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

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!

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[artemkanarchist]

European knife laws taught me to love wee knives

[random_eskimo_in_the_rockies]

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.

[jamesharris]

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.

[jacobelliott]

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

[coolblue]

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

[twai]

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

[austing]

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

[tass]

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.

[johnwest]

For me it's the Dragonfly it Awesome

[phambelton]

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

[brochdk]

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

[blueeyeswhitedragon]

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.

[sethsevaroth]

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.

[bryanstone]

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

[cwest]

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.

[ronaldhowdeshell]

That Modus from Steel Will is sharp looking!!

[stratobungle]

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

[BolsteredBlades]

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!!

[peytonlewis]

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

[JesseCohen]

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!