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First time Ive posted in this section. Hello All! 
Im looking for a folder that I can abuse if need be. In other words, I want it built like a tank yet still very functional for semi-precise cutting. Im indifferent to the looks, or aesthetics of the folder; albeit, of course looking good is nice. I want a 3 minimum (well, I can live with a 2 7/8 cutting edge) and 4 maximum blade length. I would prefer it to be made from s30v or better stock (no 154cm I just dont like the steel) and be .200 + thick. It has to have a heavy-use lock rating (whatever the highest is). I dont want to spend much more than $450 for it.
I was thinking a Strider SnG but I know they can be hit-or-miss (in no way do I mean to bash Strider knives as some of my best and favorites are Striders). I was also thinking a CRK Sebbie but I have never had one and Im not sure if they can take what a SnG can (although definitely prettier and probably more ergonomic). The first knives that came to mind was a SnG & CRK, the second was Spydercos
discontinued Lil Temp 
in leaf configuration (not that I would care much if it was TP). So I guess the preferred blade-shape would be similar to the leaf.
I know the ZT knives are nice but Im not too keen on re-curves. But a nice Zero Tolerance is certainly not out of the picture. I would also highly consider a BM 630 or 635 Mini Skirmish.
In a nutshell: tough & not necessarily pretty; 3-4 high-quality steel leaf-like shaped blade at least .200 thick; titanium frame-lock or better; $200-$450 max. What do you guys think I should get? Any comments or suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
TIA,
-Joe
Im looking for a folder that I can abuse if need be. In other words, I want it built like a tank yet still very functional for semi-precise cutting. Im indifferent to the looks, or aesthetics of the folder; albeit, of course looking good is nice. I want a 3 minimum (well, I can live with a 2 7/8 cutting edge) and 4 maximum blade length. I would prefer it to be made from s30v or better stock (no 154cm I just dont like the steel) and be .200 + thick. It has to have a heavy-use lock rating (whatever the highest is). I dont want to spend much more than $450 for it.
I was thinking a Strider SnG but I know they can be hit-or-miss (in no way do I mean to bash Strider knives as some of my best and favorites are Striders). I was also thinking a CRK Sebbie but I have never had one and Im not sure if they can take what a SnG can (although definitely prettier and probably more ergonomic). The first knives that came to mind was a SnG & CRK, the second was Spydercos
discontinued Lil Temp in leaf configuration (not that I would care much if it was TP). So I guess the preferred blade-shape would be similar to the leaf. I know the ZT knives are nice but Im not too keen on re-curves. But a nice Zero Tolerance is certainly not out of the picture. I would also highly consider a BM 630 or 635 Mini Skirmish.
In a nutshell: tough & not necessarily pretty; 3-4 high-quality steel leaf-like shaped blade at least .200 thick; titanium frame-lock or better; $200-$450 max. What do you guys think I should get? Any comments or suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
TIA,
-Joe
