$600 to spend for a hard use American Made Folder what do you pick?

TRUE LIBERTY said:
Is this the one you mean?
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I was thinking standard xm-18 like this but with a Ti scale. The price of both would be close to $600...... Monkey edge has both in stock ....$425 (xm-18) $200 (scale) AND if you want even more robustness the xm-18 can be found in a "Fatty" edition (thicker blade stock)

 
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Popsickle said:
Can you own an auto legally? I recommend the Microtech Stitch if you can
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Yes I have a concealed weapons permit here in Florida so I can. I am very much considering this one. Protech TR-4 S16 Custom Tactical Response 4 Automatic Knife Knurled (4" Gray D2) at exactly my price range of 600 dollars.
I really like the stainless steel body and it weighing 10.5 oz instead of these lighter 3 and 5 oz knives. It will feel more like the Leatherman Surge I carry in my pocket.
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TRUE LIBERTY said:
Yes I have a concealed weapons permit here in Florida so I can. I am very much considering this one. Protech TR-4 S16 Custom Tactical Response 4 Automatic Knife Knurled (4" Gray D2) at exactly my price range of 600 dollars.
I really like the stainless steel body and it weighing 10.5 oz instead of these lighter 3 and 5 oz knives. It will feel more like the Leatherman Surge I carry in my pocket.
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brandoak said:
That pivot looks to be inferior to the XM-18 tho....:D
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It is inferior to it. That's why I recommended the Microtech Stitch with the new pivot. They claim its he strongest Auto on the market and even have videos of the company owner throwing the knife to prove it
 
Popsickle said:
It is inferior to it. That's why I recommended the Microtech Stitch with the new pivot. They claim its he strongest Auto on the market and even have videos of the company owner throwing the knife to prove it
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Do a search and see how many post you find with Microtech broken springs on the ludt's (same type of spring in the stitch) Not to mention there horrible warranty service...:(
 
brandoak said:
Do a search and see how many post you find with Microtech broken springs on the ludt's (same type of spring in the stitch) Not to mention there horrible warranty service...
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I don't own a microtech nor am I a fan. I'm merely making a suggestion based on what the OP wants.

I'm a ZT and Spyderco fan.


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Popsickle said:
I don't own a microtech nor am I a fan. I'm merely making a suggestion based on what the OP wants.

I'm a ZT and Spyderco fan.


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I didnt mean to come off abrasive Popsickle, my apologies.
 
I just bought the Protech. There excellent warranty service sold it for me. If I do not like it when it arrives I am going to return it and try the Dozier Work Horse.
 
The Dozier is 9 oz. and very well built. A true handmade tank of a knife from one of the greats.
 
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No one has said the Curtiss F3?? That's surprising. That would be my choice. Curtiss does the knife of the day on his Instagram account and gives great savings. $450-480 for a Medium-Large with Spanto Grind. Here is my Medium Wharny. Full custom and you can choose ano and some other options.
 
I would buy a XM-18. It is the perfect hard use knife in my opinion. For hard use, I would recommend the spanto, also the later generations of the knife the blade deploys fast, and smooth. Just thought that I would mention that as it seems to be the primary complaint about XM-18's of the past.
 
SpySmasher said:
What kind of lock is it?
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It's what Dozier calls the "Tab-Lock." Think of it as dual liner locks: one in the normal place, and one on the opposite side. Instead of using a pin for a lock-stop, the blade tang gets wedged between the dual liner locks coming in from each side. The full width of the tang is supported. There's also another variant that's essentially two titanium frame-locks.

Anyway, these Dozier titanium folders are all beasts. In many ways, they're the original "over-built, hard-use" folders. The difference between them and Medford, Chaves, etc. is that they taper down to a very fine edge and cut like a laser.
 
Congrats on your purchase. If you find yourself looking again I would have to also recommend a Hinderer. Look in to the Skinner Model as it has a lot of material behind the tip. You can also get a ti scale for it and be just over your budget.
 
Emre said:
It's what Dozier calls the "Tab-Lock." Think of it as dual liner locks: one in the normal place, and one on the opposite side. Instead of using a pin for a lock-stop, the blade tang gets wedged between the dual liner locks coming in from each side. The full width of the tang is supported. There's also another variant that's essentially two titanium frame-locks.
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Huh. Interesting. Off to research ...
 
After MANY previous folders, many of them very nice, I am now (again) carrying a Sebenza. It's a knife that's hard to beat.
 
"Hard Use" what a clever marketing term they created to sell heavy titanium framelocks. 95% of all these heavy hard use knives will never see a hard days work in their life, but they are fun to own. From a functionality perspective, a hard use knife should have an equally hard use lock, like a tri-ad or similar back-lock. That way no matter how "hard" you use the knife the lock will not torque or accidentally disengage under pressure or shock. Nor will it develop play or stick or lock rock. I think most people like the look of these heavy beefy titanium knives because they feel like they are tough in hand. I carry 2 knives always, a large Sebenza 21 and I swap between a couple Cold Steels, mostly the Talwar and Recons. There's no job they can't cover, in fact my Cold Steels in XHP steel can do more than my Sebenza ever could in terms of work - but are the Cold Steels as enjoyable to play with, take apart and admire? at first glance - no. But i find admiration in the utilitarian nature of their design and the fact that they can handle anything. I always recommend to everyone to carry one knife for EDC/enjoyment/admiration - and one knife for serious work. Just my opinion based on experience working with samples from all brands, styles and price ranges.
 
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