Best knife new or used under $500

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Magnumfloyd

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I am looking at a nice used sebenza 21 with micarta just making sure I'm not over looking any thing. I love my bm 551bk and my zt 0350 handle is a little short
 
Didn't know what you were actually looking at when I clicked into this thread, but was going to suggest the Large Sebenza as an easy pick for best overall sub$500 folder.
 
I don't like buying anything used, if the ZT350 was a little short in the handle, what about a ZT560?
 
The Hinderer is a no-brainer. If you don't like it when you get it, sell it for two to three times what you paid for it and get a Sebenza.
 
He'll only get a Hinderer for under $500 if he's some kind of service or first responder.
In this case, I say Sebenza. You can get a Large Micarta 21 BNIB for under $500.
 
Check out Ferrum Forge he is doing a preorder on a mid tech flipper he mostly does custom work. $450 I believe.
 
^^^ You could get a Hinderer.
I honestly prefer Sebbie's.

CRK does not have any special prices for first responders. Hinderer supports first responders, but he just sells to them and them only. A Hinderer for $385 is non-existent for people like myself.

Chris Reeve makes amazing knives and sells for fair prices for what you get in my opinion.
 
If you plan on doing alot of cutting such as hunting, fishing, etc..., the Sebenza will be better. As a meatcutter I learned to cut away from myself when possible, and thats where a staight handle shines. If you don't plan on cutting all that much either will be fine. The large drop in the handle of the XP is great for stab cuts, but I don't do much of that myself.
Both are very tough, and both are made very well.

Discounting to first responders is not part of CRK's marketing strategy. So you could get a very good deal on a Hinderer, but I would still go with a Sebenza myself.
 
Having both CRK's and Hinderers, I consider them equally wonderful in their own ways. Both are tough knives. The advantage to Hinderers is that you can easily change scales to suit your mood and preference. OTOH, Sebbies have various inlay choices and damascus blade options. Both are made to superb tolerances.
 
Magnumfloyd said:
Does Chris reeve support first responders to
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Even if he does, Sebenzas don't command the aftermarket prices that Hinderers do. That's why I said buying a Hinderer directly from the factory is a no-brainer. You could buy two Sebenzas for what you'll get for your Hinderer if you decide you don't like it and end up selling it. Capiche? :)
 
19 posts in and NO ONE has suggested the almighty Umnumzaan? Sheesh. . .

I had an XM-18 once. I was so jazzed about getting it--I had been reading all the posts and watching comparison videos. I felt like I actually KNEW the knife before it arrived. Then, the call came. I went to the post office. With trembling hands, I opened the package. Beads of sweat were forming on my brow, adrenaline was pumping. Package was open. I was recalling all the posts about how you could cut open a car door to rescue a burning victim. You could cut free a monkey trapped in vines while in the jungles of Peru. I was looking forward to saving children from earthquake ravaged cities. . . Knife removed from box. . . AND? Well, it turns out it was just another titanium framelock with a G10 non-lock side and a stonewashed blade from a good steel.

My preference? Get a CRK--they are so yummy. Better yet, wait for a Large Regular Seb on the exchange--now you're TALKIN~!
 
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