and your commentary on the strengths of each was fantastic. Super job! Thanks

@austing1066 2 жыл бұрын

I decided to bring all of these EDCs to work. Nobody steals my pens anymore!

@coolblue1524 2 жыл бұрын

Every pick on this episode was fantastic. great choices. enjoyed it thoroughly. i've got a long shopping list from this episode.

@random_eskimo_in_the_rockies 3 жыл бұрын

Cold Steel Tuff Lite and Tuff Lite Mini are also excellent choices. Even the full size comes in with only a 2.5 inch blade, but you can still get a solid grip on it because of the great handle design.

@TheImtoomuch 4 жыл бұрын

Cool selection. I really like that Steel Will Modulus Mini. BTW I love the rewards program!

@c62west 3 жыл бұрын

THANKS FOR THIS VIDEO! I've been looking for a gentleman's knife for quite a while. I FINALLY found exactly what I've been looking for in the Boker Urban Trapper Petite made in Taiwan. (I like the cocobolo scales the best, but that knife is from Mainland China.) The G10 and carbon fiber scales are great options.

@tass8495 4 жыл бұрын

Well done. DPX is a beast and the hummingbird is a great first knife for your kid. I picked up the pink one for my daughter.

@jacobelliott7213 3 жыл бұрын

I edc the scallion every day, hasn’t let me down yet!

@BolsteredBlades 4 жыл бұрын

Good selections! I love my Mini Sheepdog in copper. Very handy cutting tool & just cool! I love my Leek I have in OD green & blackwash too. I really like the look of the Steel Will may check it out. I'm glad to see the beautiful little Hummingbird from Rike. I have the one in green & gold & yes, most definitely is super functional, great material & different ways to carry! I'd like to collect all the colors. Perfect knife for you guys to buy your girl! She would not expect something so nice & pretty to be one of the knives you like! Can't go wrong with Damasteel!!

@twai8036 4 жыл бұрын

I carry the Spyderco manbug and its perfect for urban office setting.

@ronaldhowdeshell8628 4 жыл бұрын

That Modus from Steel Will is sharp looking!!

@dano9060 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent review !!! Thank you

@JesseCohen 4 жыл бұрын

I’ve had my eye on the Urban Trapper for some time, but a larger version, as my hands tend to prefer a fuller handle and blade. I wear xl gloves. I did just purchase the Rike Hummingbird for my wife, in green, and she loves it! It’s perfect for package opening, or in a pinch, pun intended, as a box cutter. Great edge retention and small enough to carry as a neck knife under her work shirt. We’re in the grocery business. One thing, the ball chain included is much better quality than you might think, and isn’t the typical cheap electroplated stuff you see on costume jewelry. I will replace it for braided leather and steel rings, with a proper clasp at some point, but she’s worn it around for about a month now with no issues. Thanks David, and KC!

@madblank 3 жыл бұрын

Leatherman Skeletool Kbx is also a very good mini, would have deserved a mention. I have it as a neck knife every day. I had the Mini Griptillian before, that was a great little knife.

@bryanstone7237 4 жыл бұрын

Mini Grip with the blade hole. Just ordered some DOAT scales for mine. Expensive upgrade but hey, I really enjoy that knife and how fidget friendly it is

@gerritstell6248 3 жыл бұрын

Doesn’t have a blade hole. Spider.

@datboisnoiceofficial4785 2 жыл бұрын

@@gerritstell6248 there's a version with a hole

@holliday9416 2 жыл бұрын

I love ur videos, the way u explain pros and cons, materials and all the rest, i wish your advise about where should i look for good prices on folding knives, since im from Argentina so are not affordable to me brands like ganzo, Böker, and so on, basicly if it brings ball bearings i cant pay that hehe, Thank you bro!

