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Losing Battle

Losing Battle

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Hi guys... I'm sure there have been quite a few threads based on this premise so I hope you'll indulge another.

Today (the 28th) was my birthday and I received a gift card to an online store where I just happen to have a wish list started for some knives. The GC isn't huge so I'm not going to get a $300 folder for an amazingly low out-of-pocket cost, but I do have it narrowed down to a few options and I'd love to hear what you'd choose (with the understanding that we all have different tastes). So here's the list:

(all prices are after applying the GC)
Spyderco Sage 3 for $61 shipped
Benchmade Rift 950 satin plain edge for $104 shipped
BM Lone Wolf Swale for $15 shipped
Benchmade 300SN for $104 shipped
Lionsteel SR1a (orange) for $150 shipped

Right now my collection is folders only and aside from a BM 530-111 they are all EDC use so I'd like to keep with that idea for now.

I also received a $50 GC to my local knife dealer so I'll likely be picking up another from this list soon (but my dollar won't go as far with the local dealer as they charge full retail for all of their knives... I still like to support them so I don't mind paying retail for a knife here and there... I just have to be selective).

Mods: I don't think I broke any rules by posting the prices, but let me know if I did and I'll remove them. This isn't about deal spotting. It's just another factor in my decision.


LB
 
Personally I'd go with the sage, none of the other knives really appeal to me. This is for you though, so I say go for the one you want the most.
Edit: Actually I take that last statement back the BM Lone Wolf Swale looks pretty nice too.
 
All those knives are fairly different from each other in size and style.

I like the Lionsteel the most, but the Sage is probably you're best bet.
 
The Sage is a great choice, but I prefer the Sage 2 (with the Titanium handles). There is no difference in quality between the 2 and 3, just different handles. The Rift is also a great choice, and so is the SR1.
 
I would pick up the Sage 3. It's a beautiful color, is super smooth(smoothest of all of the Sages in my opinion), has a nice strong lock, awesome ergos, very utilitarian blade shape, feels great in the hand, slices really well with the FFG while being able to handle all EDC tasks.

I think it's the best option for an EDC out of those chosen, and it's just a great knife all around. I should have kept mine.
 
Zookie said:
All those knives are fairly different from each other in size and style.
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Yeah, I'm just starting a collection so I'm sampling a lot of different makers/steels/blade shapes/sizes/lock types/scale materials/weights/etc.. There are so many knives I've never seen or handled it's hard to narrow down.

jkwithawave said:
I'd go for the 950 Rift if it were the black and charcoal handled one.
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It would definitely be the black and charcoal handle. :)

knife2Agunfight said:
The Sage is a great choice, but I prefer the Sage 2 (with the Titanium handles).
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I'd like to eventually get all of the Sage variations, but the 3 seemed the smoothest and the bolt lock is pretty sweet. You can't beat the looks of the titanium on the S2, though.

BladeChick777 said:
...the Sage 3. It's a beautiful color, is super smooth(smoothest of all of the Sages in my opinion), has a nice strong lock, awesome ergos, very utilitarian blade shape, feels great in the hand, slices really well with the FFG while being able to handle all EDC tasks.
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I have the same opinion of that knife :)

9blades said:
I'd go for the rift or the sage.
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That's where I started the debate in my head and then I saw what I could get an SR1 for, and the Swale for $15 out-of-pocket… decisions decisions

Thanks all for the feedback. Anyone else want to weigh in?


LB
 
Maybe I should have posted what's already in my collection. I think any of the ones that I'm considering are good additions. I'd love to buy them all (along with a list of limited editions and blems that kershawguy has for sale), but the budget can't handle it right now.

Anyway, here's what I have so far...

Benchmade 530-111
Sypderco PM2 (earth brown sprint)
Kershaw Cryo
Kershaw Chill
Kershaw Leek
CRKT KISS 5500
CRKT M21-02G
SOG Mini Aegis Tanto
SOG Micron II Tanto

LB
 
lol I was about to say you should check out kershaw guy he's got good deals on zt200s and 300s.
 
I have a Swale. While it is a good edc knife, it wouldn't even be a consideration for me if the SR1a were an option. I'd save the Swale for your local dealer if they have them. I like mine alot and it was one of the few knives that I kept after my recent sell-off. I don't have any experience with the others on your list.
 
Out of the ones you're considering, I would go with the 950 Rift.... it's an awesome knife and carries like a much smaller knife than it is.
 
I love the SR1-A but if you're in a flippin' mood that new BM looks pretty killer.
 
Thanks to all for your thoughts and feedback. I ended up getting the Sage 3 AND the Sage 1 both shipped to me for less than $80 out-of-pocket! I had forgotten about some points that I had on one of my credit cards so I was able to apply them and the GC and bam! Half of my Sage collection is on it's way!

The Rift is definitely next on my list, but I couldn't justify spending the GC on a higher priced copy of the knife. I'll buy it sometime in the near future. Right now I'm anxiously awaiting the arrival of the Sages as well as the Shot Show BM Griptillian. I think I need to stop buying for a couple of months. There's a knife show in my area in April :)


LB
 
Losing Battle said:
Thanks to all for your thoughts and feedback. I ended up getting the Sage 3 AND the Sage 1 both shipped to me for less than $80 out-of-pocket! I had forgotten about some points that I had on one of my credit cards so I was able to apply them and the GC and bam! Half of my Sage collection is on it's way!

The Rift is definitely next on my list, but I couldn't justify spending the GC on a higher priced copy of the knife. I'll buy it sometime in the near future. Right now I'm anxiously awaiting the arrival of the Sages as well as the Shot Show BM Griptillian. I think I need to stop buying for a couple of months. There's a knife show in my area in April :)


LB
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That's awesome man, I'm totally jealous. :)

I still want a 530... it's driving me crazy. I have a really rare barrage on it's way right now so that should tide me over for a bit. Maybe.

Whatever you do don't go looking at the for sale board on the BM forum. Too many nice knives... cf rifts... etc...
 
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