I've been a fan of ZT flippers too! Since you need a blade under 3 inches, you might want to check out the Spyderco Dragonfly 2 or the Benchmade Mini Griptilian. Both are compact and well-suited for daily carry with shorter blades. They’re reliable and durable, perfect for a more discreet carry.

Boyle

Great sailing knives

https://www.boyeknives.com/pages/cutting-tests

About eight years ago, I was admiring a Triple Ought Design Dauntless titanium folder at the overland expo here in Flagpole. … at the time I would not buy one because they were about $500, and I thought that was way too expensive for a pocket knife, but my wife had snuck back there, and guess what I got for Christmas.

I have used this knife as a tool, abused it and it is amazing to me that there is zero wiggle or free play, Even though I have a shop full of all kinds of electrical do dads that cost much more, if I had to choose one tool to keep out of the hundreds, that I own, there’s no question this would be it:

https://youtu.be/CAWZ-pKuEdU?si=FK6yHuxCqE-ptlZM

AZ Flyer wrote:About eight years ago, I was admiring a Triple Ought Design Dauntless titanium folder at the overland expo here in Flagpole. … at the time I would not buy one because they were about $500, and I thought that was way too expensive for a pocket knife, but my wife had snuck back there, and guess what I got for Christmas.

I have used this knife as a tool, abused it and it is amazing to me that there is zero wiggle or free play, Even though I have a shop full of all kinds of electrical do dads that cost much more, if I had to choose one tool to keep out of the hundreds, that I own, there’s no question this would be it:

https://youtu.be/CAWZ-pKuEdU?si=FK6yHuxCqE-ptlZM

I bought a couple things from TOD, but their prices are pants on head stupid

That’s a $2,000 knife on their site now lol

https://tripleaughtdesign.com/products/ ... er-edition

But we got folks were who pay $20,000.00 for Ti gear soo lol

They make good stuff though, just San Fran tech bro prices

AZ Flyer wrote:About eight years ago, I was admiring a Triple Ought Design Dauntless titanium folder at the overland expo here in Flagpole. … at the time I would not buy one because they were about $500, and I thought that was way too expensive for a pocket knife, but my wife had snuck back there, and guess what I got for Christmas.

I have used this knife as a tool, abused it and it is amazing to me that there is zero wiggle or free play, Even though I have a shop full of all kinds of electrical do dads that cost much more, if I had to choose one tool to keep out of the hundreds, that I own, there’s no question this would be it:

https://youtu.be/CAWZ-pKuEdU?si=FK6yHuxCqE-ptlZM

Oh, Man! Just reread this thread and realize I posted a similar reply 5 Years ago, …I guess my memory is about 90% correct!