Affordable Frame locks?

Be sure to check out the new titanium Subcom too when it comes out. It's shorter than 3 inches, but worth a look anyway.
 
hard to beat a RAT-1 folder for under 30$ at many sites.
long flat comfortable handle, steel liners, linerlock and good enough aus 8 steel
flat grind it slices very well
this is a well built user.
 
CRKT Drifter for sure. One of the highest quality knives
I own and it was 18 bucks. It's like the poor mans Sebenza.
 
AMRaider said:
I recommend the Kershaw Barrage. Tip up or tip down carry with a 3 1/4" blade and 7 5/8" overall. The steel is Sandvik 14C28N and I have found it to be similar to AUS8 in terms of edge holding and ease of sharpening. 14C28N has Nitrogen in it and is supposed to be just about corrosion proof. I havn't had any issues with my Barrage rusting. Good luck!

http://www.knifecenter.com/kc_new/store_detail.html?s=KS2445CKT
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Flashpoint said:
Fixed it for you. ;)
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I'm afraid I don't have enough experience with VG10 to compare. If I had to wager a guess, I would think VG10 would have superior edge holding compared to both 14C28N and AUS8.
 
Brad "the butcher";7819565 said:
hard to beat a RAT-1 folder for under 30$ at many sites.
long flat comfortable handle, steel liners, linerlock and good enough aus 8 steel
flat grind it slices very well
this is a well built user.
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But it is not a frame lock as the OP requested.
 
Boozoo Chavis said:
+1 on the Byrd Catbyrd. Someone gave a friend of mine one for Christmas and that thing is an absolute tank. Very nice fit and finish for $30
dollar knife. (I've orded a couple to carry in my vehicles and another for the tackle box)
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+2 for the Catbyrd, but you'd better pounce now if you want one. They are discontinued for 2010 according to Spyderco.
 
AMRaider said:
If I had to wager a guess, I would think VG10 would have superior edge holding compared to both 14C28N and AUS8.
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You'd win!;)

When I think of "affordable frame locks," Kershaw's Groove models immediately jump to mind! I have yet to find a frame lock I like more, and I own some really nice ones!:thumbup:
 
3Guardsmen said:
You'd win!;)

When I think of "affordable frame locks," Kershaw's Groove models immediately jump to mind! I have yet to find a frame lock I like more, and I own some really nice ones!:thumbup:
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The 14c I've used as far exceeded any AUS8 that I've had and as been more on par with VG-10, but hey, that's just me....;)


Grooves are great. :thumbup:

Good combo of carriable size and comfortable user.
 
Go to your local walmart and handle the Kershaw OD-1. For $39.95 you get a great frame lock knife.
 
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