The World’s Slimmest Spring-Assisted EDC Knife Is Jam-Packed with User-Friendly Features

For a knife that’s slimmer than a pack of gum, you’d probably expect there to be sacrifices. SOG says otherwise.

Black SOG folding knife with textured handle resting on a black cup rim.

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Published January 4, 2026

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Genuine innovation is hard to come by in the world of everyday carry knives. Part of the problem is that, with literally hundreds of thousands of options, it starts to seem like everything has been done, sometimes to death.

While there are still frontiers to be crossed — new materials to be developed, new production processes to be embarked upon — some intrepid brands are still toying with and combining existing concepts in novel ways.

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This knife is so slender, you could lose it between the cracks of a park bench, so make sure to utilize its pocket clip.

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SOG, a stalwart of the tactical and EDC industries, is often among both groups, but this year, has its best achievement, the SOG Slim Jim 2.0, in the latter category.

Based on an existing knife, its materials are somewhat par for the course. Its classic drop-point blade is AUS-8 steel and its handle is 420 stainless — both classic, affordable options. But its the execution of its deployment and its overall slenderness that have earned it a spot amongst this year’s best offerings.

Despite its slenderness, it’s still a full-sized knife, hitting the sweet spot for EDC at 7.4 inches total.

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You see, the knife measures a mere 0.18 inches at its widest point. As impressive as that is, however, it’s not the best part. Within that ultra-slender handle, SOG has equipped this knife with a spring-loaded assisted opening mechanism, earning the Slim Jim 2.0 the title of the world’s thinnest assisted EDC knife.

For reference, 0.18 inches is about the same thickness as a pack of gumsticks. That’s a jaw-dropping achievement, making a knife that’s sturdy, reliable, crafted from trustworthy materials and still managing to make it so slender. Oh yeah, and it still has a lock, too.