Best Second knife for Newbie 150-200 dollars

[Judge_Blackhawk]

Hello and Howdy,

I am so knew to knives that I have only one nice folder it is a Gerber Applegate single edge serrated folder. I have a Gerber Applegate single edge covert that I will pick up tomorrow or monday.

That fellas and ladies is my knife collection at this point.

I need some suggestions for a next folder, I love the Emersons but that is about as far as I have gotten.

What would be a good suggestion for around 150-200 dollars for a second style of knife?

Thanks for your help and suggestions.

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[2thehilt]

Microtech. Manual socom, mini socom, Socom elite, or any other knife they sell for under $200.00. You will not be sorry. If you are allowed to carry an automatic in your state then get an auto. they have quite a few different models in your price range.

Phil

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[2thehilt]

I almost forgot. Welcome to the forum.

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[Mykl Clark]

I suggest a REKAT Sifu fixed knife ability in a folder and if you get it from 1SKS it's in your price range. I don't have one but everyone here seems to think they're the knife to have. I doubt you'll be disappointed.

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[anthony cheeseboro]

For even a bit less money you could get a Spyderco. The Military and Starmate are great lightweight knives. I recently got a Dyad, it is not as sexy but it is a very practical knife since it has two blades, one plain, one serrated while still being a one hander.

 

[bart]

If you will consider a fixed blade, you can get some real nice handmades in this price range. Bob Dozier, Bud Nealy........

If you must have a folder try to hand pick an Emerson (spotty QC when I quit buying them) or get a Microtech. If you want something dressier, look at William Henry. Spyderco has several neat offerings, too.

-Bart

 

[KuKu]

Welcome to the forums...my first was a gerber too

Try MOD knives or something microtech. Very nice knives.

 

[TOMBSTONE]

I would recommend any of the Benchmade series axis locks and the new BM-940 looks really cool.Any of these fall into that price range.If you have interest in liner locks then maybe MOD or Microtech folders would be a good choice,very well made.You could of course keep an eye out on the classifieds and see if anybody is trying to unload a small or large plain Sebenza for a few bucks over your limit on the used market.The Sebenza is pretty much the folder of all folders.If you keep your eyes open you may happen upon a used Speedtech which is a hell of an awsome folder also.Hope this helps,later,Ralph

 

[ptpalpha]

I guess it really depends on what the intended use will be. For utility, I'd go with a spydie Wegner, large plain edge. For defense, the Microtech is hard to beat, as is the Military, AFCK, CQC7, and Commander. For "wow" appeal, the Commander, a used Synergy, or Socom Elite will always raise eyebrows. Don't forget-you can always get a great production folder now and have it "tweaked" by a custom maker later!
(edit: had a whole paragraph on fixed blades, then I re-read the original post!)
Narrow down what you'll primarily be using it for, and the folks here will point you in many great directions!
-Paul

[This message has been edited by ptpalpha (edited 06-10-2000).]

 

[Chang]

Welcome to the forums, Judge.

You said you were interested in some Emersons. Check out the sale below. They have the retail price for the CQC-7 wrong though, the Black-T coated ones are supposed to be $139.99 (I think).

<a href="http://mjsknives.com/s-cart/nf_form.phtml?CatID=28">http://mjsknives.com/s-cart/nf_form.phtml?CatID=28</a>

They also have the Commander series on sale. Great prices. Pick up the Commander while you can, I hear that wave feature is awfully cool.

-Chang the Asian Janitorial Apparatus