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force115

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Ok, here is what i want:

Blade around 4", can be little less or little more.

Tip up cary, this way i can open the folder much easier when i take it of my pocket.

Nice secure grip and comfortable handle.

Good pocket clip, that i can be sure the knife won't fall out of my pocket accidentaly.

Stout folder that can take some beating. But i wan't knife not a sharpened prybar.

In winter i'm going to use it with my gloves on. So a knife that can be opened easily with gloves on.

Good steel that takes a good edge.

So any recommendations? My budget is around max. 200$.
 
Benchmade Dejavoo, Skirmish, Rukus, 710, Griptilian, etc etc.

I really don;t understand the tip-up carry though. I know it's an individual preference, but I can;t envision a tip-up carry, when clipped to the pocket or in the waistband, being "ready to open" in the hand when drawn. It's backwards to me. Tip-down? Yep, it arrives in the hand ready to open and use.

ON EDIT: hmmmm...wait a minute. SOmething just occurred to me that never has before. Disregard the tip-up/tip-down comments ((( :D )))
 
Spyderco Military would be an excellent choice. It is a tip down carry, but still easy to deploy. 4 inch flat ground blade is excellent. It was designed for use with gloves with an enlarge thumb hole and cut-out for the liner lock. Very good lock up for a liner lock. Commonly available in S30V, but I have the CPM D2 which I've been very happy with. Very comfortable knife to use. The nested liners keep the handle thin and comfortable in the pocket. It still feels full in the hand, though.

Also check out the Benchmade 710. Excellent D2 blade - about 4 inches long. I'm a big fan of the AXIS lock as well. Still comfortable in the pocket. I haven't used it while wearing gloves, but I believe it would work well. Also a very comfortable and substantial knife to use.
 
Benchmade 610 Rukus would be a good choice. The only problem, for me at least, is that the clip feels a little flimsey. I'm not talking flimsey as in the knife is going to fall out of your pocket, as there is enough of the knife in your pocket to keep it in place. Other than that it fits the bill for what you've outlined. This is one stout folder that weighs in at 7.7 ounces. The double thick, full length, steel liners assure you of good lateral strength, and some heavy duty work abilities.
 
Spyderco manix!
Has a backlock and is much stronger than a liner- or framelock.
you want a sharp knife, look up Spyderco Manix in the threads and posts, they go hand in hand.
 
I have thought the benchmade rukus or 710, but i'm just wondering how easy it is to open with gloves?

Spyderco military: How fragile is the tip of the blade?

Spyderco Manix: How easy it is to open and close with one hand?
 
strider smf, seems perfect, a tad more expensive than your max, but you can find a great cheap deal on ebay.
 
force115 said:
I have thought the benchmade rukus or 710, but i'm just wondering how easy it is to open with gloves?

Spyderco military: How fragile is the tip of the blade?

Spyderco Manix: How easy it is to open and close with one hand?
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The 710 would seem hard for me to open with gloves because the thumb stud is closer to the handle when closed compared to other BMs.

The Rukus is a great choice and it's one of my favorite models from BM. The clip does seem a little on the flimsy side, but it's enough to get the job done. I think it seems a little more flimsy than it is because Rukus just seems so tough in comparison. The Rukus itself seems to be built tougher than other BM models and oddly enough, the clip seems a little flimsier than those models.

Both the Military and the Manix are very easy to open with even thick gloves because of the Spyder hole. The tip on the Military should hold up if you're not prying with it. The Manix tip isn't very much thicker than the Military.

With thick gloves, I'd go for the Manix. But then again, I'd go the Manix anyway. All 4 of the knives you've mentioned are fantastic models. You will not go wrong whichever way you go.
 
Here some spec's:

The Lahar features ambidextrous index-finger "FLIPPER" opening system. All that's needed is a slight roll of the wrist to assist the blade in the opening motion. The blade is VG10 (super cutting performance) stainless-steel which is also found in KAI's elite Shun kitchen cutlery. Textured G-10 scales offer superior grip in wet conditions and the pocket clip is both removable and reversible. SPECIFICATIONS: Steel: VG-10 stainless-steel Handle: Textured black G-10 Blade Length: 3 1/2 in. (8.9 cm) Closed Length: 4 7/8 in. (12.3 cm) Overall Length: N/A Weight: 5.5 oz. FEATURES: • Thumb Stud • Pocket Clip • Comfortable, ambidextrous Pakkawood handles with samurai family crest inlay
 
Check out the Emersons. Tip up carry and most have the cool wave opening. Some are around 4 inches. Price is in your range.

Mr. Wilson
 
force115 said:
I have thought the benchmade rukus or 710, but i'm just wondering how easy it is to open with gloves?

Spyderco military: How fragile is the tip of the blade?

Spyderco Manix: How easy it is to open and close with one hand?
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Spyderco Manix is what I'd recommend.

I find that it's easier, with gloves on, to open knives that use a hole-type opening system rather than a thumb stud system.

(The thumb disc and wave systems are good too, in terms of opening with gloves on.)

I'd go with a Manix.
I'd consider an Emerson as well, though it's more of a tactical use knife.

The Manix will give you super quality in a heavy-duty folder.
Spydie-hole opening, of course, a 3-3/4 inch blade and a back lock system.

I love the Endura too, but the Manix is a much more heavily built knife.
 
Spyderco Manix!

Definitely at least give the Spyderco Manix a look.

It can be set for tip up or down/ left or right handed carry. Blade is right around 4" (a few mm's under I think). Comes in plain or combo edge. The knife is thick and beefy and can definitely take a beating, but it is still a knife and not a prybar. I also own a Spyderco Military, but I don't ever carry it because, like you, I prefer tip up carry. It just works better for me. The Mili is a great knife, but I hate that it is only set for tip down carry. Benchmades are great and I own a few, but the two Spyders will be easier to open with gloves on if you want a "winter use" knife. Emerson is another great brand of which I own several, but like someone else said, they are more "tactical" than they are "utility."

I would say that the Manix is the best bet under your $200 price limit.

However, that being said, if you wanted to spend a little bit more you could go with a Strider SMF or GB. The Manix used to be my all time absolute favorite knife.... until I bought my first SMF (and then another SMF, and another SMF, and then a GB). A Hinderer XM-18 is also a good choice comprable to the SMF.

Good luck on the decision!!
 
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