a good folder

[CSG]

I've had a Buck 110 for over 30 years but they are heavy and require two hands to open. Last year I picked up a Benchmade mini-Grip and full-size grip. My daily carry now is the mini-Grip. There are so superior to the 110 that there's no comparison whatsoever. Nothing wrong with the 110, it's just the Benchmade makes a far better folder.

 

[brians]

I really like Grohmann knives and i've always wanted one of those!
What do you think of it, steel/fit and finish etc.


The main reason i haven't bought one is the best price i have found is still 3 or 4 times the price i would pay for a similar Buck 110.

Fit and finish are great and the willow leaf blade is very functional. I would compare the steel to the 420 of the Buck. It takes a good edge, but retention is not as good as the 154CM of the Grips.

The Buck is awfully hard to beat for value

I share CSG's thoughts on the Grips. I have both the mini and full-size and they are just great utilitarian blades with excellent steel and usability. The mini's steel liners run the length of the handle. which provides for a very strong little knife. I've had mine for years with no issue.

 

[batosai117]

anyone have any experience with these? the price is really good.

http://www.spyderco.com/catalog/details.php?product=299

or this:

http://www.spyderco.com/catalog/details.php?product=196

so ive narrowed it down to the spyderco raven or the cara cara. input?

definitely pocket carry

im looking at the kershaw leek now. i like the look of it.

i found a tenecious online for about $31 bucks. i think im gonna get it.

Come on fellas, after two pages he has already set his sights on a few good knives and ya'll keep throwing other stuff at him that he's not interested in

The Spyderco Byrd Cara Cara in the G-10 handle is an excellent knife for the money as well as the Spyderco Tenacious. I owned a tenacious for a little while and it is just about a perfect knife.

It has a nicely done liner lock, grippy G-10 handles, excellent blade shape, the edge holds quite well and is easy to sharpen up, etc.... I'd say the tenacious is probably exactly what you're wanting. It's all one handed, I believe it has multiple carry options as well It's something that you can beat up and not feel guilty and is easily replaceable.

I hope this helps, good luck shopping, J.

 

[theedge13]

Find yourself an older case trapper. I have one from the 70's and I love that knife. I just recently received a kershaw needs work that I am trying out as an edc...if you can get past the klingon meets i dont know look it is a decent knife. The spring assist is good and it locks up super tight...a bargain honestly.

 

[loug]

buck if you can use two hands, did see a clamp on thumb stud a guy had once. seemed to work well. my choice, way out of the price range of knives listed, would be a Strider. They are pretty much indestructable. PT EDC

 

[DOC-CANADA]

I've had a Buck 110 for over 30 years but they are heavy and require two hands to open.

Hey CSG,

You can open a Buck 110, one-handed, as well as a 112. Pinch grip the edge of the blade and flick it allowing the weight of the handle to swing the knife open. Then just slide your hand along.

Doc

 

[Scottman]

Spy. Tenacious. Love this knife, awesome, for the lower end of your budget. Wish they made the same model in a higher end steel, as I feel the ergo's are perfect for me, and I love the full flat grind.

 

[batosai117]

Spy. Tenacious. Love this knife, awesome, for the lower end of your budget. Wish they made the same model in a higher end steel, as I feel the ergo's are perfect for me, and I love the full flat grind.

They do have a higher end version, it's the Spyderco Sage Carbon fiber handle, S30V steel, and easily under $100 :thumbup:

They are very close in size and shape, even has a liner lock as well.

edit: here's a link to spyderco's page on the sage: http://www.spyderco.com/catalog/details.php?product=332

 

[CSG]

Doc, seems like a rather risky way to open one of those. No thanks.

 

[powernoodle]

Start with the Tenacious for something like $35 shipped from ebay, and while you are using the heck out of it, start planning your next purchase. Thats the way things work around here.

:thumbup:

 

[coaldigger]

I got the Endura & Endura4 Waved PE & Lve'em, tough knives with good steel !

[/IMG]
Also look ath the Buck 889SBMF :thumbup: These are Great knives for the $
http://www.blade-empire.com/Buck_Knives/SBMF_Military_Folder-Black_Blade-OD_Green_Handle.shtml

 

[texastonydobbs]

Spyderco Native is a good buy at $40-50 USA S30v

 

[Nuke_Spook]

I am waiting fo the Buck Vantage Pro to become available in local stores. Locking 3 1/4" S30V blade with a CNC contoured G10 handle with a low profile pocket clip.

http://www.knifeworks.com/buckvantage-pros30vcnccontouredblackg10plainedge.aspx

I will admit that I have started trying to fill my knife needs (which are wants not needs) by choosing American made products when ever possible, so I look at companies like Buck and Kershaw first before I look at companies whose products are made overseas.