$150 to drop.. help me choose.

[frontline29]

Rat izula and bm 710 would be what I would get

Or the rat izula and spyderco para mil (i just love the para, sorry)

Can't go wrong with that!!

 

[2bkc]

From your list:

Rat Izula
Spyderco Military
Benchmade HK BMHK14205
Zero Tolerance ZT200
Zero Tolerance MUDD

Some other ones to look at:

Spyderco Captain
Kershaw JYDII CB
ZT 0350

 

[2bkc]

From your list:

Rat Izula
Spyderco Military
Benchmade HK BMHK14205
Zero Tolerance ZT200
Zero Tolerance MUDD

Some other ones to look at:

Spyderco Captain
Kershaw JYDII CB
ZT 0350

 

[scotchleaf]

Ya gotta add in the kershaw tyrade g10 - GREAT knife for about $100.

 

[lava_lamp]

I'd pick:

Military
Mini-Rukus
710
ZT 0200

In that order.....

The Kershaw Tyrade should probably be on your list, too'

 

[Hawk45]

Ya gotta add in the kershaw tyrade g10 - GREAT knife for about $100.

Hahahaha... got a Desert Tan one w/ Stonewash blade on the way (ordered Sunday).. hence why I go the bug. Also have a Byrd Crossbill coming in the box to keep the Tyrade company on the trip.

 

[knivesandguns]

ZT 0200/0500. Both are incredible knives.

 

[scoobyaz]

Just wondering,
I see the Sage I on your list but not the Sage II??

You should be able to find one at the $150 mark.

Owning & having owned a few on your list,
I'd say the BM710 is the best value over most of the BMs you listed. Personally, I would skip the grips entirely solely because of the handle. There are drastically better axis folders to be had just for a little more.
The hollow feeling zytel handles do not remotely meet your requirement of a strong folder.

I do like the 615 & would go with that if you want a solid hefty folder.

 

[2bkc]

Ya gotta add in the kershaw tyrade g10 - GREAT knife for about $100.

I forgot that one...

and you are about $20 off.