OK, here's the deal. I am looking to upgrade my EDC. I am looking for a 3.5 to 4 inch blade, with a tip up carry, AUS8 or a metal of similar quality. Partial serrations are a plus. Cosmetics are not a big issue, just toughness. Help a guy out and give me your suggestions. Thanks.
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Good folder for under $200??
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you can get the crkt m1 lightfoot for around 50 dollars online. its hefty and strong, and comes with LAWKS feature witch makes the knife impossible to to close or accidentally fail when engaged.
the basic 50 dollar spyderco endura 4 is a very tough knife, i abused one heavily for several months when i worked in carpentry and it went beyond what it was intended for and never failed.
cold steel voyagers are big and strong as well, also around 50 dollars
the basic 50 dollar spyderco endura 4 is a very tough knife, i abused one heavily for several months when i worked in carpentry and it went beyond what it was intended for and never failed.
cold steel voyagers are big and strong as well, also around 50 dollars
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benchmade griptilian, benchmade 940, spyderco endura...
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Spyderco Chinook 3 will do it.
WAY better steel than what you asked for, at a price within what you're looking for.
It can be tip up or tip down, left or right carry. It's back-lock is one of the strongest there is.
It's one of the toughest all-round folders out there, and pretty much THE toughest for the money.
WAY better steel than what you asked for, at a price within what you're looking for.
It can be tip up or tip down, left or right carry. It's back-lock is one of the strongest there is.
It's one of the toughest all-round folders out there, and pretty much THE toughest for the money.
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I realize that there is NO hype behind it, and I could have never "got it" until owing/carrying one, but the Spyderco Native is my favorite knife that I own... and they are ALL much "higher end" knives. It's funny... I handled it a few times at Walley World, digging the USA make, and I NEVER liked it... until I just decided to buy it anyway. I practically had to make myself carry it (vs. a Sebenza) for the first day.. but then I was hooked. It really is the perfect EDC.. not too small, not too big... LIGHT, and I'm REALLY liking the heat treat on the S30V...It's acting more like 154CM.. great edge retention, not tooo hard. I've had GREAT results with edge upkeep. Seriously, I could go on and on about this knife... To see more of what I think... I did do a Youtube video about it... I'm iAMboognish on youtube. Of course, It may not be the end all beat all knife, but it is PERFECT for what it is.
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Oops, brain fart.
www.spyderco.com
They make exceptionally high quality knives. Not that other companies don't, Spydercos have just worked the best for me overall.
Decide what you will use the knife for, where you will use it, how you will use it etc. and pick a model that fits your needs.
If you're concerned about corrosion resistance, they have many offerings in the rust proof H1 steel. If you want superior edge holding, look at the many ZDP189 models or the S90V Military. If you want a discreet, comfortable but still fully capable EDC, the Calypso 3 models are an excellent choice.
visit my website (Click my username and click Visit Vivi's homepage) for some reviews on my favorite Spyderco models and a few knives from other companies. Might help you decide.
They make exceptionally high quality knives. Not that other companies don't, Spydercos have just worked the best for me overall.
Decide what you will use the knife for, where you will use it, how you will use it etc. and pick a model that fits your needs.
If you're concerned about corrosion resistance, they have many offerings in the rust proof H1 steel. If you want superior edge holding, look at the many ZDP189 models or the S90V Military. If you want a discreet, comfortable but still fully capable EDC, the Calypso 3 models are an excellent choice.
visit my website (Click my username and click Visit Vivi's homepage) for some reviews on my favorite Spyderco models and a few knives from other companies. Might help you decide.
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For a $200.00 price range, you could buy just about any production folder without hitting the semi-custom knives.
Toss out AUS 8 with a spending limit like that, check out benchmade, Emerson Knives, Kershaw's ZT (Zero Tolerance) line, just about anything really.
Find a general shape and style that you like and start buying away. You could also check out the For Sale area off of the main page, usually really great deals there, I'd say about 75% of my knives came from the guys here.
Now, if you want a descent folder under $200.00, I'd almost always recommend a Benchmade Griptilian, but if you want the bragging rights of saying,"I've got a $200.00 knife," then we have an approximate range of what to recommend to you :thumbup:.
For a big beefy folder that says,"krun smash" everytime you open it, then there are kershaw Zero Tolerance 0300's that can be found for $200.00 or less if you look hard enough (I won my 0300 off of the bay for $197.00
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For a Long but sleek folder you'd want to check out a Spyderco Military, very lightweight and doesn't take up any pocket space. Great materials, G-10 handle and the regular military has S30V for the blade steel.
For a more self defense but still heavy duty knife, there are Emerson Knives which deploy as soon as it's pulled from your pocket (legal just about everywhere except NY).