@iLykeCahrs 4 жыл бұрын

“Just under $600” HA

@brochdk4712 3 жыл бұрын

The Lil native compression lock, is the king of this category. No doubt

@sethsevaroth 4 жыл бұрын

The Kershaw Misdirect is an elegant EDC carry option for under $30. It is my "office knife". Another daily carry option that offers additional functionality is the original Skeletool.

@DinoNucci 3 жыл бұрын

Launch 4 ftw

@johnwest4492 4 жыл бұрын

For me it's the Dragonfly it Awesome

@matusknives 3 жыл бұрын

I wish I could fing a deep carry clip for it. The knife itself is real great.

@harryhhawkinssr2673 2 жыл бұрын

Dragonfly knives

@harryhhawkinssr2673 2 жыл бұрын

Dragonfly pocket knives

@MrTJohnston 2 жыл бұрын

I own hundreds of knives. Dragonfly is the most used by far

@jamesharris1493 4 жыл бұрын

The Kershaw Scallion is great. This little fellow makes small tasks a cinch. The Kershaw Scallion makes a great gift. The cool thing about the Scallion is it's comfortable for a person with small to medium sized hands. The assisted action will not let you down.

@jamesharris1493 4 жыл бұрын

The Zeba is a really cool knife! Very sharp and manageb

@staufferedc9057 4 жыл бұрын

Mini bugout is my favorite small knife!

@blueeyeswhitedragon9839 4 жыл бұрын

On the DPX knives (HEST, HEAT, Etc.) one feature of the notch in the blade spine that is often overlooked, is the ability of that notch to catch the bail on pots when cooking on an open fire or cookstove. Picking up a hot wire bail with your bare fingers while camping is an experience that none of us needs...nice to have a knife handy that can grab the bail on a hot pot or the tipping ring on the coffee pot.

@knifecenter 4 жыл бұрын

I like that! -DCA

@dieseldabz7104 4 жыл бұрын

Smart man..

@andrewb9595 2 жыл бұрын

Just found your channel and I've been binge watching. I love that Kizee Sheepdog Mini. Do you have a best Wharncliffe EDC video?

@shaeddar1 4 жыл бұрын

kudu light is also great with a kydex to fit on belt or a super edge neck knife with an ulty clip ( or cheaper clip is good enough for that litle weight) but also the spiderco dragonfly is my favourite little knife/ delica is also good dragonfly got a more useful bladeshape even its smaller

@vash337 4 жыл бұрын

Very well done! I've loved my petite urban trapper for the past several months. It comes with a torx tool which is needed if you accidentally drop it in a certain way (like a cringe inducing cell phone drop). It loosened just enough for the liner lock to slip. Would effect my review of the knife but it's just too easy to correct.

@tekhen-px9wl 4 жыл бұрын

KnifeCenter, can we please get a keychain knife video now? I’m looking for something similar to the Rike but would prefer cheaper as I can see it falling off my keychain.

@rayjrdibenedetto867 3 жыл бұрын

Hi. Thanks for the video’s. Allways enjoy them. I have a bunch of benchmade and spyderco knives! Switch them out at times depending on where or what I’m doing is all. Can you please tell me the price of the spyderco dragon 2 and where to find this beautiful knife? Thank you and have a good day. Keep up the video’s

@radk0gajdos 4 жыл бұрын

Kershaw Leek, men. Definitely.

@tizok100 3 жыл бұрын

That sheepdog looks great

@stratobungle 4 жыл бұрын

My carry-in-the-office knife is an old Spyderco Kiwi, absolutely perfect for getting small tasks done without freaking out my coworkers.

@DinoNucci 3 жыл бұрын

Wrong

@stratobungle 3 жыл бұрын

@@DinoNucci ?

@jonlouis2582 3 жыл бұрын

This was great for me. I collect knives and love Bowie knives, but I am severely restricted as far as what I can actually carry in my State.

