Best folder for under $400?

There are just too many options for the parameters you've set. There are plenty of knives that would work fine for SD purposes (though your training or method should dictate for the most part which way you go). Do you have any other preferences to narrow it down? Otherwise, you're going to keep getting knives from all angles and shapes and it might not help too much with the decision making process.
 
Mr. Bowie said:
What is the best folder for defensive purposes for under $400?
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For defensive purposes, I like this folder. Preferably one with a screwed on barrel and chrome plated bore. ;)

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Some great knives listed but if it came down to it, I would chose an Emerson Super Karambit, fast to deploy and unforgiving once it starts to cut something. Plus the ring will help you hang on to it
 
Rich357 said:
You might be able to buy a Strider SnG for $399.999999999. :)

They list for $400.
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minimize said:
Sebenza. End of thread.
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Neither of those were designed for "self-defense," and why should the OP have to spend his limit for a knife that wasn't designed for what he wants a folder for?:confused:

For self-defense, I'm going to suggest listening to the people who said "Emersons" and "Spderco Chinook."

Regards,
3G
 
3Guardsmen said:
Neither of those were designed for "self-defense," and why should the OP have to spend his limit for a knife that wasn't designed for what he wants a folder for?:confused:

For self-defense, I'm going to suggest listening to the people who said "Emersons" and "Spderco Chinook."

Regards,
3G
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3G, other than the wave feature what makes an Emerson better than a Sebenza or Strider SnG for SD? What makes an Emerson better for SD then the Benchmade AFCK 806? If you want bang for the buck the BM AFCK 806 is about $50 less than many of the Emersons.

Emerson makes a few frame locks but most are liner locks. Do you think the Emerson liner locks are more secure than the frame locks by Chris Reeve and Strider, or the AXIS lock by Benchmade?

Part of the reason I suggested the Benchmade AFCK 806 and Strider SnG was because no one else had and I wanted to give the OP more options to consider.
 
I think the Large Classic Sebenza would make darned good SD knife. Maybe a little skate board tape on the handle would help?
 
3Guardsmen said:
Neither of those were designed for "self-defense," and why should the OP have to spend his limit for a knife that wasn't designed for what he wants a folder for?:confused:

For self-defense, I'm going to suggest listening to the people who said "Emersons" and "Spderco Chinook."

Regards,
3G
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What makes a Sebenza less qualified than an Emerson for Self Defense? Cause Chris Reeve isn't out wielding a knife in self defense videos making such claims? Please.
 
dodgeem33 said:
Some great knives listed but if it came down to it, I would chose an Emerson Super Karambit, fast to deploy and unforgiving once it starts to cut something. Plus the ring will help you hang on to it
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I have to respectfully disagree...
The ring will probably get your finger broken during a fight.
 
I was trained in a style I do not remembemer how to spell, but it is basically a reverse grip and is meant for fighting inside your oponents gaurd.
 
allenC said:
I have to respectfully disagree...
The ring will probably get your finger broken during a fight.
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I've thought the same thing about the rings on knives. I guess they would be fine for a normal cutting chore, but most ring knives seem geared towards self-defense.
 
I personally don't like the idea of the Sebenza for SD purposes because I haven't been able to open it very quickly, but I'm sure others can.
 
Kaizen1 said:
I personally don't like the idea of the Sebenza for SD purposes because I haven't been able to open it very quickly, but I'm sure others can.
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The Sebenza gets easier to open with use.

I'm not saying you are suggesting this, but we were taught not to train/rely on opening the folder with a fast wrist or arm movement. I assume that also applies to the relying on the the wave feature, because we may have our arm movement restricted and must be able to open the knife with our thumb.
 
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