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RescueRiley

RescueRiley

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I'm looking for an edc-able folding knife that can handle light bush tasks.. carving... game cleaning.. etc
I'd like it to be tough
pref a flat or convex grind
under $100 dollars
preferably a 2-3 inch blade
Not assisted opening
a nice attribute is aaslo a scre or heax nut that asllow adjustment of blade tension
I like liner locks over Lockback styles.. but have and still use both I also like slipjoints
I have been using my vitorinox forrester in this capacity for sometime.. It is a great knife.. but I want to see what else is out there.. so although I;m happy I'm looking into other options.
ALso I have tried multitools int he past. and while I find the leather man wave to be extremely durable, the handle ergos suck for my needs
 
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Spyderco Stretch Vg-10.

Flat grind
3 inch blade
Screw take down, adjustmant
VG-10, pretty tough steel for a stainless
Enough belly i think for light hunting chores
around 60-70 i think still

only issue I guess is that its a lock back

A cheaper option is a Ontario Rat-1, Its Aus-8, But i still rotate mine in even with my Sebz, lol
 
Don't own one, but have handled one a little bit, the Kabar Dozier Phat Bob folder. Super comfy micarta scales, liner lock, and Dozier designed, so you know it'll hold it's own dressing game. I think they go for $40-50.

I do own a Kabar Dozier Folding Hunter that I'd also recommend, but it's a hollow ground lockback, so it misses a couple of the things you want. Solid knife for about $25.
 
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The Spyderco Sage-1 sounds like what your looking for.

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Spyderco Sage Carbon Fiber Handle Plain Edge Specifications:
- Overall Length: 7 1/8" (181 mm)
- Blade Length: 3" (76 mm)
- Blade Steel: CPM-S30V
- Closed Length: 4 3/16" (106 mm)
- Cutting Edge:2 5/8" (67 mm)
- Weight: 3.2oz (91g)
- Hole Diameter: 1/2" (13 mm)
- Blade Thickness: 1/8" (3 mm)
- Handle Material: Carbon Fiber

I love mine.

Bean
 
The only folder (other than a multitool) that I like is the Opinel. They feel kinda flimsy at first, but after some testing, I would put my trust in the design.:thumbup:

I am now their spokesmodel... look for me on billboards, nation wide!:D:barf:

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Rick Marchand said:
The only folder (other than a multitool) that I like is the Opinel. They feel kinda flimsy at first, but after some testing, I would put my trust in the design.:thumbup:

I am now their spokesmodel... look for me on billboards, nation wide!:D:barf:

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I was just going to say an Opinel when I saw you'd already posted Rick. I bought my son one when we went camping the other year and was amazed how well they cut. Their spines also throw some mean sparks from ya ferro-rods !:thumbup:
 
Well... I've went through a lot of folders. Honestly, my vote would be to save up a little bit and buy a really nice one, once. Personally, I really like a small Sebenza. It makes a great edc and a great hiking blade. It's got a strong lock, premium materials, and once you buy it you can send it in to the spa and get back a like-new knife any time. Yeah, I know... somebody had to say Sebenza. :o
 
Rick Marchand said:
The only folder (other than a multitool) that I like is the Opinel. They feel kinda flimsy at first, but after some testing, I would put my trust in the design.:thumbup:

I am now their spokesmodel... look for me on billboards, nation wide!:D:barf:
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+1 on the Opinel. I love them. I was a little iffy at first, but they are great.

PS. Can you please tell me where these billboards are? There is destine to be no traffic in those areas :rolleyes: :p
 
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...PS. Can you please tell me where these billboards are? There is destine to be no traffic in those areas :rolleyes: :p
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They are lined up along the Canadian border, 25 feet apart, looking in to the U.S.:D:thumbup:
 
Hey RR,

My recommendation is the Buck Alpha Dorado. It is everything you want, except it is hollow ground. I, originally, bought it for days when I finished up work early and could get to play in woods. It's sturdy, comfortable to use, and even relatively sheeple friendly. I also use it at work every day.

Here's a link to their website, but keep in mind the prices are probably MSRP, not street price.

I originally bought one in 420HC and liked it so much, I bought another in 154CM.

These are mine, although you've probably seen them before :rolleyes::

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Doc
 
I've been looking for something like this for some time as well, and I really like the Kershaw OD-1. I have the orange handled one, and its the best sub 3 inch folding knife I've used for light bush craft work. The handle is really neutral feeling and the edge comes right down to the grip, with no gaps. It uses Scandvik 14C28 steel (similar to stainless Moras) so the edge retention and ease of sharpening are balanced just about where I like them for a woods blade.

http://www.kershawknives.com/productdetails.php?id=452&brand=kershaw

Now for the potential deal breakers, while it isn't assisted opening (spring assist) it does have a mechanical flipper that works on leverage. It works really well, but you can tighten the pivot to make it more inspection friendly. I've used the crap out of mine and haven't had a problem with it. The other thing is that its hollow ground and the tip is a little thin. That being said I've used mine on plenty of seasoned hard wood, and I haven't had any tip strenght, or edge stability issues.

If the flipper is an issue, you might look at this one, its very similar to the OD-1, but without the flipper:

http://www.kershawknives.com/productdetails.php?id=543&brand=kershaw

If you can go a little bigger, you might look at the Kershaw Scamp. I know its a 20 dollar knife made in China, but for some reason it keeps kicking other stuff out of my pocket. The steel works just fine, and the fit and finish are really good. The lockup is great, and seems to be strong, I've even used it to lightly batton straight grained wood with no ill effects.

http://www.kershawknives.com/productdetails.php?id=521&brand=kershaw

I know I've listed all Kershaws to this point, but they make good stuff and a good price, and I don't always have a pocket full of money.

Another knife I tried in this role was the BM Bone Collector (I sampled the large, but the small would fit your size restrictions better). I really liked the flat ground D2 blade, but the deal breaker for me was the handle ergos. It just had too many bumps and grooves to be comfortable in a long carving session, but other than that it was superb.

http://www.benchmade.com/products/15030

I haven't tried many Spydercos at this point, but I'm sure I'll sample some sooner or later.

Good Luck!

Brandon
 
For what it's worth, I just pre-ordered the Spyderco Manix 2 in the translucent blue.

Manix and Manix 2's are praised for being tough knives. The Blue Manix 2 doesn't have the full steel liners but it is a full flat grind. A bit over your blade length though.

Second choice would be a Spyderco Full flat ground Delica.

Third would be a Persistence. 2 3/4" FFG, liner lock, priced right.
 
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