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sovernstrength

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I'm making this post because soon I will be receiving an internship in my field of study. I will be traveling 3 hours from my home to work during my winter break. I thought I would reward myself with a new EDC, as I am always thirsty for another.

Basically, I want to buy a knife that is going to serve me well 3 hours from home. I need a knife that is strong, but doesn't necessarily have to endure abuse. Most importantly, I need a knife that is elegant in design. As I will be working in a professional environment, I would like to carry a knife that shows off its class and beauty. To me, this means a slender design, but it quite subjective and all knives can look elegant (PS - I love titanium and aluminum scales).

To put things into a less philosophical perspective, I am about a hair away from buying a BM 940. But I am considering a PM2, Spyderco Sage, and a ZT0452.

So I ask that you guys throw out some EDCs that may fit my scenario.

Name whatever you want! But i ask that the knife follows these specific requirements, above all else:

- $100 to $220
- NO Lockbacks, Slipjoints, or Spring Assisted actions
- Must be a folder obviously.
- No Spyderco Delica or Endura (already owned)

Thanks, I hope I get some responses!
 
I know you said no back locks - but a Spyderco Titanium Chaparral will be hard to beat.
 
If you are allowed to carry autos Pro-Tech makes some really classy looking knives. Mcusta has a few that would fit the bill also.
 
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I think you already might have the right knife on your radar........... Spyderco Sage 2.
 
The Protech Godsons and Godfathers are classy.

Two extremes would be a Grayman Dua or a Cold Steel Ti-Lite, a couple I rotate a lot.

My new favorite "everybody's EDC" is an Emerson micro-Commander.

A Sebenza is always acceptable.
 
My vote is for the 0452. Very elegant knife and even though the blade is long it is slimmer so appears more unthreatening
 
I'm confused. If not lockback, not slipjoint, what else is there besides a friction knife, gravity knife, or an Opinel?

Zieg

Edit //Of course, liner lock. I guess I was inhaling too much horse manure yesterday.//
 
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Benchmade 940 gets my vote. The axis is great to fiddle with to keep your hands busy. If you can stretch your budget a touch the 940-1 is worth the upgrade and would fit in around the office well.
 
I don't own a Sage 2 but I do own a PM2 and a Slysz Bowie, which comes from the same factory as the sage and is also titanium scaled and a frame lock. I honestly can't say enough good things about both knives. PM2 is solid as a rock and oh so smooth. I've never felt action on a knife like that. Also, the compression lock is so intuitive and easy to use. A big plus!

The Slysz Bowie, which I guess I'm both recommending and comparing to the sage, has action to rival the PM2 and carries like a dream. I think either the Bowie or sage would be great options for something tough, yet elegant.

Happy hunting and, of course, let us know what you settle on!
 
a.g. russell-dozier tab lock trapper. emerson a-100,or mini if you can find one. bm 710, 710-1401 from knife works, 485 valet. enzo birks come in two grinds and several different steel options-one model might have a top bolster.
 
What kind of blade shape and size are you after? Personally, I prefer pointy like the BM 941 and the PM2 blade shapes. Most other Spyderco's, and I have quite a few, are just too bulbous for me.That ZT0452 is a very nice knife, but also quite a large knife. I hope your 3 hour journey doesn't take you into an area where they frown upon large knives; especially in the "professional" setting you mention. I would all but guarantee that in a professional setting, if they saw that ZT, you would receive a warning.
 
Benchmade Adamas ! Very elegant and super strong!
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Nebuchadnezzar said:
Benchmade 940 gets my vote. The axis is great to fiddle with to keep your hands busy. If you can stretch your budget a touch the 940-1 is worth the upgrade and would fit in around the office well.
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^^^^^this. Spot on. The 943 is just as good a choice.

The ZT0452 is much larger and more intimidating to co workers in a professional environment.
 
1: Go personal. Benchmade Griptilian and custom scales from the forum. Check out some custom scale makers here, they're amazing. Aluminum, G10, wood, micarta, etc. Any color any material. Why settle for what thousands of others have? It'll be under $220 and I can attest that it's a seriously tough knife.

2: Benchmade 940 is awesome. Same deal with the scales, although the base price to buy the knife is of course higher. Buy the knife now, love it because it's amazing, and change out the scales if you want a year down the road to personalize it to you. The scales on this one don't need to be changed out, as they're great, but I love the option of picking up some if I want to.

Really, I think the 940 is a great choice. I'll almost always choose my Delica over anything else (I use the Delica as my base line to compare all other knives to, and I've walked away from knives that cost 2, 3, and 4 times as much because of it, it's basically my money saver!) But totally get the need to try something new.
 
1st choice, the pm2.
2nd choice, the sage 1
3rd choice, the sage 2. All are good values. This cant be said for most of the other knives mentioned.
 
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