Choosing a custom?

[Westflorida]

I am looking to buy a tactical custom from $500-$700. I would like to hear any reccomendations you may have. I would like to find a knife that has a very solid lock-up and that is very reliable.

Thanks, Steve

 

[stjames]

Wow, in that price range you have a lot of options. Try looking at http://knifeart.com/ and http://www.robertsoncustomcutlery.com/ and http://www.arizonacustomknives.com/ and http://www.bladeart.com/ for a start. Look around and see whose style you like and what materials you want. Then come back and you can ask specific questions that you will get plenty of answers to.

 

[Big Tex]

stjames is right on with the places to buy your knife. Let us know which one you pick.

 

[Keith Montgomery]

Check out knives from Greg Lightfoot www.lightfootknives.com ,Kit Carson www.carsonknives.com , Tom Mayo www.mayoknives.com and Tom Anderson www.andersoncustomknives.com .

 

[Snow]

for that much money i'd probably go for two JSP Bladeriggers

 

[Les Robertson]

Hi Steve,

You used the term Positive Lock Up, I suspect that means you are looking for a folder.

What is your main purpose for this folder?

What blade length do you want?

I can help, but need some info like the two questions above.

 

[Westflorida]

Les,

I am looking for either a liner lock or an integral lock. I like the work by Terzuola, Kit Carson & Darrel Ralph. The blade length should be between 3" and 4". The use of the knife will basically be everyday use but nothing "heavy duty". I like the looks of the Davidson "baby scorpion" but I have not heard very much about his work. I look forward to hearing your response.

Thanks, Steve

 

[shootist16]

I would take a good look at Mike Obenauf. He is Kit carsons appentice. he is turning out some really nice knives and the price is right. Look for him to be a big name maker with a long backlog soon.

 

[Westflorida]

bttt

 

[UW Mitch]

Steve,

If you like the looks of Larry Davidson's baby scorpion go ahead and order one...or buy one off a dealer's site. Larry's a super nice guy who does great work! Here's some pics of my SE:

http://students.washington.edu/mitchlum/davidson/se.html

~Mitch

 

[SammyB]

because I like Larry. BUT, that aside, Mitch is right. Those baby scorps are a great little folder and Larry is a stand up guy. I would take a serious look at his work.

His website is here: http://home.swbell.net/dson/index.html

Good luck whatever the outcome...

-Sam.