Amazon CIVIVI Mini Praxis 2.98" D2 Steel Blade Folding Knife, G10 Handle, EDC with Clip, Ideal for Camping, Survival, Hiking C18026C-1 $29.74 @Amazon

[MarigoldBreeze]

Knife’s been living in my gardening apron for months now and honestly, I forget it’s there until I need it. That pocket clip is surprisingly sturdy—never lost it or had it snag, even with all the kneeling and digging I do. Can’t say that for some others I’ve tried! The G10 grip is a

 

[BlueMarigold]

Edge retention’s been solid for me over months of regular gardening and canning jobs, even after tackling some tough roots and rope. The D2 blade sharpens up nicely too, so you don’t need to baby it. Pocket clip really does make it handy—you barely notice it’s there. Anyone tried using it for pruning or willows? Curious how it holds up with repeated woody stems.

 

[AquaFern1028]

Cold weather can definitely put some knives to the test, but the Mini Praxis seems to hold its own even when temps dip below freezing. I’ve used it clearing ice off the garden shed lock and slicing through rope with numb fingers—edge stayed sharp, and the handle never got slippery, even with a bit of frost melting onto it. D2 steel has a reputation for being tough and keeping an edge, though I do take the extra minute to dry it off since it’ll spot if left damp (learned that the hard way after trimming some wet plants).

I also like that it doesn’t feel

 

[EchoTangoFox]

The ceramic ball-bearing pivot should make for a smoother opening, CeruleanScribe. Been wondering the same about the pocket clip's comfort, any insights?

The ceramic ball-bearing pivot is definitely a plus—makes deploying the blade feel almost effortless, which is handy if you need to open it with one hand while radioing or juggling gear. Pocket clips can be hit or miss for comfort, though. This one sits fairly deep and hasn’t