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thrashin302

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Ive been wanting a Titanium Framelock for a while now and am wondering if anyone can point me to some i may not have heard about yet. Im not looking for super hi end so my top dollar is around $200 right now im trying to decide between the Bradley Alias, Boker Plus Epicenter, and the AG Russell Gentlemans Frame Lock. anyone have any input.
 
The Bradley Alias is an excellent knife with an excellent blade steel. It will cost the most of the three you mentioned, but it would be well worth it in my opinion. :)
 
You might be able to score a used Spyderco Southard flipper for just over $200.
 
The Bradley ALIAS 1 & 2 are both amazing knives and I highly suggest either one.

I was going to pick up a ALIAS 2 not too long ago but ended up picking up another knife first.

The Spyderco Southard is DEF a knife you should consider, for the money it is literally a perfect knife.

I have a Modified Southard(shortened blade to 3") and the flipping action is superb.

And just yesterday my Boker Epicenter arrived, and color me impressed.

While the 1st Gens had a few issues, the now 2nd Gens are pretty much flawless.

For a knife that costs 100 bucks it feels like a knife that costs $300 and I highly recommend looking into it.

Out of those 3 though I'd probably recommend the Southard first, I just can't praise the knife enough.

Just my .02
 
I have been searching for the same thing. My research led me to the Bradley Alias that has been mentioned. Haven't decided on a 1 or 2 though. Not that it matters since I haven't been able to find one.
Might want to look at the spyderco sage 2. They can be had for around $180 new.
I just picked up a sage 1 and will definitely be getting a 2 after I find an alias that is priced right.
 
It all depends on what you wanna spend but you can find plenty of ALIAS' on evil bay all day long.

The ALIAS 2 usually runs $180-225 depending on seller and if you get a little lucky lol.

But you can def find one if you want one.

You also can find plenty of Southards for sale on the exchange.

Why though I have no idea, its an amazing knife and no one should be selling theirs off IMO.

I got mine for a steal($150) and it was all just timing and luck.

But def check out the bay if your looking for an ALIAS.
 
thrashin302 said:
Ive been wanting a Titanium Framelock for a while now and am wondering if anyone can point me to some i may not have heard about yet. Im not looking for super hi end so my top dollar is around $200 right now im trying to decide between the Bradley Alias, Boker Plus Epicenter, and the AG Russell Gentlemans Frame Lock. anyone have any input.
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I love my Alias and Epicenter, can't comment on the AG Russell but It's on my short list. I'd also recommend a zt 550 or 560, both can be had under $200 new and frequently pop up in the exchange
 
Another vote for the Southard. It's a whole lot of knife in a lightweight (4.1 ounces) package.
 
Bradley Alias 1or 2
Spyderco Southard
ZT 550
Benchmade Subrosa
Any of these knives would be an excellent choice to carry and use!!! Out of those I would have to choose the ZT550
I just love the Hinderer designs. The man is God's gift to cutlery pretty much. Next would be the Bencade subrosa I love mine its a very well made knife!!
 
In my experience, a treated lockbar face is pretty essential to long life in a titanium framelock.

In the 200 dollar range, that is going to lead you to Zero Tolerance.
 
^^Spyderco uses steel inserts to extend the life of their military frame lock models. You can see it partially in my picture here, granted they only made 500 of this model and I've seen them go for almost double their original ~$200 price tag. Normal Ti models should be in hits price range though.

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Out of the three mentioned, the Alias gets my vote. I just got an Alias 2 and there is nothing I don't love about this knife.
You can pick up a ZT 0550 2nd Gen for around $200, a ZT 0550 Gen 1 for $145, or you can even get the Gen 2 Black blade version for $200.
 
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