Best titanium frame lock under $250

[Workingsloth777]

love my titanium frame locks, they just have a nice sound when I open them. Anyways I'm just curious as to which one under $250 is your favorite?

Thx,
Workingsloth777

 

[toker]

I think ZT makes the best framelocks in that price range.

 

[Keypper]

A used small seb 21 is always a good choice too for 250 ;D

 

[KVT]

ZT absolutely

 

[DrRollinstein]

Most things by zt and WE.

 

[Banter 247]

There are a lot of great ones to choose from. My personal favorite knife is the Massdrop x Laconico Keen, of which I have two. $149.99 with the groove.

 

[Workingsloth777]

There are a lot of great ones to choose from. My personal favorite knife is the Massdrop x Laconico Keen, of which I have two. $149.99 with the groove.

The keen has actually almost made it into my collection a couple times in the last month. That purple looks nice but I think I'd have to have the plain titanium.

 

[Workingsloth777]

A used small seb 21 is always a good choice too for 250 ;D

I'll keep that in mind. I'm at a point in my collection now that I feel I need a sebenza.

 

[DrRollinstein]

The keen is a sweet knife. I'll probably have to try one soon.

 

[Workingsloth777]

I think ZT makes the best framelocks in that price range.

I do love ZT, but I would love to see a knife from them with .10 blade stock and a hollow grind. I'm all for overbuilt, beefy blades like they have now but it would be nice to see a little diversity in their lineup.

 

[falar]

The 609 isn't .10 but it is definitely thin enough.

ZT0452 and 0920 at their current prices get my vote.

 

[ShadyMethods]

Spyderco does pretty well with their framelocks. My favorite is the Tusk for sure.

 

[Lapedog]

Gq

love my titanium frame locks, they just have a nice sound when I open them. Anyways I'm just curious as to which one under $250 is your favorite?

Thx,
Workingsloth777

There are some versions of the DPX HEST like the HEST 2.0 which can be had for under 200$. If you want a knife with a Strider feel but can’t or won’t get a Strider then the HEST 2.0 will give you that same feeling as a Strider.

 

[John_0917]

Spydiechef or Steel Will Resident (WAY under at like $85)

 

[orangejoe35]

Both have already been mentioned, but I like the ZT 0609 and the Spydiechef.

 

[WadeWilson]

I'll throw in the ZT 0640. I really love mine. Detent was a bit strong at first but it's broken in so nicely. I'd put the action up there with my CRK Umnumzaan. It's right at OP's price cap but I'm sure you could find it lower if you shop around. I've had it for a couple months now and it hasn't left my pocket yet.

 

[JimMD]

SpydieChef. Or if you can get one and want something completely different, the Boos Blades Smoke.

 

[007Airman]

Gq

There are some versions of the DPX HEST like the HEST 2.0 which can be had for under 200$. If you want a knife with a Strider feel but can’t or won’t get a Strider then the HEST 2.0 will give you that same feeling as a Strider.

The quality of the hest f is a bit better than Strider IMO. For 2bills you get niolox steel for a bit more sleipner.

 

[Biochemdawg]

I always thought the Sage 2 was a great buy.

The Ferrum fortis 2.0 is really a fantastic knife.

Kizer Kesmec full ti has been on sale between 70-90, and that knife is a sheer joy as well

 

[KCDR]

ZT 0450 in titanium has served me well.