@tornagawn 4 жыл бұрын

Spydie Dragonfly in H1, yellow scales. EDC. Love it. But for truly small Spyderco’s it is rather large.... (Cricket, Ladybug in H1, hawksbill serrated edge, Bug, Ladybug and a Spyderco Spin Blue Nishijin..... I like my little spydie’s)

@DinoNucci 3 жыл бұрын

Wrong.

@jamesharris1493 3 жыл бұрын

Wow that super miniature knife looks like a GI Joe toy accessory which I would not have reviewed

@johnruiz6743 4 ай бұрын

If they ever make the Dragonfly in Magnacut or L200N, I will buy another ASAP! Have one in ZDP-189. Handy little knife I carry EDC along with a Native Salt in L200N.

@j.w.9407 4 жыл бұрын

Love my Dragonfly 🔪

@monkeman1912 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video, i live in a Country where its illegal to cary a knife with a blade over 3 inches, so im heavily considering getting a Mini griptilian, thanks alot mate

@tylerl1654 Жыл бұрын

Dude the kershaw shuffle should've been on here

@michaelclarkson1376 2 жыл бұрын

Is there any chance the Mini Grip will come back in the sheepsfoot with the thumb hole? I have the full size in that and love it but want a more office-friendly version.

@ship4427 Жыл бұрын

Got my lady 1 of those dragonflies with an emerson opener and the wire deep carry clip and it's a legit knife.

@davidbridger5929 4 жыл бұрын

Spyderco Mc Bee is a fantastic small knife

@trrmbath97 4 жыл бұрын

Fox Baby Core is new but it should be on this list. I have a Mini-Sheep dog, the Kershaw and the Baby Core. I like the baby core better than the others hands down.

@Shorty_Lickens 4 жыл бұрын

I wish spyderco had more stuff with wood or micarta. When they do its always very limited sprint runs and I typically miss out.

@DinoNucci 3 жыл бұрын

Gas station knives

@peytonlewis94 4 жыл бұрын

The crkt Pilar should be on this list I love it and carry it at least 3 times a week

@jakegay5753 4 жыл бұрын

I just wish they would set their standard steel to atleast D2 or even n690 or something like that would be nice.

@peytonlewis94 4 жыл бұрын

Jake Gay I know if they did it would be the perfect knife to me

@twiceborn_by_grace 2 жыл бұрын

The Scallion has always reminded me of a shark’s head, especially the blue one you got there.

@blackadder1966 4 жыл бұрын

My #1 edc zt 0450, good steel and great size. Looking for something else similar premium and budget. Flipper with a void or spydie flickable too, compression lock or button lock. Infact my smock is great but a lightweight version would be awesome.

@bryanstone7237 4 жыл бұрын

My 0450CF is one of my favorite knives. I've got smaller hands so it's perfect for me. I love the idea of the smock but would prefer a smaller version personally. My mini Grip is one of my other favs. The biblio by giantmouse looks pretty amazing to fit your bill.

@vqman535 4 жыл бұрын

That different color wood on the Boker trapper petite throws off the knife !!!!!

@budsblades7211 4 жыл бұрын

Wish they made the tanto grip in 20cv

@jacobokubo7726 4 жыл бұрын

My favorite small knife is the Drop Ferrum Forge falcon

@DinoNucci 3 жыл бұрын

Perineum

@heatheranderson2388 Жыл бұрын

My 13-year-old son has really been enjoying your videos! He wanted me to say that you might be interested in a small, inexpensive knife he found: Smith & Wesson Frame Lock Drop Point Folding Knife. He hasn’t bought it yet, but it has a high carbon blade.

@pickingandpiping 4 жыл бұрын

Great video. I'd add Civivi's new Exarch to this list though.

@trevonsoiseth6387 4 жыл бұрын

Matthew Tremblay I have had mine for a week now I highly recommend it. I have the one in blue g10.

@CJDubbs 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mr. C. I love me some baby knives.

