Best Folder under $200

Peter Parker said:
Benchmade Ruckus or Mini-Ruckus.
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Yes, the Rukus in carbon fiber handle is just a joy to hold. I think they don't offer this option any more. Good taste!
 
archieblue said:
Military, hands down for me... I've owned most of the widely discussed knives on any of the forums, and the Military takes the cake... I would recommend the Spyderco Rock Lobster, but there is NO REASON for it to cost as much as it does... Military can be had for $130 and the cheapest you can find the Rock Lobster is $200... there is no real sense of reason here... I think the Rock Lobster is purdier, but that is where it ends... All things considered, there are no upgrades on the Rocklobster over the Military... in fact, I would consider VG10 a downgrade... I love the VG10 on my Delica, but id does not hold a candle to the "Golden" Spydie S30V.
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I too have difficulty understanding why the Rock Lobster in VG10 is more expensive than the Military in S30V. Yes, the Rock Lobster is a newer model, but still...:confused:
 
I like the two choices below for a great EDC. Both, the new Buck 347 Vantage Pro and Spyderco Native, are in S30V blade steel. I paid $56 inc s/h to get the top one to my house last month - nicely done G10 scales. The 'Native' will run you $65-$70 inc s/h - and it is a value, for sure. You could get a Buck Custom Shop 110 in basic wood/nickel silver bolsters/S30V and both the Native and Vantage Pro for your $200 or so.

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Stainz
 
I must throw a Black Bear folder into the mix. You'll have to add $40. more dollars but you will have one of the finest folders on the market, and, it's a custom. Go to their web-site; Black Bear Knives.
 
or you could get a Griptilian and the Kevin Wilkins replacement handle and backspacer for around $200.
 
Hands down, the best sub-$200 dollar knife I've ever owned is the Buck/Mayo TNT. Smooth as butter - great ergonomics - titanium framelock - S30V blade - Bos heat treat - only weighs 2.7 oz.

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Varulv said:
thanks again guys!
I think i'll go with a spydie endura 4 for a lot less than my maximum price.
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Awesome choice! Another high point on my value/price list with great size, steel and ergonomics for an unbeatable price.
 
J-B, K-W is still out of them. My Buck 347 came from a CA dealer that still comes up when you search for 'buck vantage pro' on evil-bay. They had six last month when I ordered mine - one left now. It was higher than most places that listed it - except - they had them in-stock!! Neat knife - well worth the aggravation and cost to get. Poor man's 172 Mayo/TNT - nearly identical blade!

Stainz
 
Have a BM Dejavoo in my pocket right now; I am sure there are others but, in the short time I have had the voo I find nothing wrong with it, in fact I am very happy with it.
 
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