Framelock EDC Suggestions?

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Billy12241

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Hi all, I've been wanting to get a titanium framelock knife for EDC purposes and was wondering your all's suggestions on the ones I've found so far, or suggestions on some I should check out.

My budget is about $200(Can go a little higher if knife really catches my eye, but not sebenza/strider level). This knife would be for EDC purposes, but weight/size isn't really a factor to me as long as it fits decently in my pocket. If making a suggestion for a new knife please no coated blades, or knives with a noticeably amount of bladeplay.

The ones I've been considering, in no particular order, so far:

1.)Bradley Alias 1(Would say gen 2 but can't find one of those in stock anywhere)
Pros(For me): Good steel, good company so I'd expect good build quality, good design, and looks sebenza-ish to me.
Cons(For me):Looks a little 'tactical' for me, afraid it'd scare common people if I needed to cut something. Also lockbar looks a little small to me.

2.)Nemesis Manx
Pros: Interesting design, good steel, and awesome price point($109)
Cons: Made in China, never really heard of the company, and the top scale aluminum so my guess is it'd scratch easy.

3.)Spyderco Sage 2
Pros:Good steel, made by one of my favorite companies,and a super simple design.
Cons:Looks a little small for someone with large-ish hands, not sure how good the wire clip is, and the lockbar looks a little small.

4.)Zero Tolerance 0550
Pros:Beefy folder, stonewashed blade(love that), overall nicest design to me out of the four. and price point for what looks really well built folder
Cons:Might be a little too beefy for an edc, not sure how well the steel holds up, and not liking the pattern on the g10(but can always buy a new scale).

Any help would be most appreciated!
 
The ZT is quality, as anyone here will tell you, but, yes, it is a little on the large side. Check with your friendly, local LEO about folder blade lengths.

For EDC, the Sage is probably your best bet: well built, quality materials, and a less, um, rugged look, for using around people who don't understand why you would need to carry a knife.
 
I've already checked with local LEO's, and there is no length, the only rule is to carried concealed without a permit is it must be an "ordinary pocket or hunting knife". So it's pretty much up to the officer the encounter happens with.
 
Spyderco's wire clips are very awesome....I like them almost as much as the regular clip they use.

ZT0550 is a great knife. So far, the steel has held up exceptionally well for me. To be honest, it isn't that noticeable in the pocket. Pretty much perfect for me.....

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I've been kind of leaning towards the 0550, I'm just scared it'll scare the public if I have to pull it out lol.
 
Wait and pick up an 0560? I don't have a problem carrying an 0551 size wise but I carry an iPhone in an Otterbox case clipped in my other pocket and always wear cargos with all kinds of other crap in them so that I have to wear a seriously tight belt to hold up all my junk [in before thats what she said]. Plus I've got a Skyline and/or Storm II in a cargo pocket, a Leatherman Squirt, a Spyderco Bug on my keychain.. and whatever EDC (today a ZT 0300) and often an Izula or Becker Necker in the backpocket. With flashlight, Zippo with jet insert [yet I don't smoke], and a number of other things.. my pants probably weigh over 5 pounds.. [stupid 'Be Prepared' brainwashing.. I'm an Eagle Scout] so weight/bulk wise your mileage may vary :P
 
The ZT and the Spyderco are both very good, backed by honorable companies. If you will only carry one knife, get the smaller one so you aren't self-conscious about it. You could also get the ZT plus a small blade like the OD-2 to use around the timid.
 
I love my sage 2, and have never received negative attention when using it in public. Lockbar is quite strong, I've used mine to cut large amounts of quad walled cardboard (approx 1 inch thick), and have zero blade play still. And spyderco's heat treat is awesome, S30V from them is good stuff :)
 
Bang for the buck- sage 2. The wire clip and the lock-bar are fine. Best to try to get a feel of it in hand.
 
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