@knifeaddict1014 4 жыл бұрын

Whhhhhat no mini bugout!!! Man it is my favorite and the inkosi

@Nightwolf866 4 жыл бұрын

Last one looks like made for a 2 year old princess 😊

@knifecenter 4 жыл бұрын

2 year old princesses need knives too!

@DinoNucci 3 жыл бұрын

Kershaw Launch 4 is the correct answer.

@KaylynnStrain 4 жыл бұрын

I keep a Spyderco Bug on a key ring

@Obliticus 4 жыл бұрын

Wow, really surprised the Mini Bugout wasn't on this list

@markbrisec3972 2 жыл бұрын

That Damasteel is a stunner although about 400$ above of what I've would spend on a knife.

@jamesharris1493 4 жыл бұрын

I am surprised the Spyderco Ambitious was not mentioned over the Dragonfly! You get a better grip and a much better blade. I own a Modus. It is a great EDC. I am surprised once again no mention of the Cut Jack by Steel Will. That Boker is a great knife. I wonder what happened to the CRKT models?

@knifecenter 4 жыл бұрын

I actually wanted to include the CRKT Piet, but we didn't have one on hand when we filmed this vid... womp womp. -DCA

@MrLlama999 4 жыл бұрын

Missed out on Swiss Army Knives

@nageeb96 Жыл бұрын

why is it that you never tell the length of the blades on the knives as if it matters none ? at so many states most your knives are illegal to be sure.

@isaiahgray3057 2 жыл бұрын

Love that black/red Modus Mini but it's been discontinued.

@HammerSmashedFace92 4 жыл бұрын

Those look pretty big for being Minis Thought Id see a Mini Tuff Lite

@lukeskywalker1840 4 жыл бұрын

The size of most of these would get a lot of people in trouble at work. Mini Tuff Lite or Kershaw Cinder is better in a office environment.

@HammerSmashedFace92 4 жыл бұрын

Dana H i had a mini tuff lite. In pink. Honestly the best small knife ever. Gave it to my cousins wife. She’s in love with it lol

@lukeskywalker1840 4 жыл бұрын

@@HammerSmashedFace92 I have a Tuff Lite and Just ordered a Cinder. I'm going to try both of them out at work for a few days each. See which one I want to bring. I like to fly under the radar.

@natek1993 4 жыл бұрын

I'd say the Spyderco Dragon Fly in K390 would be the perfect mini EDC Knife.

@DinoNucci 3 жыл бұрын

Wrong

@loganjames4607 4 жыл бұрын

Surprised not to see the CRKT Pilar on this list! I have both the Pilar and the scallion. I prefer the modified sheepsfoot Pilar to the Kershaw scallion that was on this list solely because sharpening the blade design of the scallion has proved to be a pain in the butt.

@dieseldabz7104 4 жыл бұрын

Or the new CRKT Tuna🐟

@knifecenter 4 жыл бұрын

The CRKT Piet would have been in this vid for sure, but we didn't have one in stock on the day we filmed this vid unfortunately :/ -DCA

@jaydog-vz6vt Жыл бұрын

The new crkt ceo microflipper

@scoob42 4 жыл бұрын

Some great stuff there, but if you want small, get a Kershaw Cinder.

@erikramaekers63 4 жыл бұрын

Great design

@scoob42 4 жыл бұрын

Erik Ramaekers Yes! I wish they’d make a larger version!

@yamahondazuki95 3 жыл бұрын

Looking for knives with a 2 inch blade or less. That's all I'm able to carry at work. The only one I've found this is decent is the kershaw ember. Any other recommendations?

@knifecenter 3 жыл бұрын

Check out some options we covered in KniFAQ #3: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/d9OnY9yUzserp6s.html

@yamahondazuki95 3 жыл бұрын

@@knifecenter Thank you for the quick response, it's much appreciated. I'll go check the video out right now!

@jeffcon123 4 жыл бұрын

I want a d2 wharncom!!

@rrf899 4 жыл бұрын

That's all good and well, but what size hands does he have so we can know if they will fit our hands???

