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shunsui
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I bought three folders last year and I was really impressed with the quality of all of them.
Orange Military
Sage2 RIL Ti
G-10 Endura
For the best out there, I'd say:
the ZDP-189 laminate/CarbonFiber Caly3
the M4/CarbonFiber Gayle Bradley
the S90V/CarbonFiber Military (sorry out of production)
the S90V/CarbonFiber Manix2 (sorry out of production)
the upcoming M4 Military RIL (probably sold out)
Orange Military
Sage2 RIL Ti
G-10 Endura
For the best out there, I'd say:
the ZDP-189 laminate/CarbonFiber Caly3
the M4/CarbonFiber Gayle Bradley
the S90V/CarbonFiber Military (sorry out of production)
the S90V/CarbonFiber Manix2 (sorry out of production)
the upcoming M4 Military RIL (probably sold out)
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I'm really impressed with the inexpensive Centofante III.
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I really wanted to like my recent NIB Cento 4 but the palladium bug sticks out of it's "socket", creating a sharp, rough edge all around it. Of my Spydercos, my Cento 4 is the only one with a noticable F&F issue. I'm glad your Cento 3 is a winner!
As a lefty, I avoid handed locks, but the pervasive Sage love on threads like this makes it very tempting. There's gotta be something to it...
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I was also very impressed with my Centofante III. Good form, fit and finish, detent, and very smooth. I wouldn't put it at the top, but I think it deserves a spot somewhere down the list, particularly at the price. Maybe honorable mention?
Off my original topic somewhat: The Tenacious also seems very nice for the price. It would definitely deserve a place on a most-bang-for-the-bucks list.
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I'd like to thank everyone who took the time to comment or offer selections. :thumbup:
Having had a chance to either acquire or handle some of the suggestions my observations so far:
Bradley - Probably comes as close to the criteria I was talking about. Tad heavy and I'm still having trouble getting use to the rather rectangular shaped front handle, but jeez it is a really nicely made and finished knife. And also would appear to be a real workhorse.
Caly 3 - Beautiful knife. 2nd place or tie to the Bradley as far as quality. CF could stand to be a bit more textured. Kind of a gentleman's knife with attitude.
Superhawk - Very nice. I'm a sucker for CF and like hawk blades. KC had it (still does) for $108, so I couldn't resist.
The Military was mentioned by many folks. Haven't had a chance to handle one yet, but I do have a question.
Why does the Military get so many comments and the Police is barely mentioned. They seem very similar, and are priced about the same.
Is it the Police a little to long?
..... blade steel?
.....handle shape?
......top lock vs. liner?
or is the Mil of generally better construction.
Having had a chance to either acquire or handle some of the suggestions my observations so far:
Bradley - Probably comes as close to the criteria I was talking about. Tad heavy and I'm still having trouble getting use to the rather rectangular shaped front handle, but jeez it is a really nicely made and finished knife. And also would appear to be a real workhorse.
Caly 3 - Beautiful knife. 2nd place or tie to the Bradley as far as quality. CF could stand to be a bit more textured. Kind of a gentleman's knife with attitude.
Superhawk - Very nice. I'm a sucker for CF and like hawk blades. KC had it (still does) for $108, so I couldn't resist.
The Military was mentioned by many folks. Haven't had a chance to handle one yet, but I do have a question.
Why does the Military get so many comments and the Police is barely mentioned. They seem very similar, and are priced about the same.
Is it the Police a little to long?
..... blade steel?
.....handle shape?
......top lock vs. liner?
or is the Mil of generally better construction.
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Just my HO, but I appreciate the ergos (droopy curved handle and choil) of the Millie. I like long, thin knives, but the Police just seems like a caricature of an Endura to me. For me, it has nothing to do with quality, steel, or lock.
