A quality folder that cuts well

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HighTen

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I am looking for a folder that cuts really well. For example, my dad has a Ritter Grip that I got him for his birthday and this is the kind of knife I mean. The Ritter has really good steel and the blade is thin enough so it cuts really easily. (but you guys already knew that :) )

The ideal specs for me: one hand opening, pocket clip, good steel blade (S30V, 154CM, D2 or something "high end" like these), strong locking mechanism, no blade coating, and under $200 let's say.

Just FYI: I have a MOD Tempest and although it's tough, strong and I like it a lot, in my opinion the blade is too thick to cut well/easliy so I'm looking for something with a thinner blade than that (its blade is .148" thick).

Thanks for any suggestions! :)
 
The Ritter is a good example. Cabelas also sells grippies in D2.

Benchmade lists some of their small blades like the 705 and 707 as having a thin blade, also a few of the osbourne knives are just as thin. An obsourne 773 in 154CM would be a good choice. For under $200 however you could spring for a 960 - a beautiful gentleman's folder with uncoated D2 steel, blade is .1 in thick.

FYI the Ritter grip is listed at .115
 
buck/mayo TNT...strong framelock...s30 blade....titanium handle...heat treat by paul bos......scary scary sharp! $200
 
Speaking of the Buck/Mayo line, I just noticed two new additions, the Hilo and the smaller version, the Cutback. They reminded me of the Benchmade Monochrome, being inexpensive, midsize, and solid.
 
If slicing is your main requirement and you want a good quality knife under $200 then you'll get all of those in the Spyderco Calypso Jnr. Has a thin blade with a flat grind and is like a razor OOTB. This thing is now my EDC. (Along with the Sebbie of course. :) )
 
should do the trick. Im no genious.. but by the way you put that question.. does not sound like you are willing to spend too much... monochrome should do great. and at less than 50 bucks it's not too expensive

hydraulicman
 
Esav and Hydraulicman are suggesting a good knife, the Monocrome. Just check to see if it is N690. I think they have switched to 440c on the "red" line. I have one in N690 and this is GOOD steel. **I don't have anything against BM's 440c, i own some of it and it's great! But I do like the N690 more. This is a good solid knife with good lock-up and beefy.

*forgot to mention anything flat grind from Spyderco. ;)
 
Thanks for all the recomendations. The Monocrome looks nice and is a good price! I am considering that one. Although I did say the budget was $200 or less, I can't spend that much so the Buck is out. :( The Benchmade 707 looks really good and I'm considering that one a lot too. Unfortunately, I just don't like the look of Spyderco, though I don't doubt their quality or cutting ability.
 
since you don't like spydercos, I'd suggest william henry T-12 or T-7 for urban use (they're all light and slicey), buck mayo (if you want slicey but stronger), or if you want a tough mutha (but sacrifice slicey-ness), the 630 or 635.
 
If you could use a little heavier knife, Cabelas has the Buck 110 in s30v in the Alaskan Guide series....around $70, and a lot of bang for the "Buck".

Solid knife, good steel, Bos heat treat.


Thomas Zinn
 
HighTen said:
Thanks for all the recomendations. The Monocrome looks nice and is a good price! I am considering that one. Although I did say the budget was $200 or less, I can't spend that much so the Buck is out. :( The Benchmade 707 looks really good and I'm considering that one a lot too. Unfortunately, I just don't like the look of Spyderco, though I don't doubt their quality or cutting ability.
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Are you new to the knife hobby? I ask because you remind me of me - not that long ago! I too did not like the look of Spyderco knives in general when I first saw them. I handled a few that had the FRN handles and it further put Spyderco behind for me.

I then realized that it was the FRN handle that I did not like. I bought a Benchmade griptilian and it had the same type of cheesy handle material. The griptilian even felt worse to me. I fell for the grip overall because of the AXIS lock and so now it is my beater EDC and I use it a lot.

Back to Spyderco. I handled a stainless Delica which I liked. The hole was too small for me, but it worked. Lockup was solid and blade was silly sharp. I found a Scorpius online and bought one because it had the better steel, better looks and a bigger hole. My do I love this knife. Cuts like a laser and looks good (to me). It is my dress EDC.

My point is this - sometimes form follows function.

Spyderco was off to a bad start with me, but grew slowly and now I really like the way they look - mostly because I LOVE the way mine performs.

Same with my griptilian. At first I did not like the handle. The functionality of the lock and the toughness of the overall knife made me change my views.

Good luck.
 
The Hilo does look a bit like the Vapor, but I was going more by materials. I think the Vapor line is bit lighter-duty.
 
You might want to have a look at the Benchmade 921 . It has all the features you listed, and I like mine very much. It has worked great for EDC and cuts extremely well.
 
kbog, I am kinda new to the knife world, how did you know? I'll may try a Spyderco and see if it grows on me. I know I don't like serrations so what would be a good Spyderco to start with?

Thanks for the tip zinn1348. I was looking for a little lighter knife than the buck 110, but for such a good knife at that price I just might get one anyway! :D
 
HighTen said:
kbog, I am kinda new to the knife world, how did you know? I'll may try a Spyderco and see if it grows on me. I know I don't like serrations so what would be a good Spyderco to start with?

Thanks for the tip zinn1348. I was looking for a little lighter knife than the buck 110, but for such a good knife at that price I just might get one anyway! :D
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-Spyderco Calypso Jr. (Grey FRN)
-Spyderco Scorpius Plain Edge

I have them both and I started off thinking just like you. Now I prefer Spyderco over all others.

:)
 
HighTen said:
kbog, I am kinda new to the knife world, how did you know? I'll may try a Spyderco and see if it grows on me. I know I don't like serrations so what would be a good Spyderco to start with?

Thanks for the tip zinn1348. I was looking for a little lighter knife than the buck 110, but for such a good knife at that price I just might get one anyway! :D
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I'm not sure how or even if I knew you were new, but the post reminded me of something I would have said when I was new to the hobby.
:)

I see Fisher of Men replied as well. We took delivery of a Scorpius at about the same time and had some discussion previously on the knife. I think it would be fair to say that this knife has grown into my most favorite. Like Fisher, I too am looking at another Spyderco for my next knife - probably the Manix.

I'm not sure the Scorpius would be for you though. You mention that you want a lighter knife. Stainless knives are generally not so light and this is no exception. I like the heft of it, but others may not.

You may be a FRN person because of the light weight. It is strong stuff and has served many well.

I would look at the Native. Light weight handle and S30V steel. Not too pricey for having a "supersteel".

http://www.newgraham.com/native.htm

Also look at the Delica. VG-10 steel is nice and the size and shape give this knife some excellent ergonomics.

http://www.newgraham.com/delica.htm

If you can handle before you buy - that is the way to go, but NewGraham will take it back unused if you decide they are not for you.

PS - lockbacks can be used single handed. I did NOT know this until I asked recently. Just in case you were worried... :cool:
 
I definitely recommend the Native, specifically the Native III in VG-10. It's light-weight but the handles are rounded out a bit, which makes for a much solider feel, in an already extremely ergonomic knife. The swedge is improved also. ALL the current Natives are good. :D
 
Neither of these fit the requirements -
BUT they are very useful as benchmarks for cutting ability -
and they are cheap enough to have at least one sample of each .......

Opinel #8
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with its renowned convex profile/edge
I personally like the stainless steel version -
but either will outcut most other knives...... (< $9)

Victorinox SAK
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shown is the basic Spartan - with 2 knife blades thin and flat ground - really cuts in its factory "as-is" form -
becomes even scarier if it's convexed..... (about $14)

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