So I decided I'm going to get the Sharpmaker, and I don't want to get a very expensive knife for my first one. So I have been researching and I've come to see that many people like the RAT 1, so I think might either get the RAT 1 or the Spyderco Persistance. I want a sturdy knife that can take a beating and a blade that will hold its edge for a good while. Any other recommendations will be welcomed. Right now my price point is around $30.
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The Rat 1 has a blade made of AUS 8 is around 55-56 RH so it's not going to hold its edge for a long time with heavy use,however it is easy to touch up.Thats the trade off with the softer heat treat.Cold Steel makes some folders for around $40 that are around 58-59 RH that hold their edge much longer
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I Own Most Of The Tenacious Line, All I Need Is The Ambitious. =]
But They Are Great Knives, Especially At Their Price Point.
At That Price Point You Can Also Get:
Kershaw Scamp
Kershaw Nerve
Kershaw One Ton
Kershaw Leek
Kershaw Scallion
All Are Good Knives For The Money.
But They Are Great Knives, Especially At Their Price Point.
At That Price Point You Can Also Get:
Kershaw Scamp
Kershaw Nerve
Kershaw One Ton
Kershaw Leek
Kershaw Scallion
All Are Good Knives For The Money.
Right now my top options are Skyline, Persistance, RAT 1, and Delica 4 (Maybe if I can get the money for it). Which ever one I get a I will be purchasing a Sharpmaker with it.
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+1 For the Skyline. It's a knife everyone should own. Of course, everyone should also own a Delica. 
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You can go here for some Kershaw Blems (blem meaning they have paint missing in a little spot usually). They can be bought for about 50-60% of their normal price, but they carry no factory warranty.
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/904646-Kershaw-And-Zero-Tolerance-Blem-offerings
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i have the ontario rat 1 and i also have the spyderco tenacious and out of the two i carry and abuse the tenacious way more then the rat. i lost the tenacious while fishin at the river a couple weeks ago and just found it the other day nothing wrong with it at all just a little sand in it. i would say the tenacious all day every day.
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Been using both the RAT 1 and the Tenacious in rotation with my other knives that I take to work. The knife I clip to my pocket is the one I beat up, cut nasty stuff with, and generally do things to I wouldn't think of doing with my better knives in my construction work.
I don't carry the Tenacious much as it is wide enough that it rubs a hot spot on my leg when I have my tool belt on. The Rat 1 is great, and tucks in nicely without any problems under my tool belt. I have seen some great recommendations, and I can tell you that due to a tip on this forum I went to W**mart (sold plenty of other places, I just wound up there) and bought a Kershaw Crown. In my opinion it could be one of the nicest knives to be had for the mid teens from your pocket book.
Robert
I don't carry the Tenacious much as it is wide enough that it rubs a hot spot on my leg when I have my tool belt on. The Rat 1 is great, and tucks in nicely without any problems under my tool belt. I have seen some great recommendations, and I can tell you that due to a tip on this forum I went to W**mart (sold plenty of other places, I just wound up there) and bought a Kershaw Crown. In my opinion it could be one of the nicest knives to be had for the mid teens from your pocket book.
Robert
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Enlans.
Enlan EL01 - sturdy, flipper, solid tank build. 8Cr13MoV steel at 57-59RC should hold up well
Enlan EL02 - more elegant, micarta handle. It's sibling EL02B is stonewashed blade with G10 handle. Blade Steel 8Cr13MoV same as EL01.
Enlan EL06 - similar to EL02, but with liner lock. Blade is 9Cr13MoV and theoritically should do better with same heat treat.
All should be 20-25$ shipped.
Enlan EL01 - sturdy, flipper, solid tank build. 8Cr13MoV steel at 57-59RC should hold up well
Enlan EL02 - more elegant, micarta handle. It's sibling EL02B is stonewashed blade with G10 handle. Blade Steel 8Cr13MoV same as EL01.
Enlan EL06 - similar to EL02, but with liner lock. Blade is 9Cr13MoV and theoritically should do better with same heat treat.
All should be 20-25$ shipped.