Best folder for $200 for "all around" use?

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OK, so I know this sounds ridiculous and is a noob question. I have various knives for various functions, and this is not for me.

A female relative asked me for a recommendation for "a very nice folding knife in the $200 range" for her husband. I asked what he will use it for (EDC, camping/survival, etc.) and she didn't really have an answer and basically said "all around use". She was sure about the folding part and doesn't want a fixed blade (why I don't know). She didn't specify size.

What should I tell her? I've never spent anywhere near $200 on a folder. Recommendations?

Thanks in advance for the help!
 
The Hogue is a nice knife. Spyderco Sage would probably be a safe bet also, especially the titanium handled one.
 
ZT 0551, or if you can wait, the ZT 0560. Excellent knife for EDC and general use.
 
Hogue Ex01 is a nice blade, just got one and haven't been able to put it down yet.
 
Any Spyderco in the 100-200 range, Just so much knife for the money. I would say a millie2, others.... lionsteel SR1 in aluminum is a lot of knife for that ($200) and any of the ZT's in that range as well. Can't go wrong with any of them.
 
I am going to go with the Spyderco military or paramilitary in this situation. If we don't know what it is going to be used for, then I think the military or PM will be the best compromise between a heavy duty knife like the ZT 0200 and a super slicer. they are a good price, have good reviews, and come with good steel.
 
thegeek574 said:
I am going to go with the Spyderco military or paramilitary in this situation. If we don't know what it is going to be used for, then I think the military or PM will be the best compromise between a heavy duty knife like the ZT 0200 and a super slicer. they are a good price, have good reviews, and come with good steel.
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+1, I wholeheartedly agree.
 
I find my 710 to be best for all around use. Knifeworks has a collaboration with M390 steel which is superb. It's on their home page.
 
ajbuckelew said:
I find my 710 to be best for all around use. Knifeworks has a collaboration with M390 steel which is superb. It's on their home page.
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Was just about to mention that one as well. If I hadn't just bought a s90v para 2, I'd have bought that one or a Gayle Bradley.
 
Manix 2 (Stag Arms has theirs at $99 for the weekend I think)
PPT
Gayle Bradley
Paramilitary 2
Sage 2

Speedform II
Blur S30V
JYDII CB
Turbulence

ZT0200 (might be too big though)
ZT0350 (I don't like the grip too much, but a lot of people love it)

Hogue EX01 (3.5" or 4", you can't go wrong)

I have no extensive first-hand experience with Benchmades or Emersons, but there are a few of them that I am really interested in. They're on the big side though, and might not be practical for an EDC (Super Commander - this one is overbudget, 740 Dejavoo).
 
Depending on size I would recommend either an Emerson Commander or Mini, G10/S30V Spyderco Manix or maybe a 0350CB, all easily found on eBay or one of the better mail order sites for well under $200
 
I own or have owned most of he knives mentioned. The Spyderco Paramilitary 2 is what I would recomend. It does every thing you should do with a knife very well. It's solid and slices extremely good as well as being light weight.
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The AFCK or 710 in M390 would get my vote. Great steel, both are built to handle heavy use/light abuse, decent slicers, and a good large blade that still carries very well. I love the Military and Paramilitary 2, but if you're bot sure what he's going to use them for I hesitate to recommend the fine points and ffg on those two knives.
 
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