Folder Made in USA

Rooster81 · Jul 19, 2011

Hi All. Looking for a folder made in the USA. I have been waiting for the ESEE folder, but I don't want to wait any longer. Also thought about the HEST, but then realized it wasn't US. Something similar to those two would be nice. Right now I'm carrying a 3 inch blade, 4 inches closed, about 1/2 inch thick, which is a nice size. Don't want to go much over $150.

Thanks.

jimh0220 · Jul 19, 2011

Gerber Gator Folder is a great knife. And you'll have about $100 left over to buy other knives!

singularity35 · Jul 19, 2011

Maybe a ZT 350?

Bruceter · Jul 19, 2011

Spyderco has several models made in USA. I think that you can sort their knives by country of origin on their website.

Bruceter

JD Mandrell · Jul 19, 2011

Buck Vantage line is USA made also.

jimh0220 · Jul 19, 2011

Bear Claw Chris Lappe said:
Buck Vantage line is USA made also.

+1 on the Vantages too!

Kershaw has great US blades as well.
Benchmade also. The Dejavoo designed by the late Bob Lum is one of my personal favs.

Rooster81 · Jul 19, 2011

Thanks. The Vantage and Dejavoo both look good.

dalefuller · Jul 19, 2011

You might also look at the small Bone collector. The Izula folder was scheduled to be D2 IIRC. The Bone Collectors are D2 and the small one has a 2.97" blade (I think that's right). Very stout and US made.

00ChevyScott · Jul 19, 2011

Hmm Spyderco Para 2 or Manix 2? Kershaw JYDII? BM Ritter Grip? There are so many recommendations I can think of.

tjswarbrick · Jul 19, 2011

Love my Spyderco Manix2's. Exclusive Sprint Run still available at BBS, FFG M4 blade, G10 handles, solid lock, in your size and price range. Made in Golden, CO, USA , Earth. Hard to beat.

Slider817 · Jul 19, 2011

Spyderco Manix 2 would be a perfect fit

clockman · Jul 19, 2011

Rooster81 said:
Thanks. The Vantage and Dejavoo both look good.

I had a Dejavoo when I started buying folders....as I remember it had a weak detent. I sent to back to KC.
Nutnfancy did a review on it. He didn't have much good to say about it. The Vantage is a much better
knife for a lot less $$ IMO.

Alann45 · Jul 19, 2011

singularity35 said:
Maybe a ZT 350?

:thumbup:
Plus other ZTs.
Spyderco and Kershaw have a number of excellent US made choices.

thegeek574 · Jul 19, 2011

All ZTs are made in the US, as are most kershaws. I think the ZT 0350 would be perfect for you.

Tsujigiri · Jul 19, 2011

Just look through Spyderco, Kershaw (ZT), and Benchmade's websites. Most of the good folders out there are made here.

ElectrikHellfire · Jul 19, 2011

ZT350 does sound like what you need.

Rooster81 · Jul 19, 2011

Thanks everyone. I was able to handle a vantage today at Dick's, they carry the large Select. I liked it a lot, I believe I'll be ordering a pro tonight.

Thanks again.

WadeWilson · Jul 19, 2011

Can't go wrong with it. I recently bought one and have really enjoyed it. Makes a fine EDC.

Outdoors Fanatic · Jul 19, 2011

The Kershaw Speedform II is a very high-quality folder for under 90 bucks, it's one heck of a deal. I'm not aware of any other American made ELMAX blade with similar price.

mauiblue · Jul 20, 2011

The price range the OP asked about, I would go Spyderco or Kershaw. If the price range was a higher, I'd look for a used Chris Reeve Serbenza.