Favorite tip down sub $100 folder?

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I started a thread a few weeks ago after I lost my EDC of 8 years, looking for something pretty specific. I still haven't found any option that really appeals to me yet. So I'm thinking I need to step back and loosen the requirements a bit.

After some thought, I've decided that my one thing I'm unwilling to give up is tip down capability. I carry right rear pocket, and I've seen/read about enough accidents with right handed tip up carry that I'm unwilling to change that requirement.

The only other two requirements for this thread are size must the knives must be between 2.5in and 3.5in blade length, and have a street price of under $100.

So, what are your favorite knives in that size? I'm looking to broaden my horizons, so feel free to list something obscure.

Thanks for the help everyone .

 

I'm fortunate enough to have a good job, and good spending habits. Because of this, the budget is completely artificially imposed. I'm sure I could make a higher price work for the budget, but so far I've never spent more than $65 on any knife I own, and so even saying the budget at $100 feels pretty out there (turns out, the reason I have savings, is because I'm reluctant to spend, so while that means I have cash to spend, it means I'm... reluctant to spend it :/).

However, if there is a knife that is like AMAZING and everything I ever wanted, and made me lunch, and got the mail every day/etc and it was $101, I would probably do it.

I actually discovered the Kershaw Dividend in M390 last night. I had no idea it was a thing, and was actually the reason I created this thread, as I realized there could be tons of other things out there that I might like that I just wasn't aware of.

Are the Dividends able to be de-assisted? I've got an old Kershaw Blackout with the assist, and its nice, but not sure I want that on a knife I may be taking to work.

I also see the Knockout, and skyline as the other most likely options from Kershaw. Any idea how the dividend compares to either/both of those?

Yeah, I've been noticing this a lot lately. Budget knives tend to be $20-40, and then after that you get really quickly into the low to mid $100's. There isn't really tons in the $40-80 range, which is honestly where I'd rather be.

And, I must not look at the exchange at the right times. Every time I go there I check the last 3 pages, and everything is WAAAAAY out of my budget usually, and everything is LNIB/BNIB. I've historically not been attracted to spyderco, but at $85, I might give the PM2 a try, even though the ergos look all wonky to me.

I've also been looking at the Boker Tech-tool, as the idea of a knife with tools, and a clip, and wasn't huge is appealing to me. I've never heard of these, thanks .

Although, I wish the blades were a bit better than 420HC. I'm not a steel snob usually, but I typically try to go beyond the really low end stuff (3cr, 5cr,7cr, etc).

It took me a while to find the knife you're talking about, and I do really like the looks. Can it be configured to tip down?

I didn't realize that the ZDP version sqeaks into the budget. Now, I said before I've always been reluctant to try spyderco, their ergos look forced to me, and they all look like they'd be really wide in pocket (over a flipper or thumb stud knife). That makes me worry, as with RR pocket carry, wide knives get sat on, while slimmer knives get pushed to the side, and I don't notice them.

Have you ever RRP carried a spyderco like that? Also, is the ZDP version worth the extra $$ over a standard version?

I've never heard of this one either. I know lionsteel (if only by name), but always associated them with more of a gents folder (like many Mucustas).

Do only the "USA" versions come with clips? As some of the wooden handled ones look pretty slick as well.

Thanks for the help everyone, I've already found out about a lot of folders I never had really considered/or even knew existed.

 

Trust me, I'm not calling anything "girly" here, just saying that I'm trying to find something that is tip down capable, as I'm unwilling to change where I carry my knife. Maybe its just my bias, but it feels like it is getting less common to find knives that are tip down capable, so I was asking for help finding the interesting ones .

Still getting more familiar with spydercos offerings. I've never really considered spyderco before, so like I said, trying to trying to broaden my horizons in some ways (brands I never considered before), even while I don't budge on others (must be tip down capable).

Anyway, not trying to offend, just looking for ideas.