Best value 4-4.5 folder?

[kicwk]

Most of my blades are of the small 3-3.5 inch variety. Wonder what the experts think? Thanks..

 

[Maddogg774]

Cold steel recon 1. Most knife for money IMO.

 

[Charlie Mike]

Cold Steel Spartan.

 

[jakeyjake4528]

cold steel has the monopoly on the best value 4-4.5in folders. especially when you get past 4in.

 

[kdstrick]

Spyderco Resilience. High quality at a ridiculously low price. G-10 handles, linerlock, decent steel.

Specifications

Overall length: 9.375 inches
Length closed: 5.25 inches
Blade length: 4.25 inches
Cutting edge: 4.25 inches
Blade thickness: 0.125 inches
Hole diameter: 0.5 inches
Blade steel: 8Cr13MoV
Handle material: G-10
Weight: 5.4 ounces

About $40 bucks plus free shipping at that place that also sells books.

Downside: made by Communists in China.


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[Rider675]

Im no expert, but Spyderco Endura (50$) for me. I have an identical pair, and they are the only folders I plan to keep (Para2 anyone?). Perfect folder for me, yet not too expensive for hard work. If you don't mind the weight, or cheaper steel, the Kershaw Tremor is great value and it's larger. I gifted one, but kept a Resilience for myself, that's one that's hard to part with. It's the same size and steel as the tremor yet much lighter with better ergos. It's 40 vs 25 for the tremor though. If the Endura is too pricy, consider the Byrd cara cara 2 Chinese version.