3" Folder

[SpeedSelf4]

Looking for some recommendations on some folders under 3" for around $100. Needs to be able to handle a bit of hard use.

 

[jpm2]

I suggest the Benchmade HK 14716.
D2 blade, full steel liners, G10 scales, Axis lock.
Right at $100 street price new.

 

[Jamesh Bond]

Griptillian, Cryo, Mini Recon, Delica, CQC 14.

 

[Moxy]

Ritter Mini Grip.

 

[Joe58]

Mini Grip. Native 5 Lightweight.

 

[mycough]

I would look at one of the smaller cold steel folders that have the CTS xhp. Also a delica ain't that delicate..... Another angle would be a friction folder custom made by wwells right here one BF. Send him a pm, I think he has one available right now. Russ

 

[atony]

Mini Ritter Grip.

 

[savage99]

Yeah I really think the delica is stronger than most people think it has full steel liners ( milled out so it's a very light knife) a good lockback can be very secure as well in my opinion.

 

[sabre cat]

I would have to agree with the suggestions above, a HK would be the way to go. A Ritter Mini Griptillian would be my second choice.

 

[NinjaSasquatch]

HK axis 14715. It cut my thumb last night while oiling it, the cuts already healed this morning. That's sharp!

 

[brancron]

The Enzo Birk 75: http://imgur.com/a/SBZIK

 

[Wavester]

Looking for some recommendations on some folders under 3" for around $100. Needs to be able to handle a bit of hard use.

Just curious: Since your title says 3" folder and your post says "under"...is it 3 & under, or just under 3"..?

 

[NeilB]

Mini Grips, Delicas, Natives, ZT0900, Leek, Rat 2, the list is huge, really. But, I thought I'd suggest something a little different, even though I own and like all of those knives.

Give the Cold Steel Hold Out 3 a chance. Great, grippy G10 handle, perfectly heat treated AUS-8A steel blade, and the highly regarded Tri-Ad lock.

I have a Hold Out 2 and it's impressive.

 

[whitty]

If you are willing to spend a little more then consider the DPX HEAT. Great small knife and up for any task. If your budget is set then I would definitely consider the Benchmades listed above!

Here is the DPX HEAT with the ZT0900 for size comparison:

IMG_7911 by https://www.flickr.com/people/57703464@N02/

 

[Sonnydaze]

Spyderco Sage 1...three-inch blade, S30V. Great.

 

[salehonasi]

You can find the Kizer 3404A3 for a little under a hundred now - which is insane. It's a full titanium framelock with S35VN steel, a great flipper, contoured scales, and an over-travel stop. I'd be willing to argue that it's the most impressive knife you can get for under $100. As an alternative, the Native5 LW is another great knife. It's not as technically impressive as the Kizer, but I like the ergos a bit better with the forward choil, and I can tell you from personal experience that the linerless FRN handle can absorb a lot more punishment than people give it credit for, and makes it barely noticeable in your pocket.