Advice on a 150$ folder

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I turned 21 yesterday. It's a big number, but not one I could really take advantage of for various reasons. I received about 150$ in birthday money, which I'm incredibly grateful for as my family (extended included) barely qualifies as lower middle class. As I have no wish (or reason) to drink until well after I recover (been sick for a couple of weeks) I want to put this money towards a knife as a present to myself for not getting to drink and working full-time yesterday instead of celebrating. I currently live on a college campus (and I've got a decent collection of folders), so I'm looking at something relatively small and dressy, albeit functional. I'm thinking one of the new M390 Mini-Grips, but I've also been considering a Benchmade 530 or 940, or one of the Native5 S110v sprint runs, although those last two are a little out of my price range. I'm having a tough time making a decision, so I'd greatly appreciate any advice/input, or new suggestions for that matter. Thanks guys!
 
Happy Birthday anyway.
Save a little more $ and get the one you want.
Finish school, get a job you love, buy one of each....
 
Happy Birthday anyway.
Save a little more $ and get the one you want.
Finish school, get a job you love, buy one of each....
 
I think the bm birrage has a nice look to it. The barrage with 154 cm steel is around that 150 mark. I love mine but I can never remember the model numbers.
 
Small, dressy, functional and around $150?

Spyderco Sage 2 would be my choice.
 
peep stschmalhaus on youtube. You might find some dressy and functional choices via that channel. High quality vid, mostly gent's blades, but his review is why I bought an Eka Swede 10 (bubinga) which I do enjoy a lot.
 
Zt 0770cf is on amazon for 130 right now. Great price on a quality knife. And obviously, the exchange is always loaded with great deals.
 
I recommend the black Alox model of the Victorinox pioneer. It is dressy yet utilitarian in appearance, incredibly functional, sheeple friendly (even on College campuses), and an exceptional value that will leave you with plenty of left-over birthday money. In addition to the large knife blade (which is around the size of a mini-grip), you will be able to use the bottle-opener to crack open a few cold beers once you recover!
 
I got a ZT 0770cf for $144 shipped and it is awesome I deassisted it and a after a little bit it got very loose and I am very happy with it. It's also sleek and light so it can very easily be considered a gentlemans folder if you ever dress up.
 
Greek_God said:
I got a ZT 0770cf for $144 shipped and it is awesome I deassisted it and a after a little bit it got very loose and I am very happy with it. It's also sleek and light so it can very easily be considered a gentlemans folder if you ever dress up.
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This would be my recommendation as well. Mine has been my primary EDC since I got it a few months ago.
 
Of my recent knives, I really like the ZT 0770CF and I just picked up a Spydie Native 5 (G10 and S35VN). I recommend either of these although my 0770CF cost more than $150. Been carrying the ZT since I got it a when they first were released. Like it.
 
Dfly nijishian fiber or th m390 ritter ffg from cutkry shop exclusive thats better then the grip its ffg.then get some custome scales same ones you get for the griptillian
 
I like the idea of a 940. For me, it's been one of those knives I've wanted since I first saw it, and just recently I decided I have to get one. Props to you for using the money for a knife and not the usual, unfortunate ritual that comes with such the birthday.
 
The 530 is a sweet knife, I love mine, fast, sharp, pointy, light and concealable. It is a time proven design kept up to date.
 
I think that a Spyderco Sage 1 or a Caly 3 would be a good choice. Nice three-inch blade, fits the hand and good steel.
 
Take a look at the Chaparral and maybe even save a few bucks...I think it is one of the best for-the-money folders out there. If you want to move closer to $150, the DPX HEAT is around that price. Important for college and being of-age, it includes a bottle opener!
 
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