Recommend me a particular type of folder

[tvphotog]

I'm new here, so hello. I'm interested in strong folders, for collecting and field use.

Please recommend to me a very well made production tactical folder, straight blade, either tanto or not, with a frame lock or similar strong lock, a 3.5-3.75" blade, G10 or other grippy handle, flipper opening if possible for a protected index finder choil, for about $250. Lighter than 8 oz. Ti frame if possible.

I have a ZT 0300, which is solid and fantastic, meets all the above, but is heavy.

The ZT Hinderer 0560 for example, but other makers.

[Minibear464]

Just pointing out that either tanto or not is essentially any blade shape. :P But Emerson possibly? Or the Spyderco Tuff, and the Spyderco... that texas one. Spyderco Gayle Bradley!

[tvphotog]

Just pointing out that either tanto or not is essentially any blade shape. :P But Emerson possibly? Or the Spyderco Tuff, and the Spyderco... that texas one. Spyderco Gayle Bradley!

Thanks. FOrgot about Emerson. Will check it.

[Lycosa]

Google, Black Bear Knives. These are customs at a great price!

[VolundoftheForge]

CRKT Mah Eraser. Under $100 and feels like a custom apparently.

[chrisfa]

for tactical i think you should look at emerson, alot of there blades are right in that 200-250 price point.

[Starwolf]

What about the new Hogue ex-02? I'm really liking the look of these. Different blade lengths and shapes. Hogue and Allen elishewitz are making some great blades together.

[viper89]

May I suggest a Spyderco Yojimbo2? Great wharny blade and compression lock too.

[mj23kb24]

No ones recommended the ZT 560 yet? Check one out.