@DinoNucci 3 жыл бұрын

Smaller than your mom's

@gx12 Жыл бұрын

Under 3” update please!

@josepmariaaguascaribot9239 4 жыл бұрын

At present something like the 'Delica' 4 become a small EDC.

@sputumtube 4 жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same thing. It's a legendary small EDC but doesn't get a mention here.

@mengchenlee811 3 жыл бұрын

The wooden dragon fly is discontinued? Will it be possible to be made again?

@knifecenter 3 жыл бұрын

Got something special planned with it, but everything is backed up right now. -DCA

@ghiblinerd6196 2 жыл бұрын

I love my Kershaw chive. I’ve got tiny hands 🤷

@jakegay5753 4 жыл бұрын

Why are the hogue Ritter rsk knives only available at knifeworks?

@knifecenter 4 жыл бұрын

You'd have to ask Ritter.

@arvilmogensen1945 2 жыл бұрын

No argument from me that the Griptilian reveals all the traits of a top quality knife. The price for Canadians living north of the border due to currency exchange combined with shipping charges

@sushaantsiingh9106 3 жыл бұрын

I edc a Gerber zipblade

@Epotheros 4 жыл бұрын

When I think of mini edc, I think of blade lengths under 2 inches.

@DinoNucci 3 жыл бұрын

Correct

@chef_rockyc 3 жыл бұрын

Launch 4 Damascus!

@RobertOrgRobert 4 жыл бұрын

6:35 Black knives matter

@toddbowers418 3 жыл бұрын

Ah now I know the story behind the Kershaw scallion, leek and chive; a designer named Onion. Ha!

@jordanhughes1245 4 жыл бұрын

I have lost many of a knife. I would hate to lose that rike when the ball chain breaks! OUCH!

@thui7889 4 жыл бұрын

I’d love myself a pakkawood dragonfly, but it’s really overpriced

@KevinMogee 6 ай бұрын

Can this video be updated for 2023/2024?

@bassingbasics6621 2 жыл бұрын

Kershaw Chive and Scallion are the exact same thing

@verdant681 4 жыл бұрын

Also the crkt squid....

@Hunglikeagrimsmo 3 жыл бұрын

That's the cheapest I've seen a s30v mini griptilian for. Hell I've even seen the d2 mini griptilian for more than that

@RYANsTOYS 4 жыл бұрын

Forgot Boker Pico and Spyderco McBee

@toddstamos89 3 жыл бұрын

Respectfully, how did the Spyderco Lil Native not make the list???

@knifecenter 3 жыл бұрын

No reason other than we put the Dragonfly on instead. Both great knives! -DCA

@petewheeler402 4 жыл бұрын

Protech sbr is my small edc

@knifecenter 4 жыл бұрын

Nice! -DCA

@cate01a Жыл бұрын

an 'edc' knife like for self defense? I wonder how effective it would be in practice and whether it's legal and needing a license and why go for a knife rather than baton, taser, etc?

@cate01a Жыл бұрын

13:41 no way they got the better call saul wood

@ordinaryaverageguy3233 4 жыл бұрын

Hey KC team!! What is going on with your lefty section? It is hurtin for certain. I speak for all the lefties out there, please update it and get some stuff for us southpaws, we’ll buy them I promise.

@knifecenter 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the feedback sir. I will pass this on to our dev team. -DCA

@blackadder1966 4 жыл бұрын

Boker to me are budget knives but not budget prices, why use titanium scales and average blade steel? Kershaw great designs but Why only do limited runs in good steel?

@skycorrigan6511 4 жыл бұрын

Louie C Anderson

@t5ey999 4 жыл бұрын

I ordered a balisong trainer and i found a better one on your website for only a little more, am i able to cancel my order, get a refund, and buy a new one?

@knifecenter 4 жыл бұрын

If you could call (800.338.6799) or Email (support@knifecenter.com) our customer service team, they will be able to help you with your order.