dont know where to start

[knifecollector259]

the recon 1 might be a little big for you cause the s&w was big for you but its a great strong knife and the endura 4 is a great knife it just doesnt look to scary lol

 

[ono724]

Kershaw Blur, ZT0200, Spyderco Manix 2, so many to choose from, not to mention all the great suggestions form above..Welcome to the forum!

Sorry, didn't see the requirements for a 3" blade.....I'm telling you, too much sun today

 

[thegeek574]

I think I would go for the kershaw leek. it is a good little folder, and is a ton of fun to play with. the only problem is that the clip has a lot of the knife sticking out, and so spend the 30 bucks on a STR lowrider. he is here on the forum.

 

[Tsujigiri]

I'd recommend the Kershaw Leek composite blade. Very fast, slim, has a good steel, excellent build, and made in America.

You could also get the Spyderco Tasman salt if you want something aggressive. With that steel it's better to get a serrated edge, but I'm not sure how well a serrated hawkbill would fit into your EDC role.

Or just ignore the blade length limit and keep a low profile.

 

[ibourque11]

thanks for all the imput guys. i think im going to go with a benchmade griptillain

 

[reskar]

i'd go hold a griptilian before buying it. It does feel well when I did but to me the plastic handle looks cheap (it's not cheap but it looks it to me) and I would be disapointed to drop that kind of money on a knife that in my opinion looks like a $15 dollar knife. YMMV

 

[ibourque11]

well its really still between the recon 1 and the griptillian. i dont really care if the recon 1 is an inch longer i really really like the looks of it.

but i have a question about it. is the recon 1 an auto open? cause if it is then ill just stick with my SWAT

 

[glockman99]

well its really still between the recon 1 and the griptillian. i dont really care if the recon 1 is an inch longer i really really like the looks of it.

but i have a question about it. is the recon 1 an auto open? cause if it is then ill just stick with my SWAT

The Recon 1 is a manually open folder, via thumb-studs.

 

[Johnny Numbers]

Don't dismiss Kershaw.

Kershaw has several models in your price range and if assisted opening seems appealing or if you may be interested in a "flipper" then look them up and scroll through the whole list of different models. Knifecenter.com will keep you busy for quite a while when trying to make a choice.

Out of the few Kershaws I have on hand, I think either the Blur or the Shallot would serve you quite well.

Happy hunting!!

Here is the Blur...

Here is the Shallot...

 

[khtima]

My first knife was benchmade 913. But I advise you to buy 551 griptilian. I love this knife.

 

[knarfeng]

dont know where to start

Start by reading much and posting little.

im looking for a good carry knife with a 3" blade and dont know where to start looking.

For "under $70", I would recommend a Benchmade Mini-Griptilian.
I would also recommend a Spyderco Delica.