Biggest, Strongest Folder for $150?

My opinion:

Microtech-Socom elite and to a lesser degree LCC
Buck-Strider
Rekat-Carnivour,Sifu
Camilius-Cuda Maxx bowie or Aftermath.
Benchmade-Afck axis,Tsek Axis,710 axis,
Spyderco-Chinnock,wegner
TOPS-folders
Emerson-CQC8
 
For a little more than $150, you should get the Buck Strider spear point folder (880SP).

I've just bought one 2 days age and am still amaze at how tough it is.

However, I've sand down the G-10 handle because it's too rough and have already worn thru the inside of my jeans pocket after 2 days.

Only other problem is that I've bought 3 knives in 2 weeks (SOG Pentagon Elite II, Spydie Endura, Buck Strider) and it's going to be hell on my credit card bills next month.:grumpy:

Sean
 
I will have to say the large model Buck/Strider, spear point or tanto. Both are large and very strong, but I would have to give a slight edge on strength to the tanto. That tanto blade just seems nearly indistructable.

The Chinook, SERE 2000, and LCC are also up there, but I just feel like the Buck/Strider folders have an edge over them. Whenever I want a knife to take some real abuse I reach for my tanto Buck/Strider.
 
Okay, I'll be the prick of the group and say the Roton Balisong.

Massive 3/16" thick blade, huge pivots and stainless handles & a lock that will never fail.

Here's mine..

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Other choices would be:

BM 710HS
BM 806D2
Chinook
SERE 2000
BM 732D2BT
BM 42SS
Cold Steel Large, XL, XXL Voyager

There's plenty more for sure.
 
I like Chad's thinking. However, my guess is you were going for a more conventional style folder.

CUDA Maxx
 
After getting one of them....I have to say the Hossom Retribution from Ontario...just got one today...Tank...6" closed .200" N690Co blade, 1/8" titanium liners and lock, beautiful thick green micarta slabs.
 
Strongest, Buck/Strider 880T. Biggest and least expensive the Cold Steel X2 Voyager. Both work well for their respective tasks. The older CS Shinobu folder is a really strong one too and can be often found at a good price point.

Matador-
 
If size matters, and we all know that it does, the biggest folder I've found is the Opinel Giant Knife, about 20" long open. Look about 2/3 down the page. They cost around US $60. Opinels are far from the strongest though.

This thing seems impractical and is more of a novelty than a user, but that didn't stop me from ordering one, and it isn't going to stop me from whipping it out at the next cookout.
 
Spyderco Manix or Mini-Manix.http://www.knifecenter.com/kc_new/store_store.html?ttl=Spyderco%20Manix&srch=eqCATE%20CODEdatarq%3Dsp%26eqKEYWORDdatarq%3Dmanix
 
Ontario Hossom Retribution one or two! From what i have seen these knives make the chinook II like smal:eek:
 
Biggest and Baddest--Ontario Hossom Retribution 1 The lock is good as liner locks go. Certainly a monster of a folder.

Biggest and Baddest with the strongest lock.

Hmm, that means an Axis or the Manix. Of the Axis locks, an RSK 1 Griptilian would be my choice. There are bigger badder axis locks, but they cost more than your price point.

Phil
 
brownie0486 said:
Microtech LCC was my first thought, if you can find one.

The chinook is also on my mind as well but the blade design isn't for everyone.

Brownie
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A MicroTech LCC non-auto for less than $200 would be an absolute steal if it is in new condition. THat is what I paid for mine and I love it. If the Chinook is built like a tank, then the LCC is built like a bank vault. It is one very heavy-duty knfe and it is a joy to use, if a bit on the weighty side to carry.
 
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