Alright, Lets find me a new EDC

The new Kershaw Link has aluminum scales, 420 steel, flipper and made in USA for under $50.
 
The steel isn't my favorite and its on the small side. Its a maybe but I'd rather spring for a recon 1 or the Man Eraser I've been eyeing
 
omaha-beenglockin said:
Benchmade HK 14715-----AXIS lock---G10 scales---D2 steel

Right at $100 from most online retailers
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I'd say this as well. I'm in the market and I think this is the one I'm going with.

I had the Mah Eraser. It was a beefy knife, good flipper, made of decent stuff for a decent price. Wasn't a big fan of the lock.

But I do like the Axis lock and Benchmade in general, so I'm going with the 14715.
 
I'll go with my usual suggestion. Manix 2. It fits all of your requirements except frame or liner lock, but it has a very strong lock. Great ergos, strong blade available in FFG or saber grind. My favorite aspect to the knife is how easy it is to deploy and put back one handed. Some of my other knives can deploy just as easily (and are more fun with a flipper or spring assist), but none are as quick and easy to close 1 handed as the Manix.

if you're looking for something with more blade, there's also the Manix XL. The closed lenght isn't much bigger, but the blade is considerably larger.

I've used a Manix 2 for my edc constantly for the last couple years, and I don't see that changing any time soon.
 
All good suggestions.

+1, BTW on the termite - really a very good knife until you factor in the price-point; then it's a FANTASTIC knife!

On the axis lock, not trying to start any flame-thrower competitions here but I have one axis lock knife - an old 710 in M2. I like the knife but I am not such a great fan of the lock. Don't get me wrong, mine functions flawlessly and it is a masterpiece of design and execution but ... it seems to me an overly complicated way of accomplishing a simple task that relies upon small, delicate parts/springs that need to function within a very narrow performance parameter.

In fact, if memory serves me correctly, former Team Six member Chris Caracci who went on to Ordnance Department Representative of SEAL Team One Training Cadre had a hand in the design of the 710 but distanced himself from the knife due to its lock. This has been some time ago and my mind seems to bump & grind more to recall things but I do not ever remember Chris saying that the axis lock is a "bad" lock - buy not suitable for knife combat. I suppose his concern was the operator's hand manipulating the sliding buttons and compromising lock engagement at an inopportune time.

I do not plan to get into a knife fight with my axis lock 710 (or any folder, for that matter) but as an outdoorsman, I can tell you that I leave the 710 at home when the opportunity exists for my folder's use(s) to engage blood, fat, gristle, sinew or any of the other things that are admittedly more suited for a fixed blade but of no great concern for something like a frame lock where contaminants can be readily cleared and the knife easily flushed.

Back onto your search, assuming you haven't already ended it, have you considered the Ontario RAT? It's a good value with more belly than the Thermite.
 
Velitrius said:
I'd say this as well. I'm in the market and I think this is the one I'm going with.

I had the Mah Eraser. It was a beefy knife, good flipper, made of decent stuff for a decent price. Wasn't a big fan of the lock.

But I do like the Axis lock and Benchmade in general, so I'm going with the 14715.
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Yeah I really like the blade shape. The lock is easy to disable (I have had a knife with the same lock) so it acts as just normal liner lock.
 
Just discovered the Benchmade HK 14715 because of this thread. Nice looking knife for the price,
and it comes in tan! Made in the USA
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The Benchmade HK 14715 is hard to beat for the price, D2 steek, axis lock, etc. I own a serrated version, very happy with it...purchase without hesitation.
 
AZBoneCrusher said:
The Benchmade HK 14715 is hard to beat for the price, D2 steek, axis lock, etc. I own a serrated version, very happy with it...purchase without hesitation.
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I bought the plain edge first then a combo edged one a week later---love em

Probably the best deal going for a quality folding knife------cheaper than the Griptilians even.
 
TheDandyLion said:
Again, don't like tantos much
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My apologies, but it does has the strongest tip. For around 50 USD and under 100 USD you won't find a "stronger" knife with a "strong tip" than the Recon 1 tanto I think.

The non-tanto option for you would be the Recon 1 spear point then.

Of course there are plenty of non-tanto options with a strong tip, but then I'm thinking of the 0560 which is way over your budget. The non-tanto options with a strong tip that cost 50 USD or less, like the Kershaw Thermite come with 8Cr13MoV steel which I personally would never recommend anyone. (Also the Thermite has a straighter edge than the Recon 1 tanto by the way.)
 
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