wich one for me?

[little big man]

hello people im about to purchase my first spyderco in about 14 years. ihave owned two all stainless medium sizes a mariner and something else i cant remember.i was wondering wich small size knife is a better choice .meerkat, salsa, cricket. this will be an edc for me to use as im tired of my benchmade bluestar.i do not use a knife for much more than mail and the cutting of food so i just need a little knife and dont want to spend 100 + like on my benchmade for which i hardly use,although it is a fine knife im thinking of trading it away as soon as i get a small new peice to carry.im drawn to those little spyderco beauties but havent had the chance to hold any of them yet.thanks for any suggestions.

[dynaryder]

Personally,I'd get an FRN Delica or SS Dragonfly. But of the 3 you list,I'd go w/the Meerkat. It's small enough not to scare sheeple,but can still do some fairly serious cutting. The wire clip rides low in the pocket so you won't lose it,the S-blade version is great for opening envelopes and packages,and the Phantom lock is good for messing w/people. It's like a knife and puzzle in one.

[The Cool]

Cricket or Salsa out of your list. Wait for the Navigator 2 rather than get the Meercat.

I would like to proffer the Calypso Jr for your consideration. It is, as a cutter, a star amongst stars.

[Stevie Ray]

For what you said you want to do, FRN Plain Edge Delica ...

Get the Delica, then ... get the Meercat or the Cricket too. :-) It is very hard to beat a Delica for an all around knife. (size, weight, shape, etc)
SR

[ajnova]

When is the Navigator 2 coming out? Specs? Blade size? Handle material? Weight? Kind of lock?

Thank!

[J Smith]

Carbon Fiber Delica.

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[Alan2112]

Welcome aboard little big man! RKBA!

[Shards of Narsil]

Welcome to the Forum little big man,

I've got the Calypso Jr. and it will slice mail open, flake garlic plus cleave meat and small bones just fine. It's nearly 3&quot; so it is long enough to be useful and short enough to slip into your pocket. The VG-10 flat ground blade is an extra in the use context you outlined. I got it for just under $40.

If you want smaller and budget, the Spyderco LadyBug retails for under $20 in some places. Blade is 2&quot;. The steel offered varies from place to place.

Just offering alternatives. Good Luck.

[Chris_H]

Hi little big man!

I'll go along with a Delica or Calypso Jr. -- plenty of blade length &amp; handle to easier facilitate food preparation.

The s-curve blades (normally a low, trailing point) may cut or poke when/where you don't want to. Also, the versions you mention are slightly smaller, and may prove more difficult to adapt to your posted requirements.

[Blades]

Little big man,
Welcome to the Spydie forum!! <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>
I say get the Salsa.
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[vampyrewolf]

of the 3 you listed, I'd say a plain edge salsa. The hood and lock may take some getting used to, it it has lots of grip.

otherwise I'd suggest either a calypso jr or dragonfly. I've been using my stainless dragonfly since aug 20, 01 &amp; it's been 24/7 neck carry since jan 03. Calypso jr I got on oct 26th 01, used that one until I sent it as a topper on a trade about 3 weeks ago. Have a grey in my toolbox/safe. Have a serrated black coming up here now. Can you tell I like the calypso jr?

I've abused the hell out of my 'fly, including screwdriver and prybar use, not to mention using the handle as a light hammer... 2yrs+ and still rock solid. Only 63usd factory, can't go wrong with it. Cheap enough to use hard and replace when I finally manage to kill it.

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[chux]

From what you say I would recommend either a meerkat or, a Navigator II (when they arrive) or for an all great buy go with a Delica.

"Better gear than good sense a traveller cannot carry."

[dialex]

Welcome to the Spyderco Forum.
The Delica makes for a great beater knife. However, if you are looking for a smaller knife (not that the Delica is big), than I'd suggest the Dragonfly or the Cricket. The Meerkat is cute and its Phantom lock™ is really funny to operate, but you may find it a bit too bulky.

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[Shiden]

Another vote for the Calypso Jr., and of the three you mention for your needs the Salsa is the best I think.
BTW welcome to the <img src="spyder.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0> Forum.

Shiden


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[AllenETreat]

Little Big Man :

www.KnifeCenter.com

Click on &quot;Spyderco closeouts&quot; on the main page ; you'll notice the reverse &quot;s&quot; MeerKat
for $29.95! If Reverse &quot;s&quot; PE doesn't bother ya' all too much, a good deal!

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