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Cookies Week 38 - Kizer Gingrich Bush

Recommendation? Folder with a 4" blade for EDC?

Discussion in 'General Knife Discussion' started by Wasz, Aug 31, 2018.

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  1. Aug 31, 2018 #1
    Wasz

    Wasz

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    Haven't shopped or bought anything in a good while. I'm looking for something with a blade 4 inches or close to it in the $150ish range. What's out there in that category that has a good reputation?
     
  2. Aug 31, 2018 #2
    bachman44

    bachman44 Gold Member Gold Member

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    Large category. Do you have a preferred lock type?
     
  3. Aug 31, 2018 #3
    Bucketz21

    Bucketz21

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  4. Aug 31, 2018 #4
    Work Truck Man

    Work Truck Man

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    Cold Steel Recon 1
     
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  5. Aug 31, 2018 #5
    Wolverine666

    Wolverine666 Gold Member Gold Member

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    Spyderco Military ($175).
     
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  6. Aug 31, 2018 #6
    b00n

    b00n Gold Member Gold Member

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    Hogue EX03 4" , ~160ish. Button Lock with Aluminum Frame.
     
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  7. Aug 31, 2018 #7
    Insipid Moniker

    Insipid Moniker Gold Member Gold Member

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    The 03 uses a polymer frame, it's very nice and not plasticky at all, but the 01 has the aluminum or G10 frame.

    Geat suggestion, though. Hogue makes great blades and the button lock is a lot of fun and very easy to use.
     
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  8. Aug 31, 2018 #8
    Wasz

    Wasz

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    I generally like axis type or liner locks, but I'm not overly picky.
     
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  9. Aug 31, 2018 #9
    b00n

    b00n Gold Member Gold Member

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    You're right! the whole 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 designation makes it trickier for me than the number salad ZT has even if it shouldn't :mad::D , I am hankering for a Button Lock myself, so I have been looking at them. EX05 either 4" Spearpoint or the Weirdo Wharnie, or a Spartan Blades Pallas. The Hogue Spearpoint looks nice, the Wharnie is more interesting the Pallas seems to be most EDC-able and simple.
     
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  10. Aug 31, 2018 #10
    ipwn3r456

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    Benchmade 810-1801 Contego Knifeworks exclusive, $170.
     
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  11. Aug 31, 2018 #11
    bachman44

    bachman44 Gold Member Gold Member

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    ^^good call
     
  12. Aug 31, 2018 #12
    Insipid Moniker

    Insipid Moniker Gold Member Gold Member

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    Oh, man, if you're digging the Pallas, I HIGHLY recommend the Freeman 451 BLF. It's one of my favorite folders of all time.
     
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  13. Sep 1, 2018 #13
    DocJD

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  14. Sep 1, 2018 #14
    pikemaster11

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    I'll second this, sold my PM2 after getting one
     
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  15. Sep 1, 2018 #15
    TheEdge01

    TheEdge01

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    The Benchmade 15080-1 Crooked River seems to fit the bill as far as blade length and lock type go. It is slightly over you budget though at 190$ but well worth it if you can afford the extra cash.
     
  16. Sep 1, 2018 #16
    Stumpy72

    Stumpy72 Basic Member Basic Member

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    Spyderco Military.
     
  17. Sep 1, 2018 #17
    bearfacedkiller

    bearfacedkiller

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    Spyderco Military
     
  18. Sep 1, 2018 #18
    91bravo

    91bravo Gold Member Gold Member

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    Military
     
  19. Sep 1, 2018 #19
    Mick_1KRR

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    Military or Recon 1
     
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  20. Sep 1, 2018 #20
    James Y

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    Another for the Spyderco Military.

    Jim
     
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