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ReadyFreddy23

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I visited one of my local knife stores today to see if they had anything new and interesting. I came across a few sharp and pointies that caught my attention. This is the type of store that sells lots of junk knives along with a few nice knives. It's like the needle in the haystack thing.

I saw an older Benchmade that I didn't recognize. It had the Axis lock, it was a numbered blade (9## out of 1000) pre-production or prototype. The steel was 440C. I'll have to look this one up or maybe someone here might know what it is.

I saw a Buck/Strider 881T (Tanto). 3 inch blade of ATS-34 steel with BOS heat treat. 4 inch G-10 handles with Titanium liner lock. He was asking $120. Is that a good deal or just ok? Does anyone know about this knife?

I happened across a Ka-Bar Dozier Folding Hunter with a modified drop point. He was asking $29.95 but because I'm sort of a regular, he sold it to me for $20. This knife is 4 1/2 inches closed with a 3 inch blade of AUS8. It's very lightweight, has a zytel handle, lock back, lanyard hole, reversible pocket clip, and reversible thumb stud. There is absolutely ZERO play in the blade.

This is alot of knife for the money.
 
If it had the axis lock and 440c it may have been a benchmade 805 TSEK or an older griptilian (pre 154cm grips). Those are the only benchmade axis locks i can think of that came out in the last 2-3 yeas with 440c steel

The buck is a pretty good knife but not for $120 i have seen them in the 80-90 dollar range but i dont remember where. For $120 you could get a benchmade 710 or spyderco manix or some other knife with better steel and better quality then the buck. The buck does seem to be pretty decent but if i remember correctly the liner lock was too think for me to be comfortable with it.

You got a good deal on the Ka-bar the can usually be bought for $25-ish but $20 without having to pay for S&H is good. They seem to be a quality un-expensive knife.
 
Thanks for the info about the 805 TSEK. That really helps me alot.

I figured the Ka-Bar was a pretty good deal. I almost bought one online but it was going for $19 plus $8.50 shipping & handling. That just puts a bad taste in my mouth.
 
redneckone said:
Spyderco is the best production knife on the market.
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I just bought my first Spyderco - a Cricket serrated - and even though I'm GREATLY impressed, I would not go as far to say that they're the best production folders.

Saying this statement is pretty ignorant... unless you were being sarcastic, then I apologize for this.
 
brewthunda said:
I don't think so - click on his name and view his other posts. I think he's Spyderco's #1 fan.
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I don't have to view his other posts as I'm not arguing him being their biggest fan. I'm a big fan now, as thousands of the bladeforums members can attest to being.

All I'm saying is to say that, "Spyderco is the best production folder" is a very broad statement. For one not to include other factors and brands well... there's a fine line between an accurate opinion and inaccurate fact.

Not meant to offend, meant to clarify,
Ryan
 
redneckone said:
Spyderco is the best production knife on the market.
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It depends upon what type of knife you're talking about....

When it comes to multi-purpose slip-joint folders, Victorinox beats Spyderco with ease.

And when it comes to traditional slip-joint folders, Queen Cutlery also beats Spyderco.

And when it comes to Bali-Song (Butterfly) knives, Benchmade beats Spyderco.

And when it comes to automatic folders, Microtech beats Spyderco, no question about it.

And when it comes tp assisted opening folders, Kershaw beats Spyderco.

And when it comes to fit-and-finish, Chris Reeve Knives beats Spyderco (and yes CR knives are production knives too).


Having said all of that....

Spyderco is one of my favorite knife makers in the world!
 
allenC said:
It depends upon what type of knife you're talking about....

When it comes to multi-purpose slip-joint folders, Victorinox beats Spyderco with ease.

And when it comes to traditional slip-joint folders, Queen Cutlery also beats Spyderco.

And when it comes to Bali-Song (Butterfly) knives, Benchmade beats Spyderco.

And when it comes to automatic folders, Microtech beats Spyderco, no question about it.

And when it comes tp assisted opening folders, Kershaw beats Spyderco.

And when it comes to fit-and-finish, Chris Reeve Knives beats Spyderco (and yes CR knives are production knives too).


Having said all of that....

Spyderco is one of my favorite knife makers in the world!
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My point exactly... thank you for saying what I was thinking...
 
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