Enlighten me to another brand.

Yonose said:
I think you said you already had a contego; kw has an exclusive in m390 steel(g10 and axis lock) but it’s only $189.
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I do.

Basically my "good" collection consists of
BM-
Contigo
Rift
REI exclusive Pardue
940 Cabela's exclusive
Barrage
Griptilian

Fantoni HB01

Spyderco -
PM2
Enuff

Steel will Mudus D2

Eese Izula2

Buck vanguard S30V Cabela's guide gear

Gerber 06 auto s30V

Knives of Alaska cub bear D2
 
sgt244 said:
S35VN is a bit better of a steel than S30V... However the difference between them isn't night and day, like CM154 vs Either of those steels ... they both blow CM154 away... and other steels such as 8CRMOV are blown out of the water, in terms of edge retention.

Either steel would be fine and sorry about my "off the rails" response earlier ;) but not a huge difference in S35VN and S30V... at that point it comes down to which knife you like better overall
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That's kinds what I thought and since I own a few S30V, the S35VN wasn't a real selling feature of the ZT.
I'd like to check a few boxes but I really wanna try a "super steel" with a good/trusted heat treat.

Basically, I kinda want to get my hands on an M390 or S110 with a good flipper and/or frame lock

I'm probably asking for caviar on a tuna fish budget. Lol. But it doesn't hurt to ask, right?
 
Ditch-Tiger said:
That's kinds what I thought and since I own a few S30V, the S35VN wasn't a real selling feature of the ZT.
I'd like to check a few boxes but I really wanna try a "super steel" with a good/trusted heat treat.

Basically, I kinda want to get my hands on an M390 or S110 with a good flipper and/or frame lock

I'm probably asking for caviar on a tuna fish budget. Lol. But it doesn't hurt to ask, right?
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So you have the contego in m390 from knifeworks? The cheapest 20cv with framelock I could find was an 804cf for $200-215; kershaw has a dividend liner lock for $80 but the handle is too short. Check the exchange.
 
No, standard contigo in M4.
It's a nice knife but BIG. I wouldn't want a 2nd one cause with its size I don't carry the one I have near enough.
 
Ditch-Tiger said:
No, standard contigo in M4.
It's a nice knife but BIG. I wouldn't want a 2nd one cause with its size I don't carry the one I have near enough.
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I just ordered a contego for work... Need a big knife + the glass breaker is a nice feature imo, never know when it may come in handy.
 
So I just put my hands on a ZT 0450ti. I have to admit i liked it more than i thought i would as it's a little on the small side. I wanted to hold the 0460 but the store was OOS.
I know it doesn't check the steel box but it is a nice flipper/frame lock.
Thoughts on this model? Is the 0450cf nicer? What about the 0460? Should I hold one before pulling the trigger on a 0450?
 
I love my Spyderco Warrior (H1 steel: Never Rusts, made w/ Nitrogen, like Busse’s steel) & Jumpmaster II (H1, too)!
 
Please let an old guy offer some insight. Yes, I come here all the time and often I would buy the "latest and greatest" knife. I finally came to the conclusion I was buying knives for you, not usable tools to make my life better.

I now carry a 29 dollar Cold Steel folder because, duh, I cut stuff. It opens quite easily with one hand, it was "utility sharp" but a few strokes on the Edge Pro made it 'toasty,' and most importantly, this is the first folder I can easily open from my "off hand" side.

In short, I bought the knife I needed. This is a very important concept. I often met guys who bought a Harley because I had one. Why should anyone buy a 1,000 dollar show-off knife just for a hobbyist forum? If you bought a nine-dollar knife and posted, "Hey, Tourist, this is the knife I really needed!" I would be the first one to compliment you on a great choice.

The only guy you need to impress is the ugly mug in the mirror.
 
Monofletch said:
I am on a Viper kick. The Italo, Fortis, and Odino are great knives!
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This.

Viper makes terrific knives. The Italo literally checks all your boxes. All Ti construction. M390 framelock on roller thrust bearings. Sculpted Ti handles. Flipper tab and Thumbstud. Sexy curves. Around $200

their Novis front flipper is also fantastic. M390 modified wharncliffe Blade; Micarta, roller thrust bearings, around $135

these knives are far above SPYDERCO quality IMHO

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Ditch-Tiger said:
Looking for another knife. I mainly own Benchmade because I love their CS & warranty. I really like knowing that if I somehow break my blade, they will replace it for a nominal fee.

So, what other brands have that kind of service & warranty?
I've got about $180 to spend.

Things I haven't tried but want too are.
Frame lock
Titanium
Flipper w/ball bearings (or other good materials)
M390
S110V
S90V
Obviously all boxes don't need to be checked on this knife!

Things I don't want
Liner locks/traditional/lock back
Lower quality blade steel
Assisted

I haven't tried ZT yet (i want too) but most of their offerings are out of my price range and the couple that aren't don't grab me.
I do own a couple Spyderco's but their thin tips and refusal to replace blades make me nervous.

So, help me spend my money. And if you want to include links, I wouldn't hate you for it!
Thanks in advance!
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Dude ZT has a huge price drop going on right now!! Get em' while they're hot!!

Also you could buy multiple Two-Suns knives or Tuya knives. I've had a few and were blown away by the quality to be honest.
 
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Ditch-Tiger said:
I very well might get another Spyderco.
The ZT is assisted, I really want to try a non-assisted quality flipper. I guess I should add that into the original post.
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Very few ZTs are assisted. Their sister brand, Kershaw is usually assisted. There’s a very big difference between a ZT and a Kershaw. ZT is known for their impeccable flipper action (not assisted).
 
That’s beside the point. Resurrected threads engage new people. The subject is still salient to some.
 
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