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A friend of mine is looking for his (at this time) perfect edc. He's already got a Buck or two and a CRKT m16 but he want's something a little different.

He's looking for the following:

1) Flipper if possible
2) assisted
3) 3 inches or around 3 inches bladelength
4) <$100

Please post a picture with each suggestion so that I can simply show him this thread and have it all in one place.

BTW. He's not that big of a knifenut and expensive steels don't really interest him. Just something decent, Aus8, 440c or b, sandvik or similar will do fine.
 
How about a Kershaw OD-1? It's not an assisted opener, but I'm not sure he'd notice if you didn't tell him. It has a system in place that makes it open just as quickly as any Speedsafe knife I've seen.
 
Kershaw Blur. No flipper but the thumb studs are designed very well. The Blur is available with a premium steel for under $100.

Tom
 

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Kershaw RAM
Not assisted but just as fast/faster
Kershaw_ram.jpg

(not my photo)
Kershaw Blur
No flipper but it is assisted
 
The Kershaw G10 Tyrade is my favorite flipper right now. Its assisted, around 3 5/8 inches and you can find them for around $80. Rock solid liner lock, 154CM and D2 edge. Several colors to choose from. Overall I love it. Give it a look.

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spiralarchitect said:
Just get a Leek. It's a classic and it makes for a great EDC.
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I 2nd that. The CB Leek pops into mind.
SS Handles
Flipper
Assisted
3" blade
CPM-D2
MSRP $99.95

Picture.
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There is also the PackRat
G-10 Scales
Flipper
Assisted
3-1/4" blade
14C28N
MSRP $89.95

Pictures
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They also offer them in RealTree Camo for a little more $
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Buck Vantage Pro

Not an assisted opener but has a flipper that works well. It has G10 and S30V and goes for about $45. If he doesn't care about the steel he can get the Vantage Avid with Sandvik steel and save about 12 bucks. It has a nice thin hollow grind that makes for one heck of a slicer. And it's made in the USA which is a big plus for some.



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What they said. I'm partial to the RAM myself but
any of the mentioned would be great.

derrickd803 said:
Kershaw RAM
Not assisted but just as fast/faster
Kershaw_ram.jpg

(not my photo)
Kershaw Blur
No flipper but it is assisted
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2brothers said:
I 2nd that. The CB Leek pops into mind.
SS Handles
Flipper
Assisted
3" blade
CPM-D2
MSRP $99.95

Picture.
1660cb_large.png


There is also the PackRat
G-10 Scales
Flipper
Assisted
3-1/4" blade
14C28N
MSRP $89.95

Pictures
1665_large.png


They also offer them in RealTree Camo for a little more $
KS1665CST-1.jpg
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ElectrikHellfire said:
The Kershaw G10 Tyrade is my favorite flipper right now. Its assisted, around 3 5/8 inches and you can find them for around $80. Rock solid liner lock, 154CM and D2 edge. Several colors to choose from. Overall I love it. Give it a look.

MoreKnives001.jpg
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I wish they made those with a sub 3" blade. I would be all over that.
 
I don't why people are posting so many knives that don't meet the posted requirements, especially considering that this is such an easy set to fulfill.

80% of the Kershaw lineup has everything that you want, just go to their website and have a look.
 
Dekz said:
I don't why people are posting so many knives that don't meet the posted requirements, especially considering that this is such an easy set to fulfill.

80% of the Kershaw lineup has everything that you want, just go to their website and have a look.
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Because if we recommended exactly what he asked for you would get 80% of kershaw's website.

If a knife is a great knife and meets most of the requirements but has a flipper that is just as fast as an AO why not mention it? One person could have said 'go look at the kershaw website' but that would be a pretty boring thread.

It's pretty silly when people suggest Sebenzas and Striders or a knife that is not even close to the requirements but most have been pretty close in this thread.
 
There's some good suggestions here. Keep em coming. He told me that he subscribed to this forum recently so he'll probably be along to check this thread out sometime.
 
Hey everybody, you guys are absolutely wonderful, thanks so much for the great suggestions! One thing has become clear for me from reading the above: you can't really go wrong with Kershaw. I'll order the Leek (slick design) and the RAM (location of clip, making near concealment possible) for now. Knowing myself i will probably end up buying them all). Thanks again!!! Tim
 
FlaMtnBkr said:
Because if we recommended exactly what he asked for you would get 80% of kershaw's website.

If a knife is a great knife and meets most of the requirements but has a flipper that is just as fast as an AO why not mention it? One person could have said 'go look at the kershaw website' but that would be a pretty boring thread.

It's pretty silly when people suggest Sebenzas and Striders or a knife that is not even close to the requirements but most have been pretty close in this thread.
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With the exception of the Buck Vantage Pro, every single suggestion has been a Kershaw, even the ones that don't meet the criteria ;)
 
Tim-S said:
Hey everybody, you guys are absolutely wonderful, thanks so much for the great suggestions! One thing has become clear for me from reading the above: you can't really go wrong with Kershaw. I'll order the Leek (slick design) and the RAM (location of clip, making near concealment possible) for now. Knowing myself i will probably end up buying them all). Thanks again!!! Tim
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I was going to recommend a damascus Leek with black handle, but I see you've already decided. I'm sure you will do very well with the Leek and / or R.A.M. as a "perfect" EDC :thumbup:
 
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