And for more medium, well balanced knives, benchmade has a wide selection to choose from. My only complaint with benchmade is that their blade stock always seems just a tad thin compared to what I'm used to. IMO, for the price they could afford to add an extra .01" or .02" to their blade thickness.
Hope this helps, J.
Toss out AUS 8 with a spending limit like that, check out benchmade, Emerson Knives, Kershaw's ZT (Zero Tolerance) line, just about anything really.
Find a general shape and style that you like and start buying away. You could also check out the For Sale area off of the main page, usually really great deals there, I'd say about 75% of my knives came from the guys here.
Now, if you want a descent folder under $200.00, I'd almost always recommend a Benchmade Griptilian, but if you want the bragging rights of saying,"I've got a $200.00 knife," then we have an approximate range of what to recommend to you :thumbup:.
For a big beefy folder that says,"krun smash" everytime you open it, then there are kershaw Zero Tolerance 0300's that can be found for $200.00 or less if you look hard enough (I won my 0300 off of the bay for $197.00
).For a Long but sleek folder you'd want to check out a Spyderco Military, very lightweight and doesn't take up any pocket space. Great materials, G-10 handle and the regular military has S30V for the blade steel.
For a more self defense but still heavy duty knife, there are Emerson Knives which deploy as soon as it's pulled from your pocket (legal just about everywhere except NY).
And for more medium, well balanced knives, benchmade has a wide selection to choose from. My only complaint with benchmade is that their blade stock always seems just a tad thin compared to what I'm used to. IMO, for the price they could afford to add an extra .01" or .02" to their blade thickness.
Hope this helps, J.
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That depends how you are asking the question
.a. if you are really curious
-It's just a personal thing, I prefer the blade stock to be a little on the thick side just so that it feels safer and should hold up better in the long run. I prefer folders to fixed blades so my folders go through a lot, thus I buy beefy folders. I really like the BM Griptilians though, but I wish they were a tad thicker and not that .11" stuff, at least a definite .12" would be nice.
b. if you are asking with a "tone"
-then I don't know how to respond. It's just preference, which is why I put: IMO before I said it. I realize that it's the almighty edge that does the cutting, but having a tough spine makes for great thumb placement and doesn't hurt the fingers when using two hands to apply careful cutting force on something (when you grasp the handle with your right hand and then use your other hand to apply an extra thumb to get that little "umph," having a thicker blade makes it a lot more comfortable for your extra hand).
I would recommend an Emerson or a Spyderco either way you can't go wrong. I have the Mini Commander and I LOVE it and also the CQC 8 and also LOVE it. The Mini Manix(I own one) IF you can get your hands on one then get it same goes with it's larger brother, I have a Military somewhere in my future so I would recommend one the them also.
That depends how you are asking the question
a. if you are really curious
-It's just a personal thing, I prefer the blade stock to be a little on the thick side just so that it feels safer and should hold up better in the long run. I prefer folders to fixed blades so my folders go through a lot, thus I buy beefy folders. I really like the BM Griptilians though, but I wish they were a tad thicker and not that .11" stuff, at least a definite .12" would be nice.
b. if you are asking with a "tone"
-then I don't know how to respond. It's just preference, which is why I put: IMO before I said it. I realize that it's the almighty edge that does the cutting, but having a tough spine makes for great thumb placement and doesn't hurt the fingers when using two hands to apply careful cutting force on something (when you grasp the handle with your right hand and then use your other hand to apply an extra thumb to get that little "umph," having a thicker blade makes it a lot more comfortable for your extra hand).
I was just wondering if there were ever specific applications where the thinner blades did not meet your standards, e.g. certain cutting tasks, that's all. Wasn't trying to imply anything beyond that. I do respect your point about comfort. One of the reasons I like the cobra hood on Spyderco folders, which sadly they seem to have discontinued, is the wide ramp felt much better than a 3mm thick blade spine for heavy cutting. That being said, have you ever broken a knife or felt the knife you had at the time was not up to the task at hand due to stock thickness?
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did i miss somthing or what? why are we suggesting $50 knives when there is a $200 price limit?!?!
Benchmade, ZT, Emerson, Strider. Enough said.
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AUS8 is sub par steel. get 154CM, S30V, D2, A2, even VG-10
Benchmade, ZT, Emerson, Strider. Enough said.
P.S.
AUS8 is sub par steel. get 154CM, S30V, D2, A2, even VG-10
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Well, now that I think about it, I've never broken a knife other than the tip. I guess it would be safe to say that I like a thicker stock for comfort and for the thicker tip that usually comes with the thicker stock. I use my folders for everything, I don't use fixed blades, they just stay in my pack for "just in case" situations. So my folders get batoned, beaten, used to death. So that goes along with my preference for a thicker blade.