It wasn’t always easy to find compact everyday carry knives, but these days, they seem as numerous as ever. That means new releases must offer something other than a small size to stay interesting.
Kizer’s Parakeet, for instance, is a well-appointed small EDC knife with a bevy of configurations available — all good things. But it also has a pair of exciting options with handle scales that let you peer into their nuts and bolts.
Little package, big value
Designed by South African designer Johan Jordaan, the Parakeet’s five configurations share some similarities. For instance, they all feature a 2.46-inch sheepsfoot Nitro-V steel blade.
That blade steel is affordable, albeit respectable and hardworking. It pairs beautifully with the sheepsfoot (almost drop-point) shape, offering a great piercing point and a deceptively wide belly.
The blade also boasts a thumb hole deployment that mates to a trendy, reliable, and strong button lock. The lock is housed in a 3.41-inch handle with deeply machined grooves that offer a great grip.