Best "Affordable" Folder With BG42 ???

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I'd like to try out this "wonder" steel, and I'm wondering if it comes in any reasonable affordable packages (say, $100 or under).

I'm not willing to spring for a Sebenza, so that's not a consideration. I know five people will say "Buy a Sebenza anyway," but really, it's not an option right now.

I would prefer the steel in a folder with a 3" or so blade, but I'm not adverse to thoughts about a fixed blade. How about some suggestions?
 
You might want to take a look at the Buck model 532, It is a nice knife and the blade is BG-42.
Price is nice too
 
Two more Buck suggestions.

First, consider going to Buck's custom knife page, where they will build you a 110 with your choice of handle materials, blade steels, serrations, finger grooves, or whatnot.

The URL is http://www.buckknives.com/pcks You can configure a 110, arguably one of the most popular knife designs ever, with a BG-42 for $84.00, and still have a few bucks to pick out a nice scale material.

Alternatively, the Buck 560 uses the same blade as a 110, and if you have a 560, Buck will upgrade it to BG-42 for $20, I think. I've had this done on two, both with and without serrations, and they are two of the toughest knives I own.
 
Go with the Buck. Without a doubt one of the best bargains
out there from a great company with a unsupassed warranty.
 
I would also like to recommend Buck. I have owned a 110 folding hunter for over 30 years and it is still a great knife. Have it made with a BG42 blade and it should last as long as you do if properly cared for.
 
Thanks for the replies.

That Buck 110 custom sounds pretty good. I tried that web page for the custom shop, but it requires a Flash 5.0 download. I downloaded the software a couple of times (once in Netscape, once in Explorer) and installed it. Rebooted my machine both times. The site still won't let me in. Ugh!

Keep those suggestions coming though...
 
I have MANY knives including the Sebenza but if you want a knife as you described then the Buck 532 will be a great choice!
My Buck 532's have all had scary sharp blades and the BG-42 will last you a lifetime for sure.:rolleyes: :D
 
I have a cutom Buck 110 with BG-42, nickel bolsters and sambar stag handles...it is my favorite knife in my collection...and very likely the most beautiful. But don't be fooled, it is a 'working knife'. It is my main hunter...and it gets used as much as I can find game for it :)
 
Suggestion...
If you don't find something you want on the production side, find a custom maker with reasonable prices, and have him make you a small fixed blade.
Check out Running Dog knives, for instance:
http://www.runningdogknife.bigstep.com/
IIRC, when I asked awhile back, it was about $15-20 extra for BG-42 or 420V, and Rob Simonich did their heat treat.
Reminds me I need to get back with them one of these days-they were in the process of moving when I was checking them out.
 
There are several spyderco knives that are rumored to be available in BG-42 steel that will be arriving in the new year...
 
That Buck 110 custom sounds pretty good. I tried that web page for the custom shop, but it requires a Flash 5.0 download. I downloaded the software a couple of times (once in Netscape, once in Explorer) and installed it. Rebooted my machine both times. The site still won't let me in. Ugh!
Keep those suggestions coming though...
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Darn -- They've recently gone through a major upgrade with the site, and as a software professional with 22 years of experience, I'm appalled at how poorly their software firm tested the site. I can't seem to access it with my favorite browser (Opera), or with older netscapes, but Netscape 6.x and the latest IE seem to work fine.

I would suggest posting in the Buck Forum - Joe Houser there will certainly help you out.
 
or if you like I can go through it and let you know all the different materials available. then you could try to email Joe Houser to get you order in.
 
Nonbox, the advantages of BG42 over ATS34 are:

BG42 is double vacuum melted, so you have a very clean steel.
BG42 and ATS34 are very close in composition, but BG42 has 1.2% Vanadium. This gives it a clear advantage in edge holding.
 
Ok, I finally got the page to work. Nothing doing on my desktop, but it popped up just fine on the laptop. Now, I feel kind of bad about all the exasperated emails I sent Pete about his website.

I have to admit that the Flash software is cool. I really like the Buck 110 with the smooth Asian Waterbuffalo and the nickel bolsters. Still haven't decided about fingergrooves and rivets.

Having spent my limit for Xmas, this one will have to wait until the spring. But it's definitely on the list. Thanks for the head's up.